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July 14, 2025National Update, Newsadvocacy, health care, medicaid, medical debt, New Jersey, NJ Appleseedby The Appleseed Network

A New Paradigm for Dismantling Medical Debt: Lessons from New Jersey

As healthcare costs continue to skyrocket nationwide and with devastating federal cuts to programs like Medicaid on the horizon, states are grappling with medical debt as a long-term crisis — with one in five Americans already reporting worry over unexpected …

January 24, 2024National Update, NewsAL Appleseed, Alabama, criminal justice reform, medicaid, prison reform, prisons, voting rightsby The Appleseed Network

Alabama Appleseed at the Forefront: Championing Justice in Legislative Advocacy

In a recent community gathering organized by nonprofit Alabama Arise in Fairhope, Alabama, the spotlight was not only on the pressing issues facing Alabamians but also on the vital role played by member organizations like Alabama Appleseed. Alabama Appleseed, a …