LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will take up its first abortion case since overturning Roe v. Wade. Nebraska journalists covering today's development are welcome to use this statement from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska Policy Director Scout Richters: "The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could significantly   more

LYONS, Nebraska, Dec. 13 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: Nebraska producers interested in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) or Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have a unique opportunity to apply through a new process called ACT NOW. "Through the Inflation Reduction Act, Nebraska has received additional funding to support CSP and EQIP," said Kalee Olson, policy associate for the Center for Rural Affairs. "ACT NOW is one way NRCS is work  more

KEARNEY, Nebraska, Dec. 14 -- The Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Ten farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals from across Nebraska have been selected for Nebraska Farm Bureau's (NEFB) 2024 Leadership Academy. They will begin a year-long program starting Feb. 15-16 in Kearney. The goal of leadership academy is to equip the future leaders of Farm Bureau with the tools they need to successfully advocate for agriculture, connect with members and embody the grassro  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, proudly announces the 3rd Annual Governors' Forum at SHOT Show(R) 2024 which is shaping up to host no less than a half dozen state governors to discuss the importance of the firearm industry to their states, Second Amendment rights of their citizens and their insights to challenges and opportunities ahead for gun rights in the United States. Confi  more