If you live in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, or Minnesota, stay informed on what is happening at your state capitol during the 2026 legislative session.
Read more here about our 2026 Legislative Priorities in each state.
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Nebraska
Legislative priorities: Supporting the Microenterprise Assistance Program; advocating for adequate resources for essential services such as affordable housing, health care child care, rural economic development, and food access; supporting rural grocery stores; advocating for strong clean energy policies; and supporting efforts that promote soil and water health.
Nebraska contact: Audra Espinoza, policy manager, 402.902.0953 or [email protected]
Iowa
Legislative priorities: Supporting local food systems and rural grocery stores, water quality and soil health, and clean energy.
Iowa contact: Cynthia Farmer, policy manager, 402.687.2100 ext. 1034 or [email protected]
South Dakota
Legislative priorities: Supporting clean energy, the environment, and community and economic development.
South Dakota contact: Whitney Stockwell, policy manager, 402.687.2100 or [email protected]
Minnesota
Legislative priorities: Advocating for policies that support the state’s clean electricity goal and supporting bills that positively impact rural vitality.
Minnesota contact: Cora Hoffer, senior policy associate, 507.513.8545 or [email protected]
