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Nebraska Appleseed statement opposing damaging House bill to cut SNAP

Economic Justice / By Nic Swiercek / 09/19/2013

Nebraska Appleseed Statement on Passage of House “Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act” LINCOLN — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould released the following statement on the House of Representatives’ “Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act,” (H.R. 3102) passed by the House on Thursday. “SNAP helps Nebraskans feed their families when they face hard […]

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Take Action: Oppose dangerous House proposal to slash food assistance

Economic Justice / By Becky Gould / 09/17/2013

No Nebraskan should have to go hungry. But, this week the House of Representatives will introduce a bill that would slash $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps), which helps nearly 180,000 people in Nebraska – a large proportion of them children – get enough to eat. We are urging

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You’re Invited – Take Your Place at the Table

Economic Justice / By admin / 09/16/2013

In the 1970’s the United States had nearly wiped out hunger in our country. So, why are almost 50 million Americans struggling with hunger today? Why are more than 23.5 million kids and teenagers overweight or obese? What triggers and connects these trends? Come to a free showing of “A Place at the Table” and

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Take Action – Add your voice to Nebraska tax discussion

Economic Justice / By Sierra Salgado Pirigyi / 09/12/2013

Our state’s tax system affects every Nebraska family, and changes in tax policy can have big implications especially to families that make low incomes. To make sure our tax system is fair for our state’s lowest-earning families, Appleseed is keeping a close eye on the discussion about possible changes to Nebraska’s tax system made by

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Details emerge about dangerous House proposal to drastically cut food assistance

Economic Justice / By Nic Swiercek / 09/09/2013

Last week, we told you about newly released data that shows 1 in 7 Nebraska households struggle with hunger, while at the same time, the House of Representatives will introduce a bill this month that will slash $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps thousands of working families and children in

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New USDA data show 1 in 7 Nebraska households struggle with hunger

Economic Justice / By Sierra Salgado Pirigyi / 09/06/2013

According to new data released Wednesday, 1 in 7 Nebraska households struggle against hunger. The statistics, compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service, show 13.4 percent of Nebraska households struggled with hunger on average in the years 2010-2012 according to the USDA’s annual report on food insecurity. More than 48.9 million

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House bill expected to propose damaging SNAP cuts, will harm Nebraska families

Economic Justice / By Sierra Salgado Pirigyi / 08/29/2013

Hunger impacts many of our friends and neighbors here in Nebraska. According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 13.3 percent of households in our state are food insecure. This population includes working families, children, senior citizens, disabled individuals, and even low-income veterans. Thankfully, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a vital support

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More ADC participants can now use Education Activities to meet Work Requirements

Economic Justice / By Trisha Thompson / 08/15/2013

Last week, Nebraska took a major step forward in supporting the educational needs of adults making low incomes. With LB 240 now in effect, all parents in the Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) Program can meet their full work requirement by participating in GED, English as a Second Language, or Adult Basic Education programs. In

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New Study: Risky tax plan likely would raise taxes for most Nebraskans

Economic Justice / By Nic Swiercek / 08/05/2013

Today, OpenSky Policy Institute, a nonpartisan Nebraska organization dedicated to fiscal research and analysis, released results of a new study on what a large cut in the state’s income tax could mean for our state’s economy. The results indicate Nebraska would send a large chunk of revenue out of state if it implemented a risky

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Appleseed joins Rebuild Nebraska to protect The Good Life

Economic Justice / By Becky Gould / 07/31/2013

A critical debate is underway in Nebraska about our current tax system. The Legislature created the Nebraska Tax Modernization Committee to examine these issues. This group, composed of 14 state senators, will hold meetings the rest of the year to decide what, if any, changes need to be made to our state’s tax structure. As

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