"Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Reverses Decision, Opts into Federal Summer Food Aid Program"
TL;DR
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has decided to opt the state into the federal summer EBT program, providing $120 EBT cards to students on free or reduced meal programs during the summer, after previously rejecting the aid. The program is expected to benefit 150,000 children and bring $18 million in economic benefits to the state. This decision follows advocacy efforts and a legislative push to force the state to opt into the program.
- Gov. Jim Pillen opts state into federal summer EBT program after previously rejecting aid KETV Omaha
- ‘We have to do better,’ Gov. Pillen reverses course on summer food program for kids KOLN
- Governor changes course, says he has a 'Nebraska way' to provide additional food for kids Nebraska Examiner
- Gov. Jim Pillen opts Nebraska into summer food aid program after previous rejection Omaha World-Herald
- Proposal to require federal summer food funds for Nebraska kids stalls, at least for now KWCH
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