GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Accomplished administrator and professor named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum * GREENEVILLE - A 21-year professional with experience in the classroom and in high-level collegiate positions has been named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum University. Dr. Sarah Hartman will serve as a member of Tusculum's Office of Academic Affairs leaders  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 31 (TNSrep) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * ACLU of Iowa Report Finds SROs a Growing Problem in Iowa SROs impose harms upon students--especially Black students and students with disabilities--instead of keeping them truly safe. - Des Moines, Iowa -- Today the ACLU of Iowa released a report documenting the growing number of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Iowa and the many problems associated wi  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Supplemental Funding Request of June 24, 2026": * * * * * * Chairwoman Collins, Vice Chairwoman Murray, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to discuss this supplemental economic and disaster assistance request that will complement burgeonin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Island May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Grand Island, NE Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.34 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lincoln, Neb. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Lincoln, NE Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.28 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Omaha May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Omaha, NE-IA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.20 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupation  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 29 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton names Acierno, Breen as new trustees * Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, announced two new additions to Creighton University's Board of Trustees in an email to the campus community on Wednesday, July 29. Joining the board are Alan "AJ" Acierno, DDS'01, founder of DecisionOne Dental Partners and chief dental officer at Smile Brands, and the Rev. Timothy "Tim" Breen, SJ, prog  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11463) by Legislative Attorneys Hillel R. Smith and Kristen Hite: * * * The Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Determine Detention Locations The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may detain aliens who have violated federal civil immigration laws and who are placed in removal proceedings or ordered removed. To carry out this function, Congress has directed   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * DOWNING RECOGNIZES ERIN GRAF AS JULY "MONTANA INNOVATOR" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) recognized Erin Graf as a "Montana Innovator" for the month of July. Conducted in partnership with the Montana 250th Commission, the initiative highlights notable Montanans ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Each month features a different theme, with July honoring achievements in arts,   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer in Fox News: The left's war on the Senate and Supreme Court puts our republic at risk * In case you missed it: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, penned an op-ed in Fox News calling for a renewed commitment to preserving America's institutions. After hearing testimony from Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan detailing threat  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Leads Hearing on AI in Communications Networks * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, convened a hearing examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming communications networks and how the technology can enhance services across the country. Click   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 29 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Supporting President Trump's Call for Swift Passage of Budget Reconciliation Package * Governor Jim Pillen has joined more than 20 other Republican governors in supporting a call by President Trump for the U.S. Senate to pass a budget reconciliation package prior to the August recess. The measure supports key priorities for funding defense, aiding farmers and reforming  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia an  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Fischer Joins "America Reports" on FOX News * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined "America Reports" on FOX News with hosts Sandra Smith and Bill Melugin to discuss the Democratic Socialists of America platform and what it means for the future of the country. The interview comes after Fischer penned an op-ed in FOX News: 'The left's war on the Senate and Supreme Court p  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 29 (TNSxrep) -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov Pillen: New Report Affirms Nebraska's Top Ranking Among States * A new report highlights the best states to live, with Nebraska securing a top spot near the head of the list. "There is no better place to live, work, and raise a family than here in Nebraska, and this report reflects the incredible strength of our state," said Gov. Pillen. "We are committed to continuing this mom  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact supporting the proposed renewal of a Crow Butte Resources Inc., Crawford, Nebraska, source and byproduct materials license for continued in situ uranium recovery at the Crow Butte Project and construction and operation of the Marsland Expansion Area in Dawes County, Nebraska. The environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact became availab  more

LA JOLLA, California, July 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * NSF Funds Major Center at UC San Diego to Make New Quantum Materials * Key Takeaways * The new center links fundamental and applied materials science research with education and workforce development * The center's focus on quantum materials could benefit low-power computing, data encryption, secure communications, medical diagnostics, sensors, stealth materials and high-perfo  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lujan Leads Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence in Communications Networks * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, helped lead a subcommittee hearing titled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Tran  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Gottheimer Hosts Lyme Disease Roundtable HAWORTH, NJ -- Today, July 30, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Lyme disease roundtable at the Haworth Library, sitting down with local officials, medical experts, and advocates to confront the growing threat of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses facing families across New Jersey. "There is nothing partisan about  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Highlights How AI Will Impact Digital Divides "This is the cost of doing business. This is the cost of our healthcare. This is the cost of even connecting to our neighbors." - U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, today partic  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker team earns elite NSF award to drive next generation of materials research The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will establish a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center after earning a highly competitive six-year, $18 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Nebraska is one of six institutions to receive funding this year through NSF's MRSEC program, which has helped put the U.S  more