STATEMENT: Nebraska Appleseed Welcomes Positive Immigration Plans

Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By /

***For Immediate Release*** Friday, February 19, 2021 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Nebraska Appleseed Welcomes U.S. Citizenship Act and Urges Swift Action by Congress Positive immigration laws will support Nebraska communities, families, and economic recovery Lincoln, NE – On February 18, 2021, Congresswoman Linda […]

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2021 priority bills for Nebraska families, communities, and racial justice

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By /

2021 priority bills for Nebraska families, communities, and racial justice Each legislative session presents an opportunity to bring long-lasting positive change for our communities.  Your voice is important in ensuring that we are building a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive Nebraska. Here is how you can safely advocate during hearings, and you can always call or

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Testifying

Advocating for food security and against harmful voting restrictions

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections / By /

We continued to testify on several bills during hearings last week, including those on paid leave, child care subsidies, and more equitable access for young adults in the Bridge to Independence program. As we noted last week, we are inching closer to the end of all-day hearings. Every committee but Judiciary will wrap up hearings

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Tell Congress it’s time for meaningful Covid-19 relief

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The COVID-19 public health crisis has left millions of families and individuals struggling to afford food and keep a roof overhead, while also continuing to perform essential work for our communities. Congress has taken important first steps in providing relief last year, but much more is needed. President Biden’s Covid-19 relief proposal, the American Rescue

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Exciting legislation that would expand food access to more Nebraskans

Economic Justice / By /

This session, the Nebraska Legislature is considering a number of bills to improve food security for our neighbors across Nebraska. Join us in advocating for these Nebraska Appleseed priority bills below! SNAP “Cliff Effect” Bill (LB108, Senator John McCollister) Nebraska should be rewarding work, not discouraging it. Right now, Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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Lincolnites need a response from our elected officials

Economic Justice / By /

We asked the City Council for leadership…Now we’re awaiting their response.  I spoke to the City Council on Monday evening, with the backing of more than 40 community members who sent messages and placed calls, to urge them to enact a moratorium themselves or call on the Mayor to do it by executive action.  This

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How do you want your health care to look?

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Appleseed’s health care goals for 2021 Equity. Compassion. Quality. Affordability.  Health care coverage is a vital part of enjoying a good quality of life. When every member in our community is healthy, our communities are healthy. The Affordable Care Act, which includes Medicaid expansion, is a great opportunity for thousands of Nebraskans to access quality,

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Welcoming Team

Renewing the Task Force for New Americans is a step in the right direction

Immigrants & Communities / By /

Building welcoming communities happens primarily on the local level, but it takes a commitment from leadership at all levels to truly create an inclusive nation that sees immigrants and refugees as a valuable part of its social and cultural fabric. That’s why we are pleased that the Biden Administration renewed the Task Force for New

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Testifying

Critical supports for Nebraska families and youth being heard this week

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By /

The Legislature continued its intense pace of hearings last week and Appleseed testified on a number of meaningful bills related to housing, child welfare, and immigration. Speaker Hilgers provided a snapshot of the next month, noting that all-day hearings for all committees except Judiciary will end on Thursday, March 4th. The Judiciary Committee will wrap

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