At Appleseed, we believe that every Nebraskan deserves a shot to achieve their dreams. Our job is to help clear the way by collaborating with our communities to tear down obstacles and strengthen our shared values. Last week’s highlights Our team was at the Capitol throughout the week, providing our expertise – and supporting community …
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Help us welcome Gabriel Long Soldier (he/him/his) to the Nebraska Appleseed team! Gabriel is joining us as Program Associate and will provide support to Appleseed’s program and strategy directors by leading the administration of our intern and law clerk programs, organizing and supporting Appleseed projects, and so much more. Gabriel was born and raised in …
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We stayed busy last week, with hearings throughout both the mornings and afternoons. Starting this week floor debate will resume each morning, with hearings throughout the afternoon. Hearings will wrap up by the end of March, and all-day floor debate will follow until session ends in early June. Appleseed has identified our 2023 legislative priorities …
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Health insurance coverage is critical. People who have health insurance coverage are more likely to get preventative care and seek treatment to manage chronic conditions. Marketplace Health Insurance Coverage is an important source of comprehensive, affordable health care coverage. This year, a record number of Nebraskans signed up for Marketplace Health Insurance Coverage during open …
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Hunger is a policy decision, and we need to make sure policymakers know they can make change. This year, the Nebraska Legislature will be taking up over 800 bills that will impact the lives of Nebraskans. We wanted to share the food access bills that Nebraska Appleseed is prioritizing so that you can be better …
Last night the President shared his priorities in the State of the Union address. He recognized the important progress that has been made in providing communities with increased support against the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While these unprecedented challenges are ongoing, we celebrate much-needed improvements, including: There is still much more to be done. …
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By Meyri Ibrahim, Food and Nutrition Access Intern Kids need food to be healthy and do well in school. That’s why Nebraska Appleseed works to make sure kids get the food they need to thrive through child nutrition programs across the state. This year, the Nebraska Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC), an Appleseed-led coalition of …
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Last week was full of long days, late nights, and much-needed coffee while fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Last week’s highlights On Monday, we kicked off a week full of hearings in front of the Business and Labor Committee, testifying on how LB57 (Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh) would benefit workers and reduce business …
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***For Immediate Release***February 6, 2023 Contact:Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedO: (402) 438-8853 x 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Community, Worker, and Farmer Groups Welcome Meatpacking Legislation Federal bill reintroduced that would support Nebraska families, farmers, and food NEBRASKA – Last week, the Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act and a package of related bills were reintroduced in Congress to …
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We’re already four weeks into the 2023 legislative session! Last week, the Legislature kicked off hearings, and this week we have several Appleseed priorities in front of committees. Your voice is vital to ensuring we are building a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive Nebraska. As a friendly reminder, here are few important updates on how you …
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