WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * After More Than a Year of Closure, Feenstra Helps Reopen Post Office in Charter Oak HULL, IOWA - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that, following repeated requests by his office, the Charter Oak Post Office reopened last week after more than a year of closure. After being contacted by a constituent, Feenstra's office reached out to the Consumer Affairs Manager for the Iowa-Nebraska-S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFR) -- The Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, California, has completed an inventory of associated funerary objects and has identified a chert triangular point that is culturally affiliated with the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska and the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. This item, an associated funerary object, is linked to human remains that were previously repatriated following a notice published in the Federal Register in September 2007. The object, a cher more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Gottheimer Demand Answers from the Administration on U.S.-Houthi Agreement, Ongoing Threat to Israel Washington, DC -- Today, May 9, 2025, U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-2) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio demanding clarity on the May 6 agreement with the Iranian-backed Houthi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, McClellan, Hyde-Smith, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Mental Health Treatment Shortages Bacon, McClellan, Hyde-Smith, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Mental Health Treatment Shortages Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Don Bacon (NE-02) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced l more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Pappas Co-lead Taiwan Representative Office Act Washington, DC \- Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) have introduced legislation to direct the Secretary of State to engage in negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to rename its office the ''Taiwan Representative Office." Currently named the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Celebrates Bryan Health's Centennial WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) delivered remarks on the House floor celebrating Bryan Health's 100-year anniversary. A video of his remarks can be accessed by clicking here (link is external). News outlets are welcome to use the footage for reporting purposes. The full text of Congressman Flood's speech is provided be more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Congratulates Pope Leo XIV WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that Cardinal Robert Prevost had been selected as the next pope of the Roman Catholic Church. "Congratulations to Cardinal Prevost on his election as the Holy Father. While stories today will focus on the historic nature of an American pope, he has a big task before him  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood: U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Expands Trade Opportunities for Nebraska WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that U.S. President Donald J. Trump had secured a trade deal with the United Kingdom. "Over the last four years, President Biden did nothing on trade. Within a matter of months, President Trump's dealmaking experience resulted in a tra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Democrats' Overperformance Streak Continues in Texas and Nebraska Local Elections In response to Texas and Nebraska Democrats' sweeping victories in down-ballot races, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Democrats are building from the ground up and, in recent days, Texas and Nebraska Democratic-aligned candidates trounced their Republican opponents in critical races that wi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Experience the Magic of Healthcare Innovation at HUB25 in Orlando Get ready to go beyond at Human Understanding Beyond | HUB25, NRC Health's 31st annual event bringing together healthcare leaders, innovators, and changemakers to the heart of Orlando, Florida. Join us October 15-17, 2025, for three days of groundbreaking healthcare insights, dynamic programming, and tra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer on Senate Floor: Congress Must Pass the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act Today, during a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) called on her colleagues to pass her Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act - approved by the Senate Commerce Committee last week - which will require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publicly iden more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Reintroduces Precision Ag Package Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, reintroduced her Precision Ag Package --three pieces of legislation that will help America's producers harness the full potential of precision agriculture. "Precision agriculture equipment enables America's farmers and ranchers to be stronger stewards of the land; however, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on Lesley Woods Murphy Nomination for U.S. Attorney for Nebraska U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated Lesley Woods Murphy to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska: "Lesley Woods Murphy has spent her career working to bring criminals to justice and ensure the law is firmly enforced. Her experience more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer to Agriculture Secretary: Nebraska Right Fit to Relocate Parts of U.S. Department of Agriculture Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, questioned Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on her plans relocate parts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), like the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). During the hearing, Fischer advocated for Ne more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker research unlocks secrets of sorghum's defenses against fall armyworm By Geitner Simmons University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists continue to advance the understanding of sorghum's natural defenses, new findings that can strengthen crop resistance to a major pest threat, the fall armyworm. These voracious caterpillars harm a variety of crops, including corn and soybeans. Once the creatures begin  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Renewable Fuels Nebraska (RFN), a trade association representing the state's ethanol industry, has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the implementation of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, RFN expressed appreciation for the opportunity to provide input while also highlighting key areas needing clarification and flexibility to ensure the credit's effectiveness. RFN Director of Operations Traci A.