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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2025-08-27 ( 18 items )  
26 KU Undergraduate Students Selected for 2025 Millennium Fellowship (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * 26 KU undergraduate students selected for 2025 Millennium Fellowship Out of 60,396 applicants from more than 7,500 institutions worldwide, 26 University of Kansas students have been selected for the 2025 Millennium Fellowship, a leadership development program overseen by the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) in partnership with United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). UNAI's 10 principles, along with the Unit more PR

FCC Proposes Rule Change After T-Mobile Accessibility Petition (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a change to its telecommunications relay services (TRS) rules, a move prompted by a petition from T-Mobile Accessibility, Overland Park, Kansas. FCC seeks to remove the requirement that traditional Text Telephone (TTY)-based services support the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) format, which is considered an outdated and infrequently used standard. The proposal is supported by provider d more PR

K-State Salina Offers Free Webinar for Drone Pilots About Proposed FAA Regulation Updates (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State Salina offers free webinar for drone pilots about proposed FAA regulation updates Applied Aviation Research Center advances campus's mission to be a global leader in advanced air mobility. By Jeremy Bohn As the drone industry continues to advance and develop new regulations at a rapid pace, Kansas State University Salina's Applied Aviation Research Center, or AARC, prepares the next generation of  more PR

Kiauna Mack as Defensive Anchor for Mounties Gathers National Recognition (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Kiauna Mack as Defensive Anchor for Mounties Gathers National Recognition * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Eastern Oregon University's senior middle blocker, Kiauna Mack, has been named the NAIA Women's Volleyball Defender of the Week following an outstanding performance that anchored her team's defense during a flawless 4-0 run. Mack's exceptional defensiv more PR

KU Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research Researchers and faculty members at the University of Kansas' Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) recently received redesignation as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R). The prestigious designation by the National Security Agency (NSA) is awarded to  more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Boulder -- May 2024 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Boulder -- May 2024 * Workers in the Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $44.51 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operat more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Colorado Springs -- May 2024 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Colorado Springs -- May 2024 * Workers in the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.21 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner f more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Denver-Aurora-Centennial -- May 2024 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Denver-Aurora-Centennial -- May 2024 * Workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $38.45 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistan more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Collins-Loveland -- May 2024 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Collins-Loveland -- May 2024 * Workers in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.28 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Comm more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Junction -- May 2024 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Junction -- May 2024 * Workers in the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.10 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for R more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Greeley -- May 2024 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Greeley -- May 2024 * Workers in the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.05 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operat more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Pueblo -- May 2024 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Pueblo -- May 2024 * Workers in the Pueblo, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.61 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operatio more PR

OSU research explores sustainability of cattle grazing in Kansas wheat-sorghum systems (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU research explores sustainability of cattle grazing in Kansas wheat-sorghum systems * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Most people would be surprised how much water goes into making a hamburger. Dr. Mary Foltz, assistant professor for the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is working with master's student Allie Thomas to  more PR

Photos: Estes Makes District Visits (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Photos: Estes Makes District Visits * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) made visits throughout the district to tour small businesses, meet with local business owners, and talk about the One Big, Beautiful Bill. He spoke on a panel at the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association's (KIOGA) Annual Convention alongside Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS). From there, he toured  more PR

Political Science Grad Recognized for Outstanding Research, Leadership Experience at K-State (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Political science grad recognized for outstanding research, leadership experience at K-State Andrew Navarro is passionate about changing the world through the legal system. A recent political science graduate from Kansas State University, Navarro completed two major research projects exploring county government structure and U.S. refugee policy during his time as a Wildcat. For his project "A County Clerk more PR

Senator Marshall Responds to Accusation Levied Against DHS By America Last Kansas Democrats (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Responds to Accusation Levied Against DHS By America Last Kansas Democrats * Wichita - On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Democratic Caucus of the Kansas House of Representatives and Senate sent a letter to U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of being "bloated and reckless" and exhibiting "unprofess more PR

Sydney Collins Directs Eagles to Undefeated Opening Weekend to Earn National Honors (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Sydney Collins Directs Eagles to Undefeated Opening Weekend to Earn National Honors * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Sydney Collins, a senior standout from Oklahoma Wesleyan, has been named the NAIA Women's Volleyball Setter of the Week. This accolade comes as a result of her exceptional performances in the matches held on August 22 and 23, where she showca more PR

University of Kansas: Expert on Catfishes Publishes Updated Volume on Catfish Biology and Evolution (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Expert on catfishes publishes updated volume on catfish biology and evolution Few people on Earth know as much about catfishes as University of Kansas researcher Gloria Arratia, who serves as editor and contributor to the just published first volume of "Catfishes: A Highly Diversified Group" (CRC Press, 2025), a two-volume reference. While the first volume focuses on the fascinating anatomy of catf more PR