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State Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday January 12, 2025 ( 10 items )  

25-Year Industry Veteran Brings $140 Million in Assets to Ameriprise Financial
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 8 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Financial advisor Ben Fogarty joins Ameriprise from LPL Financial to "deliver even greater value to clients" * * * Financial advisor Ben Fogarty, MBA, recently joined the branch channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from LPL Financial with nearly $140 million in assets. The 25-year industry veteran, based in  more

Creighton Faculty and Students in Phoenix Research Pickleball's Effect on Parkinson's
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- Creighton University issued the following news: Jamie Nesbit, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS, is an assistant professor of physical therapy in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in Phoenix.. She continues to flex her clinical skills as a practicing physical therapist, a role that led her to a particularly inspiring patient: Kathryn. Kathryn experienced debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including stiffness, slow movement and poor balance. Kathryn co  more

Husker Inventions, Research, Expertise Made Headlines in 2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Sean Hagewood, University Communication and Marketing A pair of achievements by a father and son, a faculty member's consultation on a Hollywood blockbuster and a series of first-of-their-kind crash tests generated national and international headlines for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2024. More than 500 positive stories featuring the university, its faculty, staff, students, centers and pro  more

Navigating Accessibility in Affordable Multifamily Housing: A New Report by Baird Holm and CHFA
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: Baird Holm is pleased to present the Affordable Multifamily Comparison Report, created in collaboration with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). This report, developed with the assistance of Baird Holm Partner Scott P. Moore, offers a comprehensive comparison of accessibility requirements for affordable multifamily rental housing developments, highlighting the key standards mandated by both f  more

Neb. A.G. Hilgers: Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 11 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and Colonel John Bolduc gathered in the Nebraska State Capitol to recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. They were joined in the Warner Chamber by state senators, members from multiple law enforcement agencies, child advocacy centers, leaders from government agencies, and non-profits who work to comba  more

Neb. Gov. Pillen Announces Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska State Poet
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: Governor Jim Pillen designated Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as Nebraska's new state poet. Her work, along with that from three other finalists, was advanced to the Governor for his review and selection. In her letter of consideration, Rodgers said she hoped to use her role as state poet to expand on her experiences using the spoken word to make poetry accessible and relevant to all Nebraskans.  more

Renown Health Selects NRC Health as Partner to Enhance Patient Experience and Operational Efficiency
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 8 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: RENO, Nev., January 7, 2025 -- Renown Health has selected NRC Health to enhance its network through human-centered healthcare solutions and next-generation, data-driven insights that deliver Human Understanding to its patients, employees, and the communities it serves. This strategic partnership aligns with Renown Health's mission to "make a genuine difference in the health and  more

Senator Lippincott Introduces Winner-Take-All at Request of Neb. Gov. Pillen
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 11 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, Senator Loren Lippincott today introduced LB3 to restore Nebraska to a winner-take-all system of awarding electoral votes in presidential elections. Nebraska is only of two states that divides its impact in the Electoral College by allocating votes by congressional district. Forty-eight (48) states follow the winner-take-all method, which apportion  more

University of Nebraska Medical Center: Community Invited to Med Center Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 11 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: Service for others is the focus of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day program on Monday, Jan. 20. The event will be held in person in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center and virtually over zoom. Free lunch will be provided by A Catered Affair to the first 85 in-person, registered attendees. Doors open at 11 a.m., with lunch  more

University of Nebraska: Discovery Could Expand Number of Materials Used in Next-gen Computing
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Karl Vogel An international research team, working with cutting-edge technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has made a discovery that may dramatically expand the materials used in next-generation, energy-efficient memory and logic devices. The team, which includes Nebraska's Abdelghani Laraoui, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, successfully demonstrated for the   more