MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * MN electricity affordability: Midwestern mixed bag Written by Darren Nelson | October 27, 2026 As I wrote yesterday here, Minnesota compares poorly to three out of the four neighboring states, in terms of electricity affordability ranks and rates, so far in the 21st century. Those three states are Iow  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49486) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Clean Water Act Permitting - Overview and Policy Issues:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Congressional Interest - Hearings and Legislation in the 119th Congress Many Members have shown interest in policy issues pertaining to CWA permitting-especially permitting reform-in recent Congresses. Congress has held hearings that have included discussion of CWA p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project in Nebraska This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Transportation and Iowa Department of Transportation, that are final. The action(s) relate to the Decatur Bridge Project, located in Burt County, Nebraska and Monona County,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Comments Following Meeting of the Economic Forecasting Advisory Board * LINCOLN, NE - The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board (NEFAB) voted today to add $23.2 million to the current fiscal year revenue projections for General Fund receipts. Additionally, the Forecasting Board decreased projected revenue receipts by $89.6 million for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027-2028, and  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 28 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news: * * * City of Gering's Growth Supported by Strengthened Business Relationships, Advanced Workforce and Housing Initiatives Oct 28, 2026 Gering leaders recognized for success in the Economic Development Certified Community program - Ongoing partnerships between the City of Gering (pop. 8,564), regional economic organization Trusted Community Development (TCD), and the Department of Econo  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 26 -- The Nebraska Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * October 26, 2026 Cyber Attack Exercise Helps Prepare Nebraska Schools More than 170 school leaders including superintendents, principals, IT directors, teachers and staff from Nebraska K-12 schools, ESU's and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) participated in a tabletop exercise to help public and non-public K-12 schools build awareness, preparedness, understanding and resilien  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 27 -- The Nebraska Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 Five Nebraska Students Named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Five Nebraska students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced the full class, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The Nebraska scholars include: * James C Fle  more

WACO, Texas, Nov. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * USC Gets Signature Win * USC wide receiver Trent Mosley caught a screen pass and scampered 69 yards for a touchdown on the game's second play, giving the Trojans a lead they would never relinquish. Ohio State had more passing yards and rushing yards than USC, and controlled the time of possession, but the Trojans controlled the most important thing, the score, beating the Buck  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 1 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Utah Law faculty updates: October 2026 * Each month, we share notable updates--including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments--from Utah Law faculty members. Associate Professor Daniel Aaron * Publications * Daniel Aaron, "Reimagining FDA's Corporate Funding: Pathways to Reform or Abolition of User Fees" (draft white paper, 2026). * Daniel Aaron, "  more