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Take Action: Put the safety and well-being of our communities first.

Economic Justice, Health Care / By Becky Gould / 03/13/2020

The safety and well-being of our communities is top priority. We need compassionate policies that support Nebraska families and children. As the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are identified across our state and the nation, Nebraska Appleseed emphasizes the need for compassionate and comprehensive policies that prioritize the safety and well-being of our communities across […]

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STATEMENT: Response to the Governor’s State of the State Address

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Becky Gould / 01/15/2020

***For Immediate Release*** Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Response to the Governor’s State of the State Address Opportunities abound to support workers, strengthen the child welfare system, address the crisis in our prison system, and implement Medicaid Expansion

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Our campaign starts today!

Uncategorized / By Becky Gould / 12/02/2019

Today, we begin an important campaign: we’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $50,000 by this Friday, December 6 to carry the fight for justice and opportunity for all into 2020. Through this drive, we’re raising the resources to build the Nebraska we all want to see: a just, vibrant, and inclusive community where everyone

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Response to Governor’s State of the State address

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By Becky Gould / 01/15/2019

Full implementation of Medicaid expansion in Governor’s budget proposal will benefit Nebraska Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould issued the following statement in response to Governor Ricketts’ State of the State address delivered Tuesday morning. “We are pleased the Governor’s budget upholds the will and priorities of the people of Nebraska by fully implementing Initiative

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$50K in 5 Days: We start today!

Uncategorized / By Becky Gould / 12/03/2018

After 6 years, we finally did it – Nebraskans voted to expand Medicaid to 90,000 of our friends and neighbors. But we know our work isn’t finished. We’ll be there to ensure that Medicaid expansion is implemented and funded effectively in 2019 – at the Capitol, in the community, and in the courthouse, if necessary.

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Nebraskans approved Medicaid Expansion! Now, what’s next?

Health Care / By Becky Gould / 11/07/2018

You did it! On Election Day, Nebraska voters approved Initiative 427, which will help many of our hard-working, uninsured friends and neighbors finally get the health coverage they need. We are so grateful for and humbled by your support. So many of you not only voted for Initiative 427, but went above and beyond to

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2018 Mid-Year Review – All the ways you’ve stood up for justice!

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance / By Becky Gould / 08/01/2018

The actions you’ve taken in 2018 have renewed the fight for a more-just society, building a Nebraska where everyone can have the justice and opportunity they need to get ahead. Health Care for Every Nebraskan You astounded us. Thousands of Nebraskans have contacted their elected officials, made office visits, signed petitions and taken other

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Standing up to bigotry and violence

Uncategorized / By Becky Gould / 08/18/2017

For more than 20 years, Nebraska Appleseed has made it our mission to fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Diversity, community, and inclusion are not just the values our work is built on, they are principles that are vital to the future of Nebraska. The challenges our state faces can only be faced

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Appleseed In Action – August 2017 – Updates from D.C.

Uncategorized / By Becky Gould / 08/02/2017

Appleseed In Action – August 2017 News and Events In this month’s edition of Appleseed In Action: Senate rejects latest ACA repeal effort New bills would allow DREAMers to earn citizenship House budget proposal would endanger many working families Appleseed welcomes organizer Felipe Blanco 2017 Good Apple Awards – Meet the Honorees Senate rejects

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A word of thanks – You did something amazing!

Health Care / By Becky Gould / 07/28/2017

Like many of you, we were watching the news of last night’s Senate vote on health care. We were concerned that despite thousands of your calls, emails, letters, and office visits, when the clock struck midnight, the health care of tens of thousands of Nebraskans might be put at risk. But it wasn’t. And that’s

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