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You’re Invited: Our Voices, Our Why: Building Pathways to Stability – Part 2

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You’re invited to join Nebraska Appleseed for Our Voices, Our Why: Building Pathways to Stability – Part 2, an afternoon centered on listening to and learning from young people with lived experience in Nebraska’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems. 📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026🕐 1:00 – 3:30 PM📍 Eiseley Branch Library1530 Superior Street – […]

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News

RELEASE: Feds say Nebraska will not need to pay $15M to continue SNAP next year

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***For Immediate Release***June 24, 2026 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Feds say Nebraska will not need to pay $15M to continue SNAP next year USDA announces SNAP payment error rates LINCOLN, NE — Today, the USDA announced state-level Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates (PER) for

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Call to action

TAKE ACTION: Urge Omaha City Council to restore fair wages for Omaha workers

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On Tuesday, June 16, the Omaha City Council will hold a public hearing on Councilmember Danny Begley’s proposal to ensure that Omaha residents are paid a fair wage by restoring the protections the state legislature removed this year. This hearing builds on the momentum from the Lincoln City Council’s decision to reestablish what Nebraskans voted for in 2022, when nearly 60%

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Proposed Federal Rule Changes Would Harm Nebraska Renters

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No matter our race, gender, or income, when every Nebraskan can afford a place to live, our communities will not only be better, they will be stronger. Unfortunately, our federal government recently proposed various changes to federal housing programs that will undermine the ability of Nebraska renters to maintain a safe, affordable home. Over the

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Call to action

TAKE ACTION: Urge the Lincoln City Council to Restore Fair Pay for Lincoln Workers!

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On Monday, May 4, the Lincoln City Council will hold a public hearing on Councilmember James Michael Bowers’ proposal to ensure that Lincolnites are paid a fair wage by restoring the wage protections the state legislature recently removed.  In 2022, almost 60% of Nebraska voters – and 7 out of 10 Lincoln voters – approved the Raise the Wage Nebraska

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Wait, restricting Nebraska SNAP food purchases costs how much?

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Image of Governor Pillen at press conference announcing food restrictions for Nebraska SNAP on April, 7 2025 Last Thursday, April 23, 2026, Nebraska DHHS announced that in addition to soda and energy drinks, candy would also be restricted from purchases using SNAP benefits in Nebraska. The projected implementation date is November 1, 2026.  In addition

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Call to action

ACTION ALERT:Tell Congress the Farm Bill must strengthen SNAP

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​This is an opportunity for you to remind your members of Congress that EVERYONE needs food – and that keeping our communities fed is non-negotiable. The House Agriculture Committee recently advanced its version of the Farm Bill (the Farm, Food & National Security Act), and it is likely to go to the House floor for a vote soon. The

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Nebraska Appleseed 2026 Priority Bills Legislative Wrap-up

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The 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session officially ended on Friday, April 17. The Legislature introduced more than 500 new bills and proposed constitutional amendments this session, and we saw the following Appleseed priority bills signed into law: Supporting young people navigating the child welfare system ✅ LB1032 recognizes tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska state law, ensuring

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LB966 Hunger Free Schools Act becomes law!

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The Nebraska legislative session wrapped up Friday and senators successfully passed LB966, the Hunger Free Schools Act, which will feed more kids in Nebraska schools! For a five year period starting next year, kids who qualify for reduced-price meals (in families with incomes between 130-185% FPL) will get those meals for free.  A huge thank

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