LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 15 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for Feb. 14 Recent achievements for the campus community were earned by Kristen Blankley, Eve Brank, Jason Griffiths, Paul Kononoff, Jae Sung Park, Daren Redfearn, Sadia Sharmeen and the Nebraska Collegiate Prevention Alliance. Honors Eve Brank, Aaron Douglas Professor of Psychology and director of the Center on Children, Families and the Law, earned  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 11 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads 23 State Coalition in Criticizing Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations Lincoln - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers led 23 states in pushing back against dietary recommendations made by a committee appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration. Every five years, the federal government publishes the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans." The Biden-Harris   more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 14 -- Mutual of Omaha Insurance, a provider of insurance, banking and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups, issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Names Mutual of Omaha a Top Large Employer for the Sixth Year in a Row OMAHA, Neb. - Forbes magazine has recognized Mutual of Omaha as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row. The company ranked #38 overall and achieved the highest ranking among large employers in Nebrask  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Advocates for Merging Agencies, Improving State's Water Quantity & Quality CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska Legislature's Natural Resources Committee in favor of LB317 to merge the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with the Department of Environment and Energy (DEE). Senator Tom Brandt introduced L  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Advocates for Property Tax Relief Through TEEOSA Adjustments CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee in favor of LB303 which aims to provide Nebraskans with additional property tax relief by altering the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA). Senator J  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Appoints Jesse Bradley to be Interim Director of DEE and DNR LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Jesse Bradley as interim director for the Department of Environment and Energy (DEE). Bradley will continue in his current role as interim director for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). His duties overseeing DEE are effective immediately.  Gov  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Appoints Mosby as County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Tamara T. Mosby of Omaha as the county court judge in the Fourth Judicial District. That district consists of Douglas County. Mosby's 20-year career includes working as both a prosecutor and defense a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Appoints Ramsey as District Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Kane M. Ramsey as district court judge in the Ninth Judicial District. This district consists of Buffalo and Hall counties. Ramsey has been a deputy county attorney with the Buffalo County Attorney'  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Appoints Roskens to Game and Parks Commission CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Lisa Roskens of Omaha to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Roskens will serve as the representative for District 3. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature. Roskens is the chief executiv  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Confirmation as U.S. Ag Secretary CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen extended his congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her overwhelming confirmation as the new secretary of agriculture. The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald J. Trump's selection to head the USDA on a vote of 72-28. Gov. Pillen issu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Makes Appointment to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE -Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Kurt Arganbright of Valentine to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Arganbright will serve as the representative for District 6. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature. Arganbrig  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Pillen Testifies in Support of the Stand With Women Act CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Governor Pillen Testifies in Support of the Stand With Women Act LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen appeared before the Nebraska Legislature's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to support the Stand With Women Act (LB89), sponsored on his behalf by Senator Kathlee  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 12 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska's flagship is an economic driver for Cornhusker State By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing Nebraska's flagship university plays a vital role in the Cornhusker State's economic prosperity. Recent findings from a new economic development report announced Feb. 11 outline how significant the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is to the state. Here are some key takeaways from the r  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 12 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * NRC Health partners with UC Health to enhance healthcare consumer experience LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 11, 2025 -- NRC Health is proud to partner with UC Health, a relationship designed to support the evolving needs of the patients, consumers, and broader communities UC Health serves. UC Health will leverage NRC Health's innovative and trusted Market Insights and Community  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 5 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * NRC Health ranked #1 Best in KLAS for Healthcare Experience Management NRC Health is honored to once again receive the Best in KLAS 2025 Award for Healthcare Experience Management for the second time in three years. This recognition as #1 in the Healthcare Experience Management category underscores our relentless pursuit of healthcare excellence, which brings together   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Staff Senate working toward improved workplace culture By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing Now entering its third full year as a governing body, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Staff Senate is working toward improving workplace culture and establishing more equitable policies across all staff classifications. The Staff Senate formed following recommendations from an exploratory  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 11 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release: * * * Union Pacific Continues Transferring Commuter Rail Services to Metra Employee transfers on track for completion; financial negotiations ongoing Omaha, Neb., February 10, 2025 Union Pacific is working closely with Metra to finalize the safe and seamless transfer of commuter rail services on three lines in the Chicago metropolitan area: the Union Pacific North, Northwest, and West Lines. Mechanical and station  more