By: Arjav Rawal Omaha’s economy appears to be doing well. As of July 2022, the unemployment rate for the metro area sits at 2.1%. Job growth has remained steady since the economy started recovering from the pandemic-induced economic downturn, and the number of Omahans in the labor force appears, slowly but steadily, to be returning […]
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What To Do If You’re Denied Public Benefits
Whether you can’t get government help because of an income that’s too high, or a prior drug conviction, resources are available.
Being Poor Is Pricey
Melissa Connelly is a single mom who can’t afford to get a job.
Some In-Need Nebraskans Banned From Food, Family Assistance
Because she went to prison on drug charges, Melinda Jacobs can’t get help accessing everyday necessities — even though she’s sober, pregnant and struggling to find work.
With Ample Funds, Nebraska Refuses to Help 90% of Struggling Families
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