Friday - September 11, 2026

News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors

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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.  more
Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation   more
Club for Growth Action: ICYMI - Win It Back PAC Launches $2 Million NE-SEN Campaign
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Club for Growth Action, an arm of the Club for Growth, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Win It Back PAC Launches $2 Million NE-SEN Campaign Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Club for Growth Action's affiliated Win It Back PAC announced a $2 million investment opposing Dan Osborn in Nebraska's U.S. Senate Race. The ad calls out Osborn's support for giving Social Security benefits and amnesty to illegal aliens and will run statewid  more
College of Saint Mary: Partnership With ICAN Creates Leadership Pathway for Women
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news: * * * Partnership with ICAN Creates Leadership Pathway for Women OMAHA, Neb. - College of Saint Mary (CSM) has partnered with the Institute for Career Advancement Needs (ICAN) to expand leadership pathways for women in the Omaha community. "College of Saint Mary is uniquely positioned to serve as Omaha's college home for women's leadership. Through partnerships with organizations that support girls, women, athl  more
DNC: Republicans Flee From "Trump-A-Palooza" as Trump's Approval Ratings Sink to Historic Lows
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Republicans Flee From "Trump-A-Palooza" as Trump's Approval Ratings Sink to Historic Lows Donald Trump and Republicans are desperately trying to salvage their chances in the midterm elections, as Trump's approval ratings sink to historic lows. Americans strongly disapprove of Trump and his agenda -- and even Trump's own supporters are desperately trying to distance themselves fr  more
Iowa Economic Development Authority: $39.84 Million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits Will Add Nearly 2,100 State Homes
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * $39.84 Million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits Will Add Nearly 2,100 Iowa Homes The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $39.84 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 39 counties across the state. The awards will support 69 projects expected to create 2,093 new residential units -- 1,225 in larger communities and 868 in smal  more
Meet the Assistant Coaches: Part One
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Meet the Assistant Coaches: Part One * Student-athletes make up about 25% of the student body at Grinnell and assistant coaches are critical in supporting these high-level competitors. From practice to weight training to game day, these coaches are there every step of the way. In this two part series, get to know the assistant coaches who help student-athletes become better competitors and individuals. #Eddie Aria  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make   more
National Urban League Mourns Phoenix Affiliate CEO George Dean
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release: * * * National Urban League Mourns Phoenix Affiliate CEO George Dean NEW YORK -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the death of Greater Phoenix Urban League President and CEO George Dean: "George Dean's decades of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to equity transformed lives and strengthened communities across Arizona and throughou  more
Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to Alabamians After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Alabamians After Gutting Rural Health Care Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration recently announced misleading "rural health investments" in Alabama, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged Alabama's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last year, Donald Trump and Repu  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from  more
TSA Launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * TSA launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport New program allows trusted travelers to access terminal areas without a boarding pass LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is announcing the launch of a new benefit for TSA PreCheck(R) members called Gateside by TSA PreCheck. This new  more
UNO Welcomes Nearly 15,000 Mavericks for Fall 2026
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 8 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * UNO Welcomes Nearly 15,000 Mavericks for Fall 2026 * First-time freshmen, graduate students, and transfer students are driving another year of stable enrollment for the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) according to new data from UNO's Division of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success (IESS). What's new: While UNO's total headcount of 14,810 total students is a 1% decrease fr  more