GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichita State University and includes Mitch Canham (Oreg more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 2026 KU microbiology graduate Lauren Reimer awarded KU Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship * LAWRENCE -Lauren Reimer, a 2026 University of Kansas graduate in microbiology, is the winner of this year's James Blackiston Memorial Graduate Fellowship from the KU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Reimer, of Carrollton, Missouri, won $1,500 and is the chapter's nominee for a national Phi Kappa Phi fellowship. While pursuing her degree and maintaining a 4.0 GPA, Reimer worked a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Increase American Home Building Efficiency Act * Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined (KS-01), alongside Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Lou Correa (CA-46), as well as Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), to introduce the Build American Efficiency Act, legislation to help home builders and manufacturers more easily comply with Build America, Buy America requirement more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Missouri donates 100 air conditioners to Samaritan Center * Customers are encouraged to register for Ameren Missouri programs designed to keep vulnerable neighbors safe and cool during the summer heat JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (June 9, 2026) - In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri has donated 100 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners to the Samaritan Center in Jeffe more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 8 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Announces Partnership With It's a Penalty To Combat Human Trafficking * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, during a press conference, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has partnered with It's a Penalty to combat human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026(tm). This campaign brings together leading cities, multinational corporations, non-governmental organi more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010 to 2020, CVS knowingly dispensed more insulin to c more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 10 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 20-state coalition defending religious students' right to state scholarship funds West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 20-state coalition in support of students pursuing degrees that Virginia has deemed too religious to qualify for the state's scholarship programs. The coalition's amicus brief in Johnson v. Fleming argues that those exclusions violate the students' F more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP advises Altice France on the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the acquisition of SFR * International law firm BCLP is advising Altice France on the competition aspects surrounding the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the sale of SFR's activities to a consortium comprising Orange, Bouygues Telecom and Iliad (Free). Orange, Bouygues Telecom and Free have announced that they have reach more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Introduces CDBG-DR Automated Assessment Act Modernizing Disaster Recovery and Improving Federal Response * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) introduced the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Automated Assessment Act, "CDBG AAA," which seeks to improve how the federal government identifies and addresses unmet housing, infrastructure, and economic recovery needs after major disasters. "Comm more PR

MILPITAS, California, June 8 [Category: Electronic Products] (TNSrpt) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * Brewer Science Releases 2026 Impact Report, Marks Eleventh Consecutive Year of Zero Waste to Landfill Certification ESG progress, industry-first sustainability leadership and long-term governance goals - Rolla, Mo. -June 2, 2026 - Brewer Science, a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and technologies fo more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA Announces AI Readiness Workshop Starting July 15 * The Business Technology Association (BTA) has launched a new online workshop designed to help office technology dealers turn artificial intelligence (AI) into a revenue-generating advisory service. The BTA AI Readiness Assessment Workshop, beginning July 15, will be led by West McDonald of GoWest.ai and held via Microsoft Teams from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern on  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA Announces New Coaches' Corner Workshop for e-automate Users * To help office technology dealers gain practical insights from some of the industry's most experienced e-automate consultants, the Business Technology Association (BTA) has launched Coaches' Corner, a new series of four monthly online workshops beginning Aug. 12. Presented by industry experts Dondra Bott, Jack Duncan, Jason Plott and Duane Walker, the wor more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Canon U.S.A. Launches imageFORCE C3100 & 4100 Series A3 MFPs * Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced the strategic expansion of its premier imageFORCE printer portfolio with the launch of the new imageFORCE C3100 Series and imageFORCE 4100 Series A3 multifunction printers (MFPs). Building on the momentum of the previous models of the innovative imageFORCE platform, the new series leverage established core features like great  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Chicago anesthesiologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees * CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, today announced the election of Chicago-based anesthesiologist Tripti C. Kataria, MD, MPH, MBA, to its Board of Trustees. "Medicine is at an inflection point, and I am honored to be elected to the AMA Board of Trustees," said Dr. Kataria. "I look forward to working  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ConnectWise Unveils Industry's First Predictive Intelligence Platform to Lead the Era of Predictive IT * ConnectWise has unveiled the future of IT operations with the introduction of the industry's first purpose-built System of Action for the era of Predictive IT -the ConnectWise Platform -an AI-native operational platform that unifies PSA, RMM, cybersecurity, automation, orchestration, agentic AI and an open ecosystem  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Crexendo Recognized for AI Innovation as CAIRO Wins 2026 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award * Crexendo Inc. has announced that its Crexendo AI Receptionist/Orchestrator (CAIRO) has been named a winner of the 2026 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award presented by CUSTOMER magazine. The CUSTOMER Product of the Year Awards recognizes the most innovative technologies that are redefining customer engagement and enabling orga more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 9 -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued the following news release: * * * DHSS recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day * Ribbon-cutting ceremony June 10 JEFFERSON CITY, MO -June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ( WEAAD ), an event that seeks to unite communities worldwide to raise awareness of elder abuse. In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services ( DHSS ) receives and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, bullying and exploitation of some of the state's mo more PR

TROY, Alabama, June 9 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Edwards named interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for TROY * Dr. Judson Edwards, Dean of the Sorrell College of Business, has been named interim Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at Troy University. The move follows the announcement by the University System of Georgia that current Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Kerry Palmer will be assuming the presidency at Georgia Southwestern State University. "I have often said that if more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Expands Commercial Display Lineup With Its First All-in-One dvLED Displays Powered by COB Technology for the U.S. & Latin America * As the demand for large-format visