New Report shows SNAP strengthens families in Nebraska
A new Nebraska Appleseed report shows how Nebraska’s working families are strengthened by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Policies […]
Economic Justice
Economic Justice
Economic Justice
Working Poor Families Report shows more families working low-paying, unstable jobs
Despite more families holding jobs, the ranks of the working poor are increasing according to a new report from the
Economic Justice
Nebraska Appleseed issues response to State of the State Address
Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State Address
Economic Justice
Appleseed 2012 Year in Review – Expanding Opportunities for Nebraska’s Low-Income Families
This is part of a series looking back on Nebraska Appleseed’s work in 2012. Protecting right to treatment for young
Economic Justice
Extra Credit: Resources for Non-Traditional, Parenting, and Low-Income Students
Getting a degree is one of the best long-term pathways out of poverty for low income families. Degree completion is
Economic Justice
How can Nebraska close the skills gap?
We know that hard work is one of the values Nebraskans take the most pride in. But, how do we
Economic Justice, Health Care
How the new Medicaid program would fuel the Nebraska economy
Last week, we talked about the coverage gap that about 78,000 Nebraskans would fall into if the Legislature chooses not
Economic Justice
Summer Food Programs keep hungry kids fed year-round
As we get ready for Thanksgiving this week and our thoughts are turning to the upcoming holiday season, summer seems
Economic Justice
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
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
