WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Announces $7 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield's International Expansion * Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced today that Eppley Airfield has secured a $7.0 million FY24 Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) grant for its Federal Inspection Services Facility. Throughout his Congressional career, Rep. Bacon has made improvements to Eppley Airfield one of his top priorities, helping se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Gives Update on Epstein Files Vote * Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) yesterday voted to subpoena and release the Epstein files, via a procedural rule directing the Oversight Committee to release "all unclassified committee records received from the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Epstein estate, and any other custodians related to the investigation described in this   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon's Statement on Reported Cancelation of Funding for Baltic Security * Says decision is "flat out wrong" Omaha, Neb. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Co-Chair of the House Baltic Caucus, called the Administration's reported decision to cut off funding for the Baltic Security initiative and other programs "flat out wrong." The move would stop security assistance programs such as fortifying the eastern s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Center for Disability Inclusion Inc., Boys town, Nebraska, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) addressing its proposed modifications to the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This proposal, labeled as the Section 503 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), has sparked apprehension regarding the potential repeal of essential self-identification and utilization goals, which th  more

LYONS, Nebraska, Sept. 4 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: * * * 10 Nebraska child care providers selected for national accelerator program Ten child care providers from across Nebraska will have an opportunity to participate in a newly created Childcare Accelerator Award Program hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs Women's Business Center (WBC). The course will assist licensed child care providers in scaling operations, expanding services, and improving su  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Central Community College, Grand Island, Nebraska, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education providing recommendations on the "Do No Harm" Accountability Framework. This correspondence comes as the agency prepares for upcoming negotiated rulemaking meetings set for December and January, following changes mandated by Public Law 119-21, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). In the letter, the college emphasized its commitment to en  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Announces Flyover Fintech Panel on "Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)" * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, Rep. Mike Flood announced Flyover Fintech will include a panel on "Non-Fungible Tokens" also known as "NFTs." The panel, featuring industry leaders from Phantom and Solana Policy Institute, will happen at Flood's Flyover Fintech Conference in Lincoln on September 23, 2025. "Non-fungible to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Applauds YouTube TV, Hulu Decisions to Carry C-SPAN, Promote Government Transparency * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) issued a statement following news that Google/YouTube TV and Disney/Hulu + Live TV had signed agreements to carry C-SPAN. "This morning's announcement that both YouTube TV and Hulu will add C-SPAN to their offerings is great news  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Tours Midwest, Announces Action to Support Lower Food Prices for Americans * MINNEAPOLIS - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin concluded a Midwest swing this week, visiting with state, local and federal partners, farmers and other stakeholders in Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota, and announcing significant regulatory relief for meat   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that multiple entities have become Exempt Wholesale Generators or Foreign Utility Companies. The action is effective by operation of FERC's regulations. The announcement, published on September 4, 2025, lists 35 entities that became effective in August 2025. The document was signed by Carlos D. Clay, Deputy Secretary. * * * Entity...Docket Number Sholes Energy Storage, LLC...EG25-342-000 Greeley Wind Neb  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer on Senate Floor: We Must Stand With Taiwan Against the Chinese Communist Party's Aggression * Today, during a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) called on her colleagues to work deliberately and decisively to deepen the United States' collaboration with Indo-Pacific partners, including Taiwan. In her remarks, Fischer recounted her recent travels to U.S. military   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * No Stagnation in Trade * Agriculture producers have faced serious economic challenges in recent years. Despite rising productivity, farmers face high input costs and falling commodity prices, straining their margins. As many Nebraskans know well, a record crop alone doesn't right the market, and producers are in a challenging position. Given a level playing field, America's hardworking, innovative farm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Fischer Meeting and Listening to Nebraskans During the August Work Period * Click the image above to watch a short recap of Fischer's travels in Nebraska. Click here to download video OMAHA - During the August work period, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) traveled across the state--from Omaha to Scottsbluff and Valentine to Kearney--to meet with Nebraskans, answer questions, a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Announces Report Outlining Work Delivering Nebraska Solutions * OMAHA, NE - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his second Ricketts Review. The Ricketts Review is a yearly report outlining Ricketts' work delivering Nebraska solutions that are ready for America. Read the full Ricketts Review here. The Review highlights the successes of the 119th Senate, such as   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts' Federal Issues Forum Highlights Work with Trump Administration to Get America Back on Track * GRAND ISLAND, NE - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) hosted his second Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair. The event included a legislative update from Senator Ricketts and two panel discussions on federal issues facing Nebraskans. Guests for this year's forum included EPA Ad  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Coons Introduce Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE), the Chairman and Ranking Member of Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, introduced the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025. This legislation aims to expand  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train & Assist Rural Microentrepreneurs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today,U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act. The bipartisan bill would extend and enhance the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). " Small businesses are at the heart of rural communities across Neb  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 30 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Grant provides critical support for university's materials science research By Leslie Reed University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers will continue their pursuit of novel two-dimensional materials with the aid of a new $1.8 million grant through the National Science Foundation's EPSCoR program. Long in the forefront of nanoscience, in recent years Husker scientists have increasingly turned their atten  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 5 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * NUtech express licensing clears pathways for university inventors By Deann Gayman NUtech Ventures, the nonprofit technology commercialization affiliate of the University of Nebraska, has launched the NUexpress License, available to University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers. The fast, transparent and startup-friendly licensing helps inventors move more quickly from the lab to the marketplace. "It com  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 30 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * UNL expands teacher apprenticeships with $896K state grant By Kelcey Buck The special education and inclusive early childhood education teacher preparation programs in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences are expanding apprenticeship programs after being awarded funding from the Nebraska Department of Education. The programs received $896,000 in the third round o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Recaps Successful Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the second annual Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair. Watch the video here. "One of my biggest priorities as your Senator is hearing directly from Nebraskans," said Ricketts. "I c  more