LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: This morning, attorneys representing Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and its medical director urged the Nebraska Supreme Court to overturn Nebraska's 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on care for transgender youth, raising concerns with how the Nebraska Legislature enacted the restrictions in violation of the state constitution. Today's oral arguments for Pla  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 7 -- The Arbor Day Foundation issued the following news release: Better Place Forests entered a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to further its sustainable mission. The partnership will help protect and support reforestation efforts so future generations can enjoy the healing power of nature. Better Place Forests is America's first conservation Memorial Forest company, where ashes can be returned to the earth at a Memorial Tree in a protected forest. Families   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: On March 5, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed legislation that will recognize many out of state licenses. The bill, LB 16, also reforms state licensing laws for people with criminal records by ensuring that only criminal records that directly relate to the license can disqualify people from licensure. The Institute for Justice (IJ) praised the move as a step towards providing further econ  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 8 -- The Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following statement on March 7, 2024, by President Mark McHargue regarding Securities and Exchange Commission Climate Disclosure Rule: * * * "Following significant outcry from farmers and ranchers across Nebraska and across our nation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did the right thing today in voting not to include Scope 3 or supply chain emissions in their final Climate Disclosure Rule. The original proposal, rel  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 5 (TNSres) -- The Arbor Day Foundation issued the following news release: A new report summarizing the Arbor Day Foundation's 2023 learnings and observations of the voluntary carbon market concludes that investment in the voluntary carbon market is key in addressing the climate crisis. "The voluntary carbon market is fast-paced and requires regular analysis so corporate investors can make better-informed decisions. Our team of experts is deeply in tune with the market   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 5 -- The Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Nebraska Farm Bureau is excited to announce the establishment of the Nebraska Ag Legal Professionals Group (https://ne.fbiris.com/benefits/benefit?benefitid=73), a dedicated initiative aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers in estate and succession planning. This innovative group will focus on providing specialized legal counsel to farm and ranch families, ensuring a smooth transition of assets and securi  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Planetary Society issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Following a two-year hiatus, the Congressional Planetary Science Caucus has officially been rechartered in the 118th Congress thanks to the leadership of co-chairs, Representatives Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) and Judy Chu (D-California), working in conjunction The Planetary Society. This bipartisan effort provides a venue for Members of Congress to rally in support of space science, research, and explora  more