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RELEASE: Nebraskans support immigrants, refugees at Lincoln vigil

Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 01/12/2017

***For Immediate Release*** January 12, 2017 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@neappleseed.org “Light The Future” community vigil unites 300 Nebraskans in support of immigrants, refugees Vigil powerfully demonstrates Nebraska values of united families, strong communities LINCOLN — Thursday night, a crowd of nearly […]

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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – January 2017

Uncategorized / By Nic Swiercek / 01/10/2017

In this January edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Tell Congress to protect health care and immigrant Nebraskans 2017 Nebraska Legislature session A week to take action Job Opening – Child Welfare Staff Attorney Tell Congress to protect quality health insurance and valuable immigrant Nebraskans The new Congress is now in session, so now is a

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RELEASE: Over 60 Nebraska business, faith, civic organizations urge immigrant protections

Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 01/10/2017

***For Immediate Release*** January 10, 2017 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@neappleseed.org More than 60 Nebraska leaders urge Congress to protect immigrants Statewide business, faith, civic leaders and organizations sign letter to Congress requesting bill to protect DACA youth and their families LINCOLN

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Legislative Update – January 9

Economic Justice / By Katie Pitts / 01/09/2017

On January 4, the 2017 Nebraska Legislature began its 90-day session. Over the next few months, State Senators will consider many bills that will affect justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans including quality health insurance, economic opportunity, food security, voting rights, and the state’s nearly $1 billion budget shortfall. Each week, we will let you

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A week to Take Action!

Immigrants & Communities / By Darcy Tromanhauser / 01/06/2017

A new year brings a new chance for Nebraskans to work together to build the state we all want to live in – where dignity, justice, equality, and opportunity are available to everyone. There is an enormous amount of passion and energy right now to be part of a movement that fights for positive

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Action Alert – Now is the time to protect health care

Health Care / By Becky Gould / 01/04/2017

Because of the Affordable Care Act, tens of thousands of Nebraskans are among the millions of Americans who can now get quality, affordable health insurance. But Congress already is taking steps to end those life-saving protections with no replacement plan in sight. Will you call our Senators today? Tell Sen. Deb Fischer and Sen. Ben

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New Report: Opportunity to improve job training for hard-working Nebraskans

Economic Justice, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 12/22/2016

***For Immediate Release*** December 22, 2016 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@neappleseed.org New Report: Nebraska can improve job training for hard-working people Opportunities to invest in skills training would help families get ahead, boost economy LINCOLN — Helping hard-working families lift themselves out

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Take Action! Good health coverage is at stake

Health Care / By James Goddard / 12/20/2016

We know tens of thousands of Nebraskans are among the millions of Americans who can now get quality, affordable health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. For the first time ever, thousands of Nebraskans have good insurance that covers prescription medicines and life-saving preventive care, and they can’t be denied coverage because of a pre-existing

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Breakfast after the Bell

Economic Justice / By Eric Savaiano / 12/16/2016

Nebraska Appleseed helps offer technical assistance and financial support to eligible Nebraska schools that switch to breakfast in the classroom through the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. See if your school is eligible. This blog is part of a series highlighting the benefits of breakfast in the classroom and its effects on student

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Foster Care Reform Update – December 2016

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 12/15/2016

IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: Nebraska Appleseed’s Agenda of Opportunity Court Opinions: In re Interest of Nettie F. Legislative Actions: Nebraska Interim Studies Announcements: Foster Care Reform Update Survey, Alternative Response Know Your Rights Guide POLICY SPOTLIGHT Nebraska Appleseed’s Agenda of Opportunity This week at Nebraska Appleseed, we released our 2017 “Agenda of Opportunity,” a

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