The 2014 Nebraska Legislature began this year’s 60-day session last week, and each week we will provide an update on bills related to Appleseed’s programs. It’s been a busy start to the session already, and a number of bills have been introduced that Appleseed is excited about. Wellness In Nebraska provides uniquely Nebraskan solution to […]
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Public policies helped lift hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans out of poverty Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson gave the State of the Union address to Congress in which he launched a War On Poverty. He introduced legislation to establish programs that made reducing poverty a national priority. President Johnson’s legislation set in motion
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In this Happy 2014 edition of “Appleseed in Action”: 2014 Nebraska Legislature session kicks off Support common-sense immigration laws Appleseed argues in front of Nebraska Court of Appeals 2014 Nebraska Legislature session kicks off Today the Nebraska Legislature begins what is sure to be an active 2014 session. The Legislature will address bills dealing with
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In this December edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Prayer vigils for updated immigration laws Free screening of “I Learn America” immigrant film Legislative hearing examines disparity of Native American children in foster care Medicaid expansion would narrow health care coverage gap Poultry Rule endangers food and workers during holidays Sign online petition for fair, responsible
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In this November edition of “Appleseed in Action” Health care Marketplace now open 2,000 Nebraskans march and rally for updated immigration laws Nationwide SNAP cuts will harm Nebraska families Federal child welfare news Tax Modernization Committee finishes public hearings Toward a Just Society: Poster prints benefiting Nebraska Appleseed Open enrollment begins, provides affordable coverage for
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Last week, we hosted our favorite event of the year – the Good Apple Awards – and we were truly honored and humbled that more than 300 of our friends and supporters joined us to help celebrate progress made over the last year, amazing Nebraskans who have advanced justice and opportunity and the important work
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In this October edition of “Appleseed in Action” 2013 Good Apple Awards a week away! Government shutdown may affect public programs Health care Marketplace now open Oct. 12 immigration event House passes drastic SNAP cuts that threaten Nebraska families and children Tax Modernization Committee holds public hearings 2013 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 10
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Last week, a coalition of worker and food safety advocates and allies gathered in front of the White House and rolled out a petition that contained over 500,000 names of people from all over the country who strongly oppose the USDA’s proposed poultry rule. This dangerous rule would increase the already high speed of the
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NOTE: Iliana Panameno is a former Nebraska Appleseed intern who is now a graduate student at the Boston University School of Social Work. This summer, I had the opportunity to intern for SCAN of Northern Virginia, through my participation in the Institute of Philanthropy and Voluntary Services. I always knew I wanted to work towards
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On October 10, we will celebrate the outstanding contributions of Nebraskans who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all at the 2013 Good Apple Awards in Omaha. In the days leading up to the Good Apple Awards, we are proud to introduce you to the honorees we are recognizing this year. The Jim
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