LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * A few extra dollars may go a long way for survey researchers, study shows * Welcome to Pocket Science : a glimpse at recent research from Husker scientists and engineers. For those who want to quickly learn the "What," "So what" and "Now what" of Husker research. What? Survey research is an important tool for capturing public opinion. Social scientists, market researchers, policy makers and more rel  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Support for President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Policy * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is co-leading with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti a coalition of 26 states and territories in support of President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. On his first day in office, President Trump issued a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces Over $1.2 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2025 * Attorney General Hilgers announced today the successful recovery of $1.2 million for consumers throughout 2025. This money was recovered by the Consumer Affairs Response Team (CART) in the Nebraska Attorney General's Office on behalf of Nebraskans. CART engages with Nebraska businesses and cons  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Delivers More Than $26 Million in Federal Dollars for the First District in Final Round of Annual Budget Bills * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following the House's recent passage of the remaining federal budget bills for Fiscal Year 2026, including H.R. 7148 and H.R. 4147. The bills provide FY26 funding for transportation, infrastructur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Backs DHS & ICE Funding, Slams Democrats for Using Tragedy as Political Scapegoat * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota and blasted Senate Democrats for once again attempting to hold government funding, including for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), hostage as the government barrels towar  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cybersecurity Camp Launched for Middle School Students * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer Cybercrime is accelerating at an alarming rate, with the FBI reporting that losses in the United States reached $12.5 billion in 2023. As phishing scams, malware and data breaches increasingly affect younger users, the need for early cybersecurity education is growing just as quickly. To help meet that   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Underscores Importance of FirstNet, Urges its Reauthorization * In her opening statement at today's Telecommunications and Media Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Chairman Deb Fischer (R-NE) underscored the importance of FirstNet - the nation's dedicated public safety network - and stressed the importance of reauthorizing the network before its sunset next February. Link to video here.   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Protects Federal Funding for Students with Disabilities Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing to protect federal funding for students with disabilities, ensuring 504 plans remain intact for Georgia families and K-12 schools after joining a successful multistate challenge to a Biden-era rule that put those dollars at risk. "Our lawsuit was about one thing - fighting the B  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Leads Husker Student-Athletes and Others in Governor's Wellness Walk * LINCOLN, NE - Husker student-athletes joined Governor Jim Pillen and others in taking a few laps around the field at Hawks Championship Center Tuesday for his annual Governor's Wellness Walk. The event highlights the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. This year, organizers are adding  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Pillen Directs DHHS to Preserve Benefits for Eligible Youth in Care * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jeff Powell, DHHS, (402) 471-6223, jeff.powell@nebraska.gov LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order (EO) to preserve federal earned benefits for eligible youth in the care of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This EO makes Neb  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * In sixth decade, Bureau of Sociological Research still taking the pulse of Nebraska * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Bureau of Sociological Research bills itself as a one-stop shop for researchers needing rigorous data collection and analysis. BOSR supports projects at every stage: study design and sampling, fieldwork and data collection, analysis and reporting. The bureau conducts telephone, ma  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 23.0 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 29 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Soybean symposium set for March 5 The event will feature research presentations, student competitions and networking opportunities, and it is supported by the North Dakota Soybean Council and industry partners. * Researchers, Extension professionals, students and industry partners are invited to participate in the 2026 NDSU Soybean Symposium on March 5 at NDSU's Memorial Union in Fargo, North Dako  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Discusses Successful Operation to Capture Nicolas Maduro with Secretary Rubio * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the successful operation that led to the capture of the illegitimate, narco-terrorist dictator Nicolas Maduro with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the hearing, Senator Rick  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Schubert elected National Academy of Inventors Fellow * Mathias Schubert, one of the world's foremost innovators in the field of optical ellipsometry, has been elected to the 2025 class of National Academy of Inventors Fellows, the highest honor the organization bestows. Schubert joins 13 University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty as National Academy of Inventors Fellows. The honor recognizes researchers   more

WAYNE, Nebraska, Jan. 29 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Wayne State College Posts Gains for Spring 2026 Semester The College saw increases in new graduate students, professional development to area teachers, and dual credit delivery for Spring 2026. * The theme for Wayne State in the Spring 2026 semester is growth. The College saw increases in new graduate students, professional development to area teachers, and dual credit delivery. In addition, the College  more