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A coalition of workers, farmers, grandparents, small business owners committed to fighting for a Nebraska that works for us.
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen following tonight's House vote to strike down Canadian tariffs.
February 12, 2026 at 1:34 AM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as Congress takes up the issue of tariffs.
February 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Congressman Bacon has voted multiple times to support the continuation of these tax increases. We’ll see if he does it again today.
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“We have yet to see any meaningful changes to combat the economic pain, and Nebraskans are more than ready for this madness to come to an end. Congressional Republicans should have done something about this months ago.”

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Tariffs continue hurting Nebraska's agriculture and manufacturing sectors — Nebraska For Us
OMAHA, Nebraska (February 6, 2026)—Today, Nebraska For Us is responding to recent reports showing the true pain and challenges tied to President Donald Trump’s broad and chaotic tariff policie...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as January layoffs hit their highest number since 2009.
February 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Tariffs are bad for the economy, and Nebraska’s federal delegation voted in support of allowing them to continue. The working class needs relief from crushing price increases.

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U.S. Manufacturing Is in Retreat and Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t Helping
Levies on imports were supposed to bring back a golden age of U.S. manufacturing. They haven’t worked, so far.
www.wsj.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Tariffs are causing pain, not prosperity, in Nebraska. Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood have already voted more than once to support tariffs and continue the squeeze on working class Nebraskans.

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From chocolate to farm equipment, Trump’s tariffs are 'pain points' for Nebraska manufacturers
Tariffs are a key component of the Trump administration’s policy to revive the U.S. economy. So far, the strategy of taxing trading partners is not working as promised in Nebraska.
nebraskapublicmedia.org
February 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as small businesses in the metro and across the country participate in today's general strike. #DefendingTheGoodLife
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
LOWER PRICES?! Health insurance premiums, groceries, and so much more just keep going up. Tariffs aren't helping either. No slogan is going to change the fact that the working class continues to struggle, and it's only getting more difficult.
January 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Nebraska's federal delegation unanimously voted to cut SNAP and Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy while dramatically increasing ICE's budget. Our tax dollars should be used to help people, not scare them.

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January 27, 2026 at 11:44 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen following this weekend's horror in Minnesota. Our federal delegation must reassess its spending priorities and help people rather than scare them. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM
This was a choice Nebraska's federal delegation made. They could have voted to lower health care costs but decided not to.

www.wsj.com/health/healt...
Health Insurance Is Now More Expensive Than the Mortgage for These Americans
Monthly health-insurance bills are rocketing higher for middle-income earners who rely on Obamacare
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January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Becky is a cattle rancher is western Nebraska. She joined us for a roundtable earlier today to discuss the need for relief when it comes to soaring health insurance premiums and called on our state's federal leaders to act.
January 22, 2026 at 12:35 AM
We’ve been saying this for months! After House votes allowing tariffs to remain in place in 2025, Congressman Don Bacon appears to be changing his tune. Working class Nebraskans need relief and more affordability.
January 20, 2026 at 4:49 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen on the final day of open enrollment. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as tariffs and inflation continue to negatively impact Nebraska's economy. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
January 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood voted for steep Medicaid cuts as part of the Republican Tax Law last year. Those cuts will only make this problem worse. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02

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'Sounding the alarm on challenging headwinds': Nebraska hospitals face rising costs, potential budget cuts
Nebraska hospitals are dealing with increasing costs and potential budget cuts, prompting the Nebraska Hospital Association to advocate for legislative support during the state's current session.
www.ketv.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
A veto would keep health care costs higher for working class Nebraskans who were promised lower prices on day one. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02

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Donald Trump threatens to veto Obamacare subsidies bill
President Donald Trump has said he "might" veto the bill that passed through the House on Thursday, which would extend ACA subsidies.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen as the House restores tax credits to make health care more affordable, despite opposition from Nebraska's federal delegation. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
January 9, 2026 at 1:04 AM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen ahead of a key vote restoring health care tax credits. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
January 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
We enjoyed an informative discussion about health care costs with members of the community to kick off 2026! Looking forward to seeing more of you in the new year. #DefendingTheGoodLife
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Without tax credits, health care is simply out of reach for many working class Nebraskans. Affordability challenges are only getting worse, and Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood must vote this week to lower our costs. #DefendingTheGoodLife #NE01 #NE02
January 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Costs continue to rise for hardworking Nebraskans. Below are just a few examples of economic headwinds families are facing. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates directly to your inbox: mailchi.mp/nebraskaforu...
January 6, 2026 at 4:09 AM
A new year means significantly higher health insurance premiums after Congress failed to act by extending tax credits to make those costs more affordable. Now, working class Nebraskans are left to make tough choices.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/h...
With Obamacare’s Higher Premiums Come Difficult Decisions
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
A statement from State Director Angie Lauritsen ahead of a key vote on a Republican plan that would raise health care costs. It's time for Congressmen Bacon and Flood to sign onto a discharge petition to vote on a bill extending tax credits for the next three years.
December 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM