LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Establishing Coordinated Statewide Economic Strategy * KEARNEY, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 26-22 during the Governor's Summit at the Younes Conference Center, establishing a unified statewide strategy for business recruitment, site selection, and economic expansion. "We are taking a major step forward to ensure Nebraska competes - and wins - on the national and global stage," sai more PR

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, Sept. 29 -- Mid-Plains Community College posted the following news: * * * MPCC Selected for Statewide $10 Million NSF Research Initiative * Mid-Plains Community College is joining a statewide effort to expand scientific research and STEM education as part of a newly awarded $10 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation. The initiative, titled Nebraska Strengthening Partnerships for Innovation, Research and Education, will expand hands-on STEM opportunities, strengthen Nebraska's research ecosystem and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on Gregory Ibach USDA Nomination * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) issued the following statement on Gregory Ibach's nomination to serve as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): "Congratulations to Greg on another well-deserved nomination. Having worked with Greg over the years, I know he will bring his experience and expert more PR