Today, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the Respect Nebraska Voters did not meet single subject requirements and therefore, will not appear on the November 2026 ballot. We are deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s ruling. The Respect Nebraska Voters campaign was born out of statewide frustration at recent attempts by lawmakers to weaken the
Respect Nebraska Voters will not appear on the ballot. Read More »
On October 8, Nebraska Appleseed will gather to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2026 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. Roots of Justice Award recognizes grassroots advocates who have made outstanding contributions to justice and
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Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect – Sept. 10-19 and beyond! Calendar of Nebraska Welcoming Week Events Each year during Welcoming Week, communities across Nebraska, the country, and the globe come together to celebrate what makes our neighborhoods stronger: connection, belonging, and the people who call them home. This is a wonderful time to
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Oral health plays a critical role in overall health and impacts the way we eat, sleep, and live. Even so, many Nebraskans still do not get the dental care they need. Nebraskans with Medicaid are at particular risk of facing barriers to oral health care and struggling to find providers who can meet their needs.
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Oral health plays a critical role in overall health and impacts the way we eat, sleep, and live. Even so, many Nebraskans still do not get the dental care they need. Nebraskans with Medicaid are at particular risk of facing barriers to oral health care and struggling to find providers who can meet their needs.
Month four of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska has followed a familiar path – filled with confusion, long call wait times, policy questions gone long-unanswered, and a lack of public data. We know coverage loss can have far reaching consequences. We heard from one individual who found out he lost his Medicaid coverage after the
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Many refugees, asylees, and certain humanitarian parolees will no longer be eligible for Medicaid as of October 1, 2026. This includes new applicants and those already enrolled in Medicaid. These changes are the results of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (also called H.R.1), a federal tax bill that was passed in July 2025. All five
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Join us as we explore how art, creativity and spaces of connection can help us care for ourselves and imagine a community where everyone belongs. See you at Session 4 : Community Arts for Wellness & Belonging Wednesday, September 2nd, 10:30am-12:00pm CT (9:30-11:00am MT) on Zoom Art gives us ways to express ourselves and imagine
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is vital support for tens of thousands of Nebraska children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and individuals and families who are working low paid jobs or transitioning between jobs. But, in both June and July of this year, Nebraska has broken records for the biggest single month SNAP participation
10% of Nebraska SNAP participants lost because of new paperwork burdens Read More »
We know many community members in Nebraska face challenges accessing the dental health care they need, whether it’s the cost, finding a provider, getting preventive care, or receiving ongoing care. Many Nebraskans also experience significant disparities in getting the dental care they need. Meet Lee Lee has worked his entire adult life. At 28, he
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