LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in challenging the Biden-Harris Administration's unlawful plan to repurpose federal tax dollars for voter registration and threatening to diminish state authority over elections. Executive Order 14019, signed by President Biden in 2021, unlawfully directs federal agencies and departments to use money given to  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 13 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Sheri Irwin Gish, Business Students and graduates of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Clifton Builders Program returned to the College of Business on July 20 for the first-ever Builder Summit. Thirty-eight Builders from Colombia, Mexico and the United States, who were identified with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential, came together to network and further develop the skills needed to build new b  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 14 -- Creighton University issued the following news: By Amanda Biggs For more than a decade, Creighton University has welcomed over 1,000 freshmen each year into our vibrant community of scholars. This year, we are excited to greet nearly 1,130 new students, making the Class of 2028 the third largest in our history. Academically, this class continues our tradition of excellence, with more than one-third of students ranking in the top 10% of their high school class and n  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: * * * * First regular season match on ABC features Nebraska and Louisville (Sept. 22) * 2024's linear lineup is the most expansive on record * ESPN+ showcases more than 2,450 matches over the course of the fall * * * College volleyball is back and ESPN platforms are serving up the best matches, storylines and players all fall long, beginning with the AVCA First Serve Showcase   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 13 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing A University of Nebraska-Lincoln program is delivering fresh produce to kitchens across the Cornhusker State. Organized by Nebraska Extension as part of the Growing Together Nebraska project, SNAP-Ed and Extension Master Gardener volunteers are working to establish community gardens, increase access to fresh produce, and provide garden and nutrition e  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Aug. 16, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding efforts by some senators to water down the local government spending caps in the property tax relief package currently moving through the Legislature: "I will veto any bill that comes to my desk with local government property tax collection caps that are weaker than those included in LB34 when it passed general fi  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2024: Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach issued a bipartisan letter to Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen expressing their objection to Nebraska's proposed Platte-Republican interbasin transfer. "The proposed Platte-Republican interbasin transfer would severely damage Kansas' finest fishing and boating destinations," Governor Laura Kelly said. "Places like Milford Lake are e  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement after a bipartisan coalition of senators voted to advance property tax relief legislation: "I am grateful to Senator Lou Ann Linehan for her strong leadership in achieving this first step toward property tax relief. Although there is much work yet to do to achieve a victory for Nebraskans facing spiraling property tax bills  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory issued the following news with the National Strategic Research Institute: * * * MIT students who participated in the pilot program developed tools to rapidly screen for novel biosynthetic capabilities. * * * The following announcement was released jointly by MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the National Strategic Research Institute. MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the National Strategic Research   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: * * * No Place Like Nebraska Debuts Sunday, August 25, at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN; Extended Version Streaming Afterward on ESPN+ * * * The University of Nebraska, a school once known only for its football program, has become a mecca for women's volleyball. Under coach John Cook, anything less than winning a national championship is a shortcoming. With unprecedented access to players   more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: The IPA Compliance Boot Camp is a one day, in-person opportunity to immerse yourself in compliance knowledge, including a presentation from Baird Holm Partner Eli Rosenberg. Eli's presentation, titled, "The latest on on-demand wage payment and Earned Wage Access," will provide a brief overview of EWA services, including different models and fee structures. This presentation will also provide an update on st  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 13 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Alexandra Coffelt, IANR Media A University of Nebraska-Lincoln team is leveraging the power of plants to combat nutrient pollution in urban ponds. Led by soil and water chemist Steve Comfort and watershed hydrologist Aaron Mittelstet, Husker students installed two floating wetlands in Lincoln's Fox Hollow neighborhood on June 14. The pair of wetlands contains close to 2,000 lance-fruited oval sedges from th  more