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RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed’s response to the President’s State of the Union

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Press Release, Race Equity / By Becca Brune / 03/08/2024

***For Immediate Release***Wednesday, March 8, 2024 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed’s response to the President’s State of the Union Last night the President addressed the nation in the annual State of the Union speech, sharing his outlook for the year ahead. President Biden will also release his […]

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Take Action: Tell Congress to Protect SNAP & Medicaid

Economic Justice / By Becca Brune / 04/24/2023

Right now the leadership in the House of Representatives is attempting to make it harder for people to access our nation’s most essential programs like SNAP and Medicaid. As soon as Wednesday, the House could take a vote on a bill that would make deep cuts to these programs and enact unnecessary and harsh work

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State of the Union Response: Looking Forward Together

Press Release / By Becca Brune / 02/08/2023

Last night the President shared his priorities in the State of the Union address. He recognized the important progress that has been made in providing communities with increased support against the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While these unprecedented challenges are ongoing, we celebrate much-needed improvements, including: There is still much more to be done.

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Congress wraps up 2022 with some steps forward, changes, and inaction

Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Becca Brune / 12/23/2022

Today Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill, making key investments in some areas, while falling short in others. Read on to learn about the policy changes made to areas like access to nutrition, health care, and economic support for our communities. The bill included these important steps forward: What’s happening to the Temporary Medicaid Continuous

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Congressman Bacon Co-Introduces the Foster Youth and Driving Act

Child Welfare / By Becca Brune / 07/13/2022

Learning to drive can be a big part of a young person’s journey toward adulthood. With the Foster Youth and Driving Act, youth in foster care will face fewer barriers to learning how to drive and obtaining a car. This bill was introduced in the House by Rep. Danny Davis and Rep. Don Bacon last

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State of the Union Response: A Brighter, Inclusive Future Ahead

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Race Equity, Welcoming / By Becca Brune / 03/02/2022

State of the Union Response: A Brighter, Inclusive Future Ahead We join President Biden in sharing our solidarity with the people of Ukraine facing uncertainty and forced displacement. Around the world and nation, people fleeing danger and conflict have the right to seek safety and protection, without discrimination. As a nation, we are committed

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Take action now on the Build Back Better legislation!

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Becca Brune / 11/04/2021

Congress has the opportunity to pass meaningful and long-awaited reforms that would make a real difference in the lives of Nebraskans. The new House Build Back Better legislation is a historic step forward that can bring real change by reducing poverty and lessening racial disparities. We need your advocacy to let our members of Congress

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The American Rescue Plan’s passage brings urgent relief to millions

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Becca Brune / 03/10/2021

Today, the House took a significant step by passing the American Rescue Plan and providing urgent relief to millions of U.S. households. This legislation will now go to the President for his signature. The bill not only extends crucial support such as increased food assistance and unemployment benefits, but also temporarily expands other programs and

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Tell Congress it’s time for meaningful Covid-19 relief

Uncategorized / By Becca Brune / 02/17/2021

The COVID-19 public health crisis has left millions of families and individuals struggling to afford food and keep a roof overhead, while also continuing to perform essential work for our communities. Congress has taken important first steps in providing relief last year, but much more is needed. President Biden’s Covid-19 relief proposal, the American Rescue

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Emergency COVID-19 Relief is Only a Start

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Becca Brune / 12/23/2020

After months of negotiations, Congress has passed an emergency COVID-19 relief package that will provide urgently needed support to Nebraskans. While the passage of this long-awaited relief will provide direct payments, housing assistance, increased support for many families, and more, this bill still falls short of meeting the level of need in our Nebraska communities.

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