2020 Legislative Update: It’s time for hearings, hearings, and more hearings!

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The Nebraska Legislature introduced over 470 bills this session, including several constitutional amendments. We’re starting this week with a number of hearings and, alongside you, we are ready to advocate for better benefits for Nebraska workers, for the rights of young people in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, and to end housing discrimination. […]

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Grants available for Nebraska schools to start the day with a win

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$5,000 Grants Available to Help Nebraska Schools Start the Day With a Win   Note: This is a guest post from Bailey Hansen, Appleseed’s Youth Ambassador Breakfast at school can be hard to get to for many students thanks to busy mornings, late buses, or before-school extracurricular activities. However, schools that serve breakfast through Grab

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STATEMENT: Youth in Care Bill of Rights strengthens the rights of youth in foster care and juvenile justice systems

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***For Immediate Release*** Thursday, January 16, 2020 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Introduction of Nebraska’s first Youth in Care Bill of Rights in the right direction Legislative bill 941 protects the rights of youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems   Lincoln

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STATEMENT: Response to the Governor’s State of the State Address

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***For Immediate Release*** Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org   Response to the Governor’s State of the State Address Opportunities abound to support workers, strengthen the child welfare system, address the crisis in our prison system, and implement Medicaid Expansion  

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The 2020 Nebraska Legislative Session is underway!

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The Nebraska Legislature kicked off the 2020 session last Wednesday! Since then, senators have introduced hundreds of bills, with several being top of mind for Nebraska Appleseed.   Strengthening Nebraska’s child welfare system Over the interim, youth with foster care and juvenile justice experience shared their input with Senator Megan Hunt to draft legislation to

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TAKE ACTION: Submit a federal comment on Medicaid expansion.

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Despite comments from hundreds of Nebraskans in opposition, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services submitted their proposed Medicaid expansion waiver with minimal changes to the federal government for approval.    Unfortunately, the proposed Section 1115 waiver still includes a two-tiered benefits system, work and wellness requirements, and changes to retroactive eligibility.    It

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RELEASE: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on the Affordable Care Act potentially dangers health coverage for millions

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***For Immediate Release*** Thursday, December 19, 2019 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org   Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on the Affordable Care Act potentially dangers health coverage for millions of Americans Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid are essential to keep Nebraskans healthy.

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STATEMENT: Complicated Medicaid expansion waiver submitted to federal government

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Press Release December 13, 2019 Contact: Molly McCleery Health Care Access Program Director Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 113 mmccleery@neappleseed.org Medicaid expansion waiver submitted to the federal government with minimal changes The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed waiver submitted to federal government despite comments from hundreds of Nebraskans opposing the waiver

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TAKE ACTION: Fight back on the fee hikes on citizenship, asylum, & other forms of status!

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Immigrants contribute so much to the strength and betterment of our communities across our state and nation. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive in the place they call home.  However, last month the administration proposed a new rule that targets low-income and working class immigrants by dramatically increasing application fees for citizenship,

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Family First Prevention Services Act will ensure stability for Nebraska’s children

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Note: This is a guest post from Natalie Bielenberg, Nebraska Appleseed’s Child Welfare Intern. On February 9, 2018, the Trump Administration signed into law the bipartisan Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), with a number of significant changes made to the Act. The FFPSA gave states the flexibility to use federal Title IV-E funds to

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