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Hollywood Husker: Ceyair Wright Excels in Football, Film after Move from California to Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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September 3, 2025
Randy J. Goodwin and Ceyair Wright Learn about how to intern or work in the Nebraska film industry here. Ceyair Wright first stepped in front of a Hollywood camera at age five. While growing up in Los Angeles, he appeared in shows such as 2 Broke...
Hollywood Husker: Ceyair Wright Excels in Football, Film after Move from California to Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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September 3, 2025
Randy J. Goodwin and Ceyair Wright Learn about how to intern or work in the Nebraska film industry here. Ceyair Wright first stepped in front of a Hollywood camera at age five. While growing up in Los Angeles, he appeared in shows such as 2 Broke...
Inaugural Governor’s Youth Summit Results in 1,900 Industry Explorations, 300+ Student Applications for Career Opportunities in Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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September 2, 2025
A wealth of young talent. An abundance of rewarding careers. Nebraska is blessed with both; the challenge is building bridges between the two. Meeting that challenge was the motivation for the first-ever Governor’s Youth Summit, held in Kearney on...
Inaugural Governor’s Youth Summit Results in 1,900 Industry Explorations, 300+ Student Applications for Career Opportunities in Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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September 2, 2025
A wealth of young talent. An abundance of rewarding careers. Nebraska is blessed with both; the challenge is building bridges between the two. Meeting that challenge was the motivation for the first-ever Governor’s Youth Summit, held in Kearney on...
Lighthouse Autism Center Affirms Commitment to Nebraska Families Following Medicaid Rate Cuts
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
MISHAWAKA, Ind., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lighthouse Autism Center announced today it will continue to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to Nebraska families despite a recent 48% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement rates...
DED Invites Applications for HOME-ARP Affordable Rental Housing Program
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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September 4, 2025
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the development of affordable rental housing through the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program. For organizations applying to undertake HOME-ARP rental...
Governor Pillen Celebrates New Era For Nebraska Healthcare
Nebraska Governor
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August 29, 2025
NEBRASKA, August 29 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Governor Pillen Celebrates New Era For Nebraska Healthcare LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the statement below as rural and urban hospitals in Nebraska have started to...
Nebraska to Host “Bio Innovations Midwest 2025”—Premier Gathering of Global Biomanufacturers
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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August 29, 2025
Event Will Be Held in Omaha on September 15-16, 2025 DED Business Innovation Manager Ben Kuspa (center) networks with leaders at Bio Innovations Midwest 2024. On September 15-16, 2025, Omaha will host the second annual “Bio Innovations Midwest”...
Nebraska to Host “Bio Innovations Midwest 2025”—Premier Gathering of Global Biomanufacturers
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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August 29, 2025
Event Will Be Held in Omaha on September 15-16, 2025 DED Business Innovation Manager Ben Kuspa (center) networks with leaders at Bio Innovations Midwest 2024. On September 15-16, 2025, Omaha will host the second annual “Bio Innovations Midwest”...
Governor Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Nebraska Governor
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August 29, 2025
NEBRASKA, August 29 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Governor Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from April 1, 2025...
Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Miller-Lerman to Retire; Gov. Pillen Will Appoint Replacement
Nebraska Governor
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August 27, 2025
NEBRASKA, August 27 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Miller-Lerman to Retire; Gov. Pillen Will Appoint Replacement LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen thanked Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Lindsey...
Mount Logan Capital Inc. Shareholders Approve Previously Announced Business Combination with 180 Degree Capital Corp.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2025
Follows 180 Degree Capital’s meeting held on August 22, 2025, whereby its shareholders approved the resolutions necessary to authorize 180 Degree Capital to complete the Business Combination Closing of the Business Combination remains subject to...
Attorney General Bird Fights to Curb Social Media Harm to Children
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 28, 2025
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she joined coalitions of states and the District of Columbia in supporting Florida and Ohio laws that ban social media companies from using addictive practices on minors. Challenges to that...
Nebraska Expands Teacher Apprenticeships with $1 Million Investment
Nebraska Department of Education
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August 19, 2025
News Release August 19, 2025 The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is excited to announce the award of approximately $1 million in funding to Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln through the third round of the state’s...
U.S. Water Power Industry Engages in Day of Action for National Hydropower Day
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 22, 2025
Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. water power industry is engaging in a day of action today in celebration of National Hydropower Day to remind Americans that “hydro is here” in their communities and highlight...
Becky Stille Officially Launches Campaign and Website for United States Congress in Nebraska's 3rd District
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Becky Stille is a Democrat, life-long resident of Nebraska and business woman working in NE's agriculture industry running for U.S. Congress in Nebraska's 3rd. SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today,...
Cornhusker Clink: A New Partnership with DHS and the State of Nebraska to Expand Detention Space
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 21, 2025
Following Alligator Alcatraz and Speedway Slammer, the Nebraska correctional facility marks the third state partnership to expand ICE detention space WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new partnership with...
Nebraska’s Office of Dispute Resolution Partnered with the Ohio Supreme Court’s Dispute Resolution Section to Present at NACM 2025
State of Nebraska Judicial Branch
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August 14, 2025
Kelly Riley, Director of the Office of Dispute Resolution, partnered with Marya Kolman, Manager of the Dispute Resolution Section of the Supreme Court of Ohio, to discuss how alternative dispute resolution (ADR) promotes access to justice and...
Family-Owned Manufacturer Flourishes in Rural Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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August 19, 2025
“Make playing with fire your day job!” That is the slogan Klute advertises on a billboard along Highway 81 in York, Nebraska to catch the attention of potential employees. With accelerating demand for its products, the steel fabricator is...
Family-Owned Manufacturer Flourishes in Rural Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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August 19, 2025
“Make playing with fire your day job!” That is the slogan Klute advertises on a billboard along Highway 81 in York, Nebraska to catch the attention of potential employees. With accelerating demand for its products, the steel fabricator is...