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North Omaha senator wants cities to write anti-poverty plans

North Omaha senator wants cities to write anti-poverty plans
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North Omaha senator wants cities to write anti-poverty plans

Nebraska cities with 50,000 or more residents would be required to develop plans to tackle poverty in their communities under a bill proposed by a North Omaha lawmaker.

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Nonprofits say many in Lincoln are still struggling with rent and utility payments

Maj. Mark Anderson said the Salvation Army of Lincoln has seen a 50% increase in requests for its services since last year.

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Benefits that thousands of Nebraskans rely on may soon be harder to get

Expanded eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, that was put into place in 2021 could expire in 2023.

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Nebraskans will lose SNAP benefits if pandemic eligibility sunsets | Kiowa County Press

Almost one in ten Nebraskans receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps, but that could change in the new year.

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