LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 19 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2023: A national effort to target transgender youth has come to Nebraska. Today, Nebraska State Senator Kathleen Kauth introduced two bills impacting young transgender and gender-nonconforming Nebraskans. LB 574 would ban medical professionals from providing certain gender-affirming care for Nebraskans under 19 years old. LB 575 would override the Nebraska State A  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 19 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2023: Nebraska State Senator Joni Albrecht introduced LB 626, a bill that would ban abortions at around six weeks of pregnancy. Scout Richters, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska senior legal & policy counsel, issued this statement in response. "A vote for this extreme bill is effectively a vote for a ban on all abortions because many Nebraskans do  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 19 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2023: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska is raising concerns as state senators consider how to implement a new photo ID voting requirement. Nebraska voters approved new constitutional language last November that mandates voter ID "in a manner specified by the Legislature to ensure the preservation" of voters' constitutional rights. Today, Neb  more

LYONS, Nebraska, Jan. 17 (TNSpp) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2023: For agricultural producers and rural business owners interested in making the shift to renewable energy, the time is now to apply for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development, the program provides funding through grants and guaranteed loans for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements.   more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 17 (TNSpar)(TNSpro) -- CTIA-The Wireless Association issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2023: Metropolitan Community College, CTIA and iFixOmaha today announced the launch of the first ever postsecondary education mobile device repair certification program. The first MCC Mobile Device Repair Academy is scheduled to launch in the spring quarter at MCC Digital Express, the College's state-of-the-art, digital library recently opened on the Fort Omaha Campus. The a  more

FREMONT, Nebraska, Jan. 21 (TNSgov) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release and letter on Jan. 19, 2023: Following a whistleblower tip, PETA has just obtained U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) records revealing that more than 2,000 chickens froze to death inside tractor-trailers carrying them to Lincoln Premium Poultry near Fremont in December--the latest in a string of transport-related horrors at the exclusive supplier to Costco. In response, the g  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSgov) -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2023: On January 19th, 2023, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and Big Fire Law and Policy Group, filed a lawsuit at the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska on behalf of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, and individual tribal members against Thurston County and elected cou  more

LYONS, Nebraska, Jan. 20 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release on Jan. 19, 2023: With up to 625 political subdivisions developing their own unique rules and regulations for mobile food units, supporters of a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature say it's time to bring consistency to the inspection and permitting process. Legislative Bill 740, introduced by Sen. Tony Vargas, seeks to offer a fresh set of solutions to a problem that has puzzled lawmaker  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 18 (TNStalk) -- Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following statement on Jan. 17, 2023, by President Mark McHargue: * * * "Today's announcement by Governor Jim Pillen of his education priority bills is a step in the right direction towards reforming how we fund K-12 schools in Nebraska. Education is important to all of us in Nebraska, but there is a clear inequity in our current funding system when 158 of the 244 school districts in our state receive no state equalization  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 20 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska posted the following news release: Nebraska State Senator Dave Murman introduced LB 811, a bill that allows school staff to physically restrain students. The bill's introduction continues a multiyear effort by some state senators to pass the controversial legislation despite concerns voiced by students, parents, guardians, educators and advocates. Like prior versions, LB 811 authorizes all school personnel t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 19 (TNStalk) -- Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following statement on Jan. 18, 2023: * * * "We want to congratulate Hilary Maricle on being named Nebraska's Deputy Director of Agriculture. The position is well-deserved and a natural fit for Hilary. "We know Hilary will work hard to represent Nebraska farm and ranch families and promote agriculture to grow Nebraska's economy. We are grateful to Hilary for her many years of service to Nebraska Farm Bureau. "Hilary has   more