ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Congratulates Adam Whitmore, Nebraska's Teacher of the Year * AFA members from around Nebraska visited the town of Columbus, Neb., on September 29 to present the AFA Lincoln Chapter and Nebraska State Teacher of the Year awards to Adam Whitmore, with students and school leadership attending during one of his classes. Whitmore has dedicated 17 years  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Alumni look back on Johnny Carson film created at Nebraska By Kathe Andersen, Fine and Performing Arts In 2007, four University of Nebraska-Lincoln students found themselves interviewing late-night legends like Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno and Ed McMahon as part of a film project honoring Nebraska's most famous entertainer and alum -- Johnny Carson. As the university celebrates the 100th birthday of Johnny more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Announces Staff Changes; Recognizes Role of Women in Senior Leadership * Omaha, Neb. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced recent staff changes, while also noting the role women play as part of his leadership team. Valerie Foy has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff, while also serving as Chief Counsel and Director of Foreign Policy. She joined Bacon's D.C. staff in March 2018. Theresa Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Khanna Call on President Trump to Remove the Tariffs on Coffee * Washington, DC -- Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17), sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging his administration to exempt coffee from reciprocal tariff measures that are driving up costs for American consumers. Reps. Khanna and Bacon also recently introduced the bipartisan "No Coffee Tax Act" to repeal more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell 407GXi on Display at AMTC 2025 * Bell is honored to participate in the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2025, booth #1301, hosted at the CHI Health Convention Center in Omaha, Nebraska. This year, Bell is proud to showcase its innovative solutions for emergency medical transport and honor the remarkable individuals who perform critical miss more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Brown Immigration Law PC LLO, Lincoln, Nebraska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding a wage-based allocation model for H-1B petitions. The proposed rule is viewed as inconsistent with Congressional intent and potentially detrimental to the U.S. economy's ability to attract and retain top global talent. The firm, which specializes in business immigration servi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Cattle Producers Need Certainty * American farmers and ranchers work hard to provide the world with high-quality, nutritious, and affordable food options, all while dealing with many challenges outside of their control. Agricultural markets are inherently volatile, and the high-risk nature of the agriculture industry means producers are particularly exposed. Recent headlines are a reminder of why America more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood's Statement on Barry Kennedy's Passing * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement on the passing of Barry Kennedy, former president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "From the campaign trail to the State Capitol Rotunda, Barry Kennedy was respected among his peers and loved by the Legislature. Early in my career, Barry sat me down a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood: America Doesn't Need More Foreign Beef * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that the Trump administration planned to quadruple Argentine beef imports to the United States. "America produces the highest-quality, safest beef in the world. The USDA's plan to invest in independent domestic production capacity for beef processing w more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 25 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Elevating Healthcare Employee Experience to Transform Patient Experience: Insights from NRC Health, Medallia, and UCI In healthcare, the patient experience (PX) and employee experience (EX) are deeply intertwined. Employees who feel valued, supported, and empowered are more likely to deliver care that inspires trust, improves outcomes, and fosters patient loyalty. Conv more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Legislation to Expedite Producers' Access to Federal Disaster Relief Passes Agriculture Committee * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-Neb.) legislation, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, was approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee. If signed into law, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act would reform the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emerg more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Urges Trump Admin. to Prioritize America's Ranchers * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement urging President Trump to prioritize America's ranchers over importing foreign beef: "Since hearing the president's comments suggesting the U.S. would buy beef from Argentina, I've been in touch with his administration and my colleagues to seek clarity and express my de more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Law360, Andrew O'Connor Comments on Ruling Narrowing Private Equity Exposure Under the False Claims Act * In a Law360 article, litigation & enforcement partner Andrew O'Connor, who co-leads the firm's healthcare and life sciences industry group and False Claims Act practice, commented on a Nebraska federal court's dismissal of FCA claims against Pharos Capital Group. The more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * New Center for Rural Affairs resource analyzes ways to combine solar projects with conservation practices Managing the land used to host solar energy projects with conservation practices can be a tool for good land stewardship, offering economic and ecological benefits. Released today, a fact sheet from the Center for Rural Affairs, "Unlocking the Dual Benefits of Solar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Beef Industry Needs Certainty * Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement calling on the Trump administration to advance policies which support American beef producers and consumers.  "The hardworking families who raise cattle in Nebraska and all across our great country deserve policy which fights as hard as they do to put food on the table. The commonsense initiatives anno more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Celebrates Committee Advancement of His Bills to Deter Communist China, Keep Americans Safe * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, & International Cybersecurity Policy, celebrated the advancement of a bipartisan package of legislation he authored to deter Communist China and keep American more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement After Chuck Schumer, Democrats Block Shutdown Fairness Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and 43 Senate Democrats voted against the Shutdown Fairness Act: "Because of the Schumer Shutdown, federal law enforcement officers, U.S. Attorneys, TSA agents, air traffic co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement Supporting Nebraska Beef * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement urging the administration to support the sale of Nebraska beef: "I've been in contact with members of the Trump administration including Ambassador Greer, Secretary Bessent, and Secretary Rollins. I also spoke to President Trump at the White House toda more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts: Instead of Importing More Foreign Beef, Let's Work on "Market-Based Solutions" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement urging the Trump administration to prioritize market-based solutions supporting Nebraska beef instead of importing more foreign beef: "This administration's efforts to encourage Americans to consume more beef and e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Nebraska Chapter Statement on Attorney General Suing OPPD to Block Coal Retirement * OMAHA, Neb. -- This month, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit to prevent the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) from retiring its polluting coal-burning units at its North Omaha power plant. The Attorney General's actions challenge the locally-supported retirement of the har more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Passing of Barry Kennedy * Washington, D.C. - Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the passing of former President of Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry Barry Kennedy: "Nebraska lost a true leader with the passing of Barry Kennedy. His heart of service, drive to grow Nebraska's economy, and dedication to family defined his life. Barry's i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on USTR Investigation into China's failure to Fulfill Phase One Agreement * Washington, D.C. - Today Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China's implementation of the Phase One Agreement. "Since negotiation of  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * BRAVE Lab leads in bullying intervention and research By Kelcey Buck, Education and Human Sciences Each October, National Bullying Prevention Month serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering safe, inclusive spaces for all students. For researchers at the BRAVE Lab, that mission is year-round work. With 58% of middle school students reporting they've been cyberbullied and one in four admittin more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Clifton Strengths Institute celebrates a decade of impact By Sheri Irwin-Gish, Business At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where strengths-based psychology began, the Clifton Strengths Institute in the College of Business has spent the past decade helping students discover, develop and apply their natural talents. During that time, thousands of students, faculty and staff across campus and beyond h more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Funding allows expansion of Nebraska Mesonet By Ronica Stromberg, School of Natural Resources The University of Nebraska-Lincoln added 21 weather stations to the Nebraska Mesonet network this year through $1.48 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency and Lower Loup and Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources Districts. The added stations  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Kullmann earns NSF Graduate Research Fellowship By Luke McDermott, Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Peyton Kullmann of Dresher, Pennsylvania, a first-year doctoral student in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, recently accepted a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. Her research focuses on the mechanical design of medi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 24 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Poll: Rural Nebraskans more optimistic about current, future well-being By Becky Vogt, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Over the past 30 years, the Nebraska Rural Poll has asked respondents about their current well-being, as well as their outlook on their future. This year, 53% of respondents believe they are better off than they were five years ago, up from 36% last year. This incr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts: Republicans Are Working to End the Schumer Shutdown, Pay On-Duty Federal Officers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) expressed his support for the Shutdown Fairness Act. The common-sense legislation would pay federal law enforcement officers, military servicemembers, and other on-duty federal officers until the Schumer Shutdown ends. Ricketts made th more PR