ACTION ALERT – Tell your State Senator to Close the Coverage Gap
Today, a bill was introduced in the Legislature that would close Nebraska’s health coverage gap and fix a problem that […]
An early investment pays off big for Medicaid
A new study shows making sure all kids have access to health coverage is a better investment for states than
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
This morning, January 14, Governor Ricketts signed a proclamation establishing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Nebraska. And in
ACTION ALERT: We can’t move backwards on immigration
Nebraskans have been saying for a long time that Congress must move us forward with up-to-date immigration laws that keep
Legislative Update – January 12, 2015
The 2015 Nebraska Legislative session convened on January 7th with the election of committee chairs and committee placements. Congratulations to
Big numbers for Nebraska’s ACA enrollment period
It is clear that there is a demand for affordable, high-quality health insurance here in Nebraska, and in the rest
Being Poor is Getting Scarier in the U.S.
New research by two California economists recently highlighted that the United States is doing significantly worse now to protect low-income
Fight for justice and opportunity in 2015
Big work lies ahead in 2015 making our state a stronger, more just society for all Nebraskans. We hope you’re ready
Child Welfare
Youth Homelessness at the Holidays
While the holiday season is a time to celebrate for many, some young adults may be spending their holidays homeless
Child Welfare
Child Welfare and Sex Trafficking in Nebraska
A newly released Appleseed policy brief, “Child Welfare and Sex Trafficking in Nebraska,” outlines the issue of the commercial sexual
