ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Carr's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Recovers 11 Missing Children in Georgia Through Operation "Coast to Coast" Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has recovered 11 missing children in Georgia and initiated multiple human trafficking investigations as a result of Operation "Coast to Coast" - a nationwide e more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 20 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Adam Finkel, Joseph Pickart Named to BizTimes Milwaukee's Notable Leaders in Law Class of 2026 National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce partners Adam Finkel and Joseph Pickart have been included in BizTimes Milwaukee's Notable Leaders in Law Class of 2026. Finkel assists clients in all aspects of real estate development, purchase and sale, leasing and financing. Developers more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Adam Harper discusses tariff refund with Bloomberg Law * Adam Harper, Counsel in BCLP's Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice, recently spoke with Bloomberg Law about Customs beginning to accept tariff refund requests. In the article, Adam discusses Customs' Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system and how he's advising clients t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Leads 29 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Call to Expand B-21 Program * In a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led 29 lawmakers in calling for the expansion of the B-21 Raider program in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Global developments, including the pacing threat of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Liberty Landscape Sup more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, April 25 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Sticker price isn't the final price Ranked among the U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges for 2026, Augustana is more affordable than families may think. Once they see their financial aid packages, students and families are often surprised at the cost manageability, compared with a large, regional public university. It's a difference that can be missed during an initial review of college costs. And it c more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP Files Amicus Brief in Support of Anthropic's First Amendment Rights * Partner David B. Schwartz, Appellate Practice Group Co-Leader Barbara Smith-Tyson, and Associate Jessica Limbaugh drafted and filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) in support of protecting Anthropic's core First Amendment-protected expressi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 24 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Braver elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences * WashU cognitive neuroscientist Todd Braver has been elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences, joining 251 other newly recognized leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research and science. Founded in 1780, the academy honors exceptional scholars, leaders, artists and innovators and engages the more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, April 25 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * CPKC reaches tentative long-term hourly collective agreements with SMART TD and BLET Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said it has reached new tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Works - Transportation Division (SMART-TD) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States * WASHINGTON-Following litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 3,814 river miles in states from Minnesota to New York and Alabama to Virginia for four mussel species. "I'm thrilled that these mussels and the rivers they nee more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 3,814 river miles (6,138 kilometers) of occupied critical habitat for four freshwater mussels -rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This designation spans 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, April 24 -- Evangel University issued the following news release: * * * Evangel students present research findings at annual research symposium Students from Evangel University presented their yearly research findings at the annual research symposium on campus. Students presented over 35 studies in-person, and seven were completed online. The symposium is an annual opportunity on Evangel's campus for students across multiple disciplines to present their research findin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) Background The runway safety area (RSA) enhances the safety of aircraft that undershoot, overrun, or veer off the runway. The RSA provides a clear, graded area which provides additional space for pilots to bring their aircraft to a safe stop. Though RSAs vary in size by runway, they can be as large as 500 feet wide  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Grew Further in April The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the April Manufacturing Survey (https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/manufacturing-survey/tenth-district-manufactur more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 25 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: * * * Tenth District Services Growth Eased in April The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the April Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $657 Million to Reimburse States, Medical Facilities for Backlog of Public Assistance Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $657 million in FEMA funding to reimburse states, local governments and health care facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pan more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Institute Victories for Liberty in 2026 * The Goldwater Institute's 2026 is off to an extraordinary start. So far this year, we have worked with partners across the country to pass 14 bills expanding freedom and reining in government, with several additional reforms nearing the finish line. At the same time, we are advancing more than 100 bills across 32 states. And Goldwate more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 20 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell to Relocate Office in Minneapolis Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that the firm has signed a long-term lease agreement to take space at Wells Fargo Center, a 57-story office building