Prioritizing Families in Nebraska’s State Budget
There are incredible children in my life. My little friends draw me pictures of reindeer and teach me how to […]
Economic Justice
Economic Justice, Health Care
Maintaining a Family’s Health and Stability
At Appleseed we have long worked on programs that help people work. Often called “work supports,” these are the things
Health Care
Health Reform Protects the “Young Invincibles”
Today’s blog post focuses on how young adults benefit from reforms in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA),
Economic Justice
Green Lights
At the capitol, in the legislative chamber, there is a large sign listing each Senator’s name. When a Senator votes
Health Care
Good News for Nebraska Women
Lately it has seemed that we have gone down a surprising road in Nebraska where pregnant women and babies are
Health Care
Affordable Care Act – One Year Later
Co-Authored by George Lyford Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). In that
Health Care
Helping Seniors Manage Their Health
There are encouraging new statistics out today showing how provisions of the Affordable Care Act are helping Nebraska seniors access
Health Care
Health Reform Helping Small Businesses
One year ago on Wednesday, President Obama signed into law a historic package of health reforms that has already begun
Health Care
The Founding Fathers, the Constitution, and Health Care Reform
It’s not every day we get to talk about the Founding Fathers in our work at the Legislature. But, yesterday
Immigrants & Communities
History Is Repeating Itself: Can You Tell the Difference?
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! They say today everyone is a little bit Irish. It wasn’t always like that, though. When
