Nebraska bill seeks to restore SNAP benefits for refugees and immigrants

More than 100 immigrant and refugee families across Nebraska are trying to get by without SNAP benefits they once qualified for, and this week they are asking the Unicameral for help restoring them

February 20, 2026Updated: February 20, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Nebraska bill seeks to restore SNAP benefits for refugees and immigrants

Schoenrock Wins District 32 Legislative Seat, Defeats Smith

Mark Schoenrock of Diller has won the race for Nebraska's 32nd Legislative District

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Wahoo Locker awarded $250,000 USDA grant for packaging equipment

Husker offense looking for quick turnaround, on short week

State

CCC-Columbus campus president to retire

November 4th 2026, 8:18 PM UTC

Jury now deliberating the fate of 32-year-old Timothy Erks

November 4th 2026, 8:17 PM UTC

Filmmaker, lead actor discuss impactful message of family drama film after screening in Kimball

November 4th 2026, 7:16 PM UTC

Northeast Community College Board of Directors election results

November 4th 2026, 3:26 PM UTC

Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District election results

November 4th 2026, 3:05 PM UTC

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

November 4th 2026, 1:48 PM UTC

Sports

Husker offense looking for quick turnaround, on short week

November 3rd 2026, 9:47 PM UTC

Rhule backs coaching staff, despite three game losing steak

November 3rd 2026, 4:28 AM UTC

Strong offensive showing helps Huskers dominate Le Moyne in season opener

November 3rd 2026, 3:05 AM UTC

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

November 2nd 2026, 1:49 AM UTC

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

November 1st 2026, 11:15 PM UTC

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

November 1st 2026, 10:12 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC