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A look at the well-being of Nebraskans statewide

Web9:00 am – Welcome, opening remarks. Laurie Ponce, Director, Coalition for a Strong Nebraska. 9:15 am – Measuring Well-Being of Nebraskans Statewide. Dr. Josie Schafer, Director, Center for Public Affairs …

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Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition

WebThe Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition (NUIHC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization incorporated in the State of Nebraska. We provide community health care …

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Health Center Association of Nebraska

WebThe Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) is a nonprofit Primary Care Association who is committed to enhancing and expanding access to quality, community-responsive …

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Coalition Members

WebThe Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) is a nonprofit Primary Care Association who is committed to enhancing and expanding access to quality, community-responsive …

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Legislative Roundup, Wrap Up

WebThe Central Health Center in Grand Island, People’s Family Health in North Platte, Planned Parenthood in Lincoln and Omaha and Family Health Services in …

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Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors

WebLeaders at local health departments statewide leverage their collective expertise and capacity to assure The Good Life is a healthy one for all Nebraskans through their …

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Controlled Chaos and Medicaid Expansion

WebControlled Chaos Session is in full swing. While the consistency of the public hearing schedule and the daily agenda is ever-present, variety is in store as the Capitol is a buzz …

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Interim studies we're tracking

WebLR415 (Jacobson): Interim study to examine the lack of access to quality and affordable health insurance for Nebraska’s early childhood workforce and potential solutions; …

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The Final Stretch: Long Days, Late Nights

WebFrustration around proposed cuts to behavioral health and public assistance aid administered by DHHS, $30 million to each across the biennium. In total, $244 million …

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Governor signs bill to allocate state’s portion of ARPA spending

Web$1 million for the Department of Health and Human Services for support services for youth aging out of foster care. Some of the $250 million reserved for …

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Week 7 of the Nebraska Legislature

WebRaybould, whose family owns a chain of local grocery stores, brought the bill to cap upcoming annual increases to the minimum wage passed by voters on the ballot …

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PowerPoint Presentation

Web300 percent of poverty level. 846,398. Programs that Use the Poverty Guidelines as a Part of Eligibility Determination. The HHS poverty guidelines, or percentage multiples of them …

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Press, Revenue, Medicaid

WebIt is the sister bill to Senator Gloor’s LB 958 in the Revenue Committee, also introduced on the Governor’s behalf. Medicaid Expansion Nearly 40 testifiers went to the …

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Governor’s 180 on Summer EBT Surprising, But Welcome

WebAs is often the nature of the beast in reporting news from the Unicameral, things changed rapidly from the time of writing my last post on Sunday to Monday’s …

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ARPA bill passes, senators override budget vetoes

Web$4 million for the Department of Health and Human Services to increase childcare capacity across the state. $1 million for the Department of Health and Human …

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Putting Paid Family Leave for Nebraskans in the Spotlight

WebFrom the Omaha World-Herald: Backers put paid family leave for Nebraskans in the spotlight By Barbara Soderlin World-Herald staff writer | Posted: Wednesday, …

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Post-Session Wrap Up

WebAid to parents, families, and the elderly: LB 227, the massive Health and Human Services committee package, includes extensions to the increased childcare …

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Veto Declaration, Referendum Withstands Challenge, & Return of …

WebThe bill allows cities and counties to authorize Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) as part of public health efforts. SSPs provide for safe disposal of used needles, …

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Inside the Rotunda 2021: Week 16

WebLB 185 (Brewer) Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for public health aid. LB 306 (Brandt) Provide eligibility requirements for the low …

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Inequality for All – How to take action in Nebraska

Web“The question is not inequality per se, the question is when does inequality become a problem? How much inequality can we tolerate and still have an economy …

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Bills Amended into Other Bills and Christmas Trees

WebLB 1209 (Bosn) Appropriate $2 million in ARPA funds in FY2023-24 to the state Department of Health and Human Services for a grant to a licensed and accredited …

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Week 22 of the Nebraska Legislature

WebSome senators who spoke in favor of overriding these vetoes questioned whether the body is consistent in applying the “pro life” stance often touted by members, …

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