STATEMENT: Proposed SNAP rule would cut benefits for 3.1 million Americans
Proposed SNAP rule would cut benefits for 3.1 million Americans Food assistance helps reduce food instability and contributes to a […]
Economic Justice
It’s time to ‘Raise the Wage’
Tell Congress it’s time to ‘Raise the Wage’ Raising the minimum wage is an investment in the future of Nebraska
RELEASE: Nebraska continues to rank near bottom of U.S. in Summer Meals
***For Immediate Release*** Thursday, July 11, 2019 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director Office: (402) 438-8853 Ext 119 Cell: (402) 504-0074
RELEASE: Ensuring access to adequate mental health care for Nebraska prisoners
***For Immediate Release*** Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director Office: (402) 438-8853 Ext 119 Cell: (402) 504-0074
2019 Legislative Session concludes with small victories for Nebraskans
Last Friday, the 2019 Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die until January. Small victories for children and families and low-income community
Nebraska Summer Food Service Program Begins
Note: This a guest post from Claire Breen, Economic Justice Intern Nebraska Summer Food Service Program Begins Now Tools available
RELEASE: More Nebraska schools eligible to fight classroom hunger with nutritious meals
***For Immediate Release*** Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director (402) 438-8853 Ext. 119 mcazarez@upgrade.neappleseed.org More Nebraska
RELEASE: Lincoln City Council introduce ordinance addressing rental housing conditions
***For Immediate Release*** Monday, April 29, 2019 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director (402) 438-8853 Ext. 119 mcazarez@upgrade.neappleseed.org Lincoln City Council
SNAP can help those facing flooding
The recent flooding in Nebraska has been devastating for many communities. For those that need food, or have lost food
STATEMENT: Unicameral misses opportunity to help Nebraskans meet basic needs, address prison overcrowding
***For Immediate Release*** March 27, 2019 Contact: James Goddard Economic Justice Program Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853, Ext. 108
