LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for March 27 * Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Alex Chmielewski, Bradley Ekwerekwu, Andrew Dominguez Farias, Sai Suvidh Madela, Max Perry Mueller, James C. Schnable, Yanan (Laura) Wang and Ankit Yadav. Honors Ankit Yadav, a doctoral student, Alex Chmielewski, a research technologist and master's more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Broadcasters Caucus Co-Chairs Lead 91 Lawmakers in Urging FCC to Set Firm Timeline for National Transition to NextGen TV * Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and the other Co-Chairs of the Congressional Broadcasters Caucus, Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Mike Flood (NE-01), and Darren Soto (FL-09), led a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, Commissioner Anna Gomez,  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect religious freedom * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Iowa and 16 other states supporting a public schoolteacher's challenge to a district policy preventing her from decorating her classroom with a small personal crucifix. The district asks teachers to decorate their classrooms. Mrs. Arroyo-Castro's walls were more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- BJC Health issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology regarding diagnostic imaging interoperability standards and certification. The letter responds to an ONC Request for Information focused on the transition from physical to electronic imaging media and relevant health information technology (HIT) certification standards meant to improve access, exchange, and use  more ST

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * CDC Schedules Training For Patient Safety Structural Measure Updates * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host a presentation on the Patient Safety Structural Measure updates from 11:15 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 31, as part of the CDC's 2026 National Healthcare Safety Network Patient Safety Component Annual Training. Learn more about the traini more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 27 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 25, 2026, by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Appeals court backs Trump on MN alien detention The case, decided by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, originated out of the Minnesota federal district. It was one of many such habeas corpus cases seeking the release of one or more illegal aliens detai more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, March 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chicago Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Defraud Active U.S. Military Troops A Chicago, Il., man was sentenced in federal court today for one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. Dwayne D. Adams, 33, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Judge M. Douglas Harpool, for one count of conspiracy to commit more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 28 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Clean Fuels Applauds EPA's Final 2026-2027 RFS Rules WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing robust biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. The RFS rule provides much-needed certainty to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and other stakeholders in the clean f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Brandy Corujo, an independent Medicare insurance agent and owner of Cornerstone Insurance Group, St. Louis, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining concerns with the 2027 Medicare rule and recommending changes to improve beneficiary access and market fairness. The agent highlighted that carriers exert excessive control over which plans independent agents can presen more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Department Begins Kicking Over 7 Million People Out of Most Affordable Student Loan Payment Plan * March 27, 2026 -Press Release Borrowers Enrolled in SAVE Plan Must Apply for a New Plan and Brace for Increased Monthly Payments WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Education is beginning to email people enrolled in the popular Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE)  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 27 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Ten Gubernatorial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county vacancies. Laura Collins, of Sikeston, was appointed to the State Soil and Water Districts Commission. Ms. Collins is an experienced agricultural leader who currently serves as a part more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Appoints Debra Wright to Fill District Court Position in the 28th Judicial District * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Debra Wright of Beloit to a judgeship position in the 28 th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Paul Hickman. "Debra Wright is a seasoned judge who has served her community for over a decade as a magistrate judge in  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-543) on the Chiricahua National Park Act (H.R. 6380). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 12, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 17, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6380, as ordered reported, is to redesignate the Chiricahua National Monume more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-536) on the Gateway Partnership Act (H.R. 5254). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 2, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 17, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 5254 is to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement wit more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-544) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 73) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the resolution on March 25, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. H more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-546) on the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act (H.R. 6267). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 25, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6267 is to direct the Comptrol more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-545) on a bill (H.R. 6480) that aims to direct the Administrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the state of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 25, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Her more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Graves Remains Focused on T&I Agenda Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves' statement on remaining focused on key Committee priorities following his announced plan to retire from Congress at the end of this session: "For 26 years, I have had the privilege of serving in Congress, cu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The Illinois State Museum, Springfield, has completed an inventory of ancestral human remains and is preparing for repatriation to Native American tribes following findings under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Museum officials determined that the remains, representing at least 16 individuals, are culturally affiliated with federally recognized tribes which include Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Stephen Burgett, an independent Medicare insurance agent with InsurancePlus LLC, Columbia, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the 2027 final rule, outlining recommendations to improve beneficiary access and streamline regulatory requirements. The letter emphasizes the burdens imposed by the existing carrier-controlled system that restricts which plans agents ar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Jordan Valley Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's request for information (RFI) on a 340B rebate model pilot program. The health center stressed that any shift from the existing upfront discount system to a rebate-based model would introduce significant financial, operational, and patient access risks that threaten its mission to provide essential health services. Jordan Valley Health highlig more ST

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Debate coach wins National Coach of the Year Award * LAWRENCE -Brett Bricker, head debate coach at the University of Kansas, was awarded the Ross K. Smith Debate Coach of the Year award at the 2026 National Debate Tournament in recognition of his career achievements in coaching. Bricker is the third KU coach to win the prestigious award, joining Donn Pason (1980) and Scott Harris (2006). The award  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- Ismet "Michael" I. Sema of Miami Beach, Florida, has filed an application to retain voting shares of Brighton Bancorp Inc., Tennessee. The proposal is being reviewed under the Change in Bank Control Act and the provisions of Regulation Y. This action would also allow Sema to indirectly retain voting shares of Brighton Bank, Brighton, Tennessee. The Federal Reserve System considers specific factors when acting on such applications, as outlined in the Change in Ban more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Midwest Ozone Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Proposed Rule titled "Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)." MOG expressed support for the EPA's application of a 1 part per billion (ppb) modeled contribution threshold to conclude that ozone precursor emissions from eight states - including Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mis more ST

