WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research issued the following news: Arlington, VA -- The American Consumer Institute (ACI), a leading advocacy organization dedicated to protecting consumer sovereignty, has expressed serious concerns over three proposed delivery tax bills--L.B.19, L.B.26, and L.B.48--currently under consideration by the Nebraska State Legislature. These taxes, if enacted, could have damaging effects on consumers, businesses, and workers   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The Animal Agriculture Alliance issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024: * * * More than $20,000 in scholarships available; sign up today * * * Nebraska cattle rancher and social media influencer Natalie Kovarik is set to return as a mentor in the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2024 College Aggies Online (CAO) program. CAO is open to undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional students as well as collegiate clubs and classes in the U.S. More than $20  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Center for Individual Freedom issued the following letter: * * * To: The Honorable John Arch, Speaker of the Legislature, Room 2103, P.O. Box 94604, Lincoln, NE 68509; The Honorable Lou Ann Linehan, Chair, Revenue Committee, Nebraska State Legislature, Room 1116, State Capitol, 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 Dear Speaker Arch and Chair Aguilar: The Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) writes in opposition to LB 19, LB 26, and LB 48, which threaten cons  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2024: * * * Business and civil society groups come together in opposition * * * On Wednesday, Chamber of Progress and a coalition of tech, business groups, and civil society organizations urged Nebraska lawmakers to ditch proposed online delivery tax legislation. During its special session on tax policy, Nebraska's legisla  more

LYONS, Nebraska, Aug. 8 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * New Center for Rural Affairs guide explores Community Benefit Agreements * * * The potential for economic growth, job creation, and additional tax revenue for rural communities continues to drive interest in renewable energy development across the country. But, as some decision makers are learning, there are other ways such projects can positively impact a community. Rural leaders in Iowa, Minne  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Nebraska Government Relations Director Megan Word LINCOLN, NEB. "The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on the Governor and the state legislature to seize the opportunity during the special session to reduce the toll of tobacco and cancer on Nebraskans by increasing the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Third Way issued the following agency statement on Aug. 6, 2024: * * * "A gun owner, hunter and a former high school football coach who grew up in rural Nebraska is not the typical resume of a Democrat on a national ticket, but that is who Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is. He describes his approach as 'combining a Midwestern work ethic with political pragmatism.' That is what America needs and that is why we applaud the selection of Governor Tim Walz to be Vice President Ka  more