EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * 66ers Participate in Statewide Press Conference, Receive Grant from Centennial Commission * In continuation of its celebration of the centennial of Route 66, the SIUE 66ers and head men's basketball coach Brian Barone participated on Monday, Feb. 6, in a State of Illinois press conference in Granite City, Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker hosted the Route 66 Centennial press co more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 9 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * ANHEUSER-BUSCH WINS ITS RECORD-BREAKING 16th USA TODAY AD METER & BUDWEISER EARNS THE #1 TOP RANKED AD FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW All three Anheuser-Busch brand ads land in the top 10 for second consecutive year, as voted on by nearly 200K fans across America * For decades, Anheuser-Busch has tapped into key cultural moments to deliver world-class creative  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 11 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Atlantic Strengthens Managed Services Leadership to Support Scalable Growth & CoreShield Expansion BTA member Atlantic, Tomorrow's Office has announced the evolution of its managed services platform -- designed to support increasingly complex, security-driven mid-market organizations -- under the leadership of Ryan Miller, vice president of managed services. This leadership focus reflects At more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, issued the following news release: * * * Capital Markets Subcommittee Examines the Securities and Exchange Commission Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, led by Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), examined the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and their recent actions to ensure transparency and accountability across the agency. On Ensuring Integrity at the SEC: more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Abuse of Tax-Exempt Status By Foreign Nationals Is Unacceptable Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during a hearing on foreign influence in America's tax-exempt sector. As prepared for delivery. "Today's hearing continues our investigations int more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge * ST. LOUIS -A group of civil rights organizations filed a motion to intervene as defendants in State of Missouri v. U.S. Department of Commerce, a lawsuit seeking to more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge * ST. LOUIS - A group of civil rights organizations filed a motion to intervene as defendants in State of Missouri v. U.S. Department of Commerce, a lawsuit seeking to overturn the Census Bureau's long-standing and constitutionally required policy of counting all persons residing in the United States for appo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge * ST. LOUIS -A group of civil rights organizations filed a motion to intervene 1 as defendants in State of Missouri v. U.S. Department of Commerce, a lawsuit seeking to overturn the Census Bureau's long-standing and constitutionally required policy of counting all persons residing in the United State more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Applauds House Passage of Landmark Bipartisan Housing Package * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, led by Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (R-NE), House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), and Ranking Member Maxine Waters ( more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 11 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs Top veterans service organizations urge Congress to fully budget for veterans' needs * WASHINGTON -- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have released their co-authored fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget recommendations  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15 * * No. 16 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Arizona headlines a Saturday ESPN Blockbuster, with College GameDay live from Tucson * Valentine's Day on ABC features a ranked rivalry doubleheader * Friday Night Hoops showcases undefeate more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 11 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * FFRF attorney's Kansas City Star op-ed details recent win FFRF Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence has had an op-ed published in the Kansas City Star discussing a recent Freedom From Religion Foundation victory in defending the rights of student-athletes. "The separation of state and church works to protect religious liberty by ensuring that the govern more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE POLL: Americans overwhelmingly want free speech protected in AI regulation * PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2026 -A new poll from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression finds that while Americans are apprehensive about the rise of artificial intelligence, they overwhelmingly believe that legislators should protect freedom of speech when crafting AI legi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governors Applaud Passage of PREEMIE Reauthorization Act * Washington, D.C. - The National Governors Association welcomes the passage of the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R.1909). The b more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 10 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Gulur named head of anesthesiology * Padma Gulur, MD, a physician-scientist and nationally recognized leader in pain management, has been named the head of the Department of Anesthesiology and the inaugural Alex S. Evers MD Distinguished Professor in Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Her appointment begins Aug. 1. Gulur comes to WashU  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Leading Patient Advocacy Organizations Join Effort to Bring Medicaid Expansion to the 2028 Ballot in Florida * Tallahassee, Florida - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are joining forces to support a proposed ballot initiative allowing voters to decide whether Florida should expand Medicaid. Flo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 11 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Cracks Down On Business Selling Illegal THC Products Marketed Towards Minors To protect children from the devastating harms of dangerous, psychoactive drugs, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed suit against Pressure STL, a business selling unregulated THC products without a license, including items deceptively marketed as non-intoxica more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 11 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Takes Aim At Illegal Gaming Machines In an ongoing and continuous effort to reclaim our communities from the harms of illegal gaming halls, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office has filed suit against five retail shops for operating illegal gambling machines and providing public access to unlicensed and unregulated g more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mann, Alford, Correa, Barrett Empower First-Time Homebuyers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would allow first-time homebuyers to use leftover 529 plan funds tax-free to buy or build their first home, giving buyers mor more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Feb. 9 -- Southeast Missouri State University posted the following news: * * * SEMO Transfer Center Brings Pop-Up Events to Regional Community Colleges * Hosted by the SEMO Transfer Center, the pop-up events provide drop-in opportunities for transfer students to connect with SEMO representatives, ask questions, apply for admission on the spot, and pick up SEMO swag. Snacks will be available, and students who apply during the event will have the chance to spin a priz more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 11 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release: * * * St. Louis Fed Appoints Members to Community Banking Advisory Council The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed five new members to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC), which provides input to the St. Louis Fed president on the economy, lending conditions, and other issues of interest to community depository institutions. The new members who will  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * T&I Committee to Mark Up Bills to Support American Job Growth, Save Taxpayers Money, and More 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 Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. The Committee  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Two KU Debate teams qualify for 80th National Debate Tournament * LAWRENCE -Two University of Kansas debate teams -Rose Larson, Milwaukee, with Luna Schultz, Houston, and Owen Owings, Lee's Summit, Missouri, with Zach Willingham, Topeka -were selected as automatic qualifiers for the 2026 National Debate Tournament to take place March 26-31 in Houston. The top 16 teams in the country based on season perfo more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Tyler King Earns Player and Newcomer of the Week Honors from the OVC * SIUE junior guard Tyler King (St. Louis) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player and Newcomer of the Week after leading SIUE to a pair of wins this past week. King led the Cougars with a strong offensive week. He knocked down 50 percent of his shots and averaged 20.5 points in wi more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 11 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri conducts first in-person clinical trial for nuclear medicine breakthrough device The clinical trial marks the latest human trial at Mizzou involving radioisotopes to treat cancer. By Uriah Orland In a major leap for cancer care at the University of Missouri, the School of Medicine and MU Health Care have launched their first clinical trial using a leading-edge therapy ma more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 11 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: Associate Professor Temidayo Akenroye explore issues of sustainability in supply chains in three new books Akenroye edited "Indigenous Supply Chain Management in Africa" and "Green Innovations in Supply Chain Management," both published last fall. His latest book, "Digitizing Healthcare Supply Chains in Africa," is due out this spring. By Steve Walentik Temidayo Akenro more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) - The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * 3D-printed brain models could revolutionize medical research and training University of Missouri researchers are developing a realistic, life-sized synthetic model of the human brain. * University of Missouri researchers are developing new ways to better simulate the complex nature of human brain tissue. For years, scientists have worked to uncover how the brain responds to mechanical more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * With Rising Concerns Over Fraud, Taxpayer Protection Legislation to Halt Improper Payments to Dead People Signed into Law Today, President Trump signed into law legislation advanced by the Ways and Means Committee to give the U.S. Department of the Treasury permanent access to data that will curb the improper payment of taxpayer dollars more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * WTAS: House of Representatives Highlights Support for the Committee's Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Committee's bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390-9. This bipartisan housing package addresses the housing shortage we face and the need to build more PR