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"Nebraska Governor Reverses Decision, Opts into Federal Summer Food Program for Kids"

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Source: KOLN
"Nebraska Governor Reverses Decision, Opts into Federal Summer Food Program for Kids"
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Governor Jim Pillen has reversed his decision and accepted federal funds for the USDA’s Summer EBT program, providing $18 million to support 150,000 eligible kids with pre-loaded EBT cards for nutritious meals during the summer. Pillen attributed his change of heart to hearing firsthand accounts of children experiencing hunger. The program will be implemented with a focus on education about nutritious options, outreach to eligible families, and additional resources. Nebraska Appleseed expressed gratitude for the decision and emphasized the positive impact on children and the state's economy.

Topics:nationpoliticssocial-welfare#federal-funds#food-insecurity#governor-jim-pillen#nebraska#politicssocial-welfare#summer-ebt-program
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  1. ‘We have to do better,’ Gov. Pillen reverses course on summer food program for kids  KOLN
  2. Gov. Jim Pillen opts state into federal summer EBT program after previously rejecting aid  KETV Omaha
  3. Gov. Jim Pillen opts Nebraska into summer food aid program after previous rejection  Omaha World-Herald
  4. Proposal to require federal summer food funds for Nebraska kids stalls, at least for now  Nebraska Examiner
  5. Nebraska bill would require state to sign up for Summer EBT  FoodService Director

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