March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
12/18/2009 Unemployment Modernization Would Reduce Taxes, Help Workers - Press Release Nelson holds out on deal - Omaha World-Herald/AP 12/17/2009 Senate Health Care Proposal Good News for Nebraska: Governor's Claims Ignore Realities Facing Nebraskans - Press Release 12/11/2009 Insurers urged to put more into care - Omaha World-Herald 12/08/2009 Many kids skip free breakfasts - Omaha World-Herald 12/07/2009 Low Participation in School Breakfast Means Hungry Children and Lost Federal Dollars for Nebraska - Press Release |
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
08/21/2009 Nebraska health care premiums rising faster than earnings - Grand Island Independent 08/20/2009 Health Care Premiums Rose 2.9 Times Faster than Earnings in Nebraska from 2000 Through 2009 - Press Release 08/19/2009 White House/Homeland Security Meeting an Opportunity for Secretary Napolitano to Lead on Immigration Reform - Press Release 08/12/2009 Nebraska Small Business Owners Show Support for Health Reform - Press Release Survey: Small businesses express support for public health option - Lincoln Journal-Star Small business owners ideas for healthcare change vary - NET Radio Survey: NE Small Businesses In Favor Of Health Reform - KLKN TV Nebraska Small Business Coalition Pushes for Health Care Reform - KOLN TV Number of Nebraska families in need rises - Lincoln Journal-Star 08/06/2009 Appleseed Center promoting steps to aid families - Chadron Record 08/02/2009 Law change will help low income parents get off welfare for good - Lincoln Journal-Star |
July 2009
07/21/2009 U.S. House Health Reform Bill Would Add Tens of Millions to Health Coverage - Press Release 07/17/2009 Nebraska Health Care for America Now Urges Senate to Keep Up the Pace - Press Release Neb. event to examine justice system equality - KTIV/AP 07/16/2009 Report details Neb. health care disparities - KTIV/AP 07/15/2009 Report Highlights Need for Racial Justice in Health Care Reform - Press Release 07/03/2009 Nebraska judge strikes down Medicaid rule - Lincoln Journal-Star/AP Nebraska judge strikes down Medicaid rule - Sioux City Journal/AP Nebraska judge strikes down Medicaid rule - Forbes/AP Neb. judge strikes down Medicaid rule - KCAU/AP CVB to help distribute 'Welcome' signs in 12 languages - Grand Island Independent 07/02/2009 Judge Rules HHS Overstepped Its Authority in Terminating Medicaid Benefits of Over 400 Low-Income Parents - Press Release |
June 2009
May 2009
05/28/2009 Study Shows Urgent Need for Greater Choice in Nebraska’s Insurance Market - Press Release Local View: First step to better health for children - Lincoln Journal-Star Op/Ed 05/23/2009 Neb. tribe wants right to intervene in kids’ case - Lincoln Journal-Star/AP |
April 2009
04/30/2009 Residents gather to discuss health care reform - Grand Island Independent 04/22/2009 After Losing Freedom, Some Immigrants Face Loss of Custody of Their Children - New York Times 04/05/2009 Omaha forum will address health and racial justice - KMEG/AP |
March 2009
03/26/2009 Senators get ideas on use of stimulus money - Lincoln Journal-Star 03/23/2009 03/19/2009 Report says raids led to higher pay at packing plants - Omaha World-Herald 03/18/2009 Report Claims Nearly 460k Neb. Workers Uninsured - KETV 03/05/2009 “Gold Stars” Awarded for 2009 Legislation Building Economic Opportunity - Press Release |
February 2009
02/18/2009 Children's Health Coverage News in Arkansas, Nebraska - Kaiser Network 02/11/2009 International scholarship gives Widhalm window to the world - Aurora News-Register 02/05/2009 Improving services for families in crisis - NET Radio Lawmakers Look to Keep Promise to Families in Crisis - KOLN/KGIN Some disappointed in Neb. bills targeting illegal immigration - KPTM 02/04/2009 Economic Recovery Package Will Provide Targeted, Temporary Help to States, Millions of Vulnerable Children, and Families - Press Release |
