OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: With early and absentee voting for the 2024 presidential election set to begin in a matter of weeks, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is fighting to protect election integrity with a pair of recent filings. On Aug. 13, Drummond joined with fellow attorneys general to challenge the Biden-Harris administration's unlawful voter registration scheme. Then on Aug. 15, D  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * "I thank Chief Justice Heavican for his lifetime of service to Nebraska and congratulate him on his retirement. The Chief Justice's record of service to the State is virtually unmatched. He has spent the entirety of his legal career in public service, serving as our State's U.S. Attorney and the Lancaster County Attorney. As Chief Justice, he has provided exemplary leader  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, Aug. 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $9 million in grant funding to four institutions for research to address knowledge gaps and better identify and manage antimicrobial resistance risk. Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern and can make it harder to treat certain infections in animals and people. Wastewater treatment facilities are pot  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly offered their reactions to the announced retirement of Chief Justice Mike Heavican. Gov. Pillen received a letter from Chief Justice Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court stating his intent to retire on Oct. 31, 2024. Gov. Pillen shared the following: "I congratulate Chief Justice Heavican on his retirement, and I thank hi  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in response to an announcement by University of Nebraska--Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett that UNL will dissolve its Office of Diversity and Inclusion and eliminate the vice chancellor position that directed its efforts. "I am pleased with Chancellor Bennett's decision to close this office. Although that office should nev  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing yesterday with invited state senators who supported passage of legislative initiatives introduced during the special session, aimed at fixing the state's rising property tax crisis. The session was convened by the Governor on July 25. It adjourned, sine die, mid-afternoon. "LB 34 is an important step forward," said Gov. Pil  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Omaha Division issued the following news release: The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, is reminding Midwestern communities to continue education efforts that raise awareness to the life-threatening consequences of fentanyl experimentation and use while recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awar  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Aug. 22 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Aug. 20, 2024, at a campaign event at Fiserv Forum: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, Milwaukee! (Laughs.) (Applause.) And hello to everyone joining us from exciting Chicago. The delegates at the Democratic National Convention -- well, they just completed their roll call. (Laughs.) (Applause.) And they have nominated Coach Walz and me to be the next vice president and president of the United St  more