WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses Member Chris Backemeyer for Election to Congress Representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District * Largest federal employee union says Backemeyer understands and supports federal workers and our workplace rights EAGAN, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Chris Backemeyer for electi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America's Mental Health Crisis * Washington - Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today introduced bipartisan legislation to invest in critically needed initiatives that help Americans experiencing mental health crises. As a rising number of Americans struggle with their mental health, the Stabilization to Prevent (STOP)  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education, through its Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the capacity of private nonprofit organizations to support parents and families of individuals with disabilities. The Parent Information and Training Program, identified by Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.235F, has a total estimated funding of $300,000, with a single award ceiling set at $300,000. This comp more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSrpt) -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * Economic Value of Family Caregiving Reaches $1 Trillion Dollars Annually, New AARP Report Shows The report finds that 59 million family caregivers of adults contribute 49.5 billion hours of care annually, work that would be valued at $1.01 trillion per year if paid in the marketplace, with state-by-state estimates reflecting differences in wages and cost of care. * Family caregivers now provide more than $1 trill more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 25 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on March 24, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at the National Community Investment Conference: * * * Developing Communities through Public-private Partnerships Thank you for inviting me here today. Let me also thank those at all 12 of the Reserve Banks, the Board of Governors, and the staff at FedCommunities for their efforts to bring this year's National Community Investment Conference (NCIC) to life, and a specia more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 27 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Increased Moderately in March The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the March Manufacturing Survey (https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/manufacturing-survey/tenth-district-ma more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 26 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Five Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District advanced five names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Benjamin D. Borgmann, Beemer; Bradley A. Ewalt, Stanton; Danielle J. Fliam, Lincoln; Chelsey R. Hartne more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Carr Fights for Farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief in opposition to a Massachusetts law that seeks to regulate pork production nationwide. If upheld, this statute will impose costly mandates on out-of-state pig farmers - burdening the interstate pork market and increasing prices for all Americans. Carr and 23 other at more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 26 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Announces Appointment to Racing and Gaming Commission * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Antonio Gomez of Jackson to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. Members serve four-year terms and are subject to approval by the Legislature. In 1983, Gomez launched Gomez Pallets in South Sioux City. He  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 26 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Issues New Documents to Address Wildfires Impacting State * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Katrina Cerveny, NEMA, 402-326-3179 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new series of documents to address ongoing weather conditions and areas that have been impacted by multiple wildfires across the state. Four of the largest fires have collectively burned more th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Smith Resolution to Honor Master Sergeant Nicole Amor Passes Senate Unanimously * WASHINGTON-Last night, the resolution introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith to honor Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor unanimously passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Full text of the resolution is available HERE and below: Honoring the memory, service, and sacrifice of Master Serge more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- Several individuals and trusts have submitted an application to acquire or retain voting shares of Norton Bankshares Inc. and its subsidiary, First State Bank, both of Norton, Kansas. The filing was made under the Change in Bank Control Act, which governs the acquisition of shares in bank holding companies. The Federal Reserve System will evaluate the application based on standards established in the Act. Todd Davidson, N. Terry Nelson, Clarke S. Nelson, Stanton  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces PLOT Act to Combat Communist China's Ownership of American Farmland * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Property Location Oversight and Transparency (PLOT) Act in the Senate. The bill strengthens U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) foreign land ownership reporting system by requiring the USDA to publish geospatial data on foreig more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Introduces the PLOT Act to Protect Nebraska Ag Land, Combat Communist China * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his Senate introduction of the Property Location Oversight and Transparency (PLOT) Act, which combats foreign adversaries' efforts to buy American ag land. Ricketts opened the press more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * What They are Saying: EPA Fortifies Domestic Fuel Supply, Provides Americans with Relief at the Pump by Approving Nationwide E15 and Removing Boutique Fuel Markets for E10 * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, in consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), issued a temporary emergenc more PR