Senator George Dungan

09/18/2026

Families shouldn't have to choose between affording diapers or other essential items. Take a closer look at the interim study I introduced to examine diaper access in Nebraska (and see a VERY special surprise guest in the video)!

“In Nebraska, we pride ourselves on feeding the world through our amazing agricultural economy, and we pride ourselves on being a pro-life state that supports children and families. I can see no greater way to honor these two traditions than to continue to support the WIC program and to expand our...

09/17/2026

This week is National Diaper Need Awareness Week, so it feels extra special have LR391 in front of the Health and Human Services Committee today!

Diaper access is an essential component to maternal and infant health, and our youngest, most vulnerable Nebraskans deserve clean diapers in the correct size.

Access and cost doesn't just impact the 26,000 Nebraska children at-risk of diaper insecurity - it affects every child of diapering age. I'm proud to introduce LR391 and continue supporting healthy babies!

09/16/2026

SEPT. 17TH INTERIM STUDY ALERT! Did you know for every child of diapering age a family spends *at least* $1,000 annually on diapers, on average?

I introduced LR391 to take a closer look at the state of diaper access in Nebraska. Tune into the Health and Human Services Committee tomorrow morning to learn more, or consider submitting an online comment⤵️

Read the full version:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LR391.pdf

Submit an online comment: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/add_statement.php

Watch live: https://www.nebraskapublicmedia.org

08/18/2026

Electric shock gloves have no place in schools, and their use in Nebraska education is completely inappropriate. No student should be harmed at school, which is why I introduced LB1039 to prohibit school resource officers from inflicting corporal punishment.

Current and future students absolutely deserve better from us, and I'll continue to advocate for safe schools.

To read the full bill, visit: https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62978

07/28/2026

Baby Stellan's first news interview (OMG)!! I stay home with Stellan three days a week, because like so many families in the state, our household struggles to keep up with the cost of child care.

If we're serious about keeping young people in Nebraska, we can't forget about the needs of new families: good paying jobs, affordable housing, and budget-friendly child care options.

Families in Nebraska are facing a child care crisis that begins months before a baby is born, forcing parents to choose between careers and child care — a problem that First Five Nebraska says costs the state’s economy nearly $2 billion every year.

07/23/2026

Let's not forget just four months ago, Governor Pillen *actively* supported legislation to bring data centers to Nebraska🙃🙃

And hey, if he's suddenly interested in protecting natural resources, I'd love to tell him alllll about the Green Amendment - the constitutional amendment I introduced to protect our right to a clean and healthy environment.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Monday barring new data centers from receiving tax incentives under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act. Pillen said the decision reflects a desire to balance economic development with protecting the state’s natural resources.

06/30/2026

A big thank you to those who attended my town hall last week! I'm always SO appreciative and grateful when people take time out of their busy schedules to engage with the legislature!

Among the many topics discussed, the Q+A portion brought concerns about the budget, data centers, and food security. I'll keep working to ensure Nebraskans- especially those in northeast Lincoln- have the security and resources they need to live healthy, happy lives!

If you couldn't attend but have questions or concerns, please comment below or email my office at [email protected]!

04/27/2026

Take a look at the bills my office passed this session!! In a short, 60 day session where the budget debate took up lots and lots (did I mention LOTS?) of the legislature’s time, I’m incredibly proud to have passed these bills to work toward a healthy & thriving Nebraska!

🩺LB762 requires insurance to cover the treatment of PANS/PANDAS
🎨LB778 prioritizes funds for creative arts districts
🤰LB773 continues and expands the Prenatal Plus Program for at-risk mothers and babies

PS: My wife, Britta, and I welcomed our first baby this session (hi, Stellan!). Perhaps the ultimate highlight of the 2026 session?!!

04/17/2026

🎉🎉🎉LB762, my priority bill for this session, is officially signed into law!! Good news happens a little at a time, and each small win along the way has given me so much hope for the PANS/PANDAS community. Today, we celebrate that kids like Violet and Belle will receive medical treatment without parents having to worry about insurance denials or impossible bills.

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped get this bill over the finish line! From volunteers to senators to Governor Pillen, the passage of LB762 demonstrates a strong, bipartisan commitment to a healthy Nebraska!

04/10/2026

My priority bill is OFFICIALLY headed to Governor Pillen's desk!!! LB762 requires insurance companies to cover treatment for PANS/PANDAS. This ensures kids receive necessary medical care, plus helps caregivers lighten the load and focus on treatment, not out-of-pocket expenses.

If there's one type of policy you'll see me root for again & again, it's healthy kids and healthy families🤝