News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors
AFA Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter Brings Halloween Hijinks to Offutt
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter Brings Halloween Hijinks to Offutt
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Members of AFA's Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter and Arnold Air Society's Earl S. Hoag Squadron, from AFROTC Detachment 470 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, teamed up to support a Trunk or Treat for military families at the Airman Leadership School (ALS) at Offutt Air Force Base on October 28.
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Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that, alongside Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, she is leading a coalition of 22 states in support of the United States Department of Commerce's and the United State
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Attorney General's Office Receives Lincoln Police Investigation into Contract Allegations
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 30 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General's Office Receives Lincoln Police Investigation into Contract Allegations
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Earlier this year, Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts, Mike Foley referred allegations to law enforcement concerning a contract executed by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development staff in May 2024.
At the Nebraska State Patrol's request, the Lincoln Police Department began investiga
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Cal. State-San Bernardino: Persistence of White Supremacy in American Life Topic of Next Conversations on Race and Policing
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 31 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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Persistence of white supremacy in American life topic of next Conversations on Race and Policing
Chapman University sociology professor Pete Simi will discuss white supremacist extremism, digital radicalization and his book. "American Swastika: Inside the White Power Movement's Hidden Spaces of Hate," at the Nov. 4 Conversations on Race and Policing. The program is free an
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College of Saint Mary: Soliva Becomes Stronger, More Intentional Leader With MSOL
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 30 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news:
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Soliva Becomes Stronger, More Intentional Leader With MSOL
October 29, 2026
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program reframed how Sean Soliva '25 thought about leadership and changed how he leads.
After being laid off from a small community bank in fall 2023, Soliva began looking for leadership development courses. When he found College of Saint Mary (CSM) and spoke to MSOL Progra
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Federal Register: EPA Approves Electronic Reporting Program Revisions for Environmental Agencies in 18 States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Announcement of Determination To Approve Authorized Program Revisions
This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of requests to revise/modify EPA-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting from Arkansas Energy and Environment (E&E), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ), Connect
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Fewer Convenience Stores Are Accepting SNAP Benefits Due to New Restrictions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Fewer Convenience Stores Are Accepting SNAP Benefits Due to New Restrictions
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Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits--potentially a big burden for retailers.
This article originally published in The Conversation.
After 10 states began to add new restrictions to what
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Gov. Pillen Announces 28 Census Tracts Approved in New Opportunity Zones Program
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen Announces 28 Census Tracts Approved in New Opportunity Zones Program
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LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that more than two dozen rural and urban Nebraska communities will reap the benefits of investment resulting from the new Federal Opportunity Zones Program. Twenty-eight census submitted this summer by the Governor been approved by the U.S. Treasury. They includ
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Minnesota Credit Union Network: Veridian Adds Allstate Identity Protection to Free Credit Monitoring Tool in Online Banking
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Veridian Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news:
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Veridian adds Allstate Identity Protection to free credit monitoring tool in online banking
10/30/2026
WATERLOO, Iowa - Veridian Credit Union members now have complimentary access to Allstate Identity Protection through Credit Central, Veridian's free credit monitoring tool within online banking.
The added support comes as identity theft is making
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More Than Just a Paycheck: How UNO Student Employment Sets Students Up For Success
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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More than Just a Paycheck: How UNO Student Employment Sets Students Up For Success
As the largest on-campus employer, UNO's Campus Recreation and Wellness offers students a place to not only gain work experience but also essential soft skills.
2026/10/29
When freshman geology major Hannah Matteo applied for a guest service position at Campus Recreation and Wellness, she had no idea she would
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NASDA Foundation receives USDA grant to introduce veterinary students to careers in state and regulatory veterinary medicine
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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NASDA Foundation receives USDA grant to introduce veterinary students to careers in state and regulatory veterinary medicine
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ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation received a Veterinary Services Grant Program award from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agricul
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Nebraska Court Rejects State's Bid to Dismiss Challenge to interRAI Disability Assessment System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news:
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Nebraska Court Rejects State's Bid to Dismiss Challenge to interRAI Disability Assessment System
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Ruling allows lawsuit challenging opaque, algorithm-driven funding decisions to move forward
LINCOLN, NE -- A Lancaster County District Court has overruled the State of Nebraska's motion to partially dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services'
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Nebraska's Role in Achieving Energy Independence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
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Nebraska's Role in Achieving Energy Independence
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From our pioneer founders to today's farmers and ranchers, Nebraskans have always been problem solvers, innovators, and out-of-the-box thinkers who know how to get the job done. Up before dawn and home long after dusk, Nebraskans are known for our strong work ethic and willingness to tackle tough challenges. That is exactly what makes us well-positioned
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Northwest Offering In-state Tuition for Out-of-state Students in Fall 2027
MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 31 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
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Northwest offering in-state tuition for out-of-state students in fall 2027
Oct. 30, 2026
Undergraduate students enrolling at Northwest Missouri State University from some of its surrounding states for the fall 2027 semester can now receive in-state tuition.
The University's Board of Regents, during its regular session on Friday, approved a proposal to guarantee in-state tuition rates
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Partnership Maps New Transfer Pathways From SCC to Nebraska U
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 30, 2026
Partnership maps new transfer pathways from SCC to Nebraska U
A new partnership is giving Southeast Community College students a clearer path to a bachelor's degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The On Course partnership guarantees admission to Nebraska for SCC students who earn an associate degree with a minimum 2.0 grade-point average. Announced Oct. 30 at SCC's Lincoln Camp
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Physician Assistant Content Creators Come to CSM to Promote the Profession to the Next Generation
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 30 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news:
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Physician assistant content creators come to CSM to promote the profession to the next generation
October 29, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. - A growing number of practicing physician assistants are creating content on TikTok and Instagram to grow the profession and mentor the next generation of PAs.
