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 […]
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Justice for families facing hunger
When kids and families experience tough times the last thing they need is uncertainty about where they will find their
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RELEASE – New report offers recommendations for family and workforce stability
For Immediate Release Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@upgrade.neappleseed.org Appleseed
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GoodHire program to help Nebraskans get meaningful work experience
Appleseed very enthusiastically supported a bill during the 2013 Nebraska Legislature session that created a pilot program to encourage Nebraska
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You’re Invited – Panel discussion on Paid Family Leave
With the changing nature of the workforce, it’s getting more and more challenging to balance the demands of the jobs
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Nebraskans in poverty, and the solutions that can help
Last week, TalkPoverty.org released their state-by-state analysis of 2013 poverty data compiled last month by the U.S. Census. Using a
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Public hearings for minimum wage ballot initiative
You will have the chance to make your voice heard on raising the minimum wage in Nebraska. In the coming
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SNAP error rates continue to be at record lows
Error rates in food assistance programs nationwide continue to be at record lows according to an analysis from Stateline (a
There are many faces of hunger in Nebraska
A new study released this week highlighted the often-overlooked fact that food insecurity is a problem faced by hundreds of
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RELEASE – Lawsuit alleges Nebraska DHHS unlawfully delaying food assistance
***For Immediate Release*** Contact, Jeff Sheldon Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@upgrade.neappleseed.org Class-Action Lawsuit Filed
