HASTINGS, Nebraska, Oct. 8 -- Hastings College issued the following news: After a highly successful launch in January, the Hastings College Community Leadership Challenge is doubling to two sessions this academic year, giving more seniors in high school the opportunity to enhance their leadership and problem-solving skills, and to potentially earn a scholarship. The challenge is also accepting non-Nebraska residents this year. During the weekend conference and workshop, students explore the co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Last night Taxin' Tony Vargas confirmed Republicans' hardest hit on him when he owned up to raising taxes: "I voted for $6 billion in taxes." Watch for yourself here (https://x.com/NRCC/status/1843829719218958633) "Republicans are sending a big thank you to Taxin' Tony for finally owning up to making life more expensive for Nebraska families. It's actually quite simple: Nebraskans can't afford T  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Hilgers announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, has reached   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 10 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: Attorney General Hilgers joined a 20-state coalition, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, in a lawsuit seeking to stop a Biden-Harris Administration Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) rule that would cost states hundreds of thousands of dollars and drive nursing homes out of business. "S  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: In his role as commander-in-chief, Governor Jim Pillen has ordered the deployment of approximately 150 Nebraska National Guard soldiers and airmen to Florida who will assist in emergency response operations from Hurricane Milton. The group will leave for Florida at the end of the week. The mission is in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request from the State of Florida to   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Jim Pillen has joined a slate of Republican governors in criticizing a federal asylum program enacted to assist people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. Their letter cites a lack of coordination and information sharing that is not only harming their states but is also serving as a detriment to those who are seeking asylum. They are demanding complete information about the location and   more

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 12 -- Regis University issued the following news release: In a groundbreaking move to expand access to higher education, Regis University proudly announces "The Road to Regis" - a new initiative offering full tuition for up to four years to eligible students in Colorado, Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming. Launching in fall 2025, this program is one of the first of its kind in Colorado to extend beyond state borders, reinforcing Regis' commi  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker The University at Albany is partnering with the University at Buffalo and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to develop new, high-speed microelectronics that require less power than traditional silicon-based products. Powered by a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), College of Nananotechnology, Science, and Engineering researchers   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: For her work to ensure research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is compliant with all federal and state regulations, Sara Quinn has received a Kudos award from the Board of Regents. The honor, presented during the board's Oct. 4 meeting, is reserved for NU system staff employees who go above and beyond in their service to the university and its community. Quinn has served for 10 years as director  more