January 2009
01/30/2009 Senate Passes Children's Health Care Bill, Enhancing Opportunity for Nebraska - Press Release 01/29/2009 Report: State should shore up strong workforce, ensure good life for all - Lincoln Journal-Star Helping poor helps state, report says - Omaha World-Herald 01/22/2009 Report Calls for Investment in Working Families to Aid Growth and Recovery - Press Release Nebraska Faith Leaders Participate in National Celebration of a New Hope for Immigration Reform - Press Release |
December 2008
12/22/2008 Medicaid parents cleared to sue state - Omaha World-Herald 12/17/2008 Missing Pieces - The Reader 12/16/2008 Judge Certifies Class in Medicaid Case - Press Release Neb. judge allows class action suit from parents - KPTM Judge allows class action suit from parents - Lincoln Journal-Star 12/12/2008 Center Stage for Immigration Debate - Nebraska StatePaper.com 12/10/2008 Friday hearing to focus on Nebraska's immigration policy - Grand Island Independent/Omaha World-Herald Indian children’s welfare important for cultural preservation - Daily Nebraskan 12/02/2008 Heineman backs infrastructure spending, reticent on Medicaid - Grand Island Independent |
November 2008
11/10/2008 Billboards Promote Multicultural Unity - KOLN/KGIN Crete residents work to recognize their similarities - Lincoln Journal-Star 11/17/2008 Public Speaks out at Safe Haven Hearing - KPTM 11/19/2008 Neb. Appleseed program director shares facts about immigration - Grand Island Independent 11/21/2008 11/26/2008 Advocates March for Change in Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Cases March calls for changes in Indian foster care - Omaha World-Herald Marching for Minority Children - KFOR A Promise to Help Nebraska’s Families - New York Times Op/Ed 11/29/2008 E-Verify no immigration panacea - Lincoln Journal-Star Op/Ed |
October 2008
10/07/2008 Child welfare privatization scrutinized - Omaha World-Herald 10/08/2008 In-State Tuition Law a Matter of Fair Play - Omaha World-Herald Op/Ed 10/16/2008 Immigration debate heads to Schuyler - Lincoln Journal-Star 10/18/2008 Schuyler’s Hispanic residents weigh in on immigration - Lincoln Journal-Star 10/21/2008 Immigrants in Nebraska Pay More in Taxes than They Receive in Services - Daily Yonder 10/23/2008 Health Care Premiums Rose 3.2 Times Faster than Earnings in Nebraska from 2000 to 2007 10/29/2008 Details Emerge In Safe Haven Hearing - KETV 10/30/2008 |
September 2008
09/08/2008 Rally focuses on children's rights - Daily Nebraskan Op/Ed 09/15/2008 New Report Offers Help for Small Businesses, Highlights Need for Broad Health Care Reform 09/16/2008 Big Picture: Immigration and Politics - NTV Hundreds rally for children's issues - Lincoln Journal-Star 09/28/2008 Safe Haven Law: Frustrated families frustrate the system - Omaha World-Herald 09/30/2008 How Nebraskans Can Help - Lincoln Journal-Star Op/Ed Look at more than law - Lincoln Journal-Star Op/Ed |
August 2008
08/27/2008 No Progress on Poverty US Census Bureau Reports - Press Release 08/12/2008 Plan to help with heating bills criticized - Lincoln Journal-Star |
July 2008
June 2008
06/09/2008 NEOC approves agreement with Attorney General’s office - Lincoln Journal-Star 06/04/2008 Herb Friedman to Serve as President of the Nebraska Appleseed Board of Directors - Press Release |
May 2008
