News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors
Attorney General Liz Murrill Supports Nomination of Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 27 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Supports Nomination of Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the next United States Attorney General.
In a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Gr
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Banner MD Anderson first in Arizona to offer novel prostate cancer treatment
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner MD Anderson first in Arizona to offer novel prostate cancer treatment
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GILBERT, Ariz. - Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is revolutionizing prostate cancer treatment by becoming the first hospital system in Arizona to introduce the Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA) procedure to its patients. The innovative and less-invasive treatment option uses high temperatures to des
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Left's Voter Registration Grift Thrived in 2024
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer:
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The Left's voter registration grift thrived in 2024
Most people would be astonished to learn how much of the "money in politics" that they love to hate lives, at least nominally, outside of politics. Everyone knows about Super PACs and "dark money" groups, but for years now tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations have been one of the bigg
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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Further Weaken Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release:
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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Further Weaken Voting Rights Act
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
"Two months after the Trump Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, the Court's conservative superm
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Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firefighters from Harmful Chemicals
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firefighters from Harmful Chemicals
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art (PFAS) Alternatives Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to support the development of next-generation, per- and polyfluoroalkyl subst
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communitie
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Nearly $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 7
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of Nearly $1.5 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 7
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LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 26, 2026) - Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing nearly $1.5 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Region 7. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed
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Families of Vietnam War Missing Gather to Hear Updates, Share Stories
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Families of Vietnam War Missing Gather to Hear Updates, Share Stories
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The bedrock of the warrior ethos is that Americans never leave behind a fallen comrade, said Anthony Tata, undersecretary of war for personnel and readiness.
Tata spoke today in Arlington, Virginia, to members of families who lost loved ones during the Vietnam War. The event was sponsored by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
"The
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Fischer Applauds STRATCOM Launch of ETHEREAL FORGE
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer Applauds STRATCOM Launch of ETHEREAL FORGE
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Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) issued the following statement on the launch of U.S. Strategic Command's (STRATCOM) Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center's (JEC) new initiative, ETHEREAL FORGE, designed to accelerate the deployment of advanced electromagnetic warfare capabilities:
"Modern warfare is constantly evolving, and th
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Hearing Wrap Up: SNAP Integrity is Undermined by Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Hearing Wrap Up: SNAP Integrity is Undermined by Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Today, the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency held a hearing on "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." During the hearing, members examined the root causes of waste, fraud, and
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How All of Omaha Can Navigate the AI Era Together
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 25 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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How All of Omaha Can Navigate the AI Era Together
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Register today for the OMA x AI Conference on Tuesday, June 30 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).
Throughout human history, innovation sends shockwaves through society. There are winners and losers, disruptions, revolutions, and seismic change.
Take the printing press. The car. The internet. The cell phone. Each upended an old
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LC State Leads Idaho to Highest NCLEX First-time Pass Rate in the West
LEWISTON, Idaho, June 27 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release:
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LC State leads Idaho to highest NCLEX first-time pass rate in the West
Thanks in large part to the continued excellence of Lewis-Clark State College's nursing program, Idaho continues to produce top-performing healthcare professionals, with students in the Gem State passing the NCLEX exam on their first try at higher rates than their competitors in the West.
LC State's first-time NCLEX (National Co
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Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his work in the Senate to make the Good Life affordable for all Nebraskans. Ricketts discussed how the Trump Accounts invest in the next generation of Nebraskans. He also highlighted wins for families in the Working Famil
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Taxation by Citation - A 50-State Data and Policy Report on Local Government Fines and Forfeitures
LOS ANGELES, California, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Criminal Justice Policy Director Vittorio Nastasi, Managing Director of Government Finance Jordan Campbell, criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky and Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, criminal justice and drug policy analyst:
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Taxation by citation: A 50-state data and policy report on local government fines and forfeitures
This report maps the scope of local governments' dependence on
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Rep. Flood to Host Bellevue Town Hall on July 7th
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Flood to Host Bellevue Town Hall on July 7th
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BELLEVUE, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced he will hold a town hall in Bellevue, Nebraska on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The town hall will be hosted at Bellevue West High School.
During the town hall, Congressman Flood will provide an update on the work he is doing for Bellevue and Nebraska's First Congressional District. There
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Resilience, Recovery, and Results
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
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Resilience, Recovery, and Results
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From our founding pioneers to today, Nebraskans have always been known for our grit, determination, and resilience. Unfortunately, this year those characteristics have been tested like never before as communities across our state faced the worst wildfires in Nebraska's history.
Families, ranchers, farmers, volunteer firefighters, and entire communities have come toge
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Ricketts Fights to Make American Dream, Good Life More Attainable for Nebraska Families
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Fights to Make American Dream, Good Life More Attainable for Nebraska Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to support the American Dream and make the Good Life more attainable for the next generation of Nebraskans. He highlighted how the Working Families Tax Cuts invest in American families and children. This inc
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Sen. Grassley: James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states.
Each of the 56 Federal Bur
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Submarine Group 8 Conducts Change of Command
NAPLES, Italy, June 26 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news:
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Submarine Group 8 Conducts Change of Command
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Naples, Italy -
Commander, Submarine Group 8 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, June 26, 2026.
Rear Adm. Andrew T. Miller was relieved by Rear Adm. John W. Stafford as commander of the submarine group as well as commander of Task Force 169, and director of maritime operations for U.S. Naval F
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Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Rose Moderately in June
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Rose Moderately in June
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the June Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that business activity in the Tenth District manufacturing sector rose moderately, while expectations for f
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Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response - 6/24/26
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following transcript of a podcast involving moderator Ben Haynes and Brendan Jackson, acting director of the Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology:
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Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response - 6/24/26
Please Note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors.
Operator
Mr. Haynes, you may begin.
Ben Haynes, CDC Moderator
Thank you
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University of Nebraska: Cruise Named Next Director of Center on Children, Families and the Law
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Cruise named next director of Center on Children, Families and the Law
By Mindy Liebelt, Center on Children, Families and the Law
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center on Children, Families and the Law named Dr. Keith Cruise as its director. Cruise will also hold a faculty position as a professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The center, established in 1987, serves as a home
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University of Nebraska: Eden's Work Behind the Scenes Facilitates Student Learning, Savings
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Eden's work behind the scenes facilitates student learning, savings
By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing
When students log into Canvas and instantly access their course materials -- from books and research articles to films and media clips -- they probably don't think about the behind-the-scenes work and people that make it possible.
But it's likely that Zach Eden was one of the lin
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University of Nebraska: Maag Retires After 38 Years of Advancing Special Education
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Maag retires after 38 years of advancing special education
By Shaun Platt, Special Education and Communication Disorders
Once a student who struggled through high school with a D+ cumulative GPA, John Maag has built a national reputation in special education and is concluding a 38-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Maag is the Larry and Sharon Roos Professor in Special Education in the
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University of Nebraska: Rural Fellow Targets Emergency Communication Upgrades in Knox County
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Rural Fellow targets emergency communication upgrades in Knox County
By MJ Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing
Nebraska's Brandon Jurgens, a junior journalism major from Filley, is working this summer through the Rural Fellows Program to help improve emergency communications in Knox County.
The Rural Fellows program, part of Rural Prosperity Nebraska, returned this year after a two-yea
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Upper Niobrara White NRD Partners with NRCS on Box Butte Creek Watershed Plan
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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Upper Niobrara White NRD Partners with NRCS on Box Butte Creek Watershed Plan
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the Upper Niobrara-White Natural Resources District, received official approval in May for the Box Butte Creek Watershed Improvement Plan in western Nebraska.
The Box Butte Creek W
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Yale School of Nursing Incorporates Political Determinants of Health Into Curriculum
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 27 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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The political determinants of health
As a visiting fellow, health equity scholar Daniel Dawes integrated his work on the political determinants of health into Yale School of Nursing's curriculum
By Meg Dalton
Daniel Dawes has been thinking about health equity for a long time.
Growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska, he noticed the disparities in health care access and the disparities in health status among his ow
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