WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Issues Statement on ICE Activities in Omaha * Washington - "We understand people's concerns for their loved one's safety and have full confidence and expectations that ICE will operate within their legal authority and treat people with respect. Our office does not receive reports on individual enforcement and removal operations, but we support the rule of law. We encourage anyone with questions  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Min Reintroduce Orozco Act * The legislation allows immediate relatives of first responders who die in the line of duty to continue to process their immigration application in a timely manner despite the death of their loved one. Washington - Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with Rep. Dave Min (D-CA-47), re-introduced H.R. 3832, the "Kerrie Orozco First Responders Family Act." This  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Nebraska - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in all three of the largest counties in Nebraska from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Lancaster County had the larg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Applauds Trump Administration's Biofuels Announcement * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, Rep. Mike Flood issued a statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the next two years. "President Trump and Administrator Zeldin's decision to push RVOs to a record high is great news for America's farmers and our rural com more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a consent decree with Mud Radio LLC, Omaha, Nebraska, licensee of Station WMUD(FM) in Brandon, Vermont (DA 25-500). This action resolves issues that arose during the review of the station's license renewal application (Application File No. 0000266221), specifically concerning the timely filing of said application. The FCC's investigation focused on Mud Radio, LLC's compliance with section 73.3539 of the Commission's Rules, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard Volume Requirements * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027: "The EPA's newly proposed rule rightly recognizes the vital role America's farmers and biofuel producers play in strengtheni more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Lujan Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Universal Service Fund Working Group * Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chair of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Ranking Member, announced the reconstitution of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group. In the House, Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Richard Hudson (R-NC9) and more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Housing in the Heartland: Addressing Our Rural Housing Needs" at 2 p.m. on June 12, 2025, at 2128 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses * Mr. Richard Baier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nebraska Bankers Association * Mr. David Garcia, Policy Director, Up for Growth * Mr. Ian Maute, Director of Development, Buckeye Community Hope Foundation, on behalf of the Coun more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Lessons Across Landscapes: W&M students connect local & global conservation knowledge By Anita Hagy Ferguson Two William & Mary students hack through roadside brush in Virginia to place a camera that tracks animal movement across a busy highway. Half a world away, W&M and Nepali students gather stories from Himalayan herders about conflict and coexistence with the large predators. Meanwhile, back at W&M, a s more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: * * * LULAC RESPONDS SWIFTLY TO OMAHA IMMIGRATION RAID, ENGAGES COMMUNITY AND LEADERS TOWARD LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Stands With Affected Families and Commits to Bipartisan Dialogue for Immigration Reform * Omaha, NE - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) swiftly mobilized to Omaha, Nebraska, following a mass  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 -- The National Association of Elementary School Principals issued the following news release: * * * NAESP and Nebraska Department of Education Honor 23 Pre-K-3 Leadership Academy Graduates These educators represent the fifth Nebraska cohort to participate in the award-winning professional learning program. * Alexandria, Virginia--June 10, 2025--The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the Nebraska Department of Education are pleased more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- NatureWorks, a leading advanced materials company co-owned by American multinational food corporation Cargill, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. The company, whose production operations are in Blair, Nebraska, with corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Minnesota, is providing input on an investigation into the effects of pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical ingredient imports on national security. Eri more ST

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Nebraska Banker Receives ABA Distinguished Service Award for Risk and Compliance * WASHINGTON --Krysti Cunningham, chief risk officer for Security National Bank of Omaha is the recipient of the 2025 American Bankers Association' Distinguished Service Award for Risk and Compliance, the association announced today. The award, which recognizes leadership, initiative an more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA's 'Tommy Tofu' to Give Away Mounds of Vegan Egg Sandwiches in Omaha * Omaha, Neb. - With no end to the bird flu outbreak or skyrocketing egg prices in sight--and in light of the recent recall of 1.7 million eggs sold in Nebraska and other states following dozens of salmonella infections--PETA's "Tommy Tofu" mascot is taking to the streets of Omaha to pas more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * President Signs Into Law Fischer's Resolution to Overturn California's Unrealistic EV Mandate, Protect Truckers and Consumers * Today, President Donald Trump signed into law U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-Neb.) resolution of disapproval to repeal California's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT). Fischer's resolution nullifies California's unrealistic and stringent emissions requirements for heavy-duty trucks more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Flood: We Are Going To Dig Into The Challenges With Building Housing In Rural America Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), to examine how rural communities can better leverage private-sector investment and c more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Discusses Unleashing American Energy for Strengthening American Diplomacy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the role of American energy production in international diplomacy. Ricketts underscored the importance of energy production for success in the competition with Communist China. " Last month, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces Legislative Package to Protect American Way of Life from Communist China * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced a legislative package of four bills that would counter malicious efforts to disrupt American prosperity by Communist China and other adversaries. The package includes the No Capital Gains Allowance for Americans Adversaries Act, the P more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement Following Air India Plane Crash * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), issued the following statement after the Air India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad, India: "I want to extend my prayers and condolences to the families of the many victims who perished in the Air India plane crash that occurred last night. I hope that Nebraskans will jo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement Following Renewable Fuels Standard Rulemaking on Renewable Volume Obligations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Renewable Fuels Standard rulemaking noticing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027: "President Trump and Administrator Zeldin h more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Signs State Waivers to Make America Healthy Again by Removing Unhealthy Foods from SNAP in Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah in Addition to Indiana, Iowa, and Nebraska * (Washington, D.C., June 10, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signed three new food choice waivers to Make America Healthy more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Security for Americans and Our Allies * This Saturday, Americans will observe the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army. Our military has evolved much over two and a half centuries through our struggles for independence, to preserve the Union, claim victory in two world wars, defend freedom, and confront terrorism. Ensuring our armed forces can continue to innovate to keep Americans more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Proposed Volumes for Renewable Fuels Standard * Washington, DC -- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. "Today's announcement rightfully recognizes the key role biofuels play in American energy security," Sm more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith: Trump is Halting Biden's Red Tape Factory * Washington, DC -- Today Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposal of a rule withdrawing from the Biden administration's Clean Power Plan 2.0. "The Biden power plant rules were a step backward for American energy, undermined grid reliabil more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Allen chairs international panel outlining forest resilience strategies By Geitner Simmons An international panel chaired by Husker scientist Craig Allen is pointing to the crucial benefits forests provide and calling on countries to adopt well-informed resilience strategies. Forests face major challenges, locally and globally, from urban sprawl, conversion to agriculture, and climate stresses, more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 12 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Huskers tackle global irrigation challenges through immersive trip to Ghana By Cheyenne Gerlach and Renata Rimsaite When the Yeutter Student Fellows were tasked with researching how an irrigation company could best position itself to help meet the irrigation needs of the African continent, they knew they faced a challenging task. What they did not know was that their research would take them on an imme more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 13 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * New website connects communities with data, tools to thrive By Russell Schaffer The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has launched All Things Nebraska, an informatics website containing reliable, up-to-date data about communities across the state. Developed in collaboration with the Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems at the University of Missouri, the mapping tool includes more than 30,000  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Women more receptive to knowledge-based health messaging, study finds By Deann Gayman No longer just pet videos and pranks, short-form videos are utilized more and more to share health information. Doctors and researchers are taking to social media networks themselves to encourage regular screenings for disease. Among those important screenings is the pap test, recommended for women 21 and ol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Several Nebraska Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought * Three South Dakota Counties also Eligible for Assistance This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Fights for Life * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his efforts to fight for life, and ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect. "Being pro-life is about more than just passing legislation," said Ricketts. "Nebraska's pro-life culture is evident in communities across our state. We  more PR