LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 6 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Appoints Kleine as County Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Philip K. Kleine of Elkhorn as the county court judge in the Fourth Judicial District. That district consists of Douglas County. Kleine is currently an assistant city prosecutor in Omaha. From 2011 t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Celebrates Trump Administration Actions Supporting Agriculture CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - In an editorial published today by Fox News, Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating the immediate actions of President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in addressing soaring egg prices and combatting avian flu. In his piece, "Smart Policy and C  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 5 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Banning More CCP Tech CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order banning the use or download of applications, software, and platforms created or owned by affiliates of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on state networks and devices. "This is about protecting Nebraska. We need to continue iden  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 6 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen to Announce Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Media Advisory: Gov. Pillen to Announce Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects LINCOLN, NE - On Monday morning in Scottsbluff, Governor Jim Pillen will announce awards for projects in three districts of the State's 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative (Central  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 8 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Named Nebraska Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation for Sixth Consecutive Year National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Benchmark Litigation a leading global legal directory exclusively dedicated to covering litigation, recognized Husch Blackwell as its 2025 Law Firm of the Year in the state of Nebraska, marking the sixth straight year the firm has e  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, March 7 -- Mutual of Omaha Insurance, a provider of insurance, banking and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups, issued the following news release: * * * Mutual of Omaha Announces Approved Private Plan for Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave OMAHA, Neb. - Mutual of Omaha is proud to announce the launch of its approved private insurance plan for Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) in Maine. This plan offers Maine employers an alternative to the state-run   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 4 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska Engineering creates dual degree program with Nebraska Wesleyan The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering and Nebraska Wesleyan University are partnering on a program to enable students to earn bachelor's degrees from both institutions. Students enrolled in the dual degree program will begin their undergraduate education at Nebraska Wesleyan with programs in physics, chemistry o  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 4 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: February 2025 By Sean Hagewood A University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty member's discovery of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise generated dozens of national and international headlines in February. The stories were among 40-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. By investigating specimens at the Amer  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, March 4 -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Survey Determines 2025 Best Places to Work in Omaha Best Places to Work in Omaha survey founder, Baird Holm LLP, along with program sponsor, the Greater Omaha Chamber, are announcing - and applauding - the 2025 winners. Companies with 25 to 200 employees: 1. GetMed Staffing Inc. 2. Supportworks 3. Lockton 4. Improving 5. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Companies with more than 200 employees: 1. Rote  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 6 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * University of Nebraska-Lincoln prepares for two-phased budget reduction Plan includes $5M for current fiscal year, with up to $20M for 2025-26 The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is moving forward with budget reductions as it confronts rising costs, declining net tuition and uncertainty in state funding. Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett announced the measures in a March 4 message to the campus community, o  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 8 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Huskers help youth navigate online media landscape By Kristina Jackson A project featuring educational curriculum created by researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences and Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts is educating youth about online media literacy, a kind of driver's ed for navigating the digital landscape. Media Stamped, is a new show   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 4 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Research finds political uncertainty leads to growth, innovation By Sheri Irwin Gish Research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business suggests that political uncertainty, often seen as a hindrance to economic stability, may actually have a silver lining. The study reveals that companies tend to increase investment in research and development when political uncertainty is high, partic  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 7 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Yeutter Institute experts explain trade impacts on Nebraska ag producers By Geitner Simmons As international trade issues receive growing attention, it is important for Nebraskans to understand the ramifications for the state's ag sector and overall economy. The Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance is uniquely positioned to meet that need. The institute, named after former U.S.  more