What unites Nebraskans? Supporting children and families.

Despite what promises to be a challenging year ahead for both state and federal lawmakers, one issue continues to unite Nebraskans across political lines: the care and well-being of our youngest kids.

In a new Nebraska Examiner op-ed, First Five Nebraska Deputy Director Elizabeth Everett highlights recent research showing that nearly three quarters of Nebraska voters believe families with young children are struggling—and 60% say government is doing too little to help. Across the political spectrum, Nebraskans support programs that strengthen families and don’t want to see them cut.