The League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha participates in the yearly League of Women Voters of Nebraska legislative/lobby day and encourages all interested folks — members and nonmembers — to join as well.
The goal of LWVNE Legislative Day is to learn about how to effectively lobby state legislators as well as to put theory into practice. The day finishes with a “lunch and learn” presentation.
Read more about the 2019 priority bills that LWVNE members will lobby for.
This year’s Legislative Day takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Lincoln. The full schedule is listed below.
The featured luncheon speaker is Danielle Conrad, former state senator and current executive director of the ACLU of Nebraska, speaking on the topic of Criminal Justice Reform.
For more info and to register (registration is required and the deadline to register is Feb. 8), go to lwv-ne.org.
8:30 to 9 — Nebraska State Education Association Meeting Room
Registration and Refreshments. Note that parking is NOT available.
9 to 10:15 — Nebraska State Education Association Meeting Room
The Legislative process; LWVNE Priorities presented by LWVNE Action Directors: Lynne Elwood, Government; Phyllis Salyards, Health Care; John Else, Social Policy.
10:15 to 11:50 — State Capitol
Visit with senators, observe Unicameral in session, tour Capitol.
11:50 to 1 — Governor’s Mansion
Luncheon (Salmon with a Quinoa & Asparagus Salad) + speaker.