WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Recently, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood was joined by Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry for a frank fireside chat during this year's Flyover Fintech conference. The two discussed legislative agendas for the remainder of the Congress while also reflecting on Chairman McHenry's time as Speaker pro tempore. Video of Rep. Flood's discussion can be found here(link is external)  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Last week, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood hosted Flyover Fintech 2024, bringing together state and national policymakers as well as business leaders to spotlight the latest advancements related to cybersecurity, AI, and more in the fintech sector. "It was an honor to host hundreds of leaders for another successful Flyover Fintech conference in Lincoln," said Congressman Flood. "The conference   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: HOUSTON, TEXAS Recently, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood delivered an address to Sustainable Aviation Futures North America. During his comments, Congressman Flood discussed how Nebraska is positioned to lead the coming sustainable aviation fuel revolution that is expected to sweep the nation's bioeconomy. A recording of Congressman Flood's full remarks can be accessed here(link is external). News outlets are w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Omaha, Neb. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today responded to the announcement that Eppley Airport will receive an additional $2.9 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This allocation will pay for approximately five Passenger Boarding Bridges at Eppley Airfield, as part of the OMA Terminal Modernization Program. Bacon voted   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of November in Wilber. A staff outreach event is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency, or take advantage of the services available through his office. Smith, who has offices in  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Growing a Brighter, More Prosperous Future The American economy is powered by innovation and the hard-working Americans who faithfully do their jobs every day. The role of the federal government should be to empower, not hinder, the productive workers and world-leading innovators who drive our country's remarkable capacity for growth. From the builders constructing our homes and bridges to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: OMAHA, NE Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced a $5.4 million federal grant to enhance the Southeastern Nebraska Agricultural Supply Chain Efficiency Project. The grant was awarded to Manning Rail, Inc. to rehabilitate a rail line between Fairmont and Burress in Filmore County. "Food security is national security so enhancing Nebraska's agricultural supply chain is an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Keeping the Farm in the Farm Bill As harvest draws to a close, Nebraska's producers are worried. Farmers especially feel the weight of higher costs and interest rates. While input costs have risen, market prices have stumbled. With corn hovering at $4 and soybeans at $9, the Department of Agriculture projects farm income will be down 6.8 percent compared to last year. On top of all this, m  more