BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2024: Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced settlements with three temporary nurse staffing agencies to resolve allegations that they failed to comply with regulations and charged for temporary nurse staffing at long-term care facilities at rates above the maximum rates allowed by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). One of the   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen partnered with state senator Ben Hansen to introduce legislation aimed at making Nebraska more competitive in the name, image, and likeness (NIL) space. "I am committed to making sure Nebraska has the tools it needs to win," said Governor Pillen. "We need to encourage young athletes to move here. I appreciate the collaboration with Trev Alberts, his team at   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators in introducing two bills aimed at pushing back against foreign adversarial influence in Nebraska. At the request of the Governor, Senator Barry DeKay (District 40) introduced legislation to modernize laws related to foreign-owned agriculture land. Among the bill's aims, continuing the state's prohibition on foreign persons or foreign-ow  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following State of the State address on Jan. 18, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Pillen gave his annual State of the State address. The full address is below: "President Kelly, Speaker Arch, and members of the 108th Nebraska Legislature. Family, friends, and distinguished guests. My fellow Nebraskans. Over the past 11 days, Nebraska experienced historically brutal winter weather. Subzero temperatures, back-to-back blizzards, a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 24-2 to produce and preserve electricity in the face of energy demands resulting from the recent snowstorm and subzero temperatures. Power providers are permitted to take steps necessary to meet ongoing demands. At the same time, entities with an ability to generate electricity are asked to take actions that will ensure preservation of  more

NORFOLK, Nebraska, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release: A new nonfiction book features several connections to Northeast Community College. Co-written by Kent Warneke, the retired grants and contracts director at Northeast, and his brother, Kevin, the book titled "Saving Harlan Brandt" recounts the story of the Antelope County cattleman who was involved in a horrific tractor accident in 2013. The Warnekes are natives of Plainview. The book is told   more

NORFOLK, Nebraska, Jan. 18 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Community College graduates continue to find success by either obtaining employment in the workforce or continuing their education. The college's latest Graduate Report confirms that 99% of 2023 graduates either found jobs or continued their education. It is the second consecutive year that Northeast has achieved the 99% success rate, with rates often 97% or higher. Of the Career and Technic  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 19 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: A University of Nebraska-Lincoln program is helping hundreds of youth statewide build robotics skills one brick at a time. Coordinated through Nebraska 4-H, part of the university's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the FIRST Lego League features youth in grades 4 through 8 teaming up to solve robotics challenges using the classic building block toy. Participants in the annu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Husker scientists and staff are formalizing existing research and outreach in precision agriculture into a strategic initiative called NFarms. The effort, in collaboration with producers and industry, will refine and expand precision ag capabilities crucial to boosting farm efficiency and environmental sustainability. University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty pursue a range of preci  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 17 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: A new speaker series at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Great Plains Studies and Great Plains Art Museum will feature Indigenous museum and cultural professionals working to elevate Native expression in the field. Traditionally, museums have been tasked with interpreting history and culture with a focus on Eurocentric narratives and artworks that can misrepresent Indigenou  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: A new National Institutes of Health grant awarded to Center for Heart and Vascular Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center signals the future of UNMC's leadership in tackling diseases that are the leading cause of death and hospitalization in Nebraska and across the U.S. The Center for Heart and Vascular Research, under the direction of principal investigator Rebekah   more