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 27 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Missouri Chamber Testifies Against Cash Mandate Bill * March 27, 2026 Less than a minute read This week, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in opposition to a proposed bill that would require businesses to accept cash as a form of payment. HB 3256 was heard in the House Special Committee on Tax Reform this week, where the Missouri  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing a proposed rule concerning "verification of eligible status" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The coalition strongly urges that HUD withdraw the rule published in the Federal Register in February and maintain the current regulations. In their response, the coalition highlights conc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to repatriate 235 sacred objects and items of cultural patrimony to the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa. The collection includes projectile points, blankets, bags, tools, photographs, jewelry, clothing and regalia, many featuring intricate beadwork and weaving. Caroline Crecelius, Repatriation Coordinator for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, confirmed the items were origina more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Missouri Hospital Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed calendar year 2027 policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. MHA expressed support for CMS's goals to enhance beneficiary protections, increase plan accountability, and ensure MA delivers value comparable to traditional Medicare fee-for-service programs. The organization urged the agency to accelerate reform more ST

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, March 28 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release: * * * OHRC to host presentation on "Seeing and Building Community Through Tradition" April 14. Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation, "Seeing and Building Community Through Tradition" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at OHRC, which is located inside MSU-WP's Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 27 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Mountain Grove City will evaluate wastewater system improvements * The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Mountain Grove to evaluate its wastewater system. Through its Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offer more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 28 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * National Corn Growers Association President Applauds Release of RVO Numbers President Trump released the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed biofuel blending volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard during an event today for farmers at the White House. Growers also noted the approach to the partial reallocation of small refinery exemptions, the mark was set at 70%. In response more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA Thanks Rep. Sam Graves, a Peerless Aviation Champion, for His Service * Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org Washington, DC, March 27, 2026 - National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today thanked longtime congressional leader and tireless general aviation (GA) advocate Rep. Sam Graves (R-06-MO), followi more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, March 28 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Author, legal scholar visiting Northwest for Lemon Lecture Northwest Missouri State University will host Jeffrey Rosen, a legal scholar and law professor, for the University's Distinguished Lecture Series and the annual Lemon Lecture next month. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Boardroom. It is free and open to the public. Rosen will di more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Paytient Technologies Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the Contract Year 2027 policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. The letter highlights concerns about the low uptake of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which allows Medicare Part D enrollees to spread their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Pure&Clean Vision LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed removal of the Diabetes Care - Eye Exam measure from the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program starting in 2029. The letter emphasized the role comprehensive eye exams play in managing diabetes and warned that eliminating this measure could negatively affect the health outcomes of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes. The coalition highlighted  more ST

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 28 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Soybean Farmers Applaud Trump Administration's Historic Biofuel Blending Rule to Bolster Domestic Demand for Agriculture Today, the American Soybean Association applauded President Trump, Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Secretary Brooke Rollins for finalizing historic renewable volume obligations for biomass-based diesel for 2026 and 2027, which will bolster U.S. soybean  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 28 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Three University of Missouri faculty honored as 2025 AAAS Fellows The researchers are being recognized for their distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science. * At the University of Missouri, research moves with purpose. Across campus, faculty, staff and students are digging into the kinds of challenges that shape daily life -- from public health and education to agriculture,  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release: * * * Two Sentenced In Connection With Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring Involving Millions and Drug Trafficking Two Charlotte men were sentenced to prison today for their involvement in a multi-state stolen vehicle conspiracy involving millions of dollars in high-end vehicles and trafficking large quantities of marijuana, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. A more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Announces Next Steps for Borrowers Enrolled in the Unlawful SAVE Plan * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) began issuing guidance to all borrowers enrolled in the unlawful 'Saving on a Valuable Education' (SAVE) Plan, directing them to exit the plan and enter a legal federal student loan repayment plan. The guidance will be sent to the 7.5 milli more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 28 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Announces May 2026 Commencement Speakers Viral Eras Tour dancer Kameron Saunders and breast health advocate Amy Patel, both UMKC alumni, will honor graduates * The University of Missouri-Kansas City is proud to announce its May 2026 Commencement speakers. Each is renowned in their fields. Kameron Saunders (B.F.A.), the 2026 UMKC Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award winne more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 28 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * Are We Talking Less Than We Used To? New research suggests our daily conversations are shrinking, with people speaking 300 less words each day * With loneliness declared an epidemic in the United States, researchers are taking a closer look at how much we actually talk to one another. In a recent study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, Valeria Pfeifer, Ph.D., a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: William Thomas explores biology, medicine and his own disease Sickle cell disease interrupted his freshman year, but the experience inspired him to join a VCU lab focused on the condition. * William Thomas' emerging career in biology began with a moment of kindness. His high school biology teacher in Stafford County planned to lead a class lesson about sickle cell disease, but sh more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, March 28 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * The Long Game: Bill Swartout's 50-Year Journey from Homework Machines to Lasting Conversations The ICT pioneer who built systems that made Holocaust survivors immortal and brought museum exhibits to life is stepping back--but not stepping away. By Magali Gruet Bill Swartout has spent decades building  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 28 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU researchers use quantum biosensors to peer into cells' inner workings By Chris Woolston In a major advance applying insights from quantum physics to the inner workings of biology, a team of WashU researchers has successfully implanted quantum sensors in living cells to measure shifts in magnetism and temperature. The measurements could offer new insights into the efficiency of more PR