BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Eleven Indian Nationals Charged with Visa Fraud Conspiracy Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies of convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications. The following defendants have been charged with one more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 14 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Ag Groups Urge Mosaic, J.R. Simplot to Renounce Fertilizer Duties Citing the impact of the Middle East conflict, 64 agricultural groups, including the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), sent a letter today to the chief executives of two of the nation's largest domestic fertilizer producers urging them to support the removal of duties placed on imported phosphate products from Moro more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Announces DHS Releases World Cup Security Funding Following Republican Push * Washington, DC-Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun releasing federal security funding for host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Kansas City, following a Republican push led by Alford earlier this week. "Kansas City has a once-in-a-ge more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 14 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * ASA Comments on Fertilizer Countervailing Duties Today, the American Soybean Association (ASA), its 26 state soybean affiliates representing 30 states, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and other organizations sent a letter urging fertilizer manufacturers Mosaic and Simplot to withdraw support for countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Mo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following letter on March 11, 2026: * * * ATR Coalition Letter Urges Missouri to Eliminate Income Tax On March 11, Americans for Tax Reform led a coalition of national and state organizations supporting the effort to eliminate the state income tax in Missouri via ballot referendum. The House will consider and vote on HCS for HCRs 173 & 174 this week. Read the full letter below: Dear Representative, We, the undersigned organization more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 13 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads Coalition of 21 States Supporting Common-sense Election Integrity Laws at the United States Supreme Court * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, to protect and uphold election integrity laws across our country, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 21 states to call on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appellate court rul more PR

NEW YORK, March 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * New Storytelling Series Reveals How Abortion Bans are Driving Families, Workers, and Business Leaders Out of State "The Price of Safety: Stories of Abortions Denied, Careers Disrupted, and States Left Behind" connects lived experience to workforce and economic shifts driven by reproductive healthcare restrictions * Washington, DC -- Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights released The more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Convenes Housing Leaders with Federal Home Loan Bank, Highlights Funding Opportunities for Kansas City * (Kansas City, MO) - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) hosted Kris Williams, President and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), alongside senior bank officials, and local housing leaders for a roundtable discussion on strat more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following white paper (No. 1016-001) on December 31, 2026, entitled "Partner Similarity and The Sectoral Evolution of China's Trade." Here are excerpts: * * * We study how the sectoral composition of exports and imports shapes bilateral trade flows. Building on earlier similarity indices, we introduce the Partner Similarity Index (PSI), which measures sectoral alignment between a country's export struc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Sends Letters to Fertilizer Producers, DOJ Demanding Answers for Recent Price Hikes * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent letters to five of the largest fertilizer producers as well as Attorney General Pam Bondi to ensure fertilizer companies are not engaged in price gouging or manipulating market conditions in the wake of the conflict in Iran. Senator Hawley sent letter more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Urges Supreme Court to Hear Section 230 Case and Clarify Scope of Big Tech's Liability * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to hear an appeal in Doe v. X Corp., a case in which the Ninth Circuit held that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act absolved X, formerly known as Twitter, from civil liability even though the social med more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. A-07-23-06113) on Feb. 11, 2026 entitled "Missouri Did Not Obtain Millions of Dollars in Rebates for Medicaid Physician-Administered and Pharmacy Drugs" filed under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Here are excerpts: * * * Why OIG Did This Audit For a covered outpatient drug to be eligible for Federal reimbursement under the Medicaid program's drug rebate requirem more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Millions of Americans Already Have More Money in Their Pockets Thanks to New Trump Tax Cuts Nearly 45 percent of taxpayers are benefiting from at least one of the No Tax on Tips, Overtime, Social Security, or Auto Loan Interest tax cuts. * Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement on Treasury Department s more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 13 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Legislation to expand small business health coverage moving forward The Missouri Chamber is working to keep the momentum going to expand access to affordable health care insurance for Missouri small businesses. Last month, the Missouri House passed HB 2596, sponsored by Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R-Carrollton), 145-0. This week, the Senate Insurance and Banking C more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 13 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Lorraina Scolaro completes fourth study abroad experience, tied for most by a Mizzou student * By Jack Toal University of Missouri graduate student Lorraina Scolaro has become a global nomad, having now completed four programs through the J-School's Global Programs -tying the unofficial record for the most study abroad experiences by a Mizzou J-School student. Her intern more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 9 -- The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * MDHEWD hosts annual conference highlighting innovation and collaboration to improve student mobility On Friday, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) hosted the annual Committee on Transfer and Articulation (COTA) Conference in Columbia, bringing together higher education professionals from across the state more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 14 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou Giving Day surpasses 3,000 gifts for student success and statewide impact 24-hour surge of philanthropy supports scholarships, research and Missouri communities. * Tigers demonstrated extraordinary generosity during Mizzou Giving Day, making 3,095 gifts to the University of Missouri. Strong participation numbers exceeded totals from the past four years, signaling sustained momentum for more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, March 14 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwest announces intention to create Center for Rural Health Northwest Missouri State University President Dr. Lance Tatum on Thursday announced the institution is taking aim at filling a gap and helping to train Missouri's next generation of healthcare workforce by establishing a Center for Rural Health. Tatum presented tentative plans for the center to Northwest's Board of Regen more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, March 14 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Regents approve trauma studies programs; Tatum discusses dining, construction Northwest Missouri State University's Board of Regents on Thursday approved a set of curriculum proposals to help organizations and professionals meet an increased demand for training and support related to trauma-informed care. Regents unanimously approved the proposals to create a Master of Science in Edu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Right-Wing AGs Win Decision Denying Affordable Student Loan Bills to Millions As Costs Skyrocket In Shocking Reversal, Eighth Circuit Orders Lower Court to Bless Back-Room Settlement Killing SAVE for All * In a stunning decision, today the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals went beyond right-wing Attorney Generals' (AGs) motion to stay the lower court's dismissal of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Introduces Bill to Boost Support for University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Center * Bill Would Extend Program Authorities and Increase Authorized Funding to $15 Million U.S. SENATE - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced legislation to extend and increase authorized funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Policy Research Centers program more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt on Fox News: "We Have an Illegal AND Legal Immigration Problem" * Blasts Democrats' Failed Open Border Policies, Refusal to Fund DHS ST. LOUIS, MO -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News' Ingraham Angle to call out the insanity of Democrats continuing to hold DHS funding hostage and the need for immigration reform. Watch the full interview HERE Senator Schmit more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Soldiers Assist Air Force Squadron With Drone Warfare Training * More than 200 airmen training with the Air Force's 368th Training Squadron spent Feb. 27 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, learning about unmanned aerial systems during an exercise designed to cultivate Air Force airmindedness and the warrior ethos. The training squadron, based at Fort Leonard Wood, provides initial skills and advanced level tra more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Slams Unresponsive United States Postal Service, Calls for New Review by USPS Inspector General and Congressional Oversight Investigation * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after sending letters to the U.S. Postmaster General, the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General, and the House Oversight Committee, in addition to leading the effort to in more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 14 (TNSrpt) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Updated report outlines steps to confront environmental racism in St. Louis By Neil Schoenherr A new WashU report examining environmental racism in St. Louis offers updated data and a series of recommendations aimed at addressing longstanding disparities in health, housing and environmental conditions across the region. The report is an update to a 2019 analysis. The new edition inc more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 13 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Women of Mizzou: From the J-School to careers fueled by a passion for storytelling * By Helton Walker You never know where a journalism career will take you. As Co-President for Women in Media and a member of the Honors College, I have fallen in love with the inherently interdisciplinary aspect of journalism-researching stories, developing campaigns and incorporating sto more PR