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Gov. Pillen, Sen. DeKay and NDA Director Vinton Celebrate Passage of Nebraska Law Addressing Fake Meat
NEBRASKA, July 17 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen, Sen. DeKay and NDA Director Vinton Celebrate Passage of Nebraska Law Addressing Fake Meat O’NEILL, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Senator Barry DeKay and...
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Gov. Pillen Deploys Nebraska Task Force One to Flood-Stricken Texas
NEBRASKA, July 7 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 MJ Lierman, Lincoln Fire & Rescue PIO, 402-326-1348 Gov. Pillen Deploys Nebraska Task Force One to Flood-Stricken Texas LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has directed the deployment of...
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Gov. Pillen Signs Proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day
NEBRASKA, September 25 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Signs Proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day LINCOLN, NE. – Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), which will be...
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Why the Billion Dollar Rare Earth Elements (REE) Market is Projected for Substantial Expansion in Coming Years
PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Rare Earth Elements are used to produce permanent magnets and battery alloys that are used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, smart-phones, defense technology...
Nebraska Growing Readers Pilot Program Shows Positive Impact on Book Access and Early Literacy Behaviors
News Release May 20, 2025 A statewide pilot program, Nebraska Growing Readers (NGR), demonstrated significant positive associations with book access and early literacy behaviors among young children, according to a 2024 evaluation. The initiative,...
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Black Hills Corp. Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress on Climate Goals and Innovation
RAPID CITY, S.D., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to a resilient energy future through safe,...
Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Temu for Siphoning Nebraskans’ Phone Data
Lincoln -- Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a suit against the Chinese e-commerce company Temu and its affiliates, alleging numerous consumer protection violations. Temu advertises itself as an e-commerce platform that offers low-cost goods to...
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance...
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Gov. Pillen Address to Lawmakers: Positive, Lasting Impact Serves Nebraskans Well
NEBRASKA, June 3 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Address to Lawmakers: Positive, Lasting Impact Serves Nebraskans Well LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen shared with members of the 109th Nebraska Legislature the...
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Gov. Pillen delivers Sine Die Address to Members of the 109th Nebraska Legislature
NEBRASKA, June 2 - Gov. Pillen delivers Sine Die Address to Members of the 109th Nebraska Legislature LINCOLN, NE -- Below are Governor Jim Pillen’s remarks, as delivered to the 109th Nebraska Legislature (1st Regular Session) today: Kelly,...
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Global Rare Earth Elements Market Size Projected to Reach $8.14 Billion By 2032 with a Significant Increase in Demand Expected
PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The rising demand for consumer durables such as tablets, laptops, and smartphones is one of the factors driving the consumption of rare earth elements. The demand...
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Farmers First Initiative, Approves Nebraska SNAP Waiver During Tour of Ag Businesses with Gov. Pillen
NEBRASKA, May 19 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Farmers First Initiative, Approves Nebraska SNAP Waiver During Tour of Ag Businesses with Gov. Pillen LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen...
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I’m proud to host USDA Secretary in Nebraska
NEBRASKA, May 17 - The following guest editorial ran on ruralradio.com/KVRN on May 17, 2025. The editorial may be viewed here. I’m Proud to Host USDA Secretary in Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen May 17, 2024 It’s an honor to welcome U.S. Secretary of...
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Nebraska Lawmakers Consider LB486 to Standardize Home Care Reimbursement Rates
Caretech COO Testifies on the Urgent Need for Fair Compensation for Home Care Providers LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On February 27, 2025, Nebraska lawmakers convened to hear testimony on Legislative Bill 486...
Doctor Discovers Nebraska’s Patient-Centered Medical Community
Dr. Jennifer Schneider had never set foot in Nebraska before visiting to interview for a medical position. Neither had her husband, Justin Gray. Yet after being in Nebraska for a few days, they were ready to stay. They knew Nebraska was the right...
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Doctor Discovers Nebraska’s Patient-Centered Medical Community
Dr. Jennifer Schneider had never set foot in Nebraska before visiting to interview for a medical position. Neither had her husband, Justin Gray. Yet after being in Nebraska for a few days, they were ready to stay. They knew Nebraska was the right...
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-led Challenge to California’s Electric-Truck Mandates
Lincoln, NE—Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that California has agreed to repeal its electric-truck mandates that reach well beyond California’s borders. This amounts to a significant victory in Nebraska’s three-front battle against these...
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Secretary Noem Announces Nearly $35 Million in Additional Federal Disaster Relief Funding
These funds will support states and local communities recovering from recent natural disasters WASHINGTON – Today, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced nearly $35 million in disaster relief funding to support ongoing recovery relief...
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Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Bird Lead Comment Supporting Uniform Labeling Requirements for Farming Products
Posted Thursday, February 20, 2025 Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led 18 States in asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enact a rule that would create uniform labeling requirements...
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Black Hills Corp. Requests Rate Review and Rider Renewal in Nebraska
RAPID CITY, S.D., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Nebraska natural gas utility has filed a rate review application with the Nebraska Public Service Commission requesting $34.9 million in new...