A Father’s Perspective on Prenatal Care for All
My name is Brian Schnieder, and I’m part of the ambassador family for the March of Dimes in Omaha, Nebraska. […]
Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities
Economic Justice
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections
Half Way Point at the Legislature & Priorities are Set
This is the inaugural edition of Nebraska Appleseed’s Legislative Update, our regular look at the Unicameral’s work on issues impacting working families,
Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities
More Support for Restoration of Prenatal Care
There is a great editorial this morning from the Lincoln Journal Star calling for the restoration of prenatal care coverage
Economic Justice
Ensure Low-Income Parents Can Access Education As a Path Out of Poverty
The Aid to Dependent Children program provides critical support to very low-income families and has the goal of helping families
Economic Justice
A Win-Win for Business Growth and Work Experience
Nebraskans have a strong work ethic, and our labor force is one of our most important economic strengths. Nebraska businesses,
Economic Justice
Legislation Leads to Higher Education for Parents
Legislation passed by the Nebraska Unicameral in 2009 is opening the doors to higher education for low-income parents, according to
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care
LB 1063 Aims to Fill Medicaid Gaps & Help Parents Keep Their Kids
The state’s child welfare system is in great need of reform. A vital piece of ensuring reform is effective is to
Economic Justice
Addressing the Skills Gap and Building Our Future Workforce
We fully support LB 1079 and believe it will both build opportunity and effectively leverage resources for positive impact. Improving
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections
Appleseed at the Legislature
The 2012 Legislative session is off to a fast and furious start. We are already a third of the way
Economic Justice, Health Care
Improve Service Delivery and Efficiency in the Department of Health & Human Services
On February 1, the Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing on LB 1041 and LB 1016. Both of