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), requesting clearer and more practical regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the NEB outlined several key areas where the proposed rules could be improved to better support the ethanol industry and achieve the credit's intended goals. The NEB, an independent state agency dedicated to growing Nebraska's ethanol sector, emphas more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Chief Ethanol Fuels, a Nebraska-based ethanol producer with two plants capable of producing 120 million gallons annually, has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the company outlined its support for the credit while highlighting key areas needing clarification and flexibility in the upcoming regulations. Wayne Garrett, General Manager of Chief Ethanol Fuels, emphas more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Agricultural Profitability has released "Spring 2025 Nebraska Farm Income Outlook" in April 2025. The report forecasts a significant increase in Nebraska's net farm income (NFI) for calendar year 2025, projecting a rise of $3.35 billion to reach $9.42 billion. This anticipated 55% jump in NFI would mark the highest level on record in n more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following written testimony by Jed Hansen, executive director of the Nebraska Rural Health Association, from a May 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Improving Access to External VA Care Through Enhanced Scheduling Technology": * * * Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee - thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appreciate your leadership  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 10 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska U charts course to elevate research distinction By Troy Fedderson The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is sharpening its vision for the future of research, scholarship and creative activity, discussing research identity and deepening its commitment to community collaboration. That effort launched May 7, when more than 260 faculty, campus administrators and community leaders gathered at the Nebras more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Nebraska: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Amending Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Measures Lincoln, NE: Legislators on the General Affairs Committee amended and passed legislation, LB 677, regulating the distribution of medical cannabis to authorized patients. Over 70 percent of Nebraskans approved a pair of citizen initiatives in November, legalizin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Opening Statement from Rep. Bacon at Hearing on the Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Posture of the Department of Defense Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, delivered the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Bacon: Innovation Delays Are Risking Our Military Advantage U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, submitted the following opening statement for the record at a subcommittee hearing on the military posture of s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Flood Announces Start of 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Middle and High School Coders LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced the launch of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge invites middle and high school students across the country to sharpen their coding skills and inspire them to pursue careers in computer science. "Nebraska co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following floor remarks on May 6, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and celebrate the recent recognition of one of Nebraska's preeminent banks and a pillar of the community it serves, First National Bank Omaha, better known as FNBO. FNBO has long led Nebraska's banking sector, especially in their effo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Standing up to the Chinese Communist Party In 2013, China launched its Belt and Road Initiative, a massive global infrastructure development strategy to expand its influence across the globe. Boasting 154 member countries spanning every inhabited continent and investments to date exceeding $1 trillion, the Belt and Road Initiative demonstrates the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ambitions and commitment to more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Discusses Strengthening Nebraska's Water Infrastructure at Environment and Public Works Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, discussed improvements to Nebraska's water infrastructure, including irrigation, during a committee hearing. Witnesses included Tom Goulette, City Administrator and Uti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Statement on Election of Pope Leo XIV WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), released the following statement after Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope: "I am amazed by this historic moment to witness the first ever American Pope. I pray for the Holy Father Leo XIV and look forward to a long-lasting pontificate." *** Original text here: https://www.ric more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Statement on Trump Administration's Plan to Rescind Biden AI Diffusion Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after it was announced that the Trump administration plans to rescind the Biden administration's AI Diffusion rule (AIDR): "I am pleased to hear that the Trump administration plans to rescind Biden's AI Diffusion rule. I lo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Evaluate National Security Impacts of Federal Purchasing Standards WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the bipartisan Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act. This bill evaluates the national security implications of current federal purchasing standards. " Federal procurement processes should be  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Hosts Farmers First Roundtable, Announces Expedited Disaster Aid (Washington, D.C., May 7, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today held the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Secretary Rollins hosted Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Board of Directors for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, last week, my bill, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, or the FACT Act, cleared