News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors
A Rebel in Spirit: Kevin Kraft
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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A Rebel in Spirit: Kevin Kraft
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Silver State Award: Kevin Kraft
Founder and CEO, ByDzign
For nearly 15 years, Kevin Kraft's generous support of UNLV has touched nearly every branch of the university.
From Rebel Ready Week and graduation celebrations to Rebel Homecoming and countless alumni mixers -you name a memorable UNLV moment, and Kraft and the team from his wildly successful eve
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American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Mi
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
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DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dru
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manu
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e
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Biology and chemistry students gain research experience through REU programs
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Biology and chemistry students gain research experience through REU programs
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Shippensburg University biology students Robert Long and Alissa Dorsey, and chemistry students Kate Tarbert and Landon Herzog, spent the summer of 2026 conducting research through Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grants and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, supported by the SU Foundat
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CSM Ranked Among Top Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 3 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news:
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CSM Ranked Among Top Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
October 2, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. - College of Saint Mary (CSM) is ranked No. 4 among the 2027 best value universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
CSM was also ranked in the top one-third of best regional universities in the Midwest and best private universities in the Midwest.
"College of Saint Mary is preparing women with the skills, kn
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Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority With "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 2, 2026
Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority with "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"
With just over one month to go until the midterm elections, Democrats are "within striking distance" as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer makes the case that the party is "on the edge of taking back the Senate" thanks to a "bi
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DNC: In the States - After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
IN THE STATES: After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes
Democrats are putting Republicans on defense over their failed record, forcing Trump and Vance to scramble to red states to shore up support from voters who are feeling the squeeze from the administration's cost-spiking policies
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Against the backdrop of disastrous approval ratings and a frac
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Berries Over E. Coli Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145
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Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026
FDA
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Federal Register: USDA Considers Nebraska Plan to Ban Soda, Candy Purchases With SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Nebraska SNAP Demonstration Project
This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Nebraska's proposed demonstration project under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) will take appropriate action as necessary in res
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
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The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation's largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers.
The s
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Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Southeast Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Southeast Nebraska
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has declared an emergency for southeast Nebraska in the aftermath of heavy rain and severe flooding. Record setting rainfall amounts were reported across the region, in some areas resulting in the rescue of stranded motorists from flooded roadways.
On Thursday, th
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here.
"Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment
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Live Insurance News: Nebraska's Homeowners Insurance Ranks Amongst Highest in the Country
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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Live Insurance News: Nebraska's Homeowners Insurance Ranks Amongst Highest in the Country
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UNO in the news: A recent Live Insurance News article highlights research by University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Economics Professor Zhigang Feng, on Nebraska's insurance crisis, discussing the state's increasing homeowner's insurance costs and the factors behind the rise.
Why it matters: Nebraska h
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Local Community Invited to Celebrate UMass Amherst Homecoming 2026, Oct. 9-10
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Local Community Invited to Celebrate UMass Amherst Homecoming 2026, Oct. 9-10
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UMass Amherst and the UMass Amherst Foundation invite the local community to experience a quintessential New England autumn and UMass pride during Homecoming 2026 on Oct. 9-10.With family-friendly activities, performances, athletic matchups, and downtown festivities, this year's Homecoming offers something for all a
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Nebraska, FTC Secure Pesticide Price Protections in Corteva Antitrust Case
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Nebraska, FTC Secure Pesticide Price Protections in Corteva Antitrust Case
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers settled crop protection litigation against Corteva, Inc. for $35 million. Nebraska, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission and 11 other attorneys general, sued Corteva in 2022, alleging its crop protection loyalty programs violated federal and state antitrust l
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Sen. Warren, Co-signers Issue Letter to Administration for Children & Families Asst. Secretary Adams
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with co-signers to Administration for Children and Families Assistant Secretary Alex Adams:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Alex Adams
Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Assistant Secretary Adams:
We write to you with concern that the Trump administration's efforts to gut federal
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Senator Ricketts Applauds Implementation of His Streamlining Rural Housing Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Senator Ricketts Applauds Implementation of His Streamlining Rural Housing Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) applauds the implementation of his Streamlining Rural Housing Act.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently agreed to a memorandum of understanding to reevaluate environmental standards and streamline th
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Smith Announces 2026 Angels in Adoption Honorees
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Smith Announces 2026 Angels in Adoption Honorees
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced Jenna and Robert Stoner of Holdrege will be honored with the 2026 Angels in Adoption Award for Nebraska's Third District.
"Through nurturance and care, Jenna and Robert Stoner ensured that their adoptive children felt safe and loved during a pivotal time in their lives. Their continued c
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SPLC, UC Berkeley event celebrates student journalists
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC, UC Berkeley event celebrates student journalists
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Four journalism students from across the country described facing censorship, arrest and harassment for covering their schools' most pressing issues during a Sept. 30 celebration of student reporting at UC Berkeley Journalism.
The event, hosted by the Student Press Law Center and moderated by NBC News White House corresp
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Supporting Nebraska Families at Every Stage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
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Supporting Nebraska Families at Every Stage
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In Nebraska, we know family is defined by more than the name we share, but by the commitment we make to one another. Across our state, individuals and families step forward every day to open their hearts and homes to children in need, providing the stability, support, and sense of belonging every child deserves.
This generous spirit is at the heart of the Co
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Thompson Learning Community: More Than Just a Scholarship Program
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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Thompson Learning Community: More Than Just a Scholarship Program
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It may be an obvious statement, but when a student starts college, their life changes in a major way.
And there are many students who know exactly what to expect. They have a parent, relative, or friend who has explained what the college experience may be like on a personal, educational, and professional level.
These stude
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University of Nebraska: Achievements | Honors, Appointments, Retirements and Publications for Oct. 2
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 2, 2026
Achievements | Honors, appointments, retirements and publications for Oct. 2
Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Somdatta Achar, Roberto Cortinas, Kiyomi Deards, Catherine Eichhorn, Mackenzie Long, Leonardo Luna-Duran, Rhonda Revelle, Mark Svoboda, Cephas Sithole, Sarah Winn and Dance Marathon.
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Somdatta Achar, a graduate student and
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University of Nebraska: From Papers to Pixels, Larson Has Spent 45 Years Preserving Library Collections
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 2, 2026
From papers to pixels, Larson has spent 45 years preserving library collections
2026 Celebration of Service
By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing
When Mark Larson started working at the University Libraries in 1981, dissertations arrived on paper, periodicals filled shelves and books were routinely sent away to be bound.
Forty-five years later, the work has shifte
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University of Nebraska: Kuenning Builds Relationships as Architecture's Director of Advising
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 2, 2026
Kuenning builds relationships as Architecture's director of advising
2026 Celebration of Service
By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing
Stephanie Kuenning grew up listening to Husker football games on the radio while her dad did yard work, but her love for the university, especially its academic offerings, grew exponentially once she started working for the Univers
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