WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison, Lee Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Vehicle Data and Personal Privacy * Washington, D.C. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) reintroduced the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, legislation to stop the unchecked collection, sale, and exploitation of personal data generated by modern vehicles. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. As vehicles become increasing more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Chairmen Graves & Nehls Opening Statements from Hearing with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Opening remarks, as prepared, of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today's hearing entitled, "The State of American Aviation": T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee to Mark Up Slate of Bills, Including Measure to Protect the Air Traffic Control System from Government Shutdowns Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) announced that the full Committee will hold a markup at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. Th more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 17 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * KDI Office Technology Named 2026 Ricoh ProVision Dealer Partner for Third Consecutive Year BTA member KDI Office Technology has announced that it has once again been named a Ricoh ProVision Dealer Partner for 2026, marking the company's third consecutive year receiving this honor. The ProVision Dealer Partner designation recognizes outstanding service performance, technical certification and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has begun reviewing an application from a control group based in Missouri and Kansas that seeks to retain voting shares of a bank holding company. This action, under the Change in Bank Control Act, involves individuals and trusts who wish to maintain their influence over a Missouri bank. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis announced the application involving Sarah M. Stratman and the Henderson Family Ltd. Partnership, Argyle, Missouri more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Portageville Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearms Possession A Portageville, Mo., man, who was convicted following a January 2025 jury trial for trafficking methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms, was sentenced in federal court yesterday. Michael C. Patton, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Jud more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Onder's Bill to Increase Transparency in Higher Education Costs Passes Committee * Contact: Brooke Morgan (link sends email) (Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) joined Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) in sponsoring H.R. 6498, the Student Financial Clarity Act. The bipartisan legislation passed out of the House Committee on Education and the W more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Unanimously Passes Hawley Bill to Make Missouri Churchill Museum a National Historic Landmark * WASHINGTON Today, the United States Senate unanimously passed Senator Josh Hawley's (R-Mo). legislation to designate America's National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark. "Missouri is home of Winston Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech that marked the beginning of the Cold War," said more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of Thomas Albus to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri * Albus Would Be Top Federal Law Enforcement Officer for the Eastern District of Missouri WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, spoke on the Senate floor in support of Thomas Albus to serve as U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Sued and Targeted by Communist China in $50 Billion Lawfare Campaign * Chinese Retaliatory Lawfare Follows Schmitt's Case as MO AG Against China for Hoarding PPE During COVID WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced he has been sued and targeted by Communist China in a $50 Billion lawfare campaign. A first-of-its-kind lawsuit, filed by the People's Government o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith: Republicans Cut Taxes For Working Families and Set Stage for Strong Economy in 2026 Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after release of the November jobs report showing the labor market beat expectations and created 64,000 jobs: "President Trump and Congressional Republicans are delivering for A more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 17 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Turning waste into wealth: Mizzou researchers target Missouri mines for critical materials A $2.8 million U.S. Department of Energy award is powering the development of breakthrough extraction technology. * University of Missouri researchers are developing a process to transform abandoned mining waste into an untapped treasure chest of rare earth elements. Baolin Deng, Curators' Distinguished more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 16 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Conveys Condolences for National Guard Members Killed, Wounded in Syria The following statement is from the VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore * WASHINGTON -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is heartbroken by the tragic loss of two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers and one U.S. civilian, and by the injuries sustained by three others  more PR