As you likely know by now, Congress has not been able to come to an agreement to continue to fund many activities and programs. That means on Tuesday, the federal government was shut down. Although many public benefits programs will be able to keep operating because they currently are able to access funding from the […]
Government shutdown could have consequences for Nebraska families with low incomes Read More »
Last week, a coalition of worker and food safety advocates and allies gathered in front of the White House and rolled out a petition that contained over 500,000 names of people from all over the country who strongly oppose the USDA’s proposed poultry rule. This dangerous rule would increase the already high speed of the
New USDA poultry rule poses great risk to food and workers’ safety Read More »
NOTE: Iliana Panameno is a former Nebraska Appleseed intern who is now a graduate student at the Boston University School of Social Work. This summer, I had the opportunity to intern for SCAN of Northern Virginia, through my participation in the Institute of Philanthropy and Voluntary Services. I always knew I wanted to work towards
Appleseed intern learns rewarding lessons in Washington, D.C. Read More »
The new health insurance marketplace opens on October 1 and will offer a great opportunity to understand new health insurance options, shop around for the best prices and benefits, and choose the plan that’s best for you and your family, even if you have health care coverage already. What You Should Know You don’t have
Know your options in the new health insurance Marketplace Read More »
On October 10, we will celebrate the outstanding contributions of Nebraskans who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all at the 2013 Good Apple Awards in Omaha. In the days leading up to the Good Apple Awards, we are proud to introduce you to the honorees we are recognizing this year. The Jim
Introducing the 2013 Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award honoree – Sen. John Harms Read More »
On October 10, we will celebrate the outstanding contributions of Nebraskans who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all at the 2013 Good Apple Awards in Omaha. In the days leading up to the Good Apple Awards, we are proud to introduce you to the honorees we are recognizing this year. The Seeds
Introducing the 2013 Seeds of Justice Award honoree – Justice for Our Neighbors Read More »
Beginning October 1, those who have been denied health insurance coverage because of a pre-existing condition will be able to sign up for coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s new health insurance Marketplace. That coverage will begin January 1, 2014. Until now, the Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool in Nebraska (or CHIP) has been the only
The End of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool Read More »
On October 10, we will celebrate the outstanding contributions of Nebraskans who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all at the 2013 Good Apple Awards in Omaha. In the days leading up to the Good Apple Awards, we will be proud to introduce you to the honorees we are recognizing this year. The
Introducing the 2013 Good Apple Award Honorees – The Roots of Justice Award Read More »
Open enrollment is just around the corner. Beginning October 1, many of those who are uninsured and don’t have access to health care coverage through their employer can purchase coverage in the new health insurance marketplace. And, in fact, a new study suggests almost half of those eligible for coverage in the new marketplace will
Resources ready to help as we countdown to Health Insurance Open Enrollment Read More »
Nebraska Appleseed Statement on Passage of House “Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act” LINCOLN — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould released the following statement on the House of Representatives’ “Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act,” (H.R. 3102) passed by the House on Thursday. “SNAP helps Nebraskans feed their families when they face hard
Nebraska Appleseed statement opposing damaging House bill to cut SNAP Read More »