05/21/2008 Lawsuit claims state takes Medicaid - Nebraska Public Radio Woman sues HHS for suspending Medicaid - Lincoln Journal-Star State is sued over denials of Medicaid - Omaha World-Herald 05/20/2008 Class Action Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Low-Income Families Seeking Reinstatement of Access to Medical Care - Press Release 05/19/2008 Involving Local Police in Federal Immigration Enforcement Is Dangerous Policy - Press Release 05/08/2008 Bruning stands firm on position for discrimination cases - Lincoln Journal-Star 05/06/2008 Advocacy groups criticize Bruning record on bias cases - Lincoln Journal-Star |
February 2008
02/28/2008 “Economic Opportunity Week” Holds Surprises for State Senators - Press Release Committee kills 2 immigration bills - Lincoln Journal-Star Your Legislature: Setback for immigration bill - Omaha World-Herald 02/27/2008 Bill would prevent illegal aliens from receiving state benefits - Nebraska Public Radio Immigration bills touch nerve in Legislature - Omaha World-Herald 02/06/2008 Overhaul Nebraska poverty guidelines - Lincoln Journal-Star Op/Ed Bill to punish employers who hire illegals draws support - Lincoln Journal-Star |
January 2008
November 2007
11/22/2007 Cost of Thanksgiving meal rises; farmers say don't blame us - Lincoln Journal-Star 11/20/2007 Beutler says he'll veto living wage exemption - Lincoln Journal-Star 11/17/2007 3 nonprofits come out against living wage exemption - Lincoln Journal-Star 11/16/2007 Nonprofits Support Living Wages, Oppose Suggested Changes - Press Release 11/12/2007 Immigrant kids caught in limbo - Omaha World-Herald |
October 2007
September 2007
09/30/2007 Children need care - Lincoln Journal-Star Op/Ed 09/27/2007 Senate and House Pass Children's Health Care Bill - Senator Nelson Stands With Nebraska’s Children - Press Release 09/25/2007 RFK adviser still fighting poverty - Lincoln Journal-Star 09/22/2007 State food stamp program gets bonus - Lincoln Journal-Star 09/21/2007 Nebraska gets bonus for food-stamp accuracy - Omaha World-Herald 09/20/2007 Health Care Crisis Is Worse than We Feared - Press Release 09/19/2007 09/11/2007 Children's Health Hangs in the Balance as Kids Return to School - Press Release 09/10/2007 Children's Health Hangs in the Balance as Kids Return to School - Press Release
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August 2007
08/28/2007 New Data Finds 194,000 Nebraskans Uninsured - Press Release Number of kids without health care rises - Nebraska Public Radio 08/05/2007 Food stamps need fix - Lincoln Journal-Star Op/Ed 08/03/2007 Health Care Opportunity for Nebraska's Low-Income Children in Senate and House Health Care Bills - Press Release |
July 2007
07/31/2007 Hagel, Nelson may differ on childrens' bill - Lincoln Journal-Star 07/26/2007 Letter to the Editor: Food Stamps and the Farm Bill 07/24/2007 Advocates say today's wage hike overdue - Omaha World-Herald 07/20/2007 Nebraska Appleseed's Statement on the Senate Finance Committee's Children's Health Iinsurance Bill - Press Release |
June 2007
May 2007
05/18/2007 As Senate Immigration Negotiations Threaten Family Provisions, Nebraskans Walk, Pray for Pro-Family, Comprehensive Reform - Press Release 05/15/2007 Around the Rotunda - Lincoln Journal-Star 05/14/2007 Eroding Value of Food Stamp Benefits Hurting Nebraska Economy; Advocates call for Congress to address erosion in Farm Bill. - Press Release |
April 2007
04/27/2007 Foster Children Still Waiting for Help - Lincoln Journal-Star Op-Ed 04/12/2007 Community Forum with Congressman Terry to Discuss Healthcare for Nebraska Children - Press Release 04/03/2007 Immigrant aid cuts sought - Columbus Telegram/AP 04/02/2007 Childhood hunger a reality Nebraska cannot ignore - Lincoln Journal-Star |
March 2007
