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Gov. Pillen, Sen. DeKay and NDA Director Vinton Celebrate Passage of Nebraska Law Addressing Fake Meat
Nebraska Governor
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July 17, 2025
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...
Nebraska FCCLA Members Dare to Dream at National Leadership Conference
Nebraska Department of Education
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July 17, 2025
News Release July 17, 2025 Nebraska members proudly represented their schools, communities, and state association at the highly anticipated FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held at the Orange County Convention Center July 5-9, 2025 in...
Mobility City of Omaha Delivers Medical Mobility Repair Services to Nebraska Veterans with Safety and Comfort
EIN Presswire
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July 15, 2025
Owners Obi and Jerome Okolo both attorneys wanted to help Veterans in their communities stay mobile and live independently OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mobility City of Omaha NE, part of the national Mobility...
Nebraska Judicial Branch Launches Request for Proposal (RFP) – Cloud-Based Power BI Reporting Platform
State of Nebraska Judicial Branch
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July 12, 2025
The Nebraska Judicial Branch, through the Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation (AOCP), has officially issued the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Cloud-Based Power BI Reporting Platform. This initiative is seeking qualified technology...
Nebraska Helps to Secure $720 Million from Eight Opioid Drug Makers
Nebraska Attorney General
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July 11, 2025
Today, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. Based on the overwhelming participation...
Nebraska Courts Launch New Project to Counter Court-Related Scams
State of Nebraska Judicial Branch
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July 9, 2025
As text and email scams continue to increase in number and complexity, Nebraska Trial Court Services and County Court Specialists have partnered with the Communications Division to launch a public awareness campaign. The goal is to inform...
Air Methods Bases in Nebraska Earn Pediatric Readiness Recognition
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 9, 2025
NORTH PLATTE, NE, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Understanding the importance of being prepared to provide life-saving care and transport for patients of all ages, all Air Methods-operated bases in Nebraska, the nation's leading air medical...
Nebraska Educators Rising Empowers Tomorrow’s Leaders At National Conference
Nebraska Department of Education
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July 3, 2025
News Release July 3, 2025 Nearly 150 student members, chapter teacher leaders, and adult chaperones from Educators Rising chapters across Nebraska attended the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 26-29, 2025, at Rosen Shingle...
G&R Home Services Expands Dryer Vent and Exterior Cleaning Services to New Nebraska Communities
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
Bellevue, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bellevue, NE — G&R Home Services, a trusted provider of home maintenance solutions based in Bellevue, Nebraska, has announced the expansion of its core services to several additional cities within the...
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against General Motors for Deceptive Collection and Sale of Nebraskans’ Driving Data
Nebraska Attorney General
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July 8, 2025
Today, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that the State of Nebraska has filed a lawsuit against General Motors LLC and OnStar LLC for unlawfully collecting, processing, and selling sensitive driving data from Nebraskans without...
Gov. Pillen Deploys Nebraska Task Force One to Flood-Stricken Texas
Nebraska Governor
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July 7, 2025
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...
Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 33 Students for Top ACT Scores
Nebraska Department of Education
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July 7, 2025
News Release July 7, 2025 Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda June 10th to recognize graduates from the class of 2025 who achieved a top score on their ACT college...
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Announces HOME CHDO Award for 2024 Program Cycle
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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June 26, 2025
Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced an award under the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) cycle of the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for the 2024 funding cycle. Southeast Nebraska...
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Announces HOME CHDO Award for 2024 Program Cycle
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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June 26, 2025
Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced an award under the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) cycle of the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for the 2024 funding cycle. Southeast Nebraska...
LB150 Passes: Postpones Nebraska Veteran Justice Program Launch to 2027
State of Nebraska Judicial Branch
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July 2, 2025
The start date for the Nebraska Veterans Justice Program has been postponed to July 1, 2027, as a result of Governor Pillen’s approval of LB150 this legislative session. In 2024, LB253 established the Veteran Justice Program to address the unique...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole
Nebraska Governor
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June 30, 2025
NEBRASKA, June 30 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Dr. Janee Pannkuk of Omaha as...
Nebraska Increases Jurisdictional Limits for Small Claims and County Courts
State of Nebraska Judicial Branch
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June 20, 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, the jurisdictional limit for Nebraska small claims cases will increase from $6,000 to $7,500, under provisions of LB139 (2024). Additionally, the civil jurisdictional limit for county courts will rise from $57,000 to...
Chief Justice Funke to Lead 2025 Summer Tour of Southwest Nebraska
State of Nebraska Judicial Branch
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June 26, 2025
Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke and participating justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court will take part in the 2025 Summer Tour from August 11-13, traveling through the southwest region of the state. Continuing a valued Court tradition, the justices...
Gov. Pillen Appoints David Jones as Sarpy County Election Commissioner
Nebraska Governor
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July 17, 2025
NEBRASKA, July 17 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Appoints David Jones as Sarpy County Election Commissioner LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of David Jones of Papillion as election...
DED to Accept Public Comments on Proposed 2026-2027 Qualified Action Plan for Business Innovation Act Program
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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July 15, 2025
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) invites public comments on the proposed 2026-2027 Qualified Action Plan (QAP) for programs authorized under the Business Innovation Act. The public comment period opens on July 16, 2025, and...