Gains Seen on Child Welfare Reform
Last month, the Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee released its Legislative Resolution 37 report and 18 recommendations that […]
Child Welfare
Child Welfare
Legislature’s HHS Committee Releases LR 37 Report and Recommendations on Child Welfare
Yesterday, the HHS Committee of the Legislature released its report as part of LR 37, an interim study investigation of
Economic Justice
Waiting for Midnight
“Waiting for Midnight” has nothing to do with Cinderella. Instead, NBC’s Rock Center recently drew attention to a different kind
Health Care
Hearing on Health Insurance Exchanges Show Need to Push Forward
Yesterday, the message from consumer advocates, providers, and insurance carriers/producers was clear: we should move forward next legislative session and
Health Care
Supreme Court Takes up Challenge to Health Reform Law
As the New York Times reported on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will decide the constitutionality of
Health Care
Health Reform Victory Reinforces Need to Continue Implementation
On Thursday, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care
Immigrants & Communities
The Myth of Chain Migration
Written for and originally Posted at Forbes A common criticism of the U.S. immigration system is it tilts toward family
Health Care
A Law Clerk’s View: Bringing Health Care Reform Home
I spent a very enjoyable summer working as a law clerk for Nebraska Appleseed. I have always admired the values
Child Welfare
A Law Clerk’s View: Addressing Gaps in Services for Children
My time at Nebraska Appleseed has been one of growth. I have taken the skills I learned during my first
Child Welfare
Supreme Court Reinforces Juvenile Court’s Authority to Enforce Orders when HHS Fails to Comply
On Friday, the Nebraska Supreme Court issued a decision that strengthens the authority of juvenile courts in Nebraska to hold
