WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon to Retire at End of 119th Congress * Bacon to Retire at End of 119 th Congress Touts Accomplishes and Pledges to Continue Outstanding Service and Pursue Legislative Initiatives Omaha, Neb. - Today, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 an  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Votes Yes on One Big Beautiful Bill * Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting yes on the "One Big Beautiful Bill": "Stopping tax increases of approximately $141 a month on Middle Class Nebraskan families and making the tax code permanent is critical, which is why I voted yes on the bill. In addition, this bill invests in servicemember pay, housing, health  more

IRVING, Texas, July 1 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Big 12 Volleyball Opens 2025 Season on FOX & FS1 Arizona State, Kansas and TCU are set to start the 2025 volleyball season in the national spotlight with high-profile matchups on FOX and FS1. As part of the AVCA First Serve event, the Jayhawks will face Vanderbilt on FS1 Saturday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. CT in Lincoln, Nebraska. In addition, KU will meet defending national champion Penn   more

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

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency issued the following news release: * * * DPAA Met with Gold Star Families in Omaha, Nebraska for Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing * OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency held its Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 26 and 27, providing families with the latest information regarding their loved ones' cases. This was the first time holding   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on Senate Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill * Fischer's Paid Family and Medical Leave policy made permanent in bill--delivering long-term support for working families and employers Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill : "Last November, Americans spoke loud and clear: they want safer comm  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Mark McHargue, president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, issued a statement acknowledging Neb. Rep. Don Bacon's retirement from Congress. McHargue lauded Bacon as a "man of faith, a leader with integrity, and a steadfast supporter of Nebraska's farm and ranch families." He highlighted Bacon's valuable contributions on the House Agriculture Committee, which provided a voice for Nebraska's agricultural sector on farm bills and other issues impacting the nation's food, fuel, an  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 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Flood's Independence Day Statement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of Independence Day, which is observed Friday, July 4th. "As Americans gather across the country for Independence Day, we celebrate the freedoms that generations have bravely sacrificed for and fought to protect. From the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution to two World W  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Celebrates One Big Beautiful Win for Nebraskans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as part of the budget reconciliation process. "The One Big Beautiful Bill is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver for Nebraska," said Ricketts. "This legislation will result  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

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Canada's Rescission of Digital Services Tax * Washington, DC -- Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after Canadian leaders announced the country would rescind its digital services tax (DST) in the interest of resuming trade negotiations with the Trump administration. " Canada's DST w  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on the Retirement of Don Bacon * Washington, DC -- Today Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) announced he would retire from the U.S. House of Representatives at the end of the 119th Congress: "Congressman Bacon has shown extraordinary dedication over his many years of military and public service. I thank Don for his frie  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith: One Big Beautiful Bill a Game Changer for Americans * Washington, DC -- Today Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after the House passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 1, sending the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to President Trump's desk for signing into law. "Getting our work done on this legislation is a game changer for American workers, families, and our nation's   more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Third District Makes America Great * During Independence Day weekend, the blessings of freedom and the memories of the American patriots who laid the foundation for our republic with the Declaration of Independence give us cause to celebrate! The United States has abundant natural resources, the world's leading economy, and limitless opportunity, but our people are our greatest gift. Tireless farmers an  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