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New center will address rural attorney shortage, support Nebraska children
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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July 1, 2025
In a major step toward improving legal support for vulnerable children and families, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents recently approved the launch of the Nebraska Children’s Justice and Legal Advocacy Center, a new initiative focused on...
Political science professor talks District 2 congressional race
KETV 7 - Nebraska
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July 1, 2025
After announcing that he won't run for re-election, Congressman Don Bacon said there's a few Republicans he thinks may run for his seat: Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom and Omaha District 6 City Councilman Brinker Harding.Brinker Harding said he...
Huntsville shines as a top destination for STEM professionals in the US in study by CoworkingCafe
WZDX - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
Huntsville emerges as a leader in STEM jobs, boasting high-tech industry and competitive wages. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville continues to make its mark as a national leader in science and engineering careers, ranking among the top metros for STEM...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across SE Nebraska News publication area
SE Nebraska News
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June 30, 2025
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...
Gov. Pillen appoints next chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole
KSNB Local 4 - Nebraska
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June 30, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Governor Jim Pillen has appointed the next chairperson of the Nebraska Board of Parole. Dr. Janee Pannkuk of Omaha will begin her six-year term on the five-person board on July 1. She replaces Rosalyn Cotton, who retired...
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission OKs emergency rules. Here's what they say.
Lincoln Journal Star - Nebraska
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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission members Lorelle Mueting, from left, Monica Oldenburg, Bruce Bailey and Michael Coffey work during a public meeting at the Nebraska State Office Building on Thursday. The commission approved emergency...
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Regulators Approve Emergency Rules Banning Flower Access For Patients
Marijuana Moment
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June 26, 2025
“To disallow by regulation what is clearly allowed by statute is a slap in the face to the patients and families who need this medicine and the voters of Nebraska who approved it by an overwhelming majority.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner...
Nebraska commission approves emergency medical cannabis regulations
Nebraska Examiner
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June 26, 2025
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission on Thursday approved emergency regulations to begin accepting medical cannabis applications as soon as Gov. Jim Pillen gives his final green light. State law requires him to do so by Tuesday. The...
Nebraska cannabis commission sets emergency rules, raising concerns among advocates
KNOP - Nebraska
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June 26, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The state’s new medical marijuana regulatory board met Thursday morning for the second time with a firm understanding that they’re on deadline — but left many questions unanswered. They have a lot of things to figure out...
Bureau of Sociological Research helping steer ag policy research
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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June 30, 2025
The expanses of land across farms and ranches are wide, but the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Bureau of Sociological Research has years of experience gathering perspectives from producers — no matter the geography — helping inform agricultural...
Nebraska colleges, saying they have little choice, are axing scholarships that favored immigrants, single moms, LGBTQ students
Flatwater Free Press - Nebraska
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June 26, 2025
Bob Benzel had quite a few people on his mind in 2019. The students who the former Ralston High School art teacher watched drop out after becoming pregnant. His mother, who, in her late 30s, earned her GED and associate’s degree while raising four...
Top things to do in Tampa Bay this week: Shark Con, Big Time Rush, yacht rock
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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Shark Con 2025: With numerous engaging activities for kids, panels of speakers from Shark Week, National Geographic and Animal Planet explore the world of sharks. And a special celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Jaws” with actor Richard...
Federal Funding Threats Are Pressuring Nebraska Colleges To Ax Scholarship Preferences. Some Donors Are Pulling Their Money.
Omaha Daily Record - Nebraska
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June 30, 2025
Bob Benzel had quite a few people on his mind in 2019. The students who the former Ralston High School art teacher watched drop out after becoming pregnant. His mother, who, in her late 30s, earned her GED and associate’s degree while raising four...
Nebraska Medicine has ways to help nurses get comfortable with IT implementations
Healthcare IT News
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June 26, 2025
Careful consideration today is given to the ways health IT can, should and might be used in the future to prevent expensive retrofits and ensure seamless system integration. But buy-in from nurses and healthcare professionals, and proper...
Nebraska Scientists Create Cephalopod-Inspired Adaptive Skin for Robots
Bioengineer.org
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June 18, 2025
In a groundbreaking advancement at the intersection of materials science and biotechnology, researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are pioneering synthetic skins inspired by the remarkable adaptive abilities of ocean-dwelling...
Nebraska colleges, saying they have little choice, are axing scholarships that favored immigrants, single moms, LGBTQ students
Flatwater Free Press - Nebraska
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June 26, 2025
Bob Benzel had quite a few people on his mind in 2019. The students who the former Ralston High School art teacher watched drop out after becoming pregnant. His mother, who, in her late 30s, earned her GED and associate’s degree while raising four...
Midwest states east of ‘tornado alley’ are bearing the brunt of severe storm season. Here’s why.
Wisconsin Public Radio
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July 7, 2025
The U.S. has had a busy and destructive tornado season so far, especially in the middle of the country. “We have had quite an active season altogether, when we’re looking at the United States as a whole,” said Jana Houser, an associate professor...
Jacobson at the Legislature: More for Nebraska hospitals
North Platte Bulletin - Nebraska
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June 29, 2025
I’m writing this week’s article from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln as I recover my physical strength and stamina as part of recovery from a fall caused by medication side effects. I am progressing well and look forward to being back...
Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on taxpayers’ dime
KOLN - Nebraska
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June 25, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Out of the roughly 4,000 vehicles owned by the State of Nebraska, 1,200 are maintained as a fleet for use by state employees on an as-needed basis. And state statute is clear — those vehicles can only be used for government...
Research advances precision dairy care with AI-powered tools
AgriLife Today - Texas
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June 25, 2025
As the dairy industry increasingly adopts automation with the use of sensors and robotics, researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are helping producers harness this evolving technology to help optimize production and improve the health and well-being...