These content creators came together in October at College of Saint Mary (CSM) for The PAth, a one-day conference for fu
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Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to Californians After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Californians After Gutting Rural Health Care
October 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Trump administration announced misleading "rural health investments" in California, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged California's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last yea
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Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to Idahoans After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Idahoans After Gutting Rural Health Care
October 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration recently announced misleading "rural health investments" in Idaho conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged Idaho's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last year, Donald Tru
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University of Nebraska Hosts International High Energy Physics Workshop
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 30, 2026
University hosts international high energy physics workshop
By Victoria Grdina, Computing
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosted the HEPiX Fall 2026 Workshop from Oct. 19-23 in the Willa S. Cather Dining Complex, in partnership with the Holland Computing Center and the Office of Research and Innovation.
HEPiX, High Energy Physics Unix eXchange, was founded in 1991 and is the twic
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University of Nebraska Omaha Student Group Promotes Deaf Culture and Awareness Through Silent ASL Lunches
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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More than A Language
UNO Allies in Sign spread awareness of language and Deaf culture at a campus that houses Nebraska's sole ASL interpreting program.
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In the food court at the Milo Bail Student Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), among the hustle and bustle of students eating lunch, one table is packed with people remaining silent.
It's a gripping thing watching this lun
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University of Nebraska: Biochar Field Day Aims to Turn Invasive Redcedar Into a Resource for Farmers
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 30, 2026
Biochar Field Day aims to turn invasive redcedar into a resource for farmers
By Fran tenBensel Benne, Agronomy and Horticulture
Nebraska researchers are taking biochar research from experimental plots to producer fields, connecting ranchers removing eastern redcedar with farmers who can put locally produced biochar to use.
Tree professionals, ranchers, farmers, educators and members
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University of Nebraska: Chapman Discusses Lice Treatment in Yahoo Article
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 30 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 29, 2026
Chapman discusses lice treatment in Yahoo article
Kait Chapman, an urban entomologist with Nebraska Extension, provided expertise for an Oct. 26 Yahoo article on a growing number of parents pushing back against schools for easing their "no nit" policies, which kept children out of class until they were free of head lice and their eggs. (Research shows low contagion rates in the classroo
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University of Nebraska: Fellowship to Expand Mueller's Work on America's Founders
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 30, 2026
Fellowship to expand Mueller's work on America's founders
By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing
Who gets to help shape America? And how do religion and identity influence who feels welcome in its civic life?
Max Perry Mueller, a religious studies professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will explore those questions as one of nine scholars selected for the
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University of Nebraska: First-year Research Experience Shapes Del Rello Academic Journey
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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First-year research experience shapes Del Rello academic journey
By MJ Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing
October 30, 2026
While participating in the First Year Research Experience, Idaly Del Rello made an important discovery, one that had nothing to do with crunching data or running tests. Research isn't some unattainable, secret thing happening among experts -- it's something anyone
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University of Nebraska: Political Anxiety is a Unique Form of Distress
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 30, 2026
Political anxiety is a unique form of distress
Pocket Science: Exploring the 'What,' 'So what' and 'Now what' of Husker research
By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing
Welcome to Pocket Science: a glimpse at recent research from Husker scientists and engineers. For those who want to quickly learn the "What," "So what" and "Now what" of Husker research.
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Before
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University of Nebraska: Saraf's Team Pioneers Technique to Measure Multiple Reactions on Single Electrode
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 30 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 29, 2026
Saraf's team pioneers technique to measure multiple reactions on single electrode
By Karl Vogel | Engineering
A reaction on a single electrode can tell scientists a remarkable amount about the chemical nature and number of analytes involved.
The challenge comes when they want to distinguish many reactions on the same electrode.
After more than a decade of trying to overcome that li
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UNO Awarded Record-Breaking $42 Million in Research Funding in 2025-2026
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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UNO Awarded Record-Breaking $42 Million in Research Funding in 2025-2026
UNO exceeded $40 million in external research funding for the fourth consecutive year and broke the previous record set in FY 2022-2023.
2026/10/30
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has exceeded $40 million in grant awards for the fourth straight year and set a new single-year record.
What's new: Principal inve
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Utah Joins FTC in Suing Toast Over Alleged Deceptive Pricing and Hidden Fees
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Utah joins FTC in suing Toast over alleged deceptive pricing and hidden fees
Salt Lake City, UT -- Utah has joined the Federal Trade Commission, six other states, and two local governments in suing Toast, Inc., alleging the company misled restaurant owners with deceptive pricing, false customer support claims, and hidden fees. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is part of the bipartisan coalitio
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Why Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District Captures National Attention
OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 31 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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Why Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District Captures National Attention
UNO Political Science Assistant Professor Huchen Liu, Ph.D., explains why Nebraska's 2nd District attracts national attention and how its elections could shape statewide politics.
2026/10/29
Every four years, Americans watching presidential election coverage encounter an unusual sight: a single electoral vote in Nebraska a
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Yavapai College Partnerships Expand Educational Opportunities for Nebraska Students
PRESCOTT, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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College partnerships expand educational opportunities for Nebraska students
Sarah Townsley 29 October 2026
Central Community College, Yavapai College and Bellevue University celebrate connecting local education with opportunities to earn advanced degrees.
Prescott, Arizona -- Nebraska residents can begin their college education close to home, continue into an online, three-year bachelor's degree and look ahead to
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