WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Issues Statement on Reported Israel and Hamas Deal * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the reported agreement to a deal between Israel and Hamas: "We are all hopeful that the hostages still being held by Hamas will finally be released, which is long overdue. They have been abused, physically and mentally, and we need to get them home as soon as p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack * Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued a statement on the second anniversary of the October 7 th attack. "On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed unimaginable evil. Hamas terrorists brutally murdered 1,200 innocent men, women, and children in the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Many were tortured,  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Center for Entrepreneurship programs help Husker grow company By Matthew Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing Andreas Katsaounis started Alpha Omega Pickleball while he was still in high school. Bringing his business to Nebraska has offered more resources and new opportunities to grow his business -- and his business acumen. When Katsaounis started playing pickleball in high school, the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions offer fee waivers, 0% APR loans, and more in response to shutdown * With the federal government shutdown likely to last at least through the weekend, and next week being the first missed paycheck for affected employees, leagues and credit unions are working to ensure members can still meet their financial obligations. The Nebraska Credit Union League reached out to i more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Oct. 7 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Families of Vietnam missing gather for updates * In a packed room in late June, more than 200 family members listened as the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) offered updates on their missing loved ones' cases. The families, representing 141 missing service members from the Vietnam War, gathered in Omaha, Nebraska, which holds a significant place in the hearts of thos more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Fernando harnesses Husker spirit in student recruitment efforts Alex Fernando's Husker spirit is on full display no matter where he is. As assistant director of recruitment for UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications, he doesn't shy away from telling students and families all of the good things happening at Nebraska. His passion also carries over to his home life, inspiring family and friends more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer on Senate Floor: Ag Producers Urgently Need Lasting, Long-term Solutions * Today, during a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) addressed the economic crisis facing ag producers in Nebraska and across America, emphasizing that time is running out to produce strong, positive results for farmers and ranchers. Fischer also highlighted that, in addition to assistance fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7 Attack * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel: "As we mark two years since Hamas' cold-blooded attack on Israel, we honor the memory of those brutally murdered on October 7, 2023, including the hostages killed by this terrorist group. We co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on Senate Confirming Lesley Woods Murphy to Serve as U.S. Attorney for Nebraska * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Lesley Woods Murphy to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska: "Congratulations to Lesley Woods Murphy on her confirmation by the Senate to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Wicker in The Wall Street Journal: Pacific Allies Need U.S. Support * In case you missed it: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, penned an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal recounting their recent travels to the Indo-Pacific, including meetings held  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 7 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Huskers use AI, create prototypes in Innovation Challenge judged by kids By Sheri Irwin Gish In a surprise twist, elementary school students decided the winners of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's eighth annual Innovation Challenge, hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship. Teams of students from six colleges across campus used entrepreneurial techniques and artificial intelligence tools to design p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Fischer Joins Newsmax to Discuss Schumer Shutdown, FBI Targeting Republican Senators, Middle East Peace Deal * Click the image above to watch Senator Fischer's interview. Click here to download video. Click here to download audio. Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined National Report on Newsmax to discuss the Biden-era FBI targeting Republican senators, Democrats prioritizing p more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 9 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * With Tallgrass Carbon Sequestration Pipeline Operational, Iowa Loses "Crown" as Best Place to Produce Corn Ethanol With the commencement of CO2 shipments on the Tallgrass Trailblazer pipeline last week, which carries CO2 from several plants located in Nebraska to a sequestration site in Wyoming, Iowa has officially lost its "crown" as the best place in the world to pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Leadership Promotes Peace * Events in recent weeks have highlighted the importance of safety, security, and the vital role of law enforcement in our communities. Violence has no place in American life, yet we have seen troubling attacks and disruptions within our country as well as international unrest which puts Americans abroad and our allies at risk. In the midst of these challenges, the government sh more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Libraries pilot expands access to no-cost course materials, saving Huskers millions By Joanie Barnes, University Libraries A pilot program led by the University Libraries is expanding access to no-cost or lower-cost course materials for thousands of Nebraska students -- building on a program that has already saved more than $3 million since its launch. The Libraries Course Materials program allows stu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Welcomes Foreign Regulators for Fall 2025 International Fellows Program, Marking 20th Anniversary of Bilateral Cooperation and Learning * This week, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) marks 20 years of the International Fellows Program and welcomes 10 foreign regulators, who are participating in the fall 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Denounces Communist China's Actions in Indo-Pacific: "Illegal, Coercive, Aggressive, and Deceptive" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, denounced Communist China's Illegal, Coercive, Aggressive, and Deceptive (ICAD) actions in the Indo-Pacific more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Statement on Middle East Peace Deal * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal. " President Trump ran on restoring peace at home and abroad. As of tonight, the Middle Eas more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Supports Defense Bill With Major Nebraska Wins * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) recognized passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes funding levels and authorities for the U.S. military. This ensures American forces have the training, equipment, and resources they need to carry out their missions.. " Communist China, Russia,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Confirmation of Barloon as Ambassador to WTO * Washington, D.C. - Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Joseph Barloon as United States Deputy Trade Representative and Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO). "Congratulations to Joseph Barloon on his conf more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska's EQUATE research connects to 2025 Nobel Prizes Cutting-edge research happening right here in Nebraska is closely tied to two of this year's Nobel Prizes in science. By Carole Allen, EPSCoR Nebraska The EQUATE collaboration (Emergent Quantum Materials and Technologies) includes physicists, chemists and engineers from across the University of Nebraska system and Creighton University. Funded by  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * University's six-year graduation rate reaches all-time high By Julie Kundhi, Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor This fall, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's six-year graduation rate hit an all-time historical high of 67%, an increase of 3% over last year. The University of Nebraska system six-year graduation rate also reached a historical high of 71.1%, reflecting UNL students who transferred  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * New partnership to help students connect with SNAP benefits By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing Skipping meals and surviving on instant noodles was once seen as a normal part of the college experience. Today, it can point to a more troubling trend of increased food insecurity on campus. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a partnership between Student Advocacy and Support, Husk more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Political, religious beliefs limit education's impact on death penalty support By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing Previous research has shown that higher education dampens support for capital punishment, but University of Nebraska scholars have discovered those collegiate effects are lessened among conservatives. A pair of new analyses by Philip Schwadel and Amy Anderson s more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Research examines the good, bad and ugly of true crime media True crime is a lucrative genre, topping ratings and spawning online communities. Despite its popularity - and its ability to highlight cases that need attention - the production of true crime has a dark side, often adding to the trauma experienced by victims' loved ones. By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing Univer more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * UNLPD's Backer sees blood donations as extension of service By Sean Hagewood, University Communication and Marketing For Capt. John Backer of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department, regularly donating blood aligns with everything he is about. "I do this job to be of service to others, and donating blood is another way that I can be of service and give back," he said. A native of Bridgepo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Utilities for Reasonable Progress submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing their support for the agency's proposed approval of the Arkansas Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). This proposal, detailed in the Federal Register, rests on policies that align closely with the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule, emphasizing visibility as a crucial element in the assessment process for state plans. The Util more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts on the Schumer Shutdown: "Senate Democrats Want to Hold Rural Nebraskans' Healthcare Hostage." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) slammed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for shutting down the federal government to score political points and appease his radical left base. Ricketts made the comments during his regular conference call with Nebraska m more PR