Economic Justice - Nebraska Appleseed

Report: More Nebraska children facing hunger in Summer

Economic Justice, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 06/21/2016

***For Immediate Release*** June 21, 2016 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org Nebraska falls to 46th nationally in summer meals participation As number of summer food sites drop, more Nebraska children face hunger LINCOLN — Nebraska fell in the national rankings when it comes […]

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Take Action – Come with us to Kansas City to fight for consumer rights

Economic Justice / By admin / 05/24/2016

Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced they will be proposing new rules to rein in some of the worst abuses of the payday loan industry. They’ll unveil the draft rules at a public field hearing on Thursday, June 2nd in Kansas City – and we’re taking a group from Nebraska to the

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Over 100 Nebraska schools eligible for effective tool to feed students in 2016-17

Economic Justice / By Nic Swiercek / 04/28/2016

***For Immediate Release*** April 28, 2016 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org More than 100 Nebraska Schools Eligible for Community Eligibility Provision to Fight Hunger in the Classroom LINCOLN — Recently, the Nebraska Department of Education released information showing 104 schools in Nebraska will be

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Recap of 2016 Nebraska Legislative Session

Economic Justice / By Katie Pitts / 04/25/2016

The 2016 Nebraska Legislative session ended with a flourish last week with two of Appleseed’s priority bills passing into law! It was a great end to the session. However, while there were some important policies advanced at the State Capitol, this session largely will be remembered as a session of missed opportunities to remove barriers

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New report shows Nebraska lagging nationally in helping kids get meals at school

Economic Justice, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 04/07/2016

***For Immediate Release*** April 7, 2016 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org New report shows Nebraska lagging nationally in helping kids get meals at school Nebraska ranked nearly last in using Community Eligibility Provision Despite a significant nationwide increase in the number of high-poverty

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Roots of Appleseed – Milo Mumgaard

Economic Justice / By Nic Swiercek / 03/23/2016

Note: Throughout our 20th Anniversary year in 2016, we will be taking a look back at the influential people who helped Nebraska Appleseed grow into the advocacy organization we are today. These “Roots of Appleseed” helped shape our mission of fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. The roots of Nebraska Appleseed were

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RELEASE – Settlement agreement reached in class-action food assistance lawsuit

Economic Justice, Press Release / By Nic Swiercek / 03/04/2016

***For Immediate Release*** March 4, 2016 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org Russ Reno Public Information Officer, DHHS Office: (402) 471-8287 Russ.Reno@nebraska.gov Proposed settlement will help Nebraska families eligible for food assistance Agreement would end lawsuit regarding delays in administering SNAP LINCOLN — An agreement recently

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Nebraska ranked nearly last in School Breakfast participation

Economic Justice / By Nic Swiercek / 02/17/2016

***For Immediate Release*** February 17, 2016 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@neappleseed.org Nebraska ranked nearly last in U.S. in School Breakfast Participation State scores 49th in helping qualified kids start the day with a healthy meal at school LINCOLN — Nebraska ranked

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Take Action to stop unfair Payday Lender practices

Economic Justice / By James Goddard / 01/29/2016

All Nebraska families should have access to credit, but Nebraska law currently lets payday lenders charge some of the highest interest rates in the nation, at about 461% APR. These high-interest loans can trap families with low incomes in a cycle of debt. A new bill, LB 1036, has been introduced at the Nebraska Legislature

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Appleseed’s 2016 Legislative Priorities

Economic Justice / By Katie Pitts / 01/25/2016

We’re already a few weeks into the 2016 Nebraska Legislature session. Every day at the State Capitol, Appleseed will be fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans by advocating for bills, meeting with State Senators, and organizing Nebraskans to make their voices heard on issues that affect thousands of people. We just wanted

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