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RELEASE: Nebraska workers receive another wage increase because of Initiative 433

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***For Immediate Release***January 1, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Nebraska workers receive another wage increasebecause of Initiative 433 The increase to $13.50/hour is the third in a series of raises LINCOLN, NE — Today, Nebraska increased its minimum wage for workers across the state to $13.50/hour. This was the third […]

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Unpacking the Medicaid “Unwind”

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Changes to the Medicaid program significantly impact Nebraska families and communities. Medicaid not only supports the health and well-being of Nebraskans, it also supports Nebraska’s workforce, health systems, and economy.  Federal Medicaid protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic allowed most Medicaid enrollees to be continuously enrolled in coverage until those protections ended, and enrollment renewals,

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Let’s make the new “Nebraska Child Care Tax Credit for Working Parents” work for all of us!

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Remember back in 2021 when everyone in the US with kids got an extra few hundred dollars every month, and a few hundred more in their 2021 tax return? And then research showed that policy – the expanded federal child tax credit – cut child poverty by 46%? We thought that was pretty great!  While

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Bridging the Gap: Nebraska’s Oral Health Care Crisis

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Blog post by Manar Hussein, Health Care Access Intern + Freedom Thompson, Health Care Access Community Organizer In the heartland of America, a silent crisis is unfolding. Nebraskans from all walks of life are struggling to access essential oral health care, facing a complex web of challenges that stretch far beyond simple toothaches. Through the

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Call to action

TAKE ACTION: 60+ Nebraska orgs call for positive immigration laws. Add your voice!

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As we prepare for holiday time with family and friends, too many Nebraska neighbors are living in immigration limbo and constant uncertainty because of long outdated immigration laws – with ripple effects that impact families, workplaces, whole communities, all of us.  It doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, just weeks ago, 60+ Nebraska

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We’re putting housing rights on Lincoln’s ballot

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This week, Appleseed and Lincoln for Fair Housing launched a ballot initiative to ban source of income discrimination in Lincoln. (read about the launch in the Journal Star) Today, landlords in Lincoln can refuse to rent to people based on how they pay, such as housing vouchers, disability benefits, social security, or veteran benefits. It’s

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Register Now! “Through our Neighbors’ Eyes” Virtual Film Series

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Join community leaders from across Nebraska who are fostering inclusive spaces of connection and growth!  The beginning of a new year is a great time for new learning. In January, join Nebraska Is Home: “Through our Neighbors’ Eyes”, a virtual film series, bringing together a collection of short films that highlight immigrant and refugee stories,

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Your Impact in 2024

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As 2024 winds down, I keep thinking about how Nebraskans like you have made their voices heard and impacted policy for good. From ballot initiatives and online petitions to legislative hearings, Nebraskans have made a real difference this year. Your advocacy matters! The year kicked off with a massive push to keep kids fed over

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