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TAKE ACTION: Support the Heroes Act to Provide Critical Relief to Nebraskans

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Becky Gould / 05/14/2020

As early as Friday, the US House of Representatives could vote on the Heroes Act which is designed to close gaps in previous relief measures and support families and communities as they continue to confront the COVID-19 public health crisis and its ripple effects. This bill would provide critical relief to thousands of Nebraskans left […]

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How Appleseed is responding amid COVID-19

Uncategorized / By Becky Gould / 04/09/2020

We hope you’re able to take the time you need to care for yourself and your loved ones. Many people we care about are vulnerable and struggling. We know that social distancing and economic uncertainty is difficult, and even more so for many members of our community. This moment has made clear how our communities

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Our Efforts to Keep Communities Safe and Engaged in Response to the Coronavirus

Uncategorized / By Becky Gould / 03/16/2020

As we all do our part to help keep our communities safe as the situation unfolds, we wanted to share with you Nebraska Appleseed’s plan for how we are adapting our work. Our office in Lincoln will be closed until further notice. However, our staff will be working remotely and continuing our advocacy for the

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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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