News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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AG Labrador Urges Congress to Pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 5 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Urges Congress to Pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
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BOISE, ID -Attorney General Raul Labrador joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other state attorneys general in a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Finance urging swift passage of H.R. 5364 and S. 4176, both known as the "STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act."
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o
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Attorney General Griffin Joins Letter to Congress Urging Passage of STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Joins Letter to Congress Urging Passage of STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
Griffin: 'We've had great success in addressing provider fraud, so it only makes sense to empower the experienced and capable investigators and prosecutors to tackle beneficiary and recipient fraud as well'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after joining 16 ot
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of
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Berkshire Hathaway: Information Regarding 2nd Quarter Earnings Release
OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 6 -- Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-faceted conglomerate, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Information Regarding Second Quarter Earnings Release
Omaha, NE (BRK.A; BRK.B) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s second quarter earnings release and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q will be posted on the Internet on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Central time where it can be accessed at www.berkshirehathaway.com.
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About Berkshire
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Brandon Lockhart named chair of the Department of Finance
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Brandon Lockhart named chair of the Department of Finance
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The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business has named Professor of Finance, Brandon Lockhart, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Finance. The appointment follows Lockhart's service as acting and interim chair.
Lockhart joined Clemson in 2013 and has held several leadership roles in the Department, including associate chair. He has been a Well
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Census Bureau: 'Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates - 2024'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P30-15) by Sara B. Robinson and Amelia K. Ingram entitled "Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2024."
Here are excerpts:
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INTRODUCTION
This report presents summary statistics from the 2024 data released by the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program of the U.S. Census Bureau in January 2026./1
Each year, the SAIPE program provides timely and reliable estimates of income and pov
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including
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Fischer Applauds Release of Treasury, IRS Guidance on Her Permanent Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer Applauds Release of Treasury, IRS Guidance on Her Permanent Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit
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Fischer's Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit is first-ever nationwide leave policy enacted into law; Treasury Secretary recognizes Fischer for leadership
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) issued the following statement upon the release of Internal Revenue Service (IR
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How Creighton pharmacists help bridge rural healthcare gaps
OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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How Creighton pharmacists help bridge rural healthcare gaps
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In Bedford, Iowa, a town of about 1,300 people near the Missouri border, getting an appointment with a healthcare provider isn't always as simple as making a phone call.
Like many rural communities across the country, Bedford faces limited access to primary care. For residents with a urinary tract infection, questions about managing diabetes or conce
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea
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MPCC sees record growth following launch of free Dual Credit
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, Aug. 5 -- Mid-Plains Community College issued the following news:
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MPCC sees record growth following launch of free Dual Credit
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One year after Mid-Plains Community College began offering free dual credit and early entry courses, more students than ever across the region are earning college credit while still in high school.
Dual credit enrollment climbed from 1,039 students in the 2024-25 school year to 1,392 students in 2025-26, an increase of 34%.
During th
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or
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NRC Health: HUB26 Signature Event - Your Backstage Pass to Nashville
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 6 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news:
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HUB26 Signature Event: Your Backstage Pass to Nashville
A healthcare leader can leave a keynote with a fresh idea. They can leave a conversation with a new perspective, a trusted connection, or a partner who helps bring that idea to life.
That's the idea behind the Human Understanding Beyond | HUB26 Signature Event: an exclusive, backstage-inspired evening at Nashvill
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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Ricketts Introduces Legislation to Establish National Violent Offender Registry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Introduces Legislation to Establish National Violent Offender Registry
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Karly Rain Wood Act. This bill would establish a national violent offender registry, providing vital information to law enforcement and the public.
Karly Rain Wood was a 20-year-old woman who was shot and killed at a friend's birthday party in
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Ricketts Leads Delegation Letter in Support of Nebraska Air National Guard Hosting KC-46s
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Leads Delegation Letter in Support of Nebraska Air National Guard Hosting KC-46s
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On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force requesting that the Nebraska Air National Guard's (ANG) 155th Air Refueling Wing at Lincoln Municipal Airport be selected to host the KC-46 aircraft. This letter was signed by the Nebraska congressional delegation.
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp.
In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest
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(Washington, D.C., August 4, 2026) - Today, at Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America's farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. These actions incl
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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