OMAHA, Nebraska, April 24 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Envisioning Population Health Student Photo Contest winners * The Institute for Population Health (IPH) and Kingfisher Institute announce the winners of the 2026 Envisioning Population Health Student Photo Contest. The contest challenged students across the University's schools and colleges to find creative ways to capture various factors influencing individual and community health and well-being, resul  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Baum: * * * Nebraska Session Ends with Expanded Truth in Taxation Protections, Falls Short of Real Property Tax Reform With the 2026 legislative session concluded, Nebraska lawmakers deserve credit for taking a meaningful step toward greater transparency and accountability in the property tax system. But while progress was made, the legislature ultimately fell short of delivering the kind of comprehensive  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi for illegally offering sports betting in violation   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BOOTLICKER BRINKER: MAGA Republican Brinker Harding Isn't "Walking Away From Trump" [Roll Call] * New reporting from Roll Call reveals that Brinker Harding isn't even attempting to run from his MAGA roots, openly embracing Trump even as his approval continues to take a nosedive. From "eagerly await[ing] the president's endorsement" to "invoking one of the president's trademark phr  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on April 24, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Co-Leads Bipartisan Resolution Designating April 18th 'National Lineman Appreciation Day' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) joined Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Da  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Engineering team creates virtual tour of Kiewit Hall * Prospective University of Nebraska-Lincoln students no longer need to set foot in Kiewit Hall to explore the College of Engineering's new headquarters, thanks to a team of students in the School of Computing's Senior Design program. Husker STEM VR is an interactive virtual reality app and university outreach tool that allows prospective students   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Expanding Access, Cracking Down on Medicare Fraud * Each spring, as I travel across the Third District meeting with constituents, I am reminded just how special Nebraska is. There is a peace in rural America you cannot replicate anywhere else. It is the endless Sunday morning sunrise, the crunch of gravel under your feet during an evening stroll, and the sense of community where neighbors look out for o  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Grew Further in April The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the April Manufacturing Survey (https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/manufacturing-survey/tenth-district-manufactur  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 25 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: * * * Tenth District Services Growth Eased in April The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the April Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Welcomes USDA Announcement to Relocate Research Project to Clay Center * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center will be expanding its federal research capabilities by receiving additional employees and projec  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 21 -- Mutual of Omaha Insurance, a provider of insurance, banking and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups, issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Names Mutual of Omaha One of America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 Forbes magazine has once again recognized Mutual of Omaha as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2026. The company ranked #5 overall. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista,   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Reviews Reinsurance and Credit Risk Transfers Yesterday, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing on the role of reinsurance and credit risk transfers (CRT) in helping distribute   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ricketts Highlights Biofuel Wins at RNG Coalition Summit * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke at the RNG Coalition Summit this week. Ricketts highlighted his Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act and discussed the importance of RNG and other biofuels for Nebraska farmers and  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 24 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * Plattsmouth Poised for Growth after Key Infrastructure Upgrades, Successes in Housing Development Investments in a new municipal water source, an extensive highway expansion project, and a new wastewater treatment plant in the City of Plattsmouth (pop. 6,620) have earned recognition from the State of Nebraska. This week, the Nebraska Department of Economic Developm  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 24 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * PlantNebraska guides grant impact across Nebraska * A federal grant is helping Nebraska communities reimagine how trees can strengthen infrastructure, aesthetics, local economies and resilience. PlantNebraska, a statewide nonprofit, is partnering with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to manage a $10 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Supports Arbor Day Resolution * Omaha, NE - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) celebrates Arbor Day. Ricketts supporteda resolution todesignate "Arbor Day." The resolution celebrates the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day and recognizes the importance of planting and caring for trees. Arbor Day was founded by Nebraskan J. Sterling Morton. " Arbor Day is one of my favorite Nebraska tr  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 24 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * University earns record sustainability score * After earning its first gold rating in 2022, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has again increased its score through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System. The new report, announced by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education on Earth Day, is the university's highest score to date of 71.44, representi  more