SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 2 (TNSgov) -- The American Coalition for Ethanol issued the following news on June 1, 2023: The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) today welcomes the Adopt the E-15 Access Standard Act, as Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen officially signs the Nebraska bill (LB 562) into law. The bill's intent is to increase consumer access to E15 by providing tax credits to fuel retailers selling higher ethanol blends. ACE Chief Marketing Officer Ron Lamberty attended the bill sign  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSgov) -- The American Federation for Children issued the following news release on May 30, 2023: The American Federation for Children celebrates Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen for signing into law the state's first school choice bill today, a tax credit-funded program that will provide scholarship opportunities for children to attend a private school of their parents' choice. Present at today's signing were many children and families who will be eligible to benefit from Opp  more

LYONS, Nebraska, May 31 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: With a vote set for Wednesday, the Center for Rural Affairs is urging Nebraska lawmakers to override Gov. Jim Pillen's veto of funding for rural workforce housing. The $20 million cut in funding for the Rural Workforce Housing Fund was among the line-item vetoes announced by the governor last week. Johnathan Hladik, policy director for the Center, said the funding is vital to the continued deve  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 1 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: The Center for Rural Affairs applauds Nebraska lawmakers for their support of legislation that reduces overregulation in the food truck industry, promotes entrepreneurship, and provides consumers with safe and affordable dining options. Originally introduced by Sen. Tony Vargas as Legislative Bill (LB) 740, the provisions were added as an amendment (AM 1563) to LB 562, which was approved by t  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 (TNSres) -- First Five Years Fund, an organization that advances ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families, issued the following fact sheet: * * * Child Care & Development Block Grant in Nebraska The Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is the primary federal grant program that allows states to provide child care assistance to low- income working families with children under age 13. The majority of these   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 31 (TNSgov) -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release on May 30, 2023: Growth Energy applauded legislation approved today by the Nebraska legislature that will provide motorists better, more affordable options at the fuel pump. Sponsored by Sen. Myron Dorn (R-30), the Adopt the E-15 Access Standard Act (LB 562) would expand access to E15 at more Nebraska fueling stations and increase tax incentives for fuel   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 (TNSres) -- The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago issued the following fact sheet in March 2023: * * * Medicaid Redetermination Coverage Transitions Background During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), Medicaid enrollment increased by 28.5% (20.2 million individuals)/1. Some of these newly enrolled individuals are due to the expansion of Medicaid coverage in three states during the PHE (Nebraska, Missouri, and Oklahoma), while ot  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 1 (TNStalk) -- The Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following statement on May 31, 2023, by President Mark McHargue: * * * "Today is a great day for every tax paying Nebraskan with Governor Jim Pillen signing two bills into law that will deliver historic property and income tax relief. Nebraska Farm Bureau has been fighting for property tax relief for rural Nebraskans for decades and this legislation helps deliver equitable tax distribution to every farmer and rancher. G  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSgov) -- The Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: RFA today thanked Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and members of the state Legislature for a new law that will expand the availability of lower-cost E15 in the state and help retailers provide higher ethanol blends to their customers. The bill passed the Unicameral Legislature on Tuesday and was signed into law today by Gov. Pillen. "This new law will help Nebraska families save money on   more