LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release: * * * Nebraskans Sue to Protect Environmental Trust Funds Budget transfers violated what voters approved. * Two Nebraskans, both former government officials, are suing the state with the hope of halting the transfer of millions of dollars out of the Nebraska Environmental Trust, a fund that sponsors conservation-related efforts across the state. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska and Gutman Law Group are repres more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Co-Leads Bill Extending Key Rural Community Hospital Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Jared Golden (D-ME), and Janelle Bynum (D-OR) introduced the "Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act" as co-leads, with Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) joining as original cosponsors. The bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonst more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Backs Cindy Johnson, SuAnn Witt, and Janet Bock in Critical Nebraska State Legislative Races * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is announcing a round of critical endorsements in the 2026 Nebraska state Legislative races. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to endorse Cindy Johnson, SuAnn Witt, and Janet Bock for elect more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Continued to Increase in May The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the May Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that business act more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak, Hoeven, Slotkin, & Carter lead call for Section 301 Investigation into unfair sugar trade practices * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) and Troy Carter (D-La.) and Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) today led a bipartisan, bicameral effort, along with 112 of their colleagues, in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 30 more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 22 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fredrikson Attorneys Named 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Super Lawyers named 10 Fredrikson attorneys to the list of 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and included six Fredrikson attorneys on the list of 2026 Great Plains Rising Stars. 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers Iowa * Philip S. Bubb - Construction Litigation * Krystle L. Campa - Real Estate * Bret A. Dublinske - Energy & Resources * Bridget R. Penick - Employment & more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The university determined that human remains representing at least four individuals and 66 funerary objects are culturally affiliated with dozens of Native American tribes and communities across the U.S. According to the notice, the remains and objects were removed from th more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 21 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * How one veteran uses gaming to change lives * While deployed in Afghanistan, DAV life member Melissa Allen used her free time to set up a shared network for her unit's temporary living quarters so the soldiers could play on their Xboxes together. In her small unit, connection was mission-critical. Allen handled everything electronic-radios, satellites and any other systems that kept soldiers linked and safe. "Military s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 19, 2026: * * * The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Suozzi, U.S. House of Representatives, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representatives Murphy and Suozzi: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical specialty societies and state medical associations write to express our strong support for H more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Members Meet with the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators * NAIC Members and staff participated in the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR) meeting in Montreal, Canada, on April 15-16. The CCIR is the association of the insurance regulators in the Canadian provinces. During the meeting, Nebraska Department of Insurance Director Eric Dunning and South Carolina D more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The Illinois State Museum in Springfield, Illinois, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum determined that the remains of at least 32 individuals and seven funerary objects are culturally affiliated with multiple Native American tribes across the U.S. The objects include a limestone pipe, ornaments, a Madison projectile point, ceramics, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for May 2026 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for May 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to require the board of directors and management to take timely actions to correct the deficient practices or violations identified. Actions taken against banks are: * Consent Order against Com more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Passed by Ways and Means Committee: Smith's Bill to Expand Seniors' Healthcare Options * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith's (NE-03) legislation to expand healthcare access for America's seniors passed out of the Ways and Means Committee. The Main Street Pharmacy Access Act now awaits consideration on the House floor. If signed into law, the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act would empower local pharmacists to play a more active role in community heal more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * PBS Series 'Shared Planet' Features Riverscapes Restored by USU and Beavers, Nature's Engineers * With beautiful cinematography, the PBS series Shared Planet features inspiring stories of people and wildlife flourishing together -including some in Utah and Idaho -and celebrates the unique benefits of making room for nature while offering a look at a possible, more hopeful future. The series' fourth and final episode, "Waters," which premiered May 20, features se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Joins Letter Pressing for Action to Protect U.S. Sugar Producers from Unfair Foreign Trade Practices * WASHINGTON- Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. In the letter, the members call on USTR to take appropriate action to pr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces Resolution Designating May as Renewable Fuels Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led a bipartisan resolution to designate May 2026 as Renewable Fuels Month. The resolution highlights the critical role renewable fuels, like ethanol and biodiesel, play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, unleashing American energy independence, protecting the environment, and supporting rural communities. Origi more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 21 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU Livestock Judging Team finds success across two seasons * Success has carried over from one year to the next for the South Dakota State University Livestock Judging program. Last year's team had a successful run, and this year's team is continuing that momentum as members move through their competition schedule. Small but mighty The 2025 SDSU Livestock Judging Team was a small group that made a big impact. Team members included Haley M more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Hoeven Press Ambassador Greer to Investigate Unfair, Predatory Sugar Trade Practices * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and John Hoeven (R-ND), along with Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and Troy Carter (D-LA) led a bipartisan, bicameral effort, along with 108 of their colleagues, urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discrimina more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Secures Passage of Renewable Fuels Month Resolution on Senate Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) called a voice vote on the Senate floor to pass his Renewable Fuels Month resolution. The resolution highlights the critical role renewable fuels, like ethanol and biodiesel, play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, unleashing American energy independence, supporting rural communities, and protecting  more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, May 22 -- The Wayne State College Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Wayne State Foundation Forms Alumni and Friends Board Working closely with the Foundation, the group will assist with alumni-centered events, reunions, volunteer opportunities, and broader engagement initiatives that celebrate WSC pride and service. * The Wayne State College Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of the Alumni and Friends Board, a new collaborative group dedicated to strengthening alumni engagement and supporting more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Smith's Main Street Pharmacy Access Act Clears Ways and Means Committee * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith's (NE-03) Main Street Pharmacy Access Act, which would empower local pharmacists to play a more active role in community health by allowing Medicare Part B reimbursement for testing and treating common respiratory illnesses, is one step closer to the finish line following its passage by the Ways and Means Committee. Ove more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 22 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following statement on May 21, 2026, by Senior Vice President Brian Wynne: * * * Your Brand Promise Might Be Broken: How to Align Brand and Patient Experience in Healthcare If you work in healthcare marketing or experience, you've seen this gap up close. You say one thing in your campaigns, but patients feel something else when they actually engage with your organization. You might talk about ease, compassion, or trust. Then a patient run more PR