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<p><i>LB84 helps Nebraskans keep food on their tables.</i> It maintains a 2021 change that fixes the SNAP “cliff effect” and helps more families get food assistance. Very simply, it makes it so that Nebraskans participating in SNAP no longer have to turn down economic opportunities to continue feeding their families. Nebraska should reward work, not discourage it. Submitting a comment here will send an email to senators in the Health and Human Services Committee (http://news.legislature.ne.gov/hea/) on why they should support LB84.</p> <p><i>Personal stories are incredibly powerful!</i> Sharing why this matters to you, your family, and your community helps senators understand how this bill helps Nebraskans. Please consider sharing a personal story about why this matters to you.</p> <h4>Additional talking points for supporting LB84:</h4> <ul> <li>Helps families put food on the table</li> <li>Allows over 10,000 Nebraskans to continue accessing SNAP</li> <li>Makes sure folks can move forward in their jobs by taking raises, increasing hours, or getting promotions (addresses the ‘cliff effect’)</li> <li>Responds to rising prices, including grocery prices</li> <li>Boosts the economy by providing revenue for local businesses</li> <li>Helps rural grocers keep their doors open</li> </ul> <p>You can monitor our bill tracker on this page throughout the coming months.</p>