in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The firm will relocate its current office at the IDS Center once the buildout is completed this summer. "When we opened our current Minneapolis off more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * In One Week, DOJ's New Fraud Division Secures $300M in Funding for Prosecutorial Support While Announcing More Indictments, Convictions, and Sentences Representing Millions In Taxpayer Fraud The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the following actions from across the country to hold individuals accountable for schemes that attempted or succeeded in defrauding the Ame more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Key tort reform priority headed to the governor's desk * State lawmakers delivered a significant victory for the business community this week when the Senate passed legislation to protect employers from predatory lawsuits. The bill now goes to the governor for his consideration. SBs 907, 1154 and 1272, were shepherded through the legislative process by S more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Lawmakers advance innovative child care tax credit package * The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to advancing legislation to address the state's ongoing child care shortage.  This week, the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee heard testimony on a bill that would deal with this crisis with a market-dr more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 25 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * Lockton Unveils New Look at Future Global Headquarters Lockton, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, today revealed new renderings and design details of its future global headquarters in Leawood, Kansas. One of the largest build-to-suit office developments to break ground in the Midwest in the past five years, the project reflects a long-term inve more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 24 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Looser mortgage lending rules, regulation will destabilize financial system * At least 10 million Americans lost their homes during the 2008-09 global financial crisis. In the aftermath, Congress passed the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which was intended to promote financial stability, protect consumers from predatory financial practices and prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts. Those regulations, thou more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Medical Aid Expedited after Oklahoma Tornado, and More * A tornado struck the southeastern end of Enid, Oklahoma, on the evening of April 23, damaging at least 40 homes and causing minor injuries. No fatalities have been reported, though several homes were completely destroyed. Damage assessments are ongoing, with additional impacts-including power outages and flooding-reported in su more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 21 -- The Missouri Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * ServMO Honors Volunteers at 24th Annual Show Me Service Awards ServMO held its 24th Annual Show Me Service Awards today at the Missouri State Capitol to recognize the impact of service and volunteerism throughout the state. "Missouri is home to many extraordinary citizens who lend their time and talents to strengthen communities," said Michelle Hataway, Director of t more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 21 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Multiple Polsinelli Attorneys Appointed to AHLA Leadership Roles Polsinelli is pleased to announce that several of its attorneys have been selected for leadership roles within the American Health Law Association (AHLA) for the 2027 fiscal year. Polsinelli attorneys named to 2027 AHLA leadership roles include: * Mary Clare Bonaccorsi, Shareholder - Member of Dispute Resolution Service Council * Joan  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 20 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release: * * * National School Boards Association and Go Green Initiative Announce Winners of $45,000 Indoor Air Quality Grants Winners Represent Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Washington * During the NSBA 2026 Annual Conference, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Go Green Initiative announced ten winn more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan * DALLAS, TX - Related Digital, a vertically integrated data center development and investment platform, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that financing has been secured for Related Digital's $16 billion data center campus  more PR

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan * Related Digital and Funds Affiliated with Blackstone Commit Equity to Fund Project; Fixed Rate, Long-Term Debt Financing Anchored by PIMCO-Managed Funds and Accounts Campus Creates Thousands of Union Construction Jobs and Significant Community Investment more PR

NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan Related Digital and Funds Affiliated with Blackstone Commit Equity to Fund Project; Fixed Rate, Long-Term Debt Financing Anchored by PIMCO-Managed Funds and Accounts Campus Creates Thousands of Union Construction Jobs and Significant Community Investment * Dallas, TX - Related D more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hawley Calls on House to Extend Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Transgender Treatments for Minors * Federal Ban on Medicaid Payments to Planned Parenthood and Similar Providers Expires on July 4, 2026 WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, urging him to extend the ban on any federal funding for trans-treatment and abortion providers i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Announces $52 Million to Boost Public Access to Private Lands for Hunting and Fishing * (Washington, D.C., April 24, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing $52 million to help state and tribal governments encourage private landowners to allow public access to their land for hunting, fishing and other wildlife-dependent recreation thr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Issues Second Supplemental Disaster Payment to Farmers, Extends Program Application Deadline to August 12 * (Higginsville, MO, April 24, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today in Missouri announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is maximizing disaster assistance support for producers by issuing a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payment  more PR