News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors
ABA Nominates Officers Board for 2026-2027
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA Nominates Officers Board for 2026-2027
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The American Bankers Association's Nominating Committee has finalized the official slate of candidates to be presented for election at the association's annual meeting scheduled for Oct. 27 in Salt Lake City.
The committee, chaired by John C. Asbury, chief executive officer, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
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American Soybean Association Welcomes Greg Ibach Nomination for USDA Trade Post
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Welcomes Greg Ibach Nomination for USDA Trade Post
Sep 29, 2026
The American Soybean Association welcomes President Donald Trump's nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs.
"Greg brings a deep understanding of U.S. agriculture and the importance of expanding markets for American farmers," said ASA CEO Stephen Censky. "As a
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Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
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Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys genera
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Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a p
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Banner Health Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
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PHOENIX (Sept. 30, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems and Arizona's largest private employer, has been named to Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for the second consecutive year. Of the 250 organizati
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Conn. A.G. Tong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 28, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
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September 30, 2026
#Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees dur
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.30.2026
Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee,
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EEOC Sues St. Louis Arc for Pregnancy Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues St. Louis Arc for Pregnancy Discrimination
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Federal lawsuit says nonprofit's decision to force leave on pregnant employee and then firing her was unlawful and avoidable
ST. LOUIS -St. Louis Arc, Inc., a nonprofit providing disability support services, violated federal law when it refused to provide a pregnant employee with reasonable accommodations, forced her to take leav
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EEOC Sues Willow Park Healthcare for Disability Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Willow Park Healthcare for Disability Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
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Federal lawsuit alleges senior care facility harassed and fired nurse rather than accommodate her medical leave
OKLAHOMA CITY -Willow Park Healthcare Center and Southwest LTC Management Services violated federal law when they denied a nurse's request for disability-related medical leave, har
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Fischer Makes the Case for Golden Dome During Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer Makes the Case for Golden Dome During Subcommittee Hearing
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, convened a hearing for an update on Golden Dome, the multi-layer missile defense system being developed for the United States.
Click here to download video of Fischer's opening remarks
Watch the full hearing
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Fischer Votes for Ricketts' Stop Insider Trading Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer Votes for Ricketts' Stop Insider Trading Act
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Bill includes SAVE America Act provision requiring photo ID to vote
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, introduced by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and cosponsored by Fischer, to prohibit Members of Congress from purchasing publicly traded stocks. It also includes a provision of the SAVE
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Fischer Votes to Protect Consumers from Data Center Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer Votes to Protect Consumers from Data Center Energy Costs
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill introduced by Senator Jon Husted (R-OH), to create a federal standard for data centers to cover the cost of energy generation and transmission and keep local ratepayers from facing increased energy costs. Fischer is a cosponsor of the
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Gov. Pillen Hosts 2026 Governor's Summit in Kearney
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen Hosts 2026 Governor's Summit in Kearney
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 1,050 participants to Kearney for the 2026 Governor's Summit: Growing Nebraska and the second annual Governor's Youth Summit.
The annual Governor's Summit, co-hosted by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and the Nebraska Departmen
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Governor Hochul Outlines Significant Risks Posed by Federal Tariffs on MTA's Capital Program
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Outlines Significant Risks Posed by Federal Tariffs on MTA's Capital Program
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a new report presented at September's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board meeting demonstrates the $1 billion price hike caused by the Trump Administration's tariff policy to the MTA's plans to upgrade its rolling stock by purchasing new subw
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Highlights from AFA's 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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Highlights from AFA's 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference
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The Air & Space Forces Association wrapped up its 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference on September 16 after three days stacked with keynotes, panel discussions, exhibits, and more at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. Here are all the highlights from this yea
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Mojave National Preserve Welcomes New Superintendent
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Mojave National Preserve Welcomes New Superintendent
September 30, 2026
BARSTOW, Calif. -- The National Park Service has selected Kevin Schluckebier as the next superintendent of Mojave National Preserve. He will begin his new role Oct. 18, 2026.
Schluckebier currently serves as the National Park Service Midwest Region's program manager for design and construction, where
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Pitt State Announces Recipients of 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award
PITTSBURG, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news:
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Pitt State announces recipients of 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award
30 September 2026
The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year's Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award: Derek H. Hoffine and Dr. Sabuhi Sardarli, PhD.
The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant professional growth and advancement since the completion of
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Senate Democrats Block Ricketts' Stop Insider Trading Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Senate Democrats Block Ricketts' Stop Insider Trading Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Senate Democrats blocked U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts' (R-NE) Stop Insider Trading Act. This bill would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and immediate family members from profiting off stocks while serving in public office. It would also require Members and their families to disclose plans to sell stock
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Sens. Schiff, Ricketts Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Help Endangered Species Recover Faster
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Ricketts Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Help Endangered Species Recover Faster
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Chairman of the Senate EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, are unveiling bipartisan legis
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University of Arkansas: AI in Agriculture - Experts Say Human Judgment Key as Technology Advances
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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AI in Agriculture: Experts Say Human Judgment Key as Technology Advances
Sep. 30, 2026
As artificial intelligence becomes faster and more capable of complex tasks, human critical thinking and the ability to ask the right questions will become even more important.
At the AI in Agriculture Symposium on Sept. 21, panelists in a roundtable discussion noted that many tasks once considered specialized s
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University of Nebraska: Bureau of Sociological Research Releases 2025-26 Annual Report
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 30, 2026
Bureau of Sociological Research releases 2025-26 annual report
The Bureau of Sociological Research has released its 2025-26 annual report, highlighting another year of supporting high-quality research for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, state agencies and organizations across Nebraska and beyond.
During the year, the bureau completed 78 projects, including 31 for Univers
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University of Nebraska: Staples Lab Helps Nebraska Childcare Providers Implement Outdoor Learning
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 30, 2026
Staples Lab helps Nebraska childcare providers implement outdoor learning
By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln initiative is growing the state's childcare system, rain or shine.
The Ruth Staples Child Development Lab School, housed in the College of Education and Human Sciences, is helping childcare providers across Nebraska in
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University of Nebraska: Trail Systems are Important to Rural Nebraskans, Poll Shows
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 30, 2026
Trail systems are important to rural Nebraskans, poll shows
By Becky Vogt, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Many rural Nebraskans use trails around their communities and receive different benefits from their use, according to the latest batch of results from the 2026 Nebraska Rural Poll.
Many respondents to the poll -- conducted annually by Rural Prosperity Nebra
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UNO Launches Doctor of Social Work Program
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 29 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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UNO Launches Doctor of Social Work Program
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For decades, Nebraska social workers seeking a doctoral degree had one option: leave the state. Now they don't.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has received approval to launch a new Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program, becoming the first institution in Nebraska to offer a professional practice doctorate in social work. The fully online
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US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven skills training programs for critical industries like shipbuilding, advance
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USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates, Allotment and Marketing Allocations; Fiscal Year 2026 Reallocations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates, Allotment and Marketing Allocations; Fiscal Year 2026 Reallocations
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(Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced sugar loan rates for crop year 2026 (fiscal year 2027). CCC also announced sugar beet and sugarcane allotments and processor
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
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WASHINGTON -This week's editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats "affordability" agenda given their long track record of raising costs on gas, groceries, housing, and health care while in power.
"So what are Democrats now proposing to impr
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
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From healthcare to housing to energy, their policies have made life more expensive.
WASHINGTON -This week's editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats "affordability" agenda given their long track record of raising costs on g
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