Nebraskans Oppose an Arizona-Style Law, Support Common-Sense Federal Reform
Nearly 500 Nebraskans came to the state Capitol on Thursday, 01/27/2011, to say that Nebraska values do not support an […]
Immigrants & Communities
Families
Economic Justice
Opportunity: Points of View
A small business of her own. A chance to coach sports. A college degree. These are just a few of
Economic Justice
Jobs Jobs Jobs
Jobs: they’re what’s on everyone’s mind as we work to build economic recovery. What job opportunities are available in Nebraska?
Economic Justice
Smart Choices in Hard Times
Best practices for addressing state budget shortfalls have been identified by a group of ten nonprofit organizations today in a
Child Welfare
“Next steps” in Child Welfare Reform – But Is This the Right Direction?
On Friday afternoon, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its next steps in the child welfare
Economic Justice
A New Month, A Small Reminder
It’s a new month: October. Fall is officially here bringing with it crisp cool weather and Halloween. But for many
Child Welfare
Loss of Third Child Welfare Lead Agency Demands State Reconsider Reform
On September 30th, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Boys and Girls Home and HHS
Child Welfare
Gaps in Children’s Behavioral Health System on Collision Course with Fragile Child Welfare Reform
On September 22, the Legislature’s Children’s Behavioral Health Oversight Committee held a hearing and listened to testimony from parents of
Economic Justice
Nebraska Poverty Rates Better than Nation but Nebraska Families with Children Still Struggle
In spite of poverty rates that show Nebraska faring better than the rest of the nation, data show thousands more
Economic Justice
Smart Choices in Hard Times
Nebraska’s budget should reflect Nebraska’s priorities. This seems like a simple statement, but really, it says quite a lot. It
