WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Wagner, Chairman Hill, and Reps. Meeks and Gottheimer Unveil Bipartisan Capital Formation Package * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) unveiled the INVEST Act. Next week, the House of Repres more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release: * * * FDA Seizes 7-OH Opioids to Protect American Consumers * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice, announced today that the U.S. Marshals Service seized approximately 73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) productsvalued at roughly $1 millionfrom three firms in Missouri. The seizure focused on food more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Firm recognized by LCLD as a 2025 Top Performer award winner * International law firm BCLP has been named a Top Performer by LCLD (Leadership Council on Legal Diversity) for the ninth consecutive year, underscoring the firm's commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession. LCLD is comprised of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm m more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Introduces Bill to Mandate Vetting of All Afghan Evacuees after Deadly Attack on DC National Guard * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced the Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act, a bill to strengthen vetting procedures for Afghans who were evacuated to the United States following Joe Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. In the wake of the deadly attack more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Wagner's Trafficking Survivors Relief Act * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed her bipartisan Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, legislation co-led by Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) and co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA). This bill provides federal criminal record relief  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-330) on the Claiming Age Clarity Act (H.R. 5284), which aims to require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in its rules, regulation, guidance or other materials. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Oct. 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The bill, H.R. 5284, the "Claiming Age Clari more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-333) on the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842), which aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests. The report was advanced Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Oct. 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The purpose of thi more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-329) on the Social Security Child Protection Act (H.R. 5348), which aims to amend Title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Oct. 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The bill more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-335) on the Tax Court Improvement Act (H.R. 5349), which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve services provided to taxpayers by the Internal Revenue Service by providing greater judicial review. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Oct. 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The bill, H.R. 5349, the "Tax Court Improveme more ST

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Dec. 2 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * International Affairs Students Present Research at ISA-Midwest Conference * November 20 th, 2025, four students travelled to St. Louis, Missouri, with Professor Timothy Rich. T wo of the students presented their research, funded by Faculty Undergraduate Student Engagement (FUSE) grants, at the annual International Studies A ss ociation (ISA) Midwest Conference. International Affairs major Lydia  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Seizes Unlawful 7-OH Products at Three Warehouses * The Justice Department, together with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced today that recent actions targeting illegal products containing 7-hydroxymitragine, commonly known as 7-OH, resulted in the seizure of approximately 73,000 units of product at three warehouses. In seizure complaints and accompanying cou more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Dec. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Justice Department Seizes Unlawful 7-OH Products at Three Warehouses The Justice Department, together with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced today that recent actions targeting illegal products containing 7-hydroxymitragine, commonly known as 7-OH, resulted in the seizure of approximately 73,000 units of product at  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Scholastic Unlocks Significant Value Through Sale-Leasebacks of Owned Real Estate Assets Binding Agreements Signed for Sale of New York City Headquarters and Jefferson City, Missouri Distribution Center Transactions Expected to Generate $401 Million in Estimated Net Proceeds to Be Deployed Toward Company's Capital Allocation Priorities, including Debt more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Dec. 3 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * SEMO Launches Strategic Planning Process to Shape Priorities Southeast Missouri State University has launched a comprehensive strategic planning process that will guide institutional priorities, decision-making, and investments through 2030. The initiative brings together faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to create a shared vision for the University's future and char more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Emphasizes Need to Strengthen, Update Cybersecurity Technology * WASHINGTON Today, during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned witnesses about the need to modernize procurement processes at the Department of War, the failures of "checklist" cybersecurity, and efforts to strengthen satellite security. Watch the full line of questions HERE  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * Three Sentenced for Smuggling Methamphetamine, Fentanyl into the Lincoln County Jail U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Monday sentenced a former Lincoln County, Missouri jail contract employee, Kevin Childers Jr., to 51 months in prison for his role in smuggling fentanyl and methamphetamine into the jail. Childers, 38, was one of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Legislation to Support Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Overwhelmingly Passes House * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed her Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders (DEAL) Act: "My bipartisan DEAL Act will ensure the United  more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Dec. 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Why AI is driving an energy boom: Missouri S&T expert explains * Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at top speed, and behind the breakthrough lies a growing demand for electrical power. As data centers expand, questions about energy supply, infrastructure and innovation are important aspects to be considered. To better understand this demand, Missouri S&T Kummer Col more PR