WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Nebraska State Lawmakers Meeting with the White House to Discuss A Mid-Decade Gerrymander * Following reporting that numerous Nebraska state legislators will be meeting at the White House to discuss another desperate attempt at mid-decade redistricting, DCCC spokesperson Madison Andrus released the following statement: "Donald Trump and the entirety of House Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Endorsement-palooza Fuels Democrat Clown Bus Primary in NE-02 * Nebraska Democrats are engaged in a messy, expensive clown bus of a Democrat primary in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District and the recent Endorsement-palooza is fueling their journey to the far-left: * John Cavanaugh is endorsed by Fmr. U.S. Senators Ben Nelson and Bob Kerrey. * Denise Powell is endorsed by Fmr. State  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 13 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker researchers gain independence, publish findings By Fran tenBensel Benne | Agronomy and Horticulture This summer, Huskers Anna Newcome and Tyler Babica led research projects through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience program. From planning and execution to troubleshooting and analysis in the lab, Newcome took ownership of an independen  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 13 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * University leaders release $27.5M budget reduction proposal The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced a $27.5 million budget reduction proposal to address a structural deficit and prepare for anticipated fiscal challenges in 2026. The proposal, outlined by Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett in a Sept. 12 message to campus, includes $21 million to close an existing budget gap and $6.5 million in proact  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 13 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska scientists helping defining ag resilience terms for national library By Ronica Stromberg | School of Natural Resources "Resilience" has become a buzzword across fields, including agriculture. U.S. Department of Agriculture strategic plans and documents advocate for it, but although the USDA's National Agricultural Library has a dictionary with more than 77,000 agricultural terms and concepts,  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * 'KNEW' partnership aims to fortify Nebraska's early child care workforce By Chuck Green | CYFS For many Nebraska families, finding affordable child care can seem like piecing together an impossible puzzle. Parents juggle waitlists, long commutes and tough choices between work and staying home -- all while early childhood teachers themselves face low pay, long hours and stress. To address this chall  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * School of Computing introduces AI graduate certificate By Victoria Grdina The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's School of Computing in the College of Engineering has launched a new graduate certificate program in artificial intelligence. The certificate is designed to equip students with a foundational understanding of AI along with a practical proficiency in exploiting AI technologies in the context o  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Team discovers potential bacterial solution to 'forever' chemicals University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering researchers are exploring a surprising ally in the fight against toxic "forever chemicals." Scientists in the labs of Rajib Saha and Nirupam Aich have discovered that a common photosynthetic bacterium, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, can interact with perfluorooctanoic acid, one  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * UNL tracks steady enrollment with growth in key academic areas By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing For the second consecutive year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln kicked off the fall semester with nearly 24,000 students enrolled -- including a larger freshman class and more undergraduates pursuing careers in high-demand fields. This steady success reflects the university's   more