Monday - November 2, 2026

News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors

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AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel members
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel members * The AMA convened diverse experts with deep expertise across a broad range of medical topics to serve as the AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel (the Guides Panel). This group includes physicians, qualified health professionals, as well as stakeholders from the regulatory and legal community. Panel members * ## Douglas W. Martin, MD, c  more
Attorney General Hanaway Joins Multistate Effort Supporting Parental Rights in Major Social Media Case
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Joins Multistate Effort Supporting Parental Rights in Major Social Media Case * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Missouri has joined a multistate amicus brief in NetChoice v. Hilgers, supporting Nebraska's Parental Rights in Social Media Act and defending states' authority to protect children online. "  more
For this transfer student-athlete, a new beginning takes flight
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Temple University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * For this transfer student-athlete, a new beginning takes flight * Ahnna Kalmes transferred from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to Temple University to join the women's gymnastics team anchored by interim head coach Brittney Miller. Kalmes, a health professions major, serves on the National Student Transfer Week planning committee. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Name: Ahnna K  more
For this transfer student-athlete, a new beginning takes flight
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * For this transfer student-athlete, a new beginning takes flight * Ahnna Kalmes transferred from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to Temple University to join the women's gymnastics team anchored by interim head coach Brittney Miller. Kalmes, a health professions major, serves on the National Student Transfer Week planning committee. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Name: Ahnna Kalmes Major: Health prof  more
Gov. Pillen Recognizes Plattsmouth for Improvements to Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure for Residents
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Recognizes Plattsmouth for Improvements to Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure for Residents * PLATTSMOUTH, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen recognized Plattsmouth for its efforts in improving water infrastructure for its residents. Speaking at the Plattsmouth Public Library, the Governor was joined by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) Director Jess  more
NRC Health: How Fairview Health Services Built a Culture of Patient Experience Ownership
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 23 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * October 22, 2026 How Fairview Health Services Built a Culture of Patient Experience Ownership How a seven-person customer experience (CX) team got leaders across a 36,000-employee health system to act on patient experience. - Patient experience improvement doesn't happen overnight, especially in a health system with 36,000 employees, 12 hospitals, 10 emergency depar  more
Outstanding Faculty Advisor Builds a Legacy of Lasting Connections
POMONA, California, Oct. 22 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news: * * * Outstanding Faculty Advisor Builds a Legacy of Lasting Connections * For years after his students graduate, Alejandro "Alex" Morales receives messages from them. Some reach out to share life updates or invite him to their wedding. Others visit campus to catch up. These little moments mean more to Morales than accolades, but at the same time, he fe  more
Ricketts Discusses Opportunity and Innovation at 2026 Tech Nebraska Summit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Discusses Opportunity and Innovation at 2026 Tech Nebraska Summit * OMAHA - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a fireside chat at Tech Nebraska's 2026 Summit. Ricketts joined Tech Nebraska Executive Director Emily Allen for a conversation focused on the growing role of technology in Nebraska's economy and beyond. Local leaders in business, healthcare, public   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Commends Fellow Attorneys General For Support of South Dakota's Appeal in Mayday Case
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 23 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Commends Fellow Attorneys General For Support of South Dakota's Appeal in Mayday Case Oct 22, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Attorneys General of 18 states who have filed an amicus brief that supports South Dakota in its appeal of a lower federal court ruling that temporarily prohibits the state from enforcing a new la  more
Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers * (Washington, D.C., October 22, 2026) - Today, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the selection of eight fertilizer manufacturing projects to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Fer  more
U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved a new Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona, marking the seventh state in the nation to receive a program approval. Eligible students at Pima Medical Institute can now use Federal Pell Grants to enroll in the Phlebotomy Technician program, which will   more
U.S. Strategic Command Begins Exercise Global Thunder 27
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: * * * Oct. 22, 2026 U.S. Strategic Command begins exercise Global Thunder 27 OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command began its annual Global Thunder nuclear command and control exercise this morning. Global Thunder 27 involves personnel throughout the strategic enterprise, including USSTRATCOM components and subordinate units. The purpose of GT27 is to enhance nuclear readiness a  more
Utah Settlement Cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance Lease Payments
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah settlement cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance lease payments Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection join 16 other states in a $665 million settlement with Snap Finance - SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah and 16 other states joined the $665 million multistate settlement with Snap Finance. The settlement cancels $16,758,262 in l  more
White House: Trump-Vance Administration Leads Nationwide Coalition in Fighting War on Fraud
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Trump-Vance Administration Leads Nationwide Coalition in Fighting War on Fraud October 16, 2026 President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are aggressively shutting down the waste, fraud, and abuse that has drained billions from American taxpayers. As head of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Vice President Vance this week called on officials at every level of government to join him in a pledge to  more