DES MOINES, Iowa, April 15 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Payment Processors to Stop Transactions of Illegal Vapes Hurting Iowa Children * DES MOINES -Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general in a letter to credit card companies urging them to stop sales of illegal vape products facilitated through their payment card networks. Illegal vapes, overwhelmingly  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Hosts 2026 Youth Conference * LINCOLN - Yesterday, Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted over 50 students at the Nebraska State Capitol for this year's 2026 Attorney General's Youth Conference. High school juniors and seniors from across the state were invited to the Youth Conference. Students submitted essays about the U.S. Constitution to be selected to a  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 16 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health gynecologic oncologist reaches milestone Dr. Robin Lacour marks achievement in minimally invasive cancer surgery * GREELEY, Colo. - This week, Banner Health gynecologic oncologist Robin Lacour, MD, completed her 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery. This milestone reflects more than a decade of advancing minimally invasive approaches to gynecologic cancer care in Northern Colorado. Over the cours  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Blomberg earns spot at Science Policy Colloquium in D.C. * Kierstin Blomberg, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Earth and Atmospheric Sciences doctoral student, was selected as a graduate student participant in the 2026 American Meteorological Society Science Policy Colloquium, May 31-June 5. The colloquium is a nationally recognized program that brings a small cohort of scientists to Washington, D.C.  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * The Carlstar Group to Pay $300,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit * Tire manufacturer settles federal suit charging employees in two states were fired for using prescription medications ST. LOUIS - The Carlstar Group, LLC, a Franklin, Tennessee-based manufacturer of specialty tires and wheels, will pay $300,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discriminatio  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 14 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, Jan. 1-March 31, 2026 * The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from Jan. 1-March 31, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline. LaJuana Davis LaJuana Davis, Reconsidering   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 14, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at a forum entitled "Strengthening America's Economy through Rural Investment": * * * Rural Communities: Worth the Investment It is great to be here with you today./1 During my career, I've had the opportunity to work on issues affecting rural communities, especially access to capital. My time at the Federal Reserve has only deepened my appreciation for the opportunities and   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Frontier Tech Lab helps bring hands-on fossil dig to Morrill Hall * Children visiting the University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall will soon be able to unearth a lifelike fossil through a partnership with the Frontier Tech Lab at Nebraska Innovation Studio. The lab helped recreate a fossil bed for the museum's Paul D. and Betty Marx Discovery Center renovation, set to open in June. The renovat  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Takes Action to Restore Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem * The Federal Trade Commission, along with a coalition of states, took decisive action today to stop collusion between the nation's largest advertising agencies that distorted America's modern public square. Starting in 2018, major U.S. advertising agencies WPP, Publicis and Dentsu-who buy digital ad inventory on behalf o  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 14 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of Crime Commission Executive Director Tuma * LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pilen announced the retirement of Executive Director Bryan Tuma of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. His final day with the agency will be June 5. Tuma has served the state for nearly 45 years, launching his career in the Nebraska State Patrol. He wa  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 14 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Highlights Department of Revenue Tax Return Improvements * LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting system changes made by the Nebraska Department of Revenue (NDOR) to speed up refund timeframes for tax returns by applying new system automations, testing initiatives, and process improvements. "We're running government like a business - and that means constantly evaluatin  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Haskell, KU student researchers to present their work at the 26th annual symposium * LAWRENCE -Twenty-nine undergraduate and postbaccalaureate scholars supported by research training programs at Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas will present posters of their research at the 26th annual Haskell-KU Student Research Symposium, organized by KU's Office for Advancing Success in Sci  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * More Than 130 Organizations Express Concern Over Changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Charter * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org, Lisa Robinson, lrobinson@aap.org or Alex Hulvalchick, ahulvalchick@aap.org On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Nebraska Corn Growers Association and Nebraska Corn Board has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations for the implementation of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Representing over 36,000 corn farmers in Nebraska, the association emphasized the importance of effective policies to enhance demand for corn while supporting American energy production. The letter also referenced the Nebraska Corn Board, wh  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Joins FTC and Coalition of States to Restore Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem * Today, the Nebraska Attorney General's Office, the Federal Trade Commission, and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit to stop collusion between the nation's largest advertising agencies that distorted America's modern public square. Starting in 2018, major U.S. advertising age  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nelson, Riley named finalists in research and innovation vice chancellor search * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced two finalists for the vice chancellor for research and innovation position. Selected through an internal search, the candidates will participate in interviews with faculty, staff, stakeholders, students and administrators April 21-22. Announced by Interim Chancellor Kathe  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Republicans Said Rural Health Care Services Wouldn't Shut Down. Why Does It Keep Happening? * "It feels like they don't know that we exist at this end of the state." As House Republicans celebrate a Tax Day windfall for mega-corporations and their billionaire donors, patients in rural Nebraska are reeling over the closure of the dialysis unit at Chadron Hospital, which provided   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans Last year, congressional Republicans worked with President Trump to prevent the biggest tax hike in American history. Now, with the tax filing season ending, tens of millions of American families are finding more money in their pockets thanks to new tax reli  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Republican Tax Wins Mean More Money for Families This Tax Day * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks at Tax Day Press Conference Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senate Republicans, including Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senators Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ashley Moody (R  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, April 16 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA engineering students earn top honors in regional robotics competition Stephen F. Austin State University's IEEE Robotics Team captured first place at the IEEE Region 5 Robotics Competition in March in Boulder, Colorado. SFA engineering students competed against 25 teams from 23 universities to earn top honors at the prestigious event sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Introduces Bill to Secure a Strong Financial Start for Future Generations * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) led his colleagues in introducing the Trump Accounts for All Generations Act to permanently extend the Trump Accounts contribution pilot program, created by the Working Families Tax Cuts, which is set to expire at the end of 2028. Smith's legislation would ensure that every fut  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * USDA chief scientist to deliver Heuermann Lecture on April 28 * Scott Hutchins, chief scientist and undersecretary for research, education and economics with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will speak on "Advancing Agricultural Innovation" in an April 28 Heuermann Lecture. The event on East Campus will take the form of a "fireside chat" with Tiffany Heng-Moss, Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Insti  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts on United Nations Reform: Prioritize Accountability and Combat Antisemitism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed the need to reform the United Nations in the face of rising antisemitism. "Later this year, the United Nations will select a new Secretary-General. For the United   more