the Commerce Committee unanimously. Now it will come before us here on the Senate floor for a vote. I stand before you today because the threat our more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Leads Press Conference on His Bill to Codify Trump's Key Promise - No Tax on Overtime Washington -U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, today led a press conference alongside U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska), and Jim Justice (R-West Virginia) to highlight their bill, the Overtime Wages Tax Relie more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall, Tuberville, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cut Taxes on Overtime Wages Washington - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) today introduced the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act, which would fulfill a key promise made by President Donald Trump to give tax relief to American workers. The legislation would create an income tax deduction for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Ricketts, Coons Lead Tabletop Exercise on Hypothetical Chinese Energy Quarantine Against Taiwan WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, organized a tabletop exercise with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and other senators. The two-hour exercise tasked the participating senators with responding to a simula more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Statement on Warren Buffett's Retirement Announcement OMAHA, NEBRASKA \-- Today, Berkshire Hathaway's Chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett, announced he plans to retire at the end of 2025. Buffett said he will recommend to the board that Greg Abel, currently the Vice Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, will take responsibility as the new CEO and Chairman at the end of the y more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Encourages Third District Students to Apply for Youth Advisory Council Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Third District Youth Advisory Council and encourages high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to submit their applications by June 27th. The Third District Youth Advisory Council is a forum for students to share opin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Trade Agreement with the UK Washington, DC -- Today Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after President Trump announced a trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom. "I'm pleased the Trump administration has struck an initial trade deal with one of our nation's greatest trade partners and longest-standing more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 9 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Union Pacific Corporation Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share on the company's common stock, payable June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record May 30, 2025. Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 126 consecutive years. About Union Pacific Union Pacific (NYSE: UN more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Experts stress importance of irrigation to nutrition, health outcomes By Arianna Elnes Claudia Ringler, director of natural resources and resilience at the International Food Policy Research Institute, discussed the often-overlooked connection between irrigation and nutrition in an April 29 Heuermann Lecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The lecture was part of the weeklong 2025 Water for Food G more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Fritz elected to National Academy of Sciences By Deann Gayman The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has added a fifth member to the National Academy of Sciences. Sherilyn Fritz, George Holmes Professor in Earth and atmospheric sciences and the School of Biological Sciences, joined 120 new members and 30 international members elected for membership of the academy, which recognizes and elevates outstanding sc more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Fritz elected to National Academy of Sciences By Deann Gayman The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has added a fifth member to the National Academy of Sciences. Sherilyn Fritz, George Holmes Professor in Earth and atmospheric sciences and the School of Biological Sciences, joined 120 new members and 30 international members elected for membership of the academy, which recognizes and elevates outstanding sc more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska farm income projected to increase 55% in 2025 By Ryan Evans Nebraska net farm income is forecast to increase 55% in 2025, to a record $9.42 billion, according to new projections from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Missouri. It would be the highest nominal farm income level on record for the state and third highest after adjusting for inflation, according to th more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 10 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * UNMC faculty member leaves gift to support microbiology research $738,000 estate gift from White-Miller to fund fellowships at UNMC, UNL By Connie White Dr. Roberta White-Miller, a former faculty member in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is remembered as a trailblazer in her field. The late professor loved science and education, and as a de more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Promotes Renewable Fuels and Nebraska's Farmers During Press Call WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his efforts to promote renewable fuels and Nebraska's farmers during his weekly press call. Ricketts recently led a resolution declaring May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month in America. He spoke with members of Nebraska press about the resolution:  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Tom Goulette, administrator and utility superintendent for West Point, Nebraska, on behalf of the Nation Rural Water Association, from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Building on the IIJA's Successes: Identifying Opportunities to Strengthen Water Infrastructure Programs." IIJA is the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. * * * Good Morning Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehous more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Support for Fischer's Precision Ag Package Today, organizations and industry groups released statements and endorsed U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-Neb.) Precision Ag Package. Earlier this week, Fischer, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at enabling America's producers to harness the full potential of precision agriculture.  more PR