News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors
$1 Million Challenge Gift for Wear Black, Give Back
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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$1 Million Challenge Gift for Wear Black, Give Back
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* The 2026 Wear Black, Give Back -UNO's 24-hour giving day -will begin at noon Oct. 7 and conclude at noon Oct. 8.
* If the seventh annual giving day achieves its goal of 7,000 gifts, UNO alumnus John Morgan will give $1 million to support scholarships for UNO students.
* Gifts made during Wear Black, Give Back support
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Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
September 25, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
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Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information
Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs.
Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o
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Czech President Pavel Meets NE Guard Leadership, Takes Part in Evening Reception
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Czech President Pavel Meets NE Guard Leadership, Takes Part in Evening Reception
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Kevin Hynes, NENG - (402) 309-8390
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen hosted an evening reception honoring Petr Pavel, president of the Czech Republic. The event in the State Capitol Rotunda last night capped a day of full activity for the Czech leader.
The visiting d
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Dr. Timothy Billiar Will Receive 2026 ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Dr. Timothy Billiar Will Receive 2026 ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
September 25, 2026
CHICAGO -- Timothy R. Billiar, MD, FACS, the George Vance Foster Professor and Chair of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania, will receive the prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS) Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award at the ACS Clini
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Gov. Pillen Highlights Major ONE RED Infrastructure Investment in Norfolk
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen Highlights Major ONE RED Infrastructure Investment in Norfolk
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
NORFOLK, NE -On Friday, Governor Jim Pillen highlighted Nebraska's ONE RED initiative in Norfolk and how it is poised to help the city fund a critical wastewater infrastructure project. He was joined by Senator Robert Dover, Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environmen
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Gov. Pillen Issues Executive Orders to help the Agriculture Community
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen Issues Executive Orders to help the Agriculture Community
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
LINCOLN, NE - To combat rising diesel fuel shortages and high operating costs during harvest season, Governor Jim Pillen has issued two executive orders providing immediate, temporary relief to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and agricultural transporters across the state.
Under the
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K-State's Expanded Heartland AI Symposium Nov. 10-12 Explores the Impact of AI
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 26 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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'Our society in the age of AI'
K-State's expanded Heartland AI Symposium Nov. 10-12 explores the impact of AI
By Malorie Sougey, News and Communications Services
Sept. 25, 2026
As artificial intelligence continues to develop exponentially, it can feel impossible to keep up with the latest AI developments and discussions. Raelynne Hale has a solution for that.
Hale is the founder and director of Kansas
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Nebraska Funeral Home Disciplined Following Cremation of Remains without a License
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Nebraska Funeral Home Disciplined Following Cremation of Remains without a License
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This week, Nebraska's Chief Medical Officer placed Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremations on probation following a petition filed by the Nebraska Attorney General's Office.
On June 4, 2026, the Nebraska Attorney General's Office filed a Petition for Disciplinary Action in response to Dorsey Funeral Ho
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Nebraska mothers to appeal ruling upholding home-birth ban
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Nebraska mothers to appeal ruling upholding home-birth ban
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Lincoln, Nebraska; September 25, 2026: Two expectant mothers will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to hear their case after a federal judge today denied their request to block Nebraska's ban on midwife-assisted home births. Emily Tvrdy and Amanda Musilek are suing Nebraska for the right
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Oklahoma State: 2026 College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame Awards Banquet Honors Six Alumni
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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2026 College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame awards banquet honors six alumni
September 24, 2026
The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences recognizes distinguished alumni each year at the Hall of Fame Banquet.
The six individuals honored in 2026 have made their mark within their respective fields and continue to set examples of leadership, innovation, selfles
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Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to Delawareans After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Delawareans After Gutting Rural Health Care
September 24, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Trump administration announced misleading "rural health investments" in Delaware, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged Delaware's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last year,
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Protecting Life, Supporting Mothers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
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Protecting Life, Supporting Mothers
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For nearly 50 years, the Hyde Amendment has reflected a principle that resonates deeply with the values we hold in Nebraska: protecting vulnerable life while respecting the convictions of taxpayers.
We value family, we lend a hand to those in need, and we believe every person-regardless of their age or circumstance-has value. These are not just ideas we talk about
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Report Highlights Above Average Savings of Nebraskans, Points to Economic Resilience and Growth
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Report Highlights Above Average Savings of Nebraskans, Points to Economic Resilience and Growth
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting findings from a recent report demonstrating the resilience and growth of Nebraska's economy. Analysis published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City indicates that Nebraskans' savings is approximatel
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RFS Volumes Are Driving Rural Investment, Securing America's Energy Future
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 25 [Category: Energy] -- Clean Fuels Alliance America posted the following news release:
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RFS Volumes Are Driving Rural Investment, Securing America's Energy Future
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By Donnell Rehagen, CEO as featured in The Washington Times
This past March, during the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House, President Trump launched the historic 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes. He proudly proclaimed that the "highest volumes of renewable fu
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in North Carolina
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved six new Workforce Pell Grant programs in North Carolina, marking it the fifth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Eligible students at Forsyth Technical Community College can now use Federal Pell dollars to enroll in programs that
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University of Nebraska: Czech President Makes Historic Visit, Recognizing Long-standing Relationship
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 26 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 24, 2026
Czech president makes historic visit, recognizing long-standing relationship
By Deann Gayman | University Communication and Marketing
Czech President Petr Pavel visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Sept. 24 -- a historic day highlighting more than a century of educational, cultural and familial ties between Nebraska and the European nation with which it shares deep histori
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University of Texas Dallas: Noted Historian Becomes Director of Ackerman Center
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Noted Historian Becomes Director of Ackerman Center
By Veronica Gonzalez | Sept. 25, 2026
Before Dr. Mark Celinscak became director of the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies in August, he was familiar with its research and role at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Not only did the work of one of the center's professors influence his own, but Celinscak also presented the Michael and Elai
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UNO Career Connect 2026 Celebrates Internships, Employer Partnerships
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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UNO Career Connect 2026 Celebrates Internships, Employer Partnerships
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University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) students, employers, and campus partners gathered Tuesday at Milo Bail Student Center to celebrate the growing impact of paid internships and experiential learning through UNO Career Connect.
What's new: Career Connect 2026 brought students and employer partners together for a stud
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Want to age well? Start with the things you love to do.
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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Want to age well? Start with the things you love to do.
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September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on the habits and choices that can help people stay healthy and engaged as they age.
Andrea Fleischman, OTD, says that healthy aging about maintaining physical skills, cognitive abilities and social connections that allow you to keep doing the activities that bring meaning to your life.
Fleischman, a D
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