WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has issued a notice entitled "Proposed Reallotment of Fiscal Year 2024 Funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program." This action involves the proposed reallotment of funds from 22 recipients that were unable to obligate or carry over funds, including recipients such as: Name of recipient that has funds to be returned for reallotment...Preliminary amount available more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Appellate Court Affirms EEOC Disability Trial Victory * Eight Circuit panel unanimously upholds employment rights for deaf truck driver St. Louis - The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and against Omaha, Nebraska-based Werner Trucking on July 10. The EEOC's lawsuit alleged Werner violated the A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon and Nadler Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Organ Donors * Washington - Today, Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) reintroduced the Living Donor Protection Act bill package to protect the rights of living organ donors. The Living Donor Protection Act is introduced as a two-bill package in the House, H.R. 4583, the Living Donor Protection Act and H.R.4582, the Living Do more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on July 21, 2025 * Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted a tele-townhall on July 21, 2025, for the people of Nebraska's Second Congressional district to discuss the latest issues in Congress and around the world. During the tele-townhall, Rep. Bacon addressed several key topics including the recently passed reconciliation bill that the extended tax cuts, the recissions more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on July 21, 2025? * Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on July 21, 2025 Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted a tele-townhall on July 21, 2025, for the people of Nebraska's Second Congressional district to discuss the latest issues in Congress and around the world. During the tele-townhall, Rep. Bacon addressed several key topics including the recently passed reconciliation  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Gottheimer, ADL Announce Legislation to Combat Terrorists & Disinformation on Social Media * Social Media Apps are Breeding Ground for Terrorist Organizations and Sympathizers; Follows Grok AI's Antisemitic and Violent Posts Washington - Reps. Don Bacon (NE-2) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt held a press conference to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Tonko, Fitzpatrick, and Markey Introduce Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Act * Bacon, Tonko, Fitzpatrick, and Markey Introduce Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Act Bipartisan legislation bolsters mental wellness & resilience to traumas caused by natural disasters WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Senator Edwa more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, July 23 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Heartland Regional Food Business Center affected by federal funding termination LYONS, NEBRASKA - Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service announced its intent to terminate a national program to support the development of small farms, local food businesses, and regional food supply chains. The announcement ends funding for the Heartland Region more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood and Congresswoman Pettersen Introduce Landmark Bill to Expand Housing Supply * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) introduced the "Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act." "Housing affordability is a major concern for communities nationwide. As Chairman of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, I have remai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Applauds House Passage of His Bipartisan 'Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following the House passage of H.R. 3339, also known as the "Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2025." "Access to our nation's capital markets should be based on merit and knowledge, not wealth," said Congressman Fl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Introduces the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood (NE-01) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) announced that they introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act. This bill would direct the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) to include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) more explici more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Flood and Liccardo Introduce the 'Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Repsresentatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) introduced the "Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act." Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) lead the senate version. This legislation streamlines  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Advances Over $18 Million for Nebraska Water Infrastructure Projects * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she advanced over $18 million in funding for critical Nebraska water infrastructure projects. The funding was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which no more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Advances Over $60 Million to Improve Nebraska's Infrastructure, Firefighting Capabilities * Advances additional provision to enhance roadway safety Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she advanced over $60 million in funding to support critical infrastructure projects and firefighting capabilities across Nebraska. The fundi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Generational Tax Relief Expands Freedom and Opportunity for All * Drafting a historic piece of legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) doesn't happen overnight. In fact, House Republicans spent months, and even years, identifying critical needs and developing the best product possible for hardworking American families. While the package is referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill to emp more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 23 -- Mutual of Omaha Insurance, a provider of insurance, banking and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups, issued the following news release: * * * Mutual of Omaha Expands STEPs Platform to Elevate the Employee Benefits Experience OMAHA, Neb. - Mutual of Omaha has expanded its new employee engagement platform, STEPs, to help employee benefit brokers, and their customers, overcome the challenges they encounter during the benefits enrollment process.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- NASA issued the following news: * * * Chief Training Officer Teresa Sindelar Touches the Future of Human Spaceflight By Linda E. Grimm, Johnson Space Center Office of Communications Teresa Sindelar always knew she wanted to be a part of human spaceflight, but she was unsure how to make that dream a reality until a chance encounter with former NASA astronaut Tom Stafford when she was 11 years old. The pair met in a local jewelry shop near Sindelar's Nebraska home, wher more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the recently proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter highlights issues related to the lack of clarity on data collection and potential threats to participant privacy. Nebraska Appleseed, a non-profit law and policy organization advoca more ST

