“It’s a house of pain in there.” A major new report on worker and food safety

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Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center and Alabama Appleseed released Unsafe at These Speeds, a major new report that exposes the dangers poultry plants pose to consumer and worker health — dangers likely to intensify under proposed regulatory changes for the industry. Modeled after Nebraska Appleseed’s 2009 meatpacking safety study, The Speed Kills You, this […]

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Voter Suppression Bill LB 381 undermines Nebraskans’ right to vote

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LB 381, a voter suppression bill that restricts voting access, will be heard by the Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee today. Voting is an American right – and making voting harder is neither Constitutional, nor a Nebraska value. This bill mandates a restrictive and unnecessary voter identification system, puts a greater burden on our

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Aid to Dependent Children rate must be raised to strengthen our families

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Effectively addressing poverty is not only fundamental to the well-being of children and families in our community, it is also one of the keys to preventing the unnecessary entry of children into the foster care system. That is why Appleseed is proud to support LB 508, a bill introduced by Senator Kathy Campbell that would

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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – March 2013

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In this March edition of “Appleseed in Action” Take Action on three important bills at the Legislature Appleseed at the Unicameral You can support Federal Immigration Reform Celebrate Appleseed’s 17th birthday Meet our new staff members Take Action on Three Important Bills at the Legislature Now is an important moment for YOU to take action

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Wage subsidy bill LB 368 a win-win for Nebraska businesses & employees

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The great work ethic of Nebraska’s labor force is one of the most important drivers of our economy.  LB 368, introduced by Senator Sue Crawford, would create opportunities for Nebraska businesses to hire new employees and grow the state’s economy through wage subsidies. “LB 368 creates a subsidized employment pilot program that creates new job

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Grassroots Advocacy Training Friday in North Platte

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The Nebraska Legislature is in session, and Nebraska Appleseed is partnering with the Center for Rural Affairs and Community Action of Nebraska to make sure you know about proposed legislation that impacts hard-working, low-income Nebraskans.  We need you to stand up for affordable health care, small businesses and fair taxes in our state! Join us!

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Child care assistance bill would strengthen Nebraska families

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Affordable child care is vital to allow families to work and to keep children safe. In Nebraska, the Child Care Subsidy Program provides assistance to low-income families that are working their way toward independence by helping cover the costs of childcare.  Unfortunately, Nebraska ranks at the bottom of the country in income eligibility for the

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Appleseed proud to support LB 577 for greater health care access for Nebraskans

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If you’ve been a follower of Appleseed for very long at all, you will have gathered one of our biggest priorities is making sure every Nebraskan has the ability to see a doctor when they or their families become sick or injured. Yesterday, Appleseed was proud to testify in support of LB 577, Senator Kathy

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