Dr. Stephanie Hartman is joined by Eric Saviano with Nebraska Appleseed to discuss food security in Nebraska and several legislative bills in this area.

Eric is the Food and Nutrition Access program manager for Nebraska Appleseed’s Economic Justice Program. In this role he focuses on strengthening policies and programs that help people get the food and nutrition they need.

Nebraska Food Access Bill Overview 2025

Bills discussed today:

LB192, Eliminate a sunset date under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, introduced by Senator Dan Quick

LB319, Change eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, introduced by Senator Victor Rountree

LB46, Establish a Restaurant Meals Program under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, introduced by Senator Terrell McKinney

LB656, Change work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, introduced by Senator Bob Andersen

LB14, Hunger-Free Schools Act, introduced by Senator Machaela Cavanaugh

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