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Statement on NE-02 * It's a day that ends in Y which means another out of touch Democrat has jumped headfirst into the already messy, expensive Democrat primary in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. The latest addition to the primary is out of touch Democrat Crystal Rhoades. "Crystal Rhoades: Welcome aboard the clown bus of a messy, expensive Democrat primary in Nebraska's 2nd c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Flood to Host Lincoln Town Hall on August 4th * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced he will hold a town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 4, 2025. The town hall will be hosted at the Kimball Recital Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During the town hall, Congressman Flood will provide an update on the priorities he's been working on for Lincoln and Nebr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces the Streamlining Rural Housing Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), along with Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), introduced the Streamlining Rural Housing Act. The bill directs the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a memorandum  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts on the Senate Floor: Iran Doesn't Need More Time - It Needs More Pressure. The E3 Should Snapback As Soon As Possible. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) urged European allies to reject Iran's threats and delaying tactics during upcoming talks on the Iranian nuclear program. The speech was given in support of a resolution, cospon more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, King Introduce the CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the Coordinating and Aligning Records to Improve and Normalize Governance (CARING) for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025. The CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025 would require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 8:24-cv-00172; D. Neb. filed May 9, 2024): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jerry D. Guess, et al, No. 8:24-cv-00172 (D. Neb. filed May 9, 2024) The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska entered a final judgment on July 7, 2025 against Jerry D. Guess, a convicted felon, and his company, Guess & Co. Corporat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on July 24, 2025, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: AGENDA I. NOMINEES a. Kurt Alme, to be United States Attorney for the District of Montana b. Nicholas Chase, to be United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota c. Lesley Murphy, to be United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska d. Jeanine Pirro, to be United States Attorney for the District of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Ricketts Introduces the THINK TWICE Act to Combat Chinese Arms Sales * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Tracking Hostile Industry Networks and Kit while Thwarting Weapons Imports from Chinese Entities (THINK TWICE) Act of 2025. The THINK TWICE Act would require an assessment of arms sales by Communist China and a strategy to dissuade countries  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Launches Modern Agriculture Caucus, Announces Vice Chairs * Washington, DC -- Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with Reps. Frank Lucas (R-OK), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Vince Fong (R-CA), Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) announced the formation of the Modern Agriculture Caucus and released the following statements. "I see great opportunity to bring awareness  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Trade Deal with Indonesia * Washington, DC -- Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced it had reached a deal with Indonesia to lower tariff and non-tariff trade barriers. "This deal is a substantial step toward a l more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith: Australian Market Access Major Win for American Beef Producers * Washington, DC -- Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after U.S. and Australian officials announced Australia will lift restrictions on import of beef from the U.S. "While Australia is a valuable trading partner, their long-standin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers received a public comment letter from a coalition of state officials expressing strong support for the proposal to reissue and modify Nationwide Permits (NWPs) under the Clean Water Act. The states involved include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and the A more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Transportation Leaders to Fischer: EVs Must Pay Their Fair Share * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, pressed key transportation leaders on whether electric vehicles (EVs) should contribute to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), which supports the construction and maintenance of U.S. roads and bridges. While drivers of gasoli more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Opens Investigations into Five Universities for Alleged Exclusionary Scholarships Benefitting Illegal Alien Students * The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened national origin discrimination investigations into the University of Louisville, the University of Nebraska Omaha, the University of Miami, the University of Michigan, and Wes more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 26 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Discussing Possible Merger Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) confirmed today that the companies are engaged in advanced discussions regarding a potential business combination. There can be no assurances as to whether an agreement for a transaction will be reached or as to the terms of any such transaction. Uni more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 26 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.15 and adjusted diluted EPS/* of $3.03 - Operating ratio (OR) of 59.0% and adjusted OR/* of 58.1% - Revenue carloads up 4% * Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2025 second quarter net income of $1.9 billion, or $3.15 per diluted share. Results compare to 2024 second quarter net incom more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker researcher studying impacts of rain-on-snow flood risk Roy to leverage local information to address global challenge By Dan Moser Nearly six years ago, about 230 scientists from around the world identified 23 of the most pressing unsolved problems in hydrology. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher Tirthankar Roy is now tackling one of them -- understanding the flood risk posed by r more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 26 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * NASA grant helps Eriksen spread love for science By Matthew Strasburger With support from NASA's National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project, sophomore Anastasia Eriksen is spending her summer conducting research and educating Nebraskans at Branched Oak Observatory. "Growing up, I was really into science and math," Eriksen said. "My parents constantly took me to Morrill Hall. I remember visitin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Preserves the Good Life * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill and his work to deliver results that matter for Nebraska families. Watch the video here. "Nebraska is what America is supposed to be," said Ricketts. "We believe in hard work. We provide for our families more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, July 23 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Students Receive 2025-26 Scholarships from CPA Foundation The Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants (NESCPA) Foundation has awarded scholarships to five WSC accounting students for the 2025-26 academic year. Five Wayne State College accounting students have been awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year from the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants (NESCPA) Foundation. St more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Wind energy tax impact study focuses on the turbine capital of Iowa NEVADA, IOWA- Rural economic development comes in many forms, however, in Iowa wind energy is a dominant presence and Adair County is a great example of that. Adair County contributes to Iowa's status as the second highest producing state of wind energy, hosting more than 500 turbines, or 8% of all turbines in the state more PR