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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Thursday February 26, 2026 ( 16 items )  

Alaska A.G. Cox Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger With Warner Brothers
JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 26 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Alaska Attorney General Cox joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers (Anchorage, AK) -Alaska joined an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Bothers. The merger, if approved, would give Netflix a con  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di  more

Bacon Issues Statement Following President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Issues Statement Following President Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his State of the Union address: "The President highlighted several real accomplishments that are strengthening our economy and improving the lives of the American people. The border is secure, violent crime is declining,   more

Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, alongside Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, led an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Brothers. I  more

Coalition of State Attorneys General Urges CMS to Finalize Rule Blocking Federal Medicaid Funds for Gender-Affirming Procedures for Minors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them. The proposed rules aim to preve  more

Creighton University School of Medicine launches Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton University School of Medicine launches Orthopaedic Surgery Residency * Creighton University School of Medicine has received official approval to launch a new Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program -a significant milestone in expanding access to orthopaedic care across Nebraska and the surrounding region. The five-year residency will welcome its inaugural class in summer 2026 and will begin recruiting  more

Fischer Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) released the following statement following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump articulated the success of his policies to rebuild our military, keep our communities safe, lower energy costs, and realize the  more

Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Improving County Zoning Processes for Ag Producers
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Improving County Zoning Processes for Ag Producers * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 West Point, NE \-Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed legislation aimed at improving county zoning processes for ag producers. At the Nebraska Dairy Convention and Trade Show in West Point, he put his signature on LB 663, which creates a uniform, transparent and expedited  more

How NPS and HCAHPS Work Together to Transform Patient Experience
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * How NPS and HCAHPS Work Together to Transform Patient Experience As health systems increasingly rely on patient feedback to guide improvement strategies, many face a familiar challenge: their real time patient feedback doesn't always line up with their HCAHPS results. This discrepancy can lead to confusion, stalled progress, and even financial risk. Building  more

Justified Accord 2026 begins in Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania
STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * Justified Accord 2026 begins in Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania NAIROBI, Kenya - Exercise Justified Accord 2026 (JA26), U.S. Africa Command' s largest annual, multinational exercise in East Africa, officially begins today across Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), JA26 integrate  more

Justified Accord 2026 Begins in Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania
HEIDELBERG, Germany, Feb. 26 -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa issued the following news release: * * * Justified Accord 2026 begins in Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania NAIROBI, Kenya - Exercise Justified Accord 2026 (JA26), U.S. Africa Command's largest annual, multinational exercise in East Africa, officially begins today across Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), JA26 integrates approximately 1,500 personnel from Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania,   more

Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for February
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for February * A monthly look at Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway 's year of intellectual inquiry as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). During her second month as AALS presiden  more

Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance announces 2026 certification schedule
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance announces 2026 certification schedule * Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance has released the 2026 schedule for Beef Quality Assurance and Beef Quality Assurance Transportation certification events. The trainings allow attendees to earn both certifications during the same session. Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides science-based information and prac  more

Rep. Adrian Smith at Health Hearing: Rural Communities Face Unique Barriers to Training Medical Residents
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Rep. Adrian Smith at Health Hearing: Rural Communities Face Unique Barriers to Training Medical Residents Rep. Adrian Smith (NE-03) delivered the following opening statement at a Ways & Means Health Subcommittee hearing on examining innovative ways to train America's health care workforce, with a focus on serving rural and  more

Smith Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement following President Trump's State of the Union address. "Under President Trump's leadership, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts, delivering meaningful tax relief for hardworking Americans across the country. We have seen robust engagement with ke  more

What They Are Saying: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Rep. John McGuire: "Last night, President Trump addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union. He highlighted the major victories achieved for our country and recognized the actions and sacrifices of Americans whose service and dedication bring honor to our nation." Rep. Dan Meuser: "Tonight, President Trump once again delivered a message focused on the priorities that are t  more