Thursday - October 29, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nebraska

6 items
Nebraska Farm Bureau Supports Perennial Standard for Waters of the United States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 | (402) 421-4400 Ms. Stacey Jensen Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Office of Water (4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Mr. Milton Boyd Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Department of   more
Early Futures Partnership Urges Recognition of Child Care as Critical Rural Economic Infrastructure in CRA Revisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Early Futures Partnership is the organizational home of the Communities for Kids and First Five Nebraska initiatives. 301 S. 13th Street, Suite 600 . Lincoln, NE 68508 . Office (402) 261-9671 . earlyfutures.org October 13, 2026 Community Reinvestment Act Regulations, Docket No. OCC-2026-0694 / RIN 1557-AF57 Early Futures  more
Fast-ageing placentas may explain pre-eclampsia risks
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Oct. 26 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Fast-ageing placentas may explain pre-eclampsia risks * For women diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, the only cure is often to deliver the baby - even if the pregnancy has not yet reached full term. Pre-eclampsia affects up to 8% of pregnancies worldwide and contributes to about 16% of maternal deaths globally, making the condition one of pregnancy's most serious complications. New research led by Flinders   more
National Corn Growers Association Respond to NASS Report Correction
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 25 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Corn Growers Respond to NASS Report Correction Oct 23, 2026 Author: Nicole Hasheider The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced today that it corrected corn data in its September 2026 Crop Production report, following concerns raised about the October 9 Crop Production Report. NASS indicated it found a processing error that affected September corn plant populations, e  more
Tenn. Economic Dept.: Valmont Industries to Expand Manufacturing Presence in Marion County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: * * * Valmont Industries to Expand Manufacturing Presence in Marion County October 23, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Valmont Industries officials announced today the company will further expand its Marion County facility. As part of the expansion, Val  more
Utah Handles Houston, Remains Unbeaten
WACO, Texas, Oct. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Utah Handles Houston, Remains Unbeaten * Down 13-7 to Houston entering the fourth quarter, Utah scored 14 unanswered points, and the defense held the Cougars to just 86 yards rushing, almost 150 yards below their average, to win the top 25 showdown, 21-13. The win vaulted the Utes to No. 5 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll while Houston dropped to No. 19. Miami (Fla.) domin  more