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AFCEA International’s Newly Elected Committee Members in 2025
Fairfax, VA, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFCEA International is pleased to announce the election of new members to several of its committees in 2025. AFCEA committee volunteers from the government, military, industry and academia actively...

Banzai International and Creighton University Discuss AI and Business Marketing
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today's Marketplace (TMP) is proud to announce a featured interview with Joe Davy, Founder and CEO of Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI), and Tim McMahon, PhD, Associate Professor of Practice Marketing and Management...

Nebraska AG Hilgers Champions Child Safety in AI Era
Attorney General Mike Hilgers discusses balanced approach to AI regulation while protecting vulnerable populations from emerging threats WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers...

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Initiates Legal Action Against OPPD for Proposed Changes
Posted Thursday, October 9, 2025 Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) regarding its planned refueling and retirement of electric generation units at North Omaha Station. OPPD freely admits...

Gov. Pillen Highlights Need for Property Tax Reform on Nebraskanomics Podcast
NEBRASKA, October 8 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Highlights Need for Property Tax Reform on Nebraskanomics Podcast LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says the state’s property tax crisis needs to be addressed in the...

Entrepreneur and Innovator Jay Bailey, Mayor John Ewing, Jr., to Headline 2025 African American Leadership Conference
OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African American Leadership Conference (AALC) returns Friday, Oct. 24, with the theme “Dreams & Visions: No Longer Deferred. We Choose to Build Together,” bringing together...

Nebraska One of Five States Selected to Participate in TANF Fiscal Responsibility Act Pilot
NEBRASKA, September 25 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Jeff Powell, 402-471-6223, jeff.powell@nebraska.gov Nebraska One of Five States Selected to Participate in TANF Fiscal Responsibility Act Pilot LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim...

Attorney General Hilgers Sues Lorex for Selling Cameras That Put Nebraskans’ Security at Risk
Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025 LINCOLN – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Lorex Corporation and Lorex Technology Inc. (“Lorex”) for deceiving consumers about serious security flaws and vulnerabilities with...

Building a ‘Charlie Kirk’ Legacy
NEBRASKA, October 17 - Building a ‘Charlie Kirk’ Legacy By Governor Jim Pillen October 17, 2025 This country is the greatest in the history of the world – free, strong, resilient, a land of unending opportunity. The American people are blessed...

Governor Pillen Signs Executive Order Launching Good Life, Great Careers Initiative
NEBRASKA, October 14 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Governor Pillen Signs Executive Order Launching Good Life, Great Careers Initiative LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order at Northeast Community College...

biBerk Business Insurance Offers Insights on How Workers’ Comp Protects Businesses and Why Insurers Perform Audits
Omaha, Nebraska, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To protect you properly, your insurance policies need to reflect the current state of your business. That fact won’t surprise most business owners or anyone who has insurance—business or personal....

2025 Distinguished Judge Awards Presented to Judges Linda Bauer, Stephanie Hansen, and Marcela Keim
County Court Judge Linda Bauer of the First Judicial District, along with Judge Stephanie Hansen and Judge Marcela Keim, both of the Fourth Judicial District, were announced as the 2025 Distinguished Judge Award recipients by Chief Justice Jeffrey...

DR KARA RONCIN SELECTED TO BE FEATURED IN THE PUBLICATION TOP 50 FEARLESS LEADERS BY IAOTP
Dr. Kara Roncin will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr Kara Roncin, was recently selected to be featured...

Gov. Pillen Speaks to Omaha Mayor; Issues Statement Supporting Law Enforcement
NEBRASKA, October 7 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Speaks to Omaha Mayor; Issues Statement Supporting Law Enforcement LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne are extending their thoughts and prayers to the...

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Judge Jim C. Shirley
CARSON CITY, Nev., -- October 15, 2025 – The Nevada Judiciary is saddened to announce the passing of the Honorable Judge Jim C. Shirley, who served with distinction as District Court Judge for Nevada’s Eleventh Judicial District which is comprised...
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Preliminary Third Quarter Earnings of $1.56 Per Diluted Common Share
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank (the “Bank”), today reported that preliminary earnings for the three months ended September...

New Class of 40 Under 40 in Public Health Reflects a Dedicated and Compassionate Workforce
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The de Beaumont Foundation today announced its fourth class of 40 Under 40 in Public Heath honorees, recognizing rising leaders who are working to improve the health of communities across the United...

Trust verified: Avant Solutions earns BBB Accreditation
OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Avant Solutions, a strategic public relations (PR) and communications firm, announced today it has earned accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). BBB Accreditation is...

Gov. Pillen Submits Letter to Liquor Control Commission Rejecting Proposed Rule Change
NEBRASKA, September 27 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Submits Letter to Liquor Control Commission Rejecting Proposed Rule Change LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a letter to the Nebraska Liquor Control...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following Federal Indictment of Former Liquor Control Commission Director
NEBRASKA, September 25 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following Federal Indictment of Former Liquor Control Commission Director LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement upon the...