WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Statement on Passage of Nebraska Anti-Fraud Legislation * "ABA applauds the Nebraska Legislature and Gov. Pillen for enacting legislation to strengthen protections against fraudulent advertising on social media platforms -legislation that mirrors the SCAM Act, which we strongly support in the U.S. House and Senate. Banks have long been on the front lines of the  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Annual honors awarded during Ag Week Banquet * During the CAFES Prexy Council Ag Week Banquet April 15 at South Dakota State University, students, faculty, staff, alums and friends of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences were honored with awards recognizing their hard work and dedication to the agriculture industry. "On behalf of Prexy Council, we are grateful for all   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 20 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson continues work to stop illegal Chinese vapes Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 13-state coalition in a letter asking major credit card networks to stop the sale of illicit e-cigarette products. These products account for almost all the U.S. e-cigarette market, with $11 billion generated in annual retail sales. This makes up more than 80% of   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 21 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner among first to use new robotic exoscope for brain tumor microneurosurgery Robotic microscope uses 3D imaging, reduces surgeon fatigue * GLENDALE, Ariz. - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has become the first hospital in the West to use an innovative robotic exoscope for brain tumor neurosurgery. A neurosurgery team at the hospital has now performed craniotomy procedures to resect brain tumors while  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 21 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner expands services to Timnath in Northern Colorado Expansion designed to meet growing demand in area * TIMNATH, Colo. - Banner Health is expanding access to primary care and pediatrics in Northern Colorado with a new, larger clinic location in Timnath, designed to meet growing demand in the Fort Collins area. The new Banner Health Clinic, opening April 27, will provide additional space to serve more p  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 20 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Estes Park Safeway Worker Slams UFCW Union with Federal Charges for Illegal Retaliatory $7,912 Strike Fine * NLRB charge: Union bosses had no legal right to impose discipline since employee resigned union membership prior to working during June 2025 strike action Estes Park, CO (April 20, 2026) - Estes Park Safeway employee Abraham Ireland has slammed United Food   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 20 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Puts National Guard on Active-Duty Status to Respond to Potential Fires * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a proclamation to ensure that Nebraska National Guard resources are ready and available to respond to wildfires, should they be needed. High winds, low humidity and dry conditions continue to be a concern and could pr  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Karikari's crop system research prioritizes farmers' needs * Growing up in Kwapong, a farming community in Ghana's Ahafo region, and attending university in Ghana helped Benjamin Karikari develop an appreciation for agriculture and sustainable food systems. He earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Cape Coast in 2008 and a master's degree in agronomy from Kwame Nkrumah Univers  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 21 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news on April 20, 2026: * * * Pawnee City Earns Designation as Nebraska's 30th Leadership Certified Community for Housing, Infrastructure Initiatives The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of Pawnee City (pop. 835) for strategic efforts to initiate street improvements and a homebuyer assistance program. DED's Southeast Nebraska Development Consultant Dave   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska Union overhaul adds two new eateries, expanded space * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is reimagining one of its busiest campus hubs, expanding the Nebraska Union dining area with new restaurant concepts, more variety and a redesigned approach. Set to open early in the fall 2026 semester, the renovation will grow to five dining options, including two new concepts aimed at broadening cuisi  more

LYONS, Nebraska, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses * LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027. On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Sen  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by John Breslow, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, from an April 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and esteemed Members of the Committee, I am honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus. I thank President Trump and Secretary Rubio for their trust and confidenc  more