PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health Dr. David Rizik champions Enhanced Radiation Protection Technology, opening field to future generations of diverse talent - David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional ca  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online * RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books. Attor  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Recognizes Papillion-Area Officers on the House Floor After Recent Shooting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood took to the House floor to recognize the heroic actions of law enforcement officers during Friday's officer-involved shooting in Papillion. On May 29, officers from Papillion, La Vista, and the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of sho  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 3 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton launches anesthesiology residency programs in Omaha and Phoenix * The Creighton University School of Medicine has launched new anesthesiology and perioperative medicine residency programs in Omaha and Phoenix, an initiative designed to help address a growing national shortage of anesthesiologists while preparing future physicians through rigorous clinical training and compassionate patient care. Acco  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * D.C. Republicans Lit $650K on Fire to Try and Stop Navy Helicopter Pilot Rebecca Bennett in NJ-07. It Didn't Work. * "In Bennett, Kean faces the candidate it appears Republicans most wanted to avoid." A shady Republican super-PAC spent a staggering $650K to try and stop Navy helicopter pilot and mom of two Rebecca Bennett from facing off against absent Congressman Tom Kean Jr. in   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule updating a wide range of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures at airports across the U.S., with the changes taking effect beginning June 1, 2026. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 and establishes, revises, suspends or removes instrument flight procedures used by pilots operating under instrument flight rules. According to  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity increased slightly in the Tenth District; however, consumer-facing firms continued to report softer demand and margin compression. Contacts noted that limited labor availability, elevated labor costs, and faster AI adoption among offshore providers increasingly motivated firms to shift back-office professional functions to lower-co  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 2 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen, Senators, Public Power Representatives Celebrate New Energy Opportunities Through LB 1261 * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed legislation today that will help preserve current energy production in the state, establish requirements for facilities wishing to generate their own power and ensure that customers are not lef  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Reintroduces Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reintroduced the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunit  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for May * A monthly look at Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway 's year of intellectual inquiry as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK-AALS president Da  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA Congratulates 2026 FEW Award Honorees * The Renewable Fuels Association applauds the four industry leaders who received recognition at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo today in St. Louis-all of whom represent RFA member companies. "Every year, the Fuel Ethanol Workshop honors men and women whose drive and dedication helped move the U.S. ethanol industry  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in WSJ Letter Highlighting Benefits of Year-Round E15 U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), and Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) in a Wall Street Journal Letter to the Editor outlining the benefits of E15, including lower gas prices for consumers, and reaffirming their commitmen  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump EPA Announces New Superfund Cleanup Initiative to Prioritize Faster Remediation and Economic Growth for Communities Nationwide * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi announced the agency's forward-looking Superfund Solutions initiative to accelerate cleanups of contaminated sites nationwide, including the more than 1,340 Superfund sites on the Supe  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: May 2026 By Sean Hagewood, University Communication and Marketing Research and innovation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources made national headlines in May. The stories were among 30-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, administrators, students, centers and programs during the month. * IANR recent  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks By Karl Vogel, Engineering Every sip of water or coffee might come with something extra - particles so small they can't be seen, tasted or felt. Scientists now believe those invisible fragments, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, could be entering human bodies more often than people realize. A new project, with six researchers from ac  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * New Husker-developed wheat, triticale varieties support Nebraska producers By Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications The warm winter, prolonged drought and spring freezes have combined to make this a punishing year for western Nebraska wheat growers. The challenges are steep, but new wheat and triticale varieties developed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with producer input provide hope for future s  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * McClure's dedication leaves lasting impact on department Kay McClure, administrative coordinator in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, retires June 5, after a 20-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. McClure will be honored at a retirement celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 5 at the Goodding Learning Center in Plant Sciences Hall. Anyone who wants to share their thoughts, storie  more

PULLMAN, Washington, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Can plastic farm mulch be effectively recycled? Cleanliness is key Nearly a billion pounds of plastic film mulch is used in American agriculture each year, and most of it is dumped into landfills. New research from Washington State University shows that recycling could be a feasible alternative, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and keeping plastics out of the waste stream. The resear  more

WAYNE, Nebraska, June 3 -- The Wayne State College Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Wayne State College Ranked No. 1 Most Affordable College in Nebraska for 2026 Wayne State College earned the No. 1 spot in College Affordability Guide's 2026 Nebraska affordability rankings, reflecting its commitment to quality, value, and student success. - Wayne State College has again been recognized as the No. 1 most affordable college in Nebraska by College Affordability Guide, reaffi  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Leaders Across the Nation Applaud Senate Passage of Bennet, Grassley Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program * Denver -Over a dozen rural hospital leaders from across Colorado and the United States are praising the unanimous Senate passage of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, led by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, co-chair of the Sen  more