WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Votes to Fund Veterans' Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) voted to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Constructions, Veterans Affairs, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2027. H.R. 8469 fully funds veterans' healthcare and benefits, while investing in robust military construction to improve servicemembers' quality of life and ensure our armed forces are prepared for future thr more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines gets game day ready with largest-ever football schedule for fans * Football fans can get a head start on their game plan for fall with expanded flights on more than 80 routes this football season, spanning both professional and college games. * The airline's unique AAdvantage Perks sweepstakes program blends the love of travel with the love of football. * The matchups are set and American is ready for the season with a full slate of routes fo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Appropriations Committee Advances Commerce, Justice, and Science Funding Bill * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies (CJS) funding bill for fiscal year 2027. "Another week, another government funding bill is passing out of the Appropriations Committee ahead of schedule and under budget," said Congressman Alford. "This s more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 15 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Announces Resolution To Litigation Following Fatal Gas Explosion * Liberty Utilities Required to Pay Maximum Penalty for Missouri 811 Violations JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has resolved litigation with Liberty Utilities, a gas company that failed to properly mark a gas line in Lexington, leading to the death of a child, numerous inju more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus Endorses Latest House Version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), issued the following statement endorsing the latest version of the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act from House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill an more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Cholera Treatment Supplies Arrive in South Sudan, Specialty Medications En Route to the Dominican Republic, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 1,088 shipments of requested medical aid to 39 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.3 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chronic diseases, ma more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 16 (TNSrpt) -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release: * * * As Bronx Sees Rise in Particulate Matter, Study Shows Biodiesel Would Create Immediate and Affordable Improvements In light of a recent Columbia University study showing fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the Bronx is rising, Clean Fuels Alliance America is reminding New Yorkers of a 2024 study that shows exactly how using biodiesel in place of diesel fuel could immediately lower particulate matter and reduce instances of health more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Cohen urges graduates to rethink their definition of success * To the engineers and architects, social workers and business consultants, artists and scientists of the WashU Class of 2026, Emmy Award winner Andy Cohen offered up a band of unlikely role models: the stars of "The Real Housewives." "I've learned a lot about success from 'The Real Housewives.' And you can too," Cohen told graduates. "The housewives can get scrappy, but their abil more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local communities. Quote Attributable to Congressman Roger Wi more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * DHSS Shares CDC Health Advisory On Multicountry Hantavirus Cluster Linked To Cruise Ship * The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shared the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's health advisory on the 2026 multicountry hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship to ensure clinicians and public health officials are aware of recommended evaluation and response measures. Health care providers shou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Reaches Early $5.5 Million Resolution With Central Transport Over Nationwide Sex Discrimination in Hiring * Settles federal lawsuit alleging trucking company failed to hire female truck drivers for at least ten years nationwide PHOENIX - Central Transport, LLC, a nationwide trucking company based in Warren, Michigan with over 200 regional and local facilities, will pay $5.5 million to resolve a federal lawsuit charging the compa more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 12 -- Evergy Inc., a company that says it focuses on producing, transmitting and delivering energy for the benefit of stakeholders, issued the following news release: * * * Evergy begins construction on 710 MW high-efficiency natural gas plant Chisholm Trail is one of two natural gas plants Evergy is building in Kansas to meet growing energy needs * Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) today celebrated the start of construction on a new 710-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plant in Sumner County, Kan. The company also an more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 15 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Two Judicial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 2 nd and 25 th Judicial Circuits. Andrew A. Boster, of Edina, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Knox County in the 2 nd Judicial Circuit. Mr. Boster currently serves as the prosecuting attorney of Knox County and the assistant prosecuting attorney of Adair County. He remains an active more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 15 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Fills County Office Vacancy * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced an appointment to fill the county office vacancy in Miller County. Robert Seek, of Eldon, was appointed as the Miller County Prosecuting Attorney. Mr. Seek is a longtime attorney, having previously served as the Miller County prosecuting attorney and as assistant prosecuting attorney for Morgan County. Seek is a member of the Missouri  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Heads to Montgomery to Fight for Voting Rights amid Renewed Threats to Black Voting Power * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will travel to Montgomery, Alabama this weekend to participate in the "All Roads Lead to the South" Congressional Pilgrimage. The day of action comes amid ongoing concerns over efforts to redraw congressional maps in ways that dilute Black representation across several Southern states, includi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrap up, This Week In Climate Action - May 15, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering the Trump administration rolling back protections for our public lands, state efforts to tackle the energy affordability crisis, and the ongoing fight for a free and fair democracy. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 15 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news wrap up: * * * Liberty In Action: $750,000 for American Airlines. Courtesy of Taxpayers * The public purse is not a private piggy bank for government leaders to dip into to reward their favorite businesses. That's why the Goldwater Institute is now warning city officials in Columbia, Mo., that their promise to fork over taxpayer money to shore up American Airlines' bottom line violates the state's constitution. To entice American to introduc more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 15 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Missouri lawmakers deliver on key business priorities in 2026 session * The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry worked with lawmakers throughout the 2026 legislative session to advance policies that grow jobs and improve Missouri's economic competitiveness, including:  * Reforming Missouri's legal climate by protecting employers from predatory lawsuits; * Increasing access to health care, particula more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 16 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Renews Partnership Agreement with Master's Transportation The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Master's Transportation, continuing the company's role as the Official Van and Bus Sales and Leasing Provider of the NAIA. Master's Transportation will also remain an Honorary Coach for Men's Basketball for the duration of the agreement. This long-lasting partn more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Statement One Year After St. Louis Tornado Today U.S Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement ahead of the one year anniversary of the tornado that hit St. Louis. "One year ago today, St. Louis was forever changed by a devastating tornado that stole the lives of five Missourians, upended hundreds of families, and left lasting scars in communities throughout our city. One year later, the pain of that day is still fresh-b more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 15 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * St. Louis Judge Rejects Police Effort to Withhold Public Records * Sunshine laws exist for a reason-to ensure governments aren't operating in the shadows and to hold leaders accountable by allowing citizens to access public records. This week, in a victory for government transparency, a St. Louis City Circuit Judge ruled in favor of the Goldwater Institute's clients and rejected a years-long effort by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police  more PR

TROY, Alabama, May 15 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Tatum to Troy University graduates: 'Success comes from consistently showing up' * Northwest Missouri State University President and Troy University alumnus Dr. Lance Tatum told TROY graduates that success rarely comes from having all the answers but rather by consistently showing up regardless of how difficult or messy life gets. Tatum spoke to nearly 1,000 graduates during two spring commencement exercises across two days, Thursday and Friday, in Trojan Arena on t more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 15 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL, NGA and other local partners team up on geospatial workforce pilot program * Local high school students learn to control Titan, UMSL's agile robotic dog, during a recent geospatial summer camp. As part of a new workforce development program, UMSL is continuing to invest in opportunities like its annual summer camp to get more students invested in learning about geospatial. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) Fortnite, Snapchat, DoorDas more PR