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Latina mothers in Nebraska join local police to make life safer for children with disabilities

Corazones Azules was founded two years ago as a way for Latina mothers in Schuyler to share the joys and challenges of raising disabled children. Now, they have helped raise thousands of dollars to fund a safety program.

By |2024-08-09T18:35:46+00:00August 15, 2024|Health|Comments Off on Latina mothers in Nebraska join local police to make life safer for children with disabilities

Immigrant farmers often can’t get federal grants to start businesses. So, these nonprofits are helping

When it comes to starting a farm or food business, many Latino immigrant farmers experience difficulty qualifying and applying for financial assistance.

By |2024-08-10T21:41:00+00:00August 9, 2024|Economy|Comments Off on Immigrant farmers often can’t get federal grants to start businesses. So, these nonprofits are helping

Salaries are not keeping pace with housing costs in the Midwest, especially in Lincoln

A new report shows the increasing divide between paychecks and the price of buying and renting across the country. The gap is especially high in Nebraska’s capital city.

By |2024-07-04T19:20:29+00:00July 8, 2024|Economy|Comments Off on Salaries are not keeping pace with housing costs in the Midwest, especially in Lincoln

Growing local food businesses in the Midwest is at the heart of a new grant program

Partners and collaborators will provide mentorship and technical assistance to local food producers and farmers in six states with an eye to tackling food scarcity.

By |2024-07-01T02:18:41+00:00June 30, 2024|Economy|Comments Off on Growing local food businesses in the Midwest is at the heart of a new grant program

Nebraska cooling centers open to provide relief as summer heats up

Latinos are more likely to die from heat on the job than non-Latinos, and are 21% more likely to live in urban heat islands.

By |2024-06-21T08:51:47+00:00June 21, 2024|Environment, Health|Comments Off on Nebraska cooling centers open to provide relief as summer heats up
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