US EditionNebraska governor reverses course and says state will take federal funding to feed children
- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has decided to accept federal aid through the Summer EBT Program to address childhood hunger.
- The program provides a $120 EBT card for students on free or reduced meal programs, benefiting 150,000 children and bringing economic benefits worth $18 million to Nebraska.
- Pillen's change of heart was influenced by conversations with students who expressed their hunger concerns and the need to improve access to food programs.
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Nebraska governor reverses course and says state will take federal funding to feed children
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has reversed course and now says he will accept federal funding to help feed hungry children during the summer break. Pillen said Monday that the state
·United States
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Nebraska governor opts into summer food aid program after changing mind
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said Monday that the state will seek federal summer grocery aid for 150,000 low-income children, reversing his administration's controversial decision to pass up on the funds.
·Cherokee County, United States
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Gov. Jim Pillen opts Nebraska into summer food aid program after previous rejection
After saying Nebraska wouldn't take part, Gov. Jim Pillen announced that Nebraska would participate in the summer food aid program for low-income families with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
·Omaha, United States
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