Nebraskans work hard. A study, though, suggests that no matter how hard they work, some struggle to make ends meet.
Nebraskans work hard. A study, though, suggests that no matter how hard they work, some struggle to make ends meet. Brent Martin reports. . .
Brent Martin;
Nebraska Appleseed has released its Nebraska Opportunity Scorecard measuring economic security...mobility..and opportunity.
Kate Bolz with Nebraska Appleseed says though the state unemployment rate is low, not all the jobs pay well. . .
Kate Bolz, associate director, Nebraska Appleseed Low-Income Economic Opportunity Program; "for our state"
An obstacle to moving up the economic ladder is that one in four of the working poor lacks a high school diploma. The report suggests spending more on adult education and providing tax breaks for the working poor.
A report released by Nebraska Appleseed suggests state government can do more to help the working poor move up the economic ladder.
Kate Bolz with Nebraska Appleseed says a change in the state tax code could give the working poor a break. . .
Bolz; "reward work even more"
Bolz says the Nebraska Opportunity Scorecard discloses that one in four of the working poor lacks a high school education. It suggests more money be spent on adult education.
A report issued by Nebraska Appleseed says obstacles keep many of the state's working poor from moving up the economic ladder.
Kate Bolz with Nebraska Appleseed says the Nebraska Opportunity Scorecard discloses that one in four of the working poor hasn't graduated from high school. . .
Bolz; "that credential"
Bolz says the report finds that though Nebraska has a very low unemployment rate, it also has many low-wage jobs.
A report released by Nebraska Appleseed states Nebraska can do more to help its working poor advance economically.
Kate Bolz with Nebraska Appleseed says more needs to be done to help those without a high school education to earn their GED...and the state tax code should be tweaked to give the working poor more of a tax break. . .
Bolz; "globally compete"
The report...entitled the Nebraska Opportunity Scorecard...says a small investment will pay great dividends for the state.
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