Tuesday - July 28, 2026

News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors

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59th Medical Wing begins new chapter under Col. Tracy K. Bozung
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 59th Medical Wing begins new chapter under Col. Tracy K. Bozung * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Tracy K. Bozung assumed command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony presided over by Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Robert K. Bogart, Director of Defense Health Network Central and Commander, Medical Readiness Comman  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls Attorney General Kris Mayes and 48 other attorneys general this week called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and sca  more
Back to the Good Life
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Back to the Good Life * When I am not fighting for Nebraskans in Washington, I am back home meeting with constituents across Nebraska's Third District. From Kimball to Auburn, Valentine to Superior, and everywhere in between, the conversations I have with Nebraskans help shape my work in Congress. There is no substitute for hearing directly from the people I represent, and every visit gives me a better u  more
Banner Health community grant helps support homeless shelter for 55 and over
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health community grant helps support homeless shelter for 55 and over Older adults in the Phoenix area now have a dedicated homeless shelter with some support from Banner Health in one of the many ways the nonprofit health system impacts the community it serves. Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), in response to the rising rate of homelessness among the aging population, ha  more
Banner Health transforms cardiac care with first-in-nation procedure
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 9 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health transforms cardiac care with first-in-nation procedure Banner Health's world-class cardiovascular teams are transforming research discoveries into new diagnostics and treatments for heart disease, positioning Phoenix as a premier destination for cardiac innovation. This commitment to advancing care recently gave 89-year-old George Berry access to a groundbreaking procedure,  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: How Crazy is CNBC's 'Top States for Business' Ranking This Year?
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * How crazy is CNBC's 'Top States for Business' ranking this year? It's that time of year again when CNBC pulls out of who-knows-where some ranking which purports to show Minnesota's economy going gangbusters. The release of CNBC's 'Top States for Business' rank  more
DNC: In the States - American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill"
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill" It's been one year since Donald Trump and Republicans sold out working families with their so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" -- trading away lifesaving healthcare and food assistance to deliver the largest wealth transfer in history for their billionaire buddies. While Tr  more
EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas * Company agrees to pay more than $26.8M civil penalty, complete estimated $40M to prevent future discharges, and pay Kansas $3M WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the state of Kansas announced a settlement agreement to resolve al  more
ICYMI: In Blair County, Pa. Gov. Shapiro Welcomes Union Pacific's Historic Big Boy No. 4014, Celebrates America250 at Historic Norfolk Southern Yard
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * ICYMI: In Blair County, Governor Shapiro Welcomes Union Pacific's Historic Big Boy No. 4014, Celebrates America250 at Historic Norfolk Southern Yard As the world's largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy 4014 drew approximately 100,000 spectators to Altoona, building off Pennsylvania's America250 celebrations and honoring the Commonwealth's industrial heritage.   more
Justice Department Files Proposed Settlement With Owner and Operator of Keystone Pipeline to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Proposed Settlement with Owner and Operator of Keystone Pipeline to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas Company Agrees to Pay More than $26.8M Civil Penalty, Complete Estimated $40M in Work to Prevent Future Discharges, and Pay State of Kansas $3 Million - The Justice Department, on behalf of the Environmental Protection   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general today in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to de  more
Nebraska State Senator to Testify at Intelligence Committee Hearing This Week
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Crawford Announces Open Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) announced an open full Committee hearing for Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 PM ET to examine how states across the country are see  more
Secretary Rollins Announces Growing Momentum Behind USDA's Product of USA Label with 10 New Companies Joining Initiative, Including Wholestone Farms for Nebraska
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces Growing Momentum Behind USDA's Product of USA Label with 10 New Companies Joining Initiative * (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that ten additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA's voluntary Product of USA label, marking continued momentum behind the Administration's efforts to help cons  more
Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt stronger safeguards that would make it harder for scammers to obtain legitimate telephone numbers and use them to targe  more
Tenth District Energy Activity Increased Moderately
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 10 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Energy Activity Increased Moderately * July 10, 2026 CONTACT: Sarah Dickson The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the second quarter Energy Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Tenth District energy activity increased moderately, while expec  more
The Ancient Craft Behind Cutting-edge Science
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * The Ancient Craft Behind Cutting-edge Science * From the lenses in Galileo's 16th century telescope to today's high-precision instruments for gravitational wave detection, glass has been the unsung hero of modern scientific research. "Glass has a 3,000 year history, and without it science as we know it can't happen," says Sally Prasch, UMass Amherst's master scientific glassblower, one of a dyi  more
University of Nebraska Leaders Seek Clarity, Next Steps Following Budget Memo
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * NU leaders seek clarity, next steps following budget memo Governor Jim Pillen released a memo July 8 directing state agencies, boards and commissions to reduce their current fiscal year spending effective July 1. This measure is to offset Nebraska income tax refunds that significantly exceeded projections and totaled $307 million more than anticipated in the 2026 fiscal year. Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, presid  more
University of Nebraska: Achievements - Honors, Appointments and Publications for July 10
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for July 10 Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Cameron Adkins, Guillermo R. Balboa, Christine Booth, Jennifer Brhel, Gayoung Choi, Raymond C. Ward, the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design and the UNL Tractor A-Team. Honors Christine Booth, lecturer in the Department of Agronomy and  more