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It’s that time of year again. My office is looking for a few great students to intern with our office!
Apply here by Nov. 13th! More details are below.
Position: Legislative Intern
Location: Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, NE
Duration: January 2024 – May 2024 (Flexible start and end dates)
Compensation: Unpaid (Academic credit available)
About Senator Megan Hunt: Senator Megan Hunt is a dedicated advocate for the people of Nebraska, known for her progressive approach to policy-making and her commitment to community engagement. Elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, Senator Hunt serves on several key committees, focusing on issues such as education, healthcare, and workforce development. You can view more information about Senator Hunt here: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/landing-pages/index.php?District=8
Internship Description: As an intern in Senator Megan Hunt’s office, you will have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the legislative process and contribute to meaningful policy initiatives. This internship offers a unique insight into the inner workings of Nebraska’s legislative system and provides an invaluable learning experience for individuals passionate about public service.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit this form. The form will ask for:
Application Deadline: Monday, November 13th by 11:59pm CT.
Application Decision: You will be notified about your application by Monday, November 27th.
Note: This internship may be eligible for academic credit. Please check with your academic advisor or institution for specific requirements.
Senator Megan Hunt’s office is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
For further inquiries, please contact Cassy Ross at cross@leg.ne.gov
We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated intern to our team for the 2024 legislative session!
Dear friends and neighbors,
LB 574, a bill that would prohibit healthcare providers from providing gender-affirming care to children, will be heard in the Health and Human Services Committee on February 8th.
Children’s Hospital, an organization that has previously been so vocal in supporting LGBTQIA+ kids, has decided to take no position on the bill. Please consider signing and sharing this letter asking Children to stand up for trans kids on February 8th and always!
You can also read the bill AND submit online testimony (SUPER IMPORTANT!!) Click here to ensure your voice is heard! The deadline to submit and verify a comment for the record is February 7th at 12:00 pm.
All the best,
Meg
Feb. 8th at 1:30 pm
Room 1510
Health & Human Services Committee
Committee members include Senators: Hansen (chair), Hardin (vice-chair), Ballard, Cavanaugh, M., Day, Riepe, and Walz.
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My priority bill, LB 260 passed on final reading today, with a veto-proof number of affirmative votes. (33 yes, 11 no, and 5 present-not voting) I am proud to have 25 cosponsors on this and a broad base of bipartisan support.
LB 260 adds “caring for a family member with a serious health condition” to the list of reasons that are considered “good cause for voluntarily leaving employment” in our Employment Security Law. In other words, it would allow people who have made every effort to preserve employment but who have to leave work for temporary family caregiving needs to be eligible for unemployment if and when they are ready and willing to look for new work.
Voting NO: Albrecht, Clements, Erdman, Friesen, Groene, Halloran, Hansen, B., Hughes, Lowe, Moser, Slama
Present – Not Voting: Arch, Bostelman, Brewer, Lindstrom, Lienhan
Voting YES: Aguilar, Blood, Bostar, Brnadt, Briese, Cavanaugh, J., Cavanaugh, M., Day, DeBoer, Dorn, Floor, Geist, Gragert, Hansen, M., Hilgers, Hilkemann, Hunt, Kolterman, Lathrop, McCollister, McDonnell, McKinney, Morfeld, Murman, Pahls, Pansing Brooks, Sanders, Stinner, Vargas, Walz, Wayne, Williams, Wishart
Under current law, employees who leave work due to family caregiving demands are not able to collect unemployment benefits that they have earned throughout their years in the workforce. This would cover situations in which someone had to leave one job, then they have a temporary period where they’re providing care and are out of work, and then they’re ready to get back in the workforce. For example, an employee may have a parent that suddenly becomes seriously ill. It may take weeks for the employee to make suitable arrangements for the parent’s long-term care, or until the parent might be admitted into a care facility. This bill would provide a safety net until the need for full-time caregiving passes.
The coronavirus pandemic has made this bill even more important. Many jobs don’t grant workers enough flexibility to care for a sick loved one. Closures, capacity restrictions, and fear of infection have caused a strain on the availability of skilled care, and facilities are experiencing high rates of infection spread. Vulnerable individuals may have more demanding and long-term care needs following infection with the virus. These factors in combination with increased unemployment and the difficulty of finding new jobs as a result of COVID-19 make it harder than ever for working Nebraskans who have family caregiving needs.
24 states have adopted this change.
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