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State Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday October 20, 2024 ( 24 items )  

Catholic University: Psychology Professor's Research Inspires Life-Saving Legislation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: David Jobes, psychology professor and director of the Suicide Prevention Laboratory at The Catholic University of America, contributed significantly to landmark legislation recently introduced to U.S. Congress. The bipartisan bill expands access to critical care to alleviate overextended emergency departments and law enforcement responding to the nation's growing mental health crisis. The Stabilization to Pre  more

Creighton University: Meeting the Rising Demand for Legal Expertise in Healthcare
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Creighton University issued the following news: As the American population's healthcare needs rise, the demand for legal expertise is also surging. Healthcare operations are heavily influenced by the intersection of health policy and law. Critical factors at this crossroads include cost, risk, quality of care, public health concerns and life-saving treatments from federally funded or industry-sponsored research. The rapidly growing field of health law call  more

Hastings College: Weiss to Give Invited Faculty Lecture on 'What an Experience - People, Places & Pictures'
HASTINGS, Nebraska, Oct. 18 -- Hastings College issued the following news: Dr. Jesse Weiss, Hastings College professor of sociology, will give an Invited Faculty Lecture titled "What an Experience: People, Places & Pictures" on Wednesday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m. in French Memorial Chapel. The lecture is free and open to the public. Weiss will share his examination of how experiential education marries the wanderlust of a child with the curiosity of an academic to create a passion for an educa  more

Idaho A.G. Labrador Files Brief to Stop Biden-Harris Administration's Electric-Truck Mandate
BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Attorney General Raul Labrador and a coalition of 23 other states filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers in Nebraska v. EPA. This coalition has joined the suit alongside Nebraska as petitioners to challenge the new rule. In April, the federal Environm  more

Kansas Agriculture Dept.: Chinese Trade Delegation Visits Kansas, Nebraska to Source American Paint Horses
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: A trade delegation from China visited Kansas and Nebraska in October to source high-quality American Paint Horses for the growing equestrian market in China. Co-hosted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the American Paint Horse Association, the delegation included industry experts and equine enthusiasts eager to explore partnerships and connect with local breeders, traine  more

Louisiana A.G. Murrill Files Brief to Stop Biden-Harris Administration's Electric-Truck Mandate
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 18 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. A coalition of 24 States teamed up in Nebraska v. EPA to challenge the new rule. "Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' bureaucrats in D.C. want everyone in Louisiana to drive   more

Neb. A.G. Hilgers Files Brief to Stop Biden-Harris Administration's Electric-Truck Mandate
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 18 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of states in filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today. Hilgers's suit is aimed at stopping the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. Attorney General Hilgers is leading a coalition of 24 States in Nebraska v. EPA to challenge the new rule. "The   more

Neb. A.G. Mike Hilgers Announces Satellite Office in Ogallala, Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Attorney General Mike Hilgers is pleased to announce the upcoming addition of a satellite location of the Nebraska Attorney General's Office in Ogallala, Nebraska. The Attorney General's Office currently has two outstate investigators in western Nebraska. The expansion is part of the Attorney General's vision to have more on-the-ground presence to support law enforcement in G  more

Neb. Gov. Pillen Applauds Unanimous Vote to Change Nebraska Dental Licensing Standards
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen says he is pleased with a recent decision by the Nebraska Board of Dentistry that will now help expand access to dental care across the state. In June, he asked the Board to consider changing the licensing standards, to include acceptance of the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) exam. Acceptance of the additional exam will now provide a pathway for qualified  more

Neb. Gov. Pillen Appoints Janousek as Director of Behavioral Health
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Janousek as director for the Division of Behavioral Health in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The appointment is effective Oct. 21 at an annual salary of $175,000. Dr. Janousek has been the deputy director of clinical excellence within the Division of Behavioral Health since Oct. 2022. Prior to joining the  more

Neb. Gov. Pillen Approves Recommendation of Ricketts as Executive Director of Racing & Gaming Commission
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen approved a recommendation by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to appoint Casey Ricketts as its executive director. Ricketts was submitted to the Commission for consideration by executive committee members Shane Greckel, Tony Fulton and Danny Lee. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously during its October public meeting to submit Ricket  more

Neb. Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Requesting Biden Take Action Dealing With IV Fluid Shortage
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen has joined a letter directed to President Joe Biden, asking for immediate action to address a shortage of intravenous (IV) and peritoneal dialysis solutions. Recommendations include working with the FDA to find appropriate and trusted international manufacturers, removing barriers for importation, and taking necessary steps to prevent price gouging. The moves, say t  more

