Opportunity Scorecard reveals struggles, suggests solutions for working families in Nebraska
Economic security for Nebraska families is key to making our state great. But, despite working hard, too many Nebraska families […]
Economic Justice
Health Care
Nebraska Appleseed Statement on Nebraska’s health insurance exchange plan
Today, Governor Heineman announced that the state would default to a federally facilitated exchange in Nebraska. Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director
Immigrants & Communities
Student Organizing Conference to train young advocates
Nebraska Appleseed is excited to have the chance to work with the next generation of young advocates and leaders this
Health Care
Center For Rural Affairs Report says new program under the Affordable Care Act is critical for rural Nebraskans
The Center For Rural Affairs released a new report Monday that examines the effect a new Medicaid program would have
Economic Justice
Five Things the U.S. Census Bureau Tells us About Poverty in Nebraska
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released a study regarding poverty nationwide and in Nebraska. What does this data tell us
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities
Roots of Justice Awardees build multi-ethnic alliances to fight for justice
In just two weeks Appleseed will host the Good Apple Awards on October 4 in Omaha. We wrote recently about some of
Immigrants & Communities
Community Organizations Work Together to Provide Hundreds of Young Nebraskans with Information about New Policy for DREAMers
Omaha, Lincoln, and Columbus — A wide variety of community and faith organizations worked together on Sunday to provide approximately
Health Care
Health Insurance Exchange Meeting in Omaha Tonight – Make Your Voice Heard
The Department of Insurance is holding a public meeting tonight in Omaha where you will have the chance to weigh
Economic Justice
Talk about Poverty: Jessica’s Story
Jessica Bartholow is one of the brightest and most hard working anti-poverty advocates out there, and I’m proud to know
Health Care
Public Hearings on Health Care
As Nebraska moves forward in implementing the Affordable Care Act, a crucial part is in the creation of an Exchange,
