LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 'Nurture Nebraska' builds support for children's social, emotional growth * A new statewide campaign is reminding Nebraskans that the smallest moments of connection can have the biggest impact on children's lives. Nurture Nebraska aims to boost awareness around the importance of children's social and emotional development from birth to age 5. The campaign highlights how everyday interactions a warm gr more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 17 students named Chancellor's Scholars * Seventeen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Chancellor's Scholars are students who have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at Nebraska and elsewhere. Following is a list of Chancellor's Scholars by hometown. more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 18 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines sets the stage for summer with 15 new routes * American will add 15 new routes in 2026, connecting more of the United States with the airline's global network. * Already serving more airports in the U.S. than any other airline, American will strengthen domestic connectivity with the launch of flights to Lincoln, Nebraska (LNK). * American is committed to delivering com more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Annual research publications available * Two annual publications from the Office of Research and Innovation are available online. The 2024-25 Nebraska Research Report is a key University of Nebraska-Lincoln marketing publication primarily geared toward a national audience of peer institutions, Big Ten academic leaders, federal program officers, partners, alumni and friends, and scientific and higher e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Nominates 18 High School Students for Military Academies * Washington - Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) announced and congratulated 18 high school students from the 2 nd District in Nebraska for their nominations to U.S. military service academies. "Choosing to serve our country is one of the most profoundly honorable commitments a person can make, and these 18 young men and women have more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Fitzpatrick, Meeks, & Bipartisan Colleagues Advance New 'Peace Through Strength' Sanctions on Russia Toward January Floor Action * WASHINGTON, D.C. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Gregory Meeks (NY-5) led a broad bipartisan coalition of House Members to introduce the Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025, comprehensive legislation that translates on more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Dec. 18 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * Bluejays dance together for a cause, raising more than $100,000 for Children's Nebraska * The Creighton community came together once again for a day filled with energy, music and purpose at this year's Dance Marathon, raising more than $100,000 for Children's Nebraska, part of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Held each fall, Creighton Dance Marathon is a student-led philanthropy event that supports l more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Celebrates as Historic Bipartisan Housing Package Advances from Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following the Financial Services Committee's passage of the bipartisan 'Housing for the 21st Century Act.' The bill is a culmination of legislative efforts and findings from the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee to address the housing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Congratulates Lincoln Airport on Adding American Airlines * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following news that American Airlines will start flights from Lincoln to Dallas, Chicago, as well as Phoenix. "American Airlines' decision to start flying multiple routes out of Lincoln is huge news for Lincoln's business community and working fami more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Spearheads VA Transparency Bill As Part of Broader VA Reauthorization Push * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood introduced H.R.6740, the "VA TRUST Act." The bill enhances transparency and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Senior Executive Service (SES) employees by requiring the VA to disclose to Congress the accounts from which awards and  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Elmwood partners with UNL students to shape future economic growth * Eleven students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Community and Regional Planning program spent the fall semester transforming classroom concepts into real-world impact by creating an economic development plan for the people of Elmwood. The collaborative initiative aims to chart a community-driven roadmap for economic growth wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Fighting Regulations * Federal regulations are a costly, overreaching web which stifles innovation, germinates uncertainty, and often burdens the very people they purport to protect. Regulatory overreach by the Obama and Biden administrations extended well beyond congressional intent - creating the potential to upend industry. I have continually worked to rein in this unchecked rulemaking and restore acc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Celebrates Announcement of American Airlines Flights to Lincoln Airport * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement after American Airlines announced they will expand its service to the Lincoln Airport: "I am pleased to see American Airlines announce new service at the Lincoln Airport, including year-round service t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Leads Colleagues to Preserve States' Ability to Use Broadband Infrastructure Funds as Congress Intended * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) sent a letter to Arielle Roth, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), urging the administration to preserve states' ability to use their non-deploymen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Leads Nebraska Delegation in Support of America's First Transcontinental Railroad * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) led the entire Nebraska congressional delegation in a letter to the Surface Transportation Board, urging approval of the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in order to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad. In the letter, the lawma more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Leads Nebraska Delegation to Maximize Retention of State's Broadband Infrastructure Funds * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) led the entire Nebraska congressional delegation in a letter to the National Telecommunications and Information Association (NTIA), urging the administration to allow states to retain Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds that are not alread more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Reintroduces Bill to Support Ag Haulers * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) reintroduced the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act to strengthen the transportation of America's agricultural products. " Nebraska's farmers and ranchers feed and fuel our world, but burdensome regulations make it harder for their goods to be transported. That's why I've introduced the HAULS Act more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Colleagues Request FCC Briefing on Universal Service Fund * Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and U.S. Reps. Richard Hudson (R-NC9) and Doris Matsui (D-CA7), sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting a briefing to provide insight on the implementation of Congress' universal service directives and help inform the Working Group's l more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 19 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Harvey to graduate after years of making Huskers feel at home * The first time Jackson Harvey visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it felt like home. After creating that same sense of belonging for numerous future Huskers during their campus visits, he graduates Dec. 20 ready to start his career as an accountant and internal auditor at Kiewit. "As soon as I stepped on campus as a high school ju more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Highlights Nationwide Crackdown on Tren de Aragua * WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice announced the unsealing of multiple indictments against more than 70 individuals, including leaders and members of designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA), linked to various violent crimes inside and outside the United States, including murder, robbery, extortion, kid more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Nebraska's Dan Osborn for Election to the U.S. Senate * AFGE says Osborn will stand with working people and support labor rights LINCOLN, Neb. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Dan Osborn for election to the U.S. Senate representing Nebraska in the 2026 elections. more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Major NSF grant supports innovative Husker plant pathology project * Through a $769,792 grant from the National Science Foundation, Husker scientist Richard Wilson is continuing work to unravel the mysteries behind effectors virulent proteins that short-circuit plants' natural defenses against fungal disease. The project expands on Wilson's previous NSF-funded work that began pulling back the curtain  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 19 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska granting 1,197 degrees Dec. 19-20 * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is conferring 1,197 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 19 and 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Full list of graduates | Program The degrees were earned by 1,175 graduates from 44 countries, 39 U.S. states and 140-plus Nebraska communities. The arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, hosted a ceremony for students earning gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and an accompanying environmental assessment (EA) concerning a proposed license amendment for the Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1 (FCS). The amendment request, submitted by Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Omaha, Nebraska, seeks approval for revision 2 of the License Termination Plan (LTP) for the Washington County, Nebraska, site. If approved, the amendment would modify the do more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Fischer Views OPD Helicopter Secured Through Senate Appropriations Committee Role * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited the Omaha Police Department's hangar, located in Blair, last week to see firsthand the department's upgraded air support, made possible by federal funding she secured in 2024. Click here to download photos of Fischer's more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Researchers work to improve communication support for children with autism * For people with autism especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs communicating needs and ideas can be difficult. Many rely on intense individualized support and educational interventions. When spoken words are not enough, alternative and augmentative communication is often needed  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Celebrates Signing of Defense Bill into Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) recognized President Trump's signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The NDAA authorizes funding levels and authorities for the U.S. military. This ensures American forces have the tools they need to carry out their missions. "The United States must deter  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Recaps 2025, A Year of Delivering Wins for Nebraskans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted successes in 2025, delivering wins for Nebraskans with safer streets, more money in pockets, and excellent customer service. "I'm also proud of the legislative successes we achieved this year. We passed the Working Families Tax Cut, which delivered big wins for more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Coons Lead Resolution in Support of Japan, Condemns Communist China's Bullying * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations East Asia Subcommittee, introduced a resolution to reaffirm the Trump Administration's unwavering support for the U.S.-Japan alliance. The resolution was introduced more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Nebraska Reacts to OPPD Extending Life of Aging Coal Plant * OMAHA, Neb. Today, the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) board voted to extend the life of a dangerous coal-fired power plant that has been harming the health of North Omaha families for more than 70 years. In 2014, OPPD committed to retiring the polluting North Omaha Station, which has a documented history of reliab more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on House Passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the Committee on Ways and Means, issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "Democrats broke America's health insurance system with Obamacare, drivin more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Study shows firms remain disciplined even when credit becomes abundant * More than a decade of unusually low interest rates led many to fear that easy credit conditions were prompting firms to over-borrow, over-invest and take too much risk. A new study by University of Nebraska-Lincoln finance researcher Liying Wang offers evidence of how companies behave when credit suddenly becomes abundant. "There more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Team publishes road map for advancing health equity * A research team supported by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Grand Challenges initiative has published a new policy paper that calls for innovative, place-based solutions to advance health equity in Nebraska and beyond. Led by Changmin Yan, associate professor of advertising and public relations in the College of Journalism and Mass Communicat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * To President's Desk: Annual Defense Bill with Provisions Championed by Fischer for Nebraska * FY26 NDAA includes Fischer's provisions to enhance strategic preparedness, support service members, and invest in U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, r more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Trade expert describes business uncertainties from U.S. tariff surge * For decades, the United States and Japan have built one of the world's most successful and stable trade partnerships a relationship Wendy Cutler says remains vital as the global economy grows uncertain. Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute and a former U.S. trade negotiator who spent nearly 30 years wo more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Undergrads earn broad academic gains, set new graduation record * The Fall 2025 Update on Undergraduate Academic Performance is now available online. The report shares news that undergraduates' academic performance continues to improve across nearly every metric. * The highest six-year graduation rate ever recorded at 67.0%. * The second highest first-year retention rate ever recorded a more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 19 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Wilson aims for Olympic heights following graduation * Tyus Wilson is grabbing his degree and raising the bar to new heights in his future. The decorated University of Nebraska-Lincoln track and field athlete is among the December class of 2025 and has his sights set on the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In August, after he ended his collegiate career with a Big Ten championship and gold medal more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 18 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Professor Publishes Book on Community, Place and Dominoes in Denver * Steven Bialostok, an anthropologist and professor of elementary and early childhood education in the University of Wyoming College of Education, has published a new book that examines community, belonging and cultural continuity through the everyday practice of playing dominoes. "Playing to the End: Elder Black Men, Placemaking, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts, Committee Witness Speak on Importance of Nebraska's Sentinel Missile Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the need to modernize America's nuclear deterrent by supporting the new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)program. Sentinel, which will be based partially in N more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following written testimony by Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Councilwoman Victoria Kitcheyan from a Dec 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Modernizing the Implementation of 638 Contracting at the Indian Health Service": * * * I. Introduction Good morning, Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Leger Fernandez, and Members of the House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs ("Subcommittee"). My name is more PR