Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) recently introduced the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, legislation which would allow for Medicare reimbursement
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Gov. Pillen Makes Appointments to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
Governor Jim Pillen announced two appointments to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Robert “Bud” Synhorst of Lincoln has been selected to represent the 1st
Fischer, Smith Introduce Bill to Ensure Tribal Voices are Prioritized in Federal Nutrition Decisions
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act. This bipartisan legislation will ensure the federal
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
Attorney General Hilgers today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4
Nebraska Continues Legal Fight Against Colorado Over Water Rights
Attorney General Hilgers announced today that Nebraska has continued its legal actions to enforce the South Platte River Compact and clear the way for
Attorney General Hilgers Sues Web of Dark Money Groups Funded by Foreign Billionaire
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued Swiss national Hansjörg Wyss and six Wyss-backed entities for illegally contributing foreign funds to six Nebraska ballot question
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Ruling Protecting Nebraska Nursing Homes From Biden-era Rule
Governor Jim Pillen celebrated a federal court ruling that blocked a Biden-era rule that would have put critical nursing homes in rural Nebraska out
Governor Pillen Signs Executive Order Restricting Taxpayer Dollars to Abortion Providers
Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order placing restrictions on abortion providers from receiving taxpayer dollars. The order directs the Division of Medicaid and
Gov. Pillen Wraps Up Successful Trade and Solidarity Mission to Israel
On Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen concluded a four-day trade and solidarity mission to Israel. The state’s delegation promoted Nebraska’s unique beef exports to Israel,
Attorney General Hilgers Sues Lorex for Selling Cameras That Put Nebraskans’ Security at Risk
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Lorex Corporation and Lorex Technology Inc. (“Lorex”) for deceiving consumers about serious security flaws