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State Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday July 21, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Article Co-Authored by Attorneys Hannah Fischer Frey and Katie Kalkowski Published in Nebraska CPA Magazine
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 17 -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: The article, "Strategic Corporate Structures: When Do Nebraska Courts Pierce the Corporate Veil?," by Baird Holm Partner Hannah Fischer Frey and Associate Katie Kalkowski, explains the concept of piercing the corporate veil, primarily in the context of corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs), and also underscores the importance for businesses to adhere to corporate formalities and maintain clear distincti  more

Five WSC Students Earn Medals at SkillsUSA 2024 National Championships
WAYNE, Nebraska, July 17 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: Five Wayne State College students won gold and bronze medals during the SkillsUSA National Championships at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) held June 24-28, 2024, in Atlanta. Hailey Hoffman of Columbus and John Mann of Norfolk won the gold medal in the Robotics - Urban Search and Rescue category. Zach Covington of Papillion, Jonathon Dixon of Craig, and Sarahi Lopez of South Sioux   more

Gov. Pillen Releases Property Tax Reduction Plan Ahead of Special Session
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 19 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators Lou Ann Linehan (District 39) and Robert Clements (District 2), presenting a sweeping plan for property tax reform. The entire proposal would slash property taxes paid by Nebraskans by an average of 50 percent, representing the largest property tax cut in Nebraska history. A copy of the plan is available on the Governor's website: https:  more

Honey Production Sweetens Bee Lab's Research
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news: * * * Pollinator research produced 2 tons of golden nectar in 2023 * * * By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing Each summer, students in Judy Wu-Smart's bee laboratory harvest honey made by their winged colleagues to sell to the public. The golden nectar is an outgrowth of the researchers' primary work and its sales help further the team's mission, said Shelby Ki  more

Luther College's Dorian Summer Music Camps see strong attendance with participants from across the U.S.
DECORAH, Iowa, July 18 -- Luther College issued the following news: This year, Luther College's Dorian Summer Music Camps hosted more than 600 middle and high school students throughout June. These campers took part in a variety of music and other programs during their time on Luther's campus. Campers came from the Midwest, Southwest, Southeast and more. Campers represented a total of 18 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Miss  more

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Four New Successful Settlements in Delta 8 Litigation Campaign
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 19 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: This week, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers reached four new settlements in his successful statewide litigation campaign against shops selling dangerous synthetic THC products. The additional settlements bring the total to six retailers that have now settled with the Nebraska Attorney General's Office. The statewide campaign was launched in order to address rampant unla  more

UScellular Joins MxD to Drive U.S. Manufacturing Innovation With 5G Private Cellular Networking
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- UScellular issued the following news release: UScellular joins MxD as a member to lead the organization's focus on introducing private networking technologies to U.S. manufacturing. MxD's 22,000-square-foot, future factory floor in downtown Chicago features some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment and software available. UScellular's private 5G network solution is designed to accelerate the digital manufacturing initiatives showcased at MxD. UScellular is  more

Winners Announced for 2024 Nebraska Story Map Competition
WAYNE, Nebraska, July 16 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: Students from Lincoln Pius X High School and Mary Our Queen School took home top honors in the competition, which is coordinated by a Wayne State geography professor. Elizabeth Preister and Brynn Ulrich, 10th graders from Lincoln Pius X High School, placed first in the 2024 Nebraska Story Map Competition with their entry Native American Reservations of Nebraska, and classmates Henry Cunningham and Lucas Newton p  more