Press Releases

Nebraska Department of Education

News Release July 1, 2026 More than 120 Nebraska student members, chapter teacher leaders, and adult chaperones attended the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 20-23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Nebraska Attorney General

Today, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Trade Commission, and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit to stop Havas Media Group, one of the nation’s largest advertising agencies, from distorting America’s modern public square....

DVIDS - Georgia

LINCOLN, Neb. — After a military career spanning 45 years and eight presidential administrations, Brig. Gen. Gary A. Ropers officially retired Sunday, June 28, marking the end of an era for the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

City leaders honored for continued success in the Leadership Certified Community program The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of Minden (pop. 3,132) for more than a decade of leadership in a statewide...

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

City leaders honored for continued success in the Leadership Certified Community program The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of Minden (pop. 3,132) for more than a decade of leadership in a statewide...

DVIDS - Georgia

LINCOLN, Neb. — The ocean was never far from Staff Sgt. Peterson Jeanty’s childhood home in Haiti.

Nebraska State Treasurer's Office

Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST 529) accounts can now be used to pay for a broader range of post-secondary education and career training programs, thanks to a new state law that took effect July 17. Earlier this year, Gov. Jim Pillen...

Nebraska State Treasurer's Office

(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST 529) accounts can now be used to pay for a broader range of post-secondary education and career training programs, thanks to a new state law that took effect July 17. Earlier this year,...

Nebraska Department of Education

News Release June 23, 2026 The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that Nebraska Meets Requirements under both Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities...

Nebraska Department of Education

News Release June 23, 2026 The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that Nebraska Meets Requirements under both Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities...

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

While working in education, Dr. Jill Johnson encountered a problem that has become all too common—students’ ill-advised use of social media spilling over into the classroom. “When I was an assistant principal at Seward High School, we would see...

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

While working in education, Dr. Jill Johnson encountered a problem that has become all too common—students’ ill-advised use of social media spilling over into the classroom. “When I was an assistant principal at Seward High School, we would see...

Nebraska Governor

NEBRASKA, July 15 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Issues Order to Allow for Continued Delivery Of Hay and Supplies to Nebraska LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has reissued an executive order allowing for the continued...

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

RELEASE DATE: Jul 16, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has reissued an executive order allowing for the continued delivery of hay and other supplies to areas of the state ravaged by wildfires.

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

RELEASE DATE: Jul 14, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible private nonprofit organizations impacted by wildfires occurring March 12 – April 2. Eligible Counties...

Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs

ALLIANCE, NEB. — On July 9, James Earp, director of the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, presented NCA’s Stewardship award to Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance (NVCA) Manager James Goodwin. “Under the...

Nebraska State Treasurer's Office

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg brought his ongoing statewide community update tour to Lincoln County on Tuesday, meeting with local residents and business leaders at Mid-Plains Community College to highlight...

Nebraska Attorney General

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers finalized a settlement with Sunburn Construction, LLC, also known as Everlight Solar.

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

RELEASE DATE: Jul 13, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the drought occurring May 12 and...

Nebraska Forest Service

Extreme Drought Expanding Although an increase in rainfall occurred this month along with storms impacting the southeastern portion of the state, most of Nebraska is in moderate to extreme drought.