WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Gaining Steam As Both Sabato's Crystal Ball and the Cook Political Report Shift NE-02 Rating in Democrats' Favor * Today, Sabato's Crystal Ball and the Cook Political Report announced that they are shifting their predictions for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District from "Toss Up" towards Democrats. These announcements follow Don Bacon's decision to not seek another ter  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Republicans' Disastrous Medicaid Cuts Shuttering NE Rural Clinics Already Today, new reporting showed that in Nebraska, a community hospital-run clinic in Curtis already announced its plan to close because of Republicans passing the devastating Trump Budget Bill. DNC Vice Chair and ASDC President Jane Kleeb released the following statement: "Trump and the Republican Par  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 2 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: June 2025 By Sean Hagewood University of Nebraska-Lincoln research on short-form video messaging and synthetic skins was featured in national media outlets in June. The stories were among 35-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * A new study co-authored by Ciera Kirkpatrick, assistant professor of adve  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Statement on NE-02 * If you are covering today's news in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, please consider the following statement: "Don Bacon has served our country with honor after nearly 30 years in uniform and nearly a decade in Congress. Thanks to his steadfast commitment to duty and principled leadership, both Nebraska and our nation are stronger today. As we look ahead,   more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Rural Nebraska Hospital the First Causality of Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill * This morning, a rural Nebraska hospital that services primarily a town of 900 people announced it would be closing its doors, citing anticipated cuts to Medicaid as a significant reason for the closure. As House Republicans, including every member of the Nebraska Congressional Delegation, prepare to rubbe  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 1 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Bureau of Sociological Research helping steer ag policy research By Deann Gayman The expanses of land across farms and ranches are wide, but the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Bureau of Sociological Research has years of experience gathering perspectives from producers -- no matter the geography -- helping inform agricultural research, practices, and state and federal policymaking. Research conducted   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 2 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * New center will address rural attorney shortage, support Nebraska children In a major step toward improving legal support for vulnerable children and families, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents recently approved the launch of the Nebraska Children's Justice and Legal Advocacy Center, a new initiative focused on addressing the shortage of qualified attorneys in rural communities across the state.  more

WAYNE, Nebraska, July 4 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Theophilus Family Creates Endowed Scholarship The Karol and David Theophilus Endowed Scholarship was created in 2025 for Nebraska students majoring in Education. * Giving to Wayne State College via the Wayne State Foundation is the perfect way to honor a loved one whose life has been profoundly impacted by Wayne State College. It was an easy decision for the Theophilus Family when their father, David, a  more