LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 25 (TNSres) -- The Arbor Day Foundation issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: 'The Canopy Report,' a new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation, takes a deep dive into how America sees trees. The findings examine Americans' interactions with green space, their perceptions of the health and environmental benefits of trees, and their feelings about climate change. "In many ways, the Canopy Report is a resounding affirmation of the power of trees an  more

LYONS, Nebraska, April 23 -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: The Center for Rural Affairs is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $62 million grant to transform solar energy accessibility and affordability in Nebraska. The funding is part of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Solar for All program, a part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established by the Inflation Reduction Act. As part of the program, the EPA awarded 60 grants--totaling  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 25 -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuel trade association, celebrated legislation signed today by Governor Jim Pillen that will speed investment in Nebraska's production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Originally introduced by state Sen. George Dungan and incorporated into a broader bill by Sen. Eliot Bostar, this Nebraska SAF tax cre  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Social Workers issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: On April 12, 2024, an important milestone was reached when Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2484 making Kansas the seventh state to enact the social work interstate licensure compact and reaching the minimum number of states needed to create the compact commission. Since that date, Nebraska has also approved social work interstate licensing compact legislation, bringing the tot  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 24 -- The Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state's largest general agriculture organization, has announced a slate of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the Nebraska Legislature. Endorsements made by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC) are based on the candidate's positions on agriculture and rural issues and recommendations from district evaluation committees made up of farmer and   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 24 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 7 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 7 comprises Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late spring. MOE Awards entries are judged by pr  more