For a list of current legislative issues that need your attention, click here.

Tips for Contacting Your Legislators:
            -Do your homework
            -Be timely
            -Maximize constituent networking
            -Make a compelling argument
            -Be organized
            -Be concise and consistent
            -Be specific to Nebraska
            -Be respectful, professional, and courteous
            -Don’t be long-winded
            -Develop relationships with staff
            -Be persistent
            -Personalize!

Contact Your Legislators:
           
Nebraska Unicameral

Find your Senator

Mailing Address for State Senators:
Senator __________ [Fill in Senator's name]
District __________ [Fill in Senator's district]
State Capitol
P.O. Box 94604
Lincoln, NE 68509-4604

[First Initial][Last Name]@leg.ne.gov

United States Congress:
http://www.capwiz.com/artsusa/state/main/
?state=NE&view=myofficials

Senator Chuck Hagel
248 Russell Building
Washington, DC 20510
http://hagel.senate.gov/
Phone: 202/224-4224
Fax: 202/224-5213

Senator E. Benjamin Nelson
720 Hart Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
http://bennelson.senate.gov/
Phone: 202/224-6551
Fax: 202/228-0012

District 1:
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry
1517 Longworth Building
Washington, DC 20515
http://fortenberry.house.gov/
Phone: 202/225-4806
Fax: 202/225-5686

District 2:
Congressman Lee Terry
1524 Longworth Building
Washington, DC 20515
http://leeterry.house.gov/
Phone: 202/225-4155
Fax: 202/226-1385

District 3:
Congressman Adrian Smith
503 Cannon Building
Washington, DC 20515
http://adriansmith.house.gov/
Phone: 202/225-6435
Fax: 202/225-0207

This month's art quote:
The Americans for the Arts Action Fund requested a statement from both presidential candidates in honor of the 2008 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention.  Click here to read the letter from Senator Obama.

LB1165 Passed! 
In case you missed it... the vote on final reading for LB1165 was 47 yea, 0 nay, 2 excused and not present.  Everyone present on the floor of the legislature voted in favor of the bill.  LB1165 was approved by Governor Heinemann on April 17^th.  Thank you all for your help in bringing the bill to the attention of your Senator!  

Congressman Lee Terry has joined the Congressional Arts Caucus!