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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri Newsletter for 2025-06-11 ( 18 items )  
'Much Needed': Hawley Applauds Trump's Approval of Disaster Aid For Missouri Storm Victims (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * 'Much Needed': Hawley Applauds Trump's Approval of Disaster Aid For Missouri Storm Victims * This evening, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced federal disaster aid for Eastern Missouri's devastating May storms, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for swiftly green-lighting the funds. Thank you @realDonaldTrump for again approving disaster relief for Missouri. Much, much needed -- Josh Haw more PR

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Latest Analysis - 250,000+ Missourians Would Lose Health Care Under Ann Wagner's Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * LATEST ANALYSIS: 250,000+ Missourians Would Lose Health Care Under Ann Wagner's Plan * Bipartisan analysis shows that Wagner's plan to fund tax breaks for billionaires would kick more than 250,000 Missourians off their health insurance New data from the bipartisan Joint Economic Committee shows just how devastating Ann Wagner's plan to gut health care would be for Missouri famil more PR

Elliott Family Makes Transformational Gift to Columbia College (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 10 -- Columbia College issued the following news: * * * Elliott family makes transformational gift to Columbia College Columbia College is proud to announce a transformational six-figure gift from the Elliott family to advance student success. The family's generous support will fund student scholarships, expand opportunities for the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Aspire Business Competition Team, and enhance the video streaming technology for Cougar Athletics e more PR

Hawley, Welch Introduce Legislation to Increase Federal Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Welch Introduce Legislation to Increase Federal Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour * Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the Higher Wages for American Workers Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour and allow the federal minimum wage to increase with inflation in subsequent years. When adjusted for inflation, the current federal mi more PR

House Ways & Means Subcommittee Sets June 12 Hearing on Reimagining Futures for Foster Youth (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Aging Out is Not a Plan: Reimagining Futures for Foster Youth" at 9 a.m. on June 12, 2025, at 2020 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses * Kimberely Webb, Youth in Foster Care, Farmington, Missouri * Ramond Nelson, Lived Experience Leader, FosterClub * Maggie Stevens, Ed.D., President and CEO, Foster Success * Lisa Guillette, Executive Director, Foster more PR

Idaho National Laboratory, Missouri S&T launch research partnership (10)
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Idaho National Laboratory, Missouri S&T launch research partnership * The Idaho National Laboratory and Missouri University of Science and Technology have signed a new collaboration aimed at advancing research and educational opportunities. This partnership has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding highlighting their joint commitment to the Strategic more PR

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two Plaza Tire Service Properties in Missouri (10)
ENCINO, California, June 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two Plaza Tire Service Properties in Missouri KIRKWOOD & WARRENTON, Mo., June 10, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of two net-leased Plaza Tire Service properties in Kirkwood and Warrenton, Missouri for a collect more PR

Mary Roach calls herself 'the gateway drug to science' (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 10 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Mary Roach calls herself 'the gateway drug to science' * By Lesley McClurg, California Health Journalism Fellow * Moderator: Christine Herman, independent journalist, AHCJ Board Secretary * Mary Roach, science writer and author of "Stiff," "Gulp," "Packing for Mars" and the forthcoming "Replaceable You" Bestselling author Mary Roach has an uncanny knack for ins more PR

Missouri Disaster Declaration Approved by President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Disaster Declaration Approved by President Trump * Ballwin, MO - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump approved Governor Mike Kehoe's request for federal support to aid disaster recovery from the May 16th tornado. "Thank you President Trump for your swift action to provide federal support to the victims of the deadly tornado last mo more PR

Missouri S&T, Idaho National Laboratory Launch Research Partnership (10)
ROLLA, Missouri, June 10 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T, Idaho National Laboratory launch research partnership Missouri S&T and the Idaho National Laboratory have signed a new collaboration aimed at advancing research and educational opportunities. This partnership has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding highlighting their joint commitment to the Strategic Understanding for Premier Education and Research (SUPER) more PR

Rep. Cleaver Joins Effort to Protect Funding for NPR, PBS, and America's Public Broadcasting (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Joins Effort to Protect Funding for NPR, PBS, and America's Public Broadcasting * (Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined with Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Dina Titus (D-NV), Doris Matsui (D-CA), John Larson (D-CT), and April McClain Delaney (D-MD) to pro more PR

Reps. Cleaver, Horsford Introduce Bill Advancing Minority and Women Ownership of Broadcast TV, Radio (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Horsford Introduce Bill Advancing Minority and Women Ownership of Broadcast TV, Radio * The Legislation Would Ensure Broadcast Programming Reflects Diversity of American People (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Steven Horsford (D-NV) introduced The Broadcast VOICES (Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service) Act, legisla more PR

Schmitt Applauds President Trump's Approval of Missouri's Major Disaster Declaration Following St. Louis Tornado (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Applauds President Trump's Approval of Missouri's Major Disaster Declaration Following St. Louis Tornado * Trump's Approval Unlocks Millions of Dollars for Recovery Efforts WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement applauding President Trump's approval of federal disaster aid from FEMA for the storms that hit St. Louis area communities in May: "Thank more PR

Schmitt to Lead Senate Rescissions Package (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt to Lead Senate Rescissions Package * WASHINGTON --Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement after announcing he will lead President Trump's rescissions package in the Senate. "I look forward to leading President Trump's rescissions package in the Senate. Over the last few months, the Trump Administration has uncovered billions of dollars of unnecessary spending. This le more PR

Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Implement 15 Percent Remittance Tax (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Implement 15 Percent Remittance Tax * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced R equiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers (REMIT) Act which will implement a 15 percent excise tax on remittances. "America is not the world's piggy bank. Each year, the U.S. sees tens of billions of dollars leave our country as foreign nationals wire money  more PR

Trump Accounts Provide Greater Financial Security for the Next Generation of Americans, Just Like Their Namesake (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Trump Accounts Provide Greater Financial Security for the Next Generation of Americans, Just Like Their Namesake Under The One, Big, Beautiful Bill every newborn baby will receive $1,000 in an investment account to help support that child's future. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Trump Accounts are pro-family policy that will give millions of Ame more PR

Washington University School of Medicine: Phillips-Cremins Named BJC Investigator (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Phillips-Cremins named BJC investigator Renowned geneticist studies how 3D structure of the genome affects brain function, formation of long-term memories By Julia Evangelou Strait Jennifer E. Phillips-Cremins, PhD, an international leader in understanding 3D genome structure and how it affects brain development and neurological diseases, has been named a BJC Investigator at more PR

Water Quality Reports Available Online for Missouri American Water Customers (10)
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Water Quality Reports Available Online for Missouri American Water Customers * ST. LOUIS, MO. (June 10, 2025) - Missouri American Water's most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at missouriamwater.com. The company is proud to report that once again, the drinking water provided to the 1.6 million customers more PR