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U.S. Chamber, Nebraska State Chamber & Industry Host U.S. Representative Adrian Smith for Roundtable on Tax Reform
GRAND ISLAND, NE – This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska State Chamber & Industry hosted U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) for a roundtable discussion in Grand Island, Nebraska with local business leaders on the need to...

The Ensign Group Purchases Skilled Nursing Facility in Texas
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical,...

The Ensign Group Continues Growth in Idaho
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical,...

Secretary Rollins announces bold plan to combat New World Screwworm’s northward spread
News June 23, 2025 News article U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins this morning launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a sweeping five-pronged plan (PDF, 380 KB)...

Nebraska Teachers Honored with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
News Release January 17, 2025 Six Nebraska teachers are among 300 nationally selected to receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). These winners represent awards for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Nebraska...

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Trump Administration Actions Supporting Agriculture
NEBRASKA, March 7 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Celebrates Trump Administration Actions Supporting Agriculture LINCOLN, NE – In an editorial published today by Fox News, Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating the immediate...

Attorney General Bird Leads 16 States in Urging Congress to Support Year-Round E15 and Unleash American Energy Greatness
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today urged Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that will unleash homegrown American energy by securing nationwide access to year-round E15 gasoline. Day one in office, President Trump signed an...

Eight Indiana Agricultural Teachers Named Finalists for Golden Owl Award®
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 25, 2025) – Educators devote limitless time, and often their own resources, to helping students pursue their passions. To recognize the contributions of Indiana’s leading agricultural teachers, Farm Credit Mid-America and...

New York Blood Center Enterprises and Human Life CORD Sign Letter of Intent to Expand Manufacturing Collaboration for Umbilical Cord -Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) and Human Life CORD Japan Inc. (Human Life CORD) have signed a Letter of Intent to expand their manufacturing collaboration for mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs)...

AG Hilgers Urges Nebraskans to Stay Ahead of Scammers During National Consumer Protection Week
LINCOLN – Scammers are getting smarter, but so are Nebraskans. This National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is empowering consumers with the tools they need to recognize fraud, avoid scams, and protect their hard-earned...

Nebraska Manufacturer Expands in Kazakhstan
Reinke Manufacturing is a manufacturer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems. Reinke exports worldwide and are continually looking to expand their dealer network with quality partners. Kazakhstan was high on their list of priority...

Pretzelmaker® Announces New Location in Nebraska
Latest Store Opening Brings Bite-Sized Fun and Full-Sized Flavor to Grand Island LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pretzelmaker, the innovator of soft Pretzel Bites owned by FAT Brands Inc., has announced its newest location in Grand...

Gov. Pillen Touts Support for Gun Industry and Owner Rights at Annual SHOT Show
NEBRASKA, February 18 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Touts Support for Gun Industry and Owner Rights at Annual SHOT Show LINCOLN, NE – The influence of special interest groups, state support for Second Amendment rights and...

AG Hilgers and Lancaster County Sheriff Issue Consumer Alert for Extortion Scam
Posted Thursday, February 20, 2025 Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner are issuing a consumer alert regarding a scam circulating in Lancaster County. Scammers have been using specific personal details and scare...

DED to Accept Public Comments on Proposed Cast and Crew Nebraska Act Tax Credit Guidelines
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is holding a public comment period until March 7, 2025, to accept feedback on the guidelines drafted for the Cast and Crew Nebraska Act (CCNA) tax credit. The CCNA is a competitive incentive to...

DED to Accept Public Comments on Proposed Cast and Crew Nebraska Act Tax Credit Guidelines
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is holding a public comment period until March 7, 2025, to accept feedback on the guidelines drafted for the Cast and Crew Nebraska Act (CCNA) tax credit. The CCNA is a competitive incentive to...

Rural Workforce Housing Fund Plays Key Role in Ogallala’s Growth
The friendly people and natural beauty of western Nebraska motivated Molly Jeffres to move back to Ogallala after living in Denver, Colorado. “I am a person who loves to be able to see the big sky whenever I want. I love driving five minutes away...

Rural Workforce Housing Fund Plays Key Role in Ogallala’s Growth
The friendly people and natural beauty of western Nebraska motivated Molly Jeffres to move back to Ogallala after living in Denver, Colorado. “I am a person who loves to be able to see the big sky whenever I want. I love driving five minutes away...

Four States Join National Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council to Address Child Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council (ECBAC) proudly announces the inclusion of Georgia, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and South Carolina as the newest members of its third...

Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Issues Guidance on Avoiding Holiday Charity Scams
Posted Friday, December 13, 2024 December is the “Season of Giving” for charities across the country. Unfortunately, scammers know this and seek to take advantage of generous consumers. The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is alerting consumers...