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
Economic Justice, Health Care
Bridging the Coverage Gap
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act this summer was unexpected in that it made one important
Health Care
Join Us for Community Conversations on the Affordable Care Act
Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act – the new federal health care reform law? Wonder how it
Economic Justice
Bridge programs train high-skilled workers for a stronger economy
Nebraska Appleseed does a lot of work to encourage more educational opportunities for people with lower incomes because we believe
Immigrants & Communities
Quilted Conscience screenings November 13 & 15
Quilted Conscience is a documentary about the welcoming of cultural diversity in Grand Island. This documentary portrays a remarkable bond
Voting & Elections
Every voice matters – protecting each Nebraskan’s right to vote
Tuesday, nearly 800,000 Nebraskans cast a vote in the general election. We are proud that so many people in our
Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections
Getting Out the Vote with New Nebraskans
It’s Election Day, and Nebraska Appleseed is celebrating with community leaders who have been helping to ensure that new American
Health Care
New study says only half of small-business employees get health benefits
A new study from the Commonwealth Fund, an independent health care policy foundation, confirms an alarming, decade-long decline in the
Immigrants & Communities
Why more immigration is key to U.S. economic growth
Immigrants who have moved here care deeply about American values such as hard work and entrepreneurship and have always been