Partner Allison Balus Presenting Employment Law Webinar
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: On Monday, October 28, 2024, Baird Holm Partner Allison Balus will provide valuable insights into effective strategies for managing wage and hour cases during Session One of the Employment Law Webinar titled, "Wage and Hour Litigation: Overtime Claims, Exemptions and Misclassification." * * * Wage and Hour Litigation: Overtime Claims, Exemptions and Misclassification Live Video Broadcast:  more

S.C. A.G. Alan Wilson Files Brief to Stop Biden-Harris Administration's Electric-Truck Mandate
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024: Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. A coalition of 24 states teamed up in Nebraska v. EPA to challenge the new rule. "This is yet another overreach by the Biden-Harris administration trying to do something they  more

Sinclair and Nebraska Public Media Announce Launch of First Station Offering Free Virtual Channel Hosting in ATSC 3.0
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * Primes the Pump for NEXTGEN Broadcasting * * * OMAHA, Neb. - Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), and Nebraska Public Media announced the launch of the first free Broadcast-Enabled Streaming TV ("BEST") Channel in Omaha, Nebraska. Nebraska Public Media's PBS and local programming is now hosted on KPTM FOX 42, S  more

Union Pacific Is New Official Sponsor of US Speedskating
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 17 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Four-year partnership brings together two entities dedicated to keeping America on the move * * * Union Pacific Railroad today announced a four-year partnership with US Speedskating, the organization dedicated to supporting speed skaters from local clubs to the Olympics. US Speedskating, along with the US Speedskating National Team, is based near Salt Lake City, Utah, a state with long histor  more

University of Nebraska: 37 Clifton Builders Prepare to Impact Businesses, Teams, Communities
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 18 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 37 students for the ninth cohort of the Clifton Builders Program. Housed in the College of Business, the program brings together students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential and develops them to lead high-performance teams. "We use three words to describe the Clifton Builders: stretch, disrupt and transform," sai  more

University of Nebraska: Boling's Research Aims to Improve True Crime Podcasts
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: True crime podcasts can be either healing or re-traumatizing for crime victims or their loved ones. A Nebraska researcher is exploring the popular genre with an eye toward developing best practices for the industry, journalists and perhaps even the justice system. True crime podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years, but people's embrace of crime as entertainment is nothing new. Agatha Chri  more

University of Nebraska: Husker Scientists Exploring Hydrogen Energy Potential From Underground Rift
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying the rift -- which runs from beneath Lake Superior through   more

University of Nebraska: Husker Scientists Exploring Hydrogen Energy Potential From Underground Rift
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying the rift -- which runs from beneath Lake Superior through   more

University of Nebraska: Lienemann Family Honors Father's Legacy With $1.5 Million Pledge to College of Business
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 17 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Connie White The Lienemann family has a long tradition of involvement with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business, one that spans multiple generations. In recognition of that history, the Lienemann Charitable Foundation has pledged $1.5 million to create a presidential chair in accounting and to support the Center for Entrepreneurship. The gift honors the accounting career and legacy of the   more

University of Nebraska: McQuillen Studying Possible Intermingling of Bird Species
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Ronica Stromberg, School of Natural Resources When it comes to snow geese and Ross's geese, birds of a feather may not always flock together. Ava McQuillen, a junior in the School of Natural Resources, is studying a likely intermingling of the two species. Both bird species have white feathers with black tips, but snow geese are generally larger, have longer necks, and have bills differing several   more

University of Nebraska: Program Helps Nebraska Students Prepare for 'Next Chapter'
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 15 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing A University of Nebraska-Lincoln program is preparing Nebraska high schoolers for their next chapter. Next Chapter at Nebraska, a partnership between the Office of Admissions and Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development, introduces youth to skills that will help them prepare for life after high school graduation. Serving about 3,500 Nebraska teens in   more

University of Nebraska: Schnable's Crop Genetics Research Featured on Big Ten Network
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: During the 2024 football season, the Big Ten Network is featuring the crop genetics research conducted by a team led by James Schnable, professor of agronomy and horticulture. Schnable's team recently received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance work on an innovative strategy for predicting the performance of corn hybrids in new environments. The $650,000 grant from the DOE's Advanced  more