Nebraska Legislature: First day of 2023 session

Jan. 4 marks the start of the 108th Nebraska Legislature, which meets at the State Capitol in Lincoln. It is the first year of the 2023-24 biennium, meaning it is a "long session," or 90 legislative days.

Collective Impact Lincoln New Year’s Celebration

We hope to see some of your friendly faces at our New Year’s Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the Belmont Community Center! We’ll have some fun activities, good tunes, and goodies. Let’s celebrate together!

Legislative hearing: LB225 (civic education)

The bill would add a student representative to each Nebraska school district’s Committee on American Civics, which ensures that social studies curriculum provides foundational civic knowledge and aligns with state standards.

A Housing Advocate’s Guide to the Legislative Session

Join us virtually from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 24, to learn more about our housing bill priorities introduced in this legislative session and how we can advocate for them at the state level.

Civic Saturday: IN GOOD FAITH

Civic Saturday gathers friends and strangers together to nurture a spirit of shared purpose.

Housing Affordability and Justice Lobby Day

Join our coalition at the Nebraska State Capitol on March 14 to advocate for housing affordability and justice. This day will raise awareness about the need for affordable housing, tenant […]

Housing Tea Time

We'll go over housing policies that we're advocating for at the city and state level, how you can be involved — and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, of course!

Strengthening Democracy Awards 2023

Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards celebration honors democracy-building in the Cornhusker State. We are returning to Omaha’s Livestock Exchange Ballroom this year and we’re eager for you to join us!

Housing Advocate Potluck

Join us to connect with other advocates around Lincoln and explore ways we can use our collective power to strengthen Lincoln.

Give To Lincoln Day

Give to Lincoln Day, coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation, is a time when everyone in Lincoln is asked to make a donation toward the organizations that are critical to the care, support, and spirit of the city.