LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef * Lincoln Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced a major policy victory for the State of Nebraska following the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. The final guidelines reject proposals to move beef and other animal-based proteins to the bottom of the federal   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * State Ingredient Bans Are Hurting Consumers and Manufacturers By Isabelle Marchese America doesn't suffer from a lack of food regulations. It suffers from too many. State ingredient laws are increasingly driven by trends rather than sound science. This growing patchwork of state regulations is fragmenting the market, restricting consumers, raising costs, and discouraging innovation. The Make American Heal  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 7 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Supports New WOTUS Rule * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined a letter to the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers in support of a new federal "Waters of the United States" ("WOTUS") Rule. The letter also suggests changes to the rule to protect the states' role in environmental protection.  "After fighting and winning against the Biden administ  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 8 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health moving corporate headquarters in Phoenix Change supports hybrid workforce model, reduces costs * Banner Health will relocate its corporate headquarters to Bond Phoenix at 3200 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix from Banner Corporate Center - Phoenix Plaza beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026. The health system will occupy 67,000 square feet at Bond Phoenix, compared to the more than 304,000 square  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Bowl Season on ESPN networks delivers strongest audience since 2015-16 * * 3.1 million average viewers across 33 games, up 13 percent year-over-year * Four bowls set all-time viewership records, while 11 reached at least a five-year high and eight hit a 10-year high * ABC delivered its largest non-CFP bowl audience in 12 years, averaging 6.2 million viewers acros  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Calls for Diplomatic Solution and Stronger Economic Ties with NATO Ally Denmark and Greenland * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following his meeting with the Ambassador of Denmark, Jesper Sorensen, and the Head of Greenland Representation, Jacob Isbosethsen, in his D.C. Office. "In the last hour, I met with the Ambassador of Denmark and t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood: Healthcare Vote Fell Short Without Reforms, Elimination of Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Mike Flood issued a statement following a vote on a Democrat-led effort to extend Obamacare subsidies that expired at the end of 2025. "I have said all along that I support an extension of the subsidies but not without reforms, including the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 7 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 32 States And D.C. Between November 2024 And November 2025; 26 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs In November * Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:19 Texas and Iowa Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While New York and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Minnesota and Idaho Top Lists of Monthly Gainers; Arizona and Alabama Experience  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton pharmacy students bring STEM mentorship to Puerto Rico * For second-year distance pharmacy students Gabriela Diaz and Deborah L. Jorge Guzman, the path to becoming pharmacists is rooted not only in academics, but in service. This year, both were selected as mentors for the Semillas de Triunfo (Seeds of Success) 2025-2026 STEM Ambassadors Program, an initiative of Ciencia, Puerto Rico, that helps middle  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC's Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin are leading a 23-state coalition in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of a proposal that would allow States to use jamming technology to combat contraband cell   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 6 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Kicks Off Nebraska's Participation in Nation's 250th Anniversary Celebrations * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today, Governor Jim Pillen, First Lady Suzanne, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, members of the Nebraska Semiquincentennial   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Adds South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden to Governors' Forum at SHOT Show 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is proud to announce that South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden will join the stage with six fellow governors for the 5 th Annual Governors' Forum at SHOT Show (r) 2026\. Gov. Rhoden, an ardent Second Amendment supporter, hunt  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Announces Military Academy Nominations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced 15 military academy nominations for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. These distinguished students were nominated to U.S. service academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, an  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 7 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig to Present the Brooke Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award * Page County farm family to receive statewide recognition for long-standing community involvement, conservation and animal care DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 7, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Lee and Darla Brooke Family of Pa  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Two Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District * Lincoln, NE - The Judicial Nominating Commission for District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District advanced two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Chelsey R. Hartner of Madison and Ryan J. Stover of Norfolk. The Seventh Judicial District consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, S  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey urges federal agencies to restore state authority over water regulation West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey spearheaded a 20-state coalition of attorneys general to send a formal comment letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. General William H. "Butch" Graha  more