WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Two in Five Nebraska Children Whose Parents Want Structured Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Due to Cost Parents of Students Who Are Enrolled Give Programs High Marks * OMAHA -- The summer struggle is daunting for working families in Omaha and throughout Nebraska. Parents want affordable summer programs that keep their children safe, offer activities that are fun and edu more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Chamber of Commerce honors Banner as Corporate Citizen of the Year * The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry named nonprofit Banner Health as the state's Corporate Citizen of the Year during ceremonies held in Phoenix this week.  The Arizona Chamber, whose membership represents more than 300,000 employees from small to large companies across the state, on June 2 honored b more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Meeks, Hoyer, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Keating, and Kiley Issue Statements on Passage of Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Bill Keating (MA-09), Ranking  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Valadao, Bonamici, Lead Effort to Provide Greater Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services * WASHINGTON - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Reps. David Valadao (CA-22), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) to reintroduce the Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services (CHIERS) Act. This bipartisan bill would create a grant program to provide transportation for people  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer * PHOENIX (June 5, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. In this newly created role, effective June 1 more PR

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, June 5 -- Briar Cliff University issued the following news: * * * Briar Cliff University Welcomes Four Presidential Scholars from the Class of 2030 During Freshman Orientation on May 29, Briar Cliff University formally recognized four incoming students as members of its 2026 Presidential Scholars. The students were recognized by Briar Cliff President Dr. Matthew Draud as they committed to joining the University in the fall. The Presidential Scholarship is Briar Cliff Univer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Bringing Tools and Resources to Your Fingertips * Every day, I go to work in Congress with a simple goal: to help make life a little better for Nebraska's families by working to solve problems, strengthen our communities, and create opportunities for the next generation. Nearly 250 years ago, our Founders established a nation built on freedom, opportunity, and the belief every American should have the c more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, June 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Center for Rural Affairs releases fact sheet on land use and tax considerations for agrisolar projects * Lyons, Nebraska - As electricity demand grows, solar energy projects are being deployed at a rapid rate. New research from the Center for Rural Affairs highlights how land use tax policy can incentivize keeping land used for solar development in agricultural use at the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene on the Newest Additions to Coveted Red to Blue Program * "Authentic, independent minded" and "Focusing on what we can do to help lower costs" After the DCCC announced the third round of candidates added to its Red to Blue program, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene joined MS NOW's Morning Joe to talk about the candidates who will power Democrats to the House majori more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $40 Million WIFIA Loan to Expand Wastewater Services in Northeastern Nebraska * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection announced a $40 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan for South Sioux City, Nebraska, to support upgrades and expansions to its wastewater treatment facility. This loan will help the city install new systems to treat waste more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on Senate Passage of Secure America Act * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) released the following statement after she voted for and the U.S. Senate passed the Secure America Act : "Today, the Senate delivered historic, multi-year funding for our Border Patrol and ICE agents. At a critical moment for national security, this bill blocks Democrats' efforts to defund border sec more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa posted the following news release: * * * Iowa Supreme Court Blocks University of Iowa from Redirecting Donor's Scholarship Fund for Black Students to Others The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the University of Iowa may not change the way it distributes a scholarship that a donor specified should go to Black students. - Iowa City, Iowa -- Today, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the University of Iowa may not repurpose a p more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Announces Acceptance of Cooper Subsequent License Renewal Application Rockville, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted for review an application from Nebraska Public Power District to operate Cooper Nuclear Station for another two decades beyond its current license. NPPD submitted its subsequent license renewal application May 7, asking the NRC to extend Cooper's operating li more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Highlights Efforts to Pass Year-round E15, Combat Communist China * This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss his efforts to counter Communist China and make sure the U.S. leads in the AI race. Ricketts highlighted his Secure and Feasible Exports (SAFE) of Chips Act and Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement After Bill to Fund Border Patrol and ICE Passes Senate * U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after the Senate passed legislation to fund U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) : "This effort has always been about protecting Americans and strengthening our national security. The initial bill only included funding more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts on Combatting Communist China in the AI Race * This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to counter Communist China and ensure American dominance in artificial intelligence in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. Ricketts highlighted his Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, a bipartisan bill that would strengthen U.S. export  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Securing America's Next 250 Years * On Wednesday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his efforts to help secure the next 250 years of American safety and prosperity. This includes attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singaporewhere he had conversations about deterring Communist China. "Our values have inspired generations of Americans and more PR