Appleseed statement on LB887 advancing to floor of the Legislature
Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould issued the following statement on LB887, the Wellness In Nebraska Act, being advanced to the […]
Health Care
Economic Justice
Minimum wage bill gets priority designation
A bill to raise Nebraska’s minimum wage to $9 per hour received a priority designation Thursday when its introducer, State
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Legislative Update – February 19, 2014
It was a busy week at the State Capitol with Appleseed testifying on several priority bills. There are just two
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On Valentine’s Day – Three things we love at Appleseed
In honor of Valentine’s Day we wanted to share three things that we love: 1. Justice and Opportunity! It’s our
Economic Justice
New report shows more working mothers in Nebraska make low incomes
More than 26,000 low-income families in Nebraska are headed by working mothers according to the new report, “Low-Income Working Mothers
Immigrants & Communities
Fast4Families’ DJYoon is coming to Omaha Mon. Feb. 17
We have a very special opportunity this Monday, Feb. 17. Dae Joong Yoon, one of the national leaders of Fast
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Legislative Update – February 11, 2014
A couple of Appleseed’s top priority bills received committee hearings last week, and priority bill designation has begun. Get caught
Health Care
ACA In Nebraska: Marketplace saves money for Omaha business owner
As October 16th neared, Omaha resident Mike Nellis knew he would not only be celebrating his 26th birthday—he would also
Immigrants & Communities
Nebraska Appleseed Statement on LR 399 to recommend supporting new, common-sense immigration laws
Today, Nebraska Appleseed Immigrants & Communities Director Darcy Tromanhauser released the following statement on LR 399, which was heard Wednesday
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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – February 2014
In this February edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Priority bills heard in Legislature Congress passes Farm Bill Appleseed welcomes new
