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RELEASE – Court victory allows Children access to Vital Behavioral Health Treatments

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***For Immediate Release*** July 1, 2015   Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org   Court victory allows Children access to Vital Behavioral Health Treatments Lancaster County District Court sides with Appleseed in important decision   LINCOLN — Yesterday, Lancaster County District Court Judge John Colborn issued an order […]

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STATEMENT – Supreme Court ruling ensures health coverage for 57,000 Nebraskans

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***For Immediate Release*** June 25, 2015   Contact, James Goddard Health Care Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 jgoddard@neappleseed.org   Appleseed Statement on King v. Burwell Ruling Supreme Court decision upholds access to vital health coverage for Nebraskans   LINCOLN — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Health Care Director James Goddard issued the following statement on the

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Take Action! Tell Congress to fight child hunger in Nebraska

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Today, we’re asking you to take action to fight child hunger in Nebraska and tell our members of Congress to support two key, bipartisan bills that will ensure thousands of Nebraska kids will get the food they need this summer. Call your Congressman and Nebraska’s U.S. Senators and urge them to support the Summer Meals

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RELEASE: Supreme Court ruling will affect health coverage for 57,000 Nebraskans

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***For Immediate Release*** June 18, 2015 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org   Health coverage of 57,000 Nebraskans hinges on Supreme Court ruling Adverse Court decision could strip health coverage from Nebraskans statewide   LINCOLN — A new report released today by Families USA shows the U.S.

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RELEASE: Capitol rally calls on Legislature to focus on closing coverage gap

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***For Immediate Release*** June 6, 2015   Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org   Capitol Rally calls for Legislature to close the Coverage Gap Nearly 77,000 uninsured Nebraskans can’t wait for solution   LINCOLN — Saturday, a crowd of approximately 100 supporters gathered outside the State Capitol

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Statewide wave of support carries DREAMers driver’s licenses bill to passage

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You Did It! On May 28, the Nebraska Legislature voted 34-10 to pass LB 623 and override the Governor’s veto. Passing this bill makes Nebraska the final state to allow young “DREAMers” – immigrants who grew up in Nebraska after being brought to this country as children – to apply for driver’s licenses. Watch video of

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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – June 2015

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In this June edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Recap of a tremendous 2015 Legislative session Capitol Rally to Close the Coverage Gap We’re Hiring! Field Organizer Court decision delays implementation of immigration relief programs Six Omaha schools receive Hunger Free Schools Awards During Foster Care Month, youth urged to Get Covered! Support Appleseed in June

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RELEASE – Nebraska kids struggle getting needed food in summer

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***For Immediate Release*** June 1, 2015 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org   Nebraska participation in Summer Food Program slightly increased in 2014 National study shows state has more work to do feeding kids in summer months   LINCOLN — Participation in the Summer Food Service Program

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A cup of coffee from Urban Abbey in June helps our fight for justice and opportunity for all

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It’s not every day that your cup of coffee can support justice for all, but it can during the month of June! Appleseed is excited to renew our community partnership throughout the month of June with our friends at the Urban Abbey, a non-profit coffee shop, bookstore, and faith community in Omaha’s Old Market (1026

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