SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * 65 Organizations Urge FDA to End Routine Antibiotic Use in Livestock Operations More than 70% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. are used in the meat industry despite decades of evidence of dangerous antibiotic resistance and harm to human health - Washington, D.C. -- Today, 65 organizations representing millions of Americans filed a rulemaking petition urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to withdraw approval for the unsafe u more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports protecting minors from irreversible sex intervention treatment * Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 23-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of Florida's lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics for misleading and deceptive representations regarding minor gender transition procedures.  Florida's lawsuit contends that the American Academy of Pediatrics' claims abo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit Alongside FTC Against Radical Organization WPATH for Promoting Harmful Gender "Transition" Procedures for Children * Attorney General Ken Paxton joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health ("WPATH"), which is a radical organization that aggressively promotes harmful and irreversible gender "transition" procedures and treatm more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health welcomes new executive to grow access, value-based care across multi-state system * PHOENIX (June 17, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Mark Whalen as executive vice president, chief enterprise growth officer, effective August 1. In this role, Whalen will grow access and value-based care across Banner's six-state footprint, strengt more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Ricketts, Heinrich, Fischer Introduce FENCE Act to Support Colorado Farmers and Ranchers * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, and Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Fencing Eligibility for New Conservation Equipment (FENCE) Act. The legislation would more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Receives 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Correspondence & Engagement * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - The office of U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has been named a '2026 Democracy Award' recipient by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for Best of Constituent Correspondence & Engagement. The award recognizes a representative's sustained excellence in constituent communication and engagement across their district. Specifi more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 18 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover Author: Abby Meier The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as a driver of new market opportunities and farm inco more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Sue World Professional Association for Transgender Health Over Deceptive Claims Regarding the Treatment of Children * The Federal Trade Commission, along with Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, today filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging the organization has provided the means for medical providers to make false and unsubstantiated claims to parents in order to sell pediatric m more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 16 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen and Representatives Share Information About the Great American State Fair * On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen, First Lady Suzanne Pillen, and Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly stood alongside representatives from businesses and organizations that are partnering to showcase Nebraska at the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C June 25 through July 10. The pavilion will include a number of interactive exhibits as well as displays tha more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 18 -- The Nebraska Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 52 Students for Top ACT Scores Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize graduates from the class of 2026 who achieved a top score on their ACT college entrance exam. "Earning a perfect score of 36 on the ACT is an extraordinary accomplishment. These students represent the very best of Nebraska," more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 17 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen, Senators, and Childcare Advocates Celebrate Signing of LB 304 * LINCOLN, NE - Surrounded by children from the Kids Can Community Center in Omaha, Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed LB 304 with sponsor Senator Wendy DeBoer and bill supporter Senator Brad von Gillern. The law permanently expands eligibility for child-care assistance, helping thousands of Nebraska families maintain access to affordable care and enabling parent more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastru more PR

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, June 17 -- Mid-Plains Community College issued the following news: * * * Mid-Plains Community College to offer Distance Learning Nursing Theory Classes Beginning in Fall 2026, Mid-Plains Community College nursing students will have greater flexibility to complete their education closer to home. Through expanded distance-learning options, students enrolled in MPCC's one-year Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or two-year Registered Nurse (ADN/RN) pathways will be able to take theory courses in McCook, Broken Bow, Imperial more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska U pioneers breakthrough swine vaccine innovation By Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications Husker scientists have developed a new swine influenza vaccination technique whose low cost and adaptability can greatly strengthen disease protection. This progress, part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's overall focus on livestock vaccination innovation, directly benefits the state's $5 billion, 3.6 million-head swine sector. The new v more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 17 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Record Number of USD Voice Students Advance to National Student Auditions * To qualify, singers had to place in the top five of their respective divisions at the regional level and then in the top 15 in the national preliminary round. Singers from across the U.S. and Canada, and from international NATS chapters, were eligible to compete. The students representing USD are: * Clara Norell, '26 M.M. in vocal performance, from Jackson, Tenn more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * DOE grant to support Nebraska nuclear energy training, workforce development By Phil Carter, Engineering A $1.4 million Department of Energy grant will power nuclear reactor safety training and workforce development in Nebraska through a collaboration among the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering, Nebraska Public Power District, Idaho National Laboratory, Southeast Community College, Asian Community and Cultural Center, and industry p more PR