Did you know that Congress is working now to pass a Farm Bill by the end of the year? It’s true! But guess what – farmers aren’t the only people who this bill impacts. It also touches a ton of other people like you and me who just need to eat. At a price tag […]
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***For Immediate Release***July 21, 2023 Contacts:Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedO: (402) 438-8853 x 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Caitlin CedfeldtHousing Justice Project Attorney, Legal Aid of NebraskaO: (402) 348-1069 x 254ccedfeldt@legalaidofnebraska.org Scott MertzHousing Justice Project Director, Legal Aid of NebraskaO: (402) 348-1069 x 206smertz@legalaidofnebraska.org Nebraska Supreme Court suggests there may be a right to a jury trial in
Every person deserves the right to a safe, secure, and affordable place to live no matter what we look like or where we come from. However, as the law in Lincoln currently stands, prospective tenants can be turned away from rental units simply because of the way they would pay for their rent, such as
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Join us for the 2023 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 5 at the Livestock Exchange Ballroom in Omaha. Social hour with an hors d’oeuvres dinner and live music begins at 6:00 pm with a short program to follow at 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor of the 2023 Good Apple Awards
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Yesterday, Appleseed gathered with advocates from across the state to celebrate the launch of the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans ballot initiative campaign! We’re working together to ensure that every Nebraska worker has access to essential paid sick leave — so no worker has to choose between taking care of themselves, a loved one, or
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We’re excited to welcome our 2023 Summer cohort of Interns and Clerks! Every program and team gets to work with these bright, talented, and dedicated interns and law clerks who are passionate about fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Meet the newest additions to our team who are dedicating their time to positive
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Today, Nebraska advocates filed a ballot initiative for the November 2024 election to require all businesses to offer paid sick leave to employees. No one should have to choose between their paycheck and their health. And yet over 250,000 Nebraskans have to make the hard choice between caring for themselves or a loved one, and
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Last Thursday, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session. This year’s session was a challenging one. We saw a breaking of many norms and increased partisanship. The number of contentious issues on the floor, plus the increasing use of the filibuster, unfortunately meant that many priority bills
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***For Immediate Release***June 5, 2023 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Impacted Nebraskans Respond to Harmful Work Requirements in Debt Limit Deal LINCOLN, NE – On Thursday, June 1, Congress passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, taking the necessary step of raising the debt limit. Unfortunately, the Act was passed
The PHE ended on May 11, 2023, and because of that, several Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) waivers will end in June of 2023. This means changes for some families and individuals participating in Nebraska SNAP. See below for the main changes: Time Limit for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) Generally, if you are
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