03/22/2007 Nebraska Appleseed Praises New Legislation for Comprehensive Immigration Reform - Press Release 03/14/2007 Nebraskans Join Delegation of Nearly 500 to Show Broad Support for Comprehensive Immigration Reform - Press Release Nebraska Appleseed Speaks out for Expanded Insurance Coverage for Uninsured Kids in Nebraska - Press Release 03/13/2007 Food stamp policy revised - NPRN 03/12/2007 Nebraska Appleseed Secures Due Process Rights for Food Stamp Families - Press Release 03/06/2007 Businesses prepared to let Congress set minimum wage - Omaha World-Herald 03/05/2007 NEW Legal Resource Center for Child Welfare Lawyers Promises Reform to Nebraska’s Broken Foster Care System - Press Release |
February 2007
02/27/2007 Chambers ties food stamp bill to governor’s HHSS reorganization - Lincoln Journal-Star 02/23/2007 Bush's budget no reflection of Nebraska values, critics say - NPRN 02/22/2007 Bill Would Have Nebraska Claim Some $80M In Additional Food Stamp Funds - Nebraska StatePaper.com 02/21/2007 President's Budget Reflects the Wrong Priorities for Nebraska - Press Release 02/05/2007 Statement on the President's Budget: Bad for Nebraska Children and Families - Press Release 02/01/2007 Governor makes rare appearance to push for tax cuts - Lincoln Journal-Star |
January 2007
01/29/2007 Founding Executive Director of Nebraska Appleseed Takes New National Position - Press Release 01/26/2007 Lawmakers call for cutting aid - North Platte Telegraph Immigration reform needs Nebraskans - Lincoln Journal-Star 01/25/2007 Cost-saving plan cuts aid to legal immigrants - Omaha World-Herald 01/23/2007 A fundamental need: Much progress is needed in improving foster care system - Omaha World-Herald County board stands behind food stamp program - York News-Times Leaders Expected to proclaim Lancaster County "Food Stamp Friendly" - Press Release 01/20/2007 Laws should welcome immigrants, not shun them - Lincoln Journal-Star Class-action foster care suit dismissed - Sioux City Journal 01/19/2007 Foster care suit dismissed - North Platte Telegraph Judge dismisses challenge to Nebraska foster care - Omaha World-Herald A child’s day: Are kids better off today? - Lincoln Journal-Star Statement by Nebraska Appleseed on Judge Kopf's Opinion Today DIsmissing Crystal Foreman, et al v. Heineman, et al (Class Action Challenge to Nebraska's Foster Care System) - Press Release 01/17/2007 Report: Poverty is top concern for state's children - Lincoln Journal-Star 01/16/2007 Legislation aimed at child welfare reforms - Lincoln Journal-Star 01/10/2007 State bill to help low-income parents with child-care - Lincoln Journal-Star |
December 2006
12/24/2006 Achieving the goal - Omaha World-Herald 12/15/2006 Internet question could go to voters - Omaha World-Herald 12/13/2006 Agents raid meat plants in Nebraska, 5 other states - Lincoln Journal-Star Raid on meat processing plants yields hundreds of arrests - Omaha World-Herald Immigration agents raid Swift - Grand Island Independent Protesters voice concerns on immigration raid - Grand Island Independent Swift raid negatively impacts plant operations and workers - Grand Island Independent Union seeks injunction on behalf of impacted workers - Grand Island Independent Anger swells over raid in G.I. - Grand Island Independent Superintendent emphasizes school safety, routine - Grand Island Independent Social service agencies evaluating possible role - Grand Island Independent Immigrant workers the backbone of state's ag labor force - Grand Island Independent 12/12/2006 ICE Agents Raid Processing Plants - Lincoln Journal-Star Raid on Swift plants includes Nebraska, Iowa - Omaha World-Herald Today's Workplace Raid in Grand Island Meatpacking Plant Is Merely the Last Gasps of a Broken System, and Is Both an Economic Dead-End and Cause of Human Misery - Press Release 12/11/2006 Candlelight Vigil - Uniting Families Separated by a Broken Immigration System - Press Release 12/06/2006 Immigration study ties strains on communities to reform gridlock - Lincoln Journal-Star |
