July 3, 2024
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Nebraska families befuddled after letters say summer EBT funding expired

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Families are confused after receiving letters from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services saying their summer EBT funding expired. Lisa Tellier’s family qualified for the funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. EBT is a government program that helps lower-earning families buy food. But last year, the Telliers’ income was too

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Gov. Pillen explains willingness to accept more than Nebraska’s ‘fair share’ in federal funds • Nebraska Examiner

PLATTSMOUTH, Nebraska — Nearly half a year after saying he didn’t “believe in welfare,” Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen says the state will accept as many federal dollars as possible. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and State Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood discuss state investments in public education. July 26, 2023. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) Pillen’s latest directive to

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