Our Work
This platform serves to internally guide and externally inform on public policy stances for which we dedicate Holland Children’s Movement time and energy to both pass and protect. The Movement believes that Nebraskans are at our best when we center children and families at the intersection of opportunity and equity. Because of our unique partnerships with Holland Children’s Institute and Family PAC we strategically position ourselves to educate, advocate, and achieve public policy results that work for children and families, in partnership with policymakers and other organizational community partners. In pursuit of public policy that creates a more equitable environment for children and families to thrive, this public policy agenda is constructed on a set of values derived from our mission statement.
Strategic Advocacy
- Identify public policy gaps in access, opportunity for children and working families.
- Seek to pass public policies which ensure equitable access to opportunity.
Public Engagement
- Amplify the volume of existing public opinion research and data.
- Build public support, civic engagement to engage with public policy.
Effective Collaboration
- Build allyship with policymakers who believe in a sustainable workforce; income equity; family economic mobility; common sense tax policy; affordable, quality child care; and comprehensive healthcare for all.
- Seek partnerships with organizations with commitment to ending poverty, hunger, homelessness, and economic uncertainty.
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Support LB 710: Increase the earned income tax credit
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Chairman Von Gillern and members of the Revenue Committee My name is Garret Swanson, G-A-R-R-E-T S-W-A-N-S-O-N and I am here on
Support LB 161: Redefine formula students under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
Monday, February 10, 2025 Chairman Murman and members of the Education Committee My name is Garret Swanson, G-A-R-R-E-T S-W-A-N-S-O-N and I am here on behalf
Oppose LB 509: Adopt the Opportunity Scholarships Act and Provide for Income Tax Credits
Thursday, February 7, 2025 Chairman Hardin and members of the Health and Human Services Committee: My name is Garret Swanson, G-A-R-R-E-T S-W-A-N-S-O-N and I am
Support LB 304: Eliminate the Sunset Date on the Expanded Eligibility for the Childcare Subsidy
Thursday, February 7, 2025 Chairman Hardin and members of the Health and Human Services Committee: My name is Garret Swanson, G-A-R-R-E-T S-W-A-N-S-O-N and I am