Terrell McKinney facts for kids

Terrell McKinney (born August 17, 1990) is an American politician. He is a member of the Nebraska legislature, which is the group of people who make laws for the state of Nebraska.

Since 2021, he has represented the 11th district in Nebraska. He took over this role from Ernie Chambers, who was a very long-serving senator. Terrell McKinney is one of the few African American members of the Nebraska Legislature. He is the ninth Black member since the legislature changed to a one-house system in 1937.

Terrell McKinney: A Voice for Nebraska

Terrell McKinney works to create new laws and support his community. As a state senator, he helps decide how Nebraska is run and what rules its citizens follow.

Making New Laws

In 2021, McKinney worked on several important bills. A bill is a proposed law.

• Teaching Money Skills: He introduced a bill that would require schools to teach students about managing money. This would include financial literacy lessons for elementary and middle school students.
• Fairness in Jobs: He also introduced a bill to stop unfair treatment in jobs. This bill would make it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their ethnic hairstyle.
• Helping Families with Food: McKinney supported a bill to expand the SNAP. This program helps families buy food. He worked to make sure this bill passed, even though he wanted the help to be even greater for families. He helped to override the governor's decision to stop the expansion.

Supporting the Community

McKinney also supports groups that help the Black community in Omaha. He recognized an organization called Black Men United. This group helped people in need by giving out food during the COVID-19 pandemic. He presented a special resolution to thank them for their work.