LB 943, LB 955, LB 956 are common-sense policies that make sure hard work pays

Economic Justice / By /

Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould released the following statement on LB 943, LB 955, and LB 956, which were introduced in the Legislature and are aimed at protecting Nebraska’s working families. “Hard work is one of Nebraska’s foundational values, however, the economy has changed and left too many hard-working Nebraska families behind. LB […]

LB 943, LB 955, LB 956 are common-sense policies that make sure hard work pays Read More »

Nebraska Appleseed Statement in support of LB928 ICWA bill

Child Welfare / By /

Today, Nebraska Appleseed issued the following statement on LB928 introduced by Senator Colby Coash and the State-Tribal Relations Committee. “Nebraska Appleseed enthusiastically supports LB928 introduced by Senator Colby Coash and the State-Tribal Relations Committee,” said Robert McEwen, a staff attorney with Nebraska Appleseed’s Child Welfare Program. “This bill would add much-needed clarity to Nebraska’s state

Nebraska Appleseed Statement in support of LB928 ICWA bill Read More »

Nebraska Appleseed Statement on Governor’s State of the State Address

Uncategorized / By /

Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State Address. “This morning, Governor Heineman laid out his priorities for the next year in his State of the State Address. We agree with the Governor that Nebraskans value family, hard work, and fiscal responsibility and

Nebraska Appleseed Statement on Governor’s State of the State Address Read More »

Legislative Update

Uncategorized / By /

The 2014 Nebraska Legislature began this year’s 60-day session last week, and each week we will provide an update on bills related to Appleseed’s programs.  It’s been a busy start to the session already, and a number of bills have been introduced that Appleseed is excited about. Wellness In Nebraska provides uniquely Nebraskan solution to

Legislative Update Read More »

Nebraska Appleseed statement on Wellness In Nebraska bill LB 887

Health Care / By /

Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould released the following statement on LB 887, which would help more working Nebraskans get access to affordable health care coverage. “A strong economy, a productive workforce, and a thriving future for our state all depend on having a health care system that works for all Nebraskans.  LB 887

Nebraska Appleseed statement on Wellness In Nebraska bill LB 887 Read More »

ACA in Nebraska: Marketplace helped young entrepreneur get covered

Health Care / By /

A couple years ago, Phil Jarrett, a young professional in Omaha, found out that his medical costs didn’t stop once he got done paying for surgery. That was the year Phil spent nearly half of his annual income on medical bills – even with health insurance provided by his employer. “My old plans wouldn’t cover

ACA in Nebraska: Marketplace helped young entrepreneur get covered Read More »

Nebraska Appleseed Statement on 50th Anniversary of War On Poverty

Uncategorized / By /

Public policies helped lift hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans out of poverty Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson gave the State of the Union address to Congress in which he launched a War On Poverty. He introduced legislation to establish programs that made reducing poverty a national priority. President Johnson’s legislation set in motion

Nebraska Appleseed Statement on 50th Anniversary of War On Poverty Read More »

News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – January 2014

Uncategorized / By /

In this Happy 2014 edition of “Appleseed in Action”: 2014 Nebraska Legislature session kicks off Support common-sense immigration laws Appleseed argues in front of Nebraska Court of Appeals 2014 Nebraska Legislature session kicks off Today the Nebraska Legislature begins what is sure to be an active 2014 session.  The Legislature will address bills dealing with

News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – January 2014 Read More »

Scroll to Top