WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * The 'Better FDA' Act will cement FDA's failed chemical review system into law * Yesterday Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), founder and co-chair of the MAHA Caucus, introduced The Better Food Disclosure Act (The Better FDA), a bill ostensibly aiming to reform the "Generally Recognized as Safe" or "GRAS" practice by which the Food and Drug Administration currently  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Conference Glory on the Line as NAIA Women's Volleyball Postseason Begins * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- The NAIA women's volleyball season is reaching its most exciting stage as conference tournaments get underway, signaling the start of postseason play. After months of intense regular-season competition, teams are now battling for conference titles and c more PR

EMPORIA, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * President Ken Hush honored with Lifetime Achievement award Emporia State University proudly honored President Ken Hush with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Black & Gold Gala last Friday evening, recognizing his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to STUDENTS. Since his appointment as president, Hush has led Emporia State through a period of bold transformation centered on one unshakable p more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * FHSU advisors present faculty mentorship referral model at Annual NACADA Conference Two professional advisors from Fort Hays State University's College of Education recently presented at the NACADA Annual Conference on October 28. Megan Maska and Peony Weber, professional advisors in FHSU's Department of Teacher Education, shared their work in a poster session titled "Referral to Relationship: A Structured Re more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas posted the following news release: * * * Former credit union manager sentenced to prison for decade-plus embezzlement scheme KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A federal judge sentenced a former Kansas credit union manager to 63 months in prison for stealing more than $750,000 from her long-time employer and substantially jeopardizing the safety and soundness of the financial institution. According to court documents, Rit more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Successful Engagements with International Partners October 2025 The Office of Global Affairs and International Student Services is proud to share the success of two recent international engagement events that strengthened Fort Hays State University's partnerships and global presence. 1. NextGen Challenge with Hayek Global College - Brazil On October 11 and October 18, Dr. Ed Vengrouski and Dr. He more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Groundbreaking graduate work recognized by K-State's highest-ranking professors Doctoral candidates earn prestigious awards from university distinguished professors. By Julia Hall, Graduate School, julia21@k-state.edu From advancing global food security to transforming agricultural byproducts into sustainable materials and uncovering new insights into muscle degenerative disorders, three Kansas State Unive more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Davids Warns Kansans Will See Major Health Care Premium Hikes, Says There's Still Time to Act * Yesterday, KCUR reported (link is external) on Representative Sharice Davids' (KS-03) efforts to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits before Kansans face "dramatically increased premiums." While those monthly premiums are set to increase by an average of 77 percent (link is external), David more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Kansas Geological Survey expands research, laboratory space for rock core, critical materials analysis * Industry executives, state policymakers and University of Kansas leadership joined the Kansas Geological Survey on Nov. 6 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Watney CORELAB, which includes a 5,500-square-foot expansion of the existing laboratory space. The celebration centered on the K more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Kansas honors outstanding direct support workers with 2025 DSW Awards * LAWRENCE The Kansas Direct Support Workforce Initiative has announced the recipients of the 2025 Direct Support Worker (DSW) Awards, recognizing exceptional Kansans who provide critical, person-centered care and support to individuals with disabilities across the state. The Kansas Direct Support Workforce Initiative, supported by the  more PR

SALINA, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * KWU Announces Launch of Marching Band Program Kansas Wesleyan University will launch a marching band program in the fall of 2026, adding to the Music Department's wide range of ensemble and performance opportunities for Coyote students. "Here at Kansas Wesleyan, we are committed to providing involvement opportunities for our students," said Ken Oliver, executive vice president. "While there may be s more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Nov. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Hays Medical Center posted the following news: * * * National Radiologic Technology Week * This week, HaysMed proudly recognizes the incredible work of our radiologic technologists and imaging professionals who play a vital role in patient care and safety every day. Their expertise help us see more clearly, diagnose more accurately, and care more compassionately. To all our imaging Associates, thank you for the clarity, care, and commitment y more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Statement on the Senate Filibuster * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan. ) - today released the following statement on the Senate filibuster: "When Sen. Schumer proposed eliminating the filibuster, I opposed that idea, and my views on the importance of the filibuster have not changed. The filibuster provides senators - even when in the minority - the ability to stop bad policies more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Republican Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Recognizing National Veterans Small Business Week * Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution declaring November 3 through November 7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week, honoring the men and women who served our co more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Throwing More Federal Spending at Tuition Doesn't Make It More Affordable * Senator Marshall Questions Witnesses at Senate HELP Committee Hearing Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned witnesses including Director of Financial Aid at Southwestern College, Brenda Hicks, MA, Senior Vice President for Affordability at Strada Education Foun more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Wages are Outpacing Inflation * Senator Marshall Joins CNN to Discuss SNAP, Inflation, Tariffs, & The Filibuster Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Jake Tapper on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the recent judicial ruling that the Trump Administration must fund SNAP, the state of the economy and inflation in America, the effe more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Hagerty Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Foreign Interests From Interfering in American Elections * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee) and other Senate colleagues in re-introducing the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act, legislation aimed at closing loopholes that are exploited more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * The Mayhem Continues This Week with More Featured Games, Players of the Week, and Look back at Last Week * Kansas City, Mo. - Another crazy week of hoops is in the books as all teams in the top five of the preseason poll have now suffered a loss. Some teams and student-athletes are looking to be in midseason form already, with standout performance more PR