Voices for Children testified in opposition to the Governor’s tax cut proposals. In addition to our written testimony below, we shared an infographic to illustrate the amount of the cut for families at different income levels: No real relief for Nebraskans January 26, 2011 To: Revenue Committee From: Aubrey Mancuso,…...
Proposed tax cut not worth a pound of potatoes
The Governor’s proposed tax cuts don’t amount to much for families just trying to get by. A more meaningful solution for lower- and middle-income families would be to increase the state Earned Income Tax Credit. State revenues could also support other programs impacting children and hard-working Nebraska families....
Medicaid: An essential safety net
Medicaid provides an essential safety net for low-income children, the elderly and disabled. The program is funded jointly by both federal and state government and covers over 200,000 Nebraskans. Many people walk a tight rope between health and illness. Medicaid is an important safety net set to catch the…...
LB 961
LB 961 contains some of the major recommendations of the LR 37 report. Specifically LB 961 would: Return case management to the Department of Health Human Services by September 1, 2012; Require caseloads of case managers will be reduced by at least 10% each year until they meet national standards…...
FCRB Director Changes
In response to some breaking news on the change in leadership at the Foster Care Review Board, Voices for Children’s Carolyn Rooker issued this statement. From Carolyn Rooker, Executive Director of Voices for Children in Nebraska: “Carol Stitt has been a passionate advocate for Nebraska’s kids for nearly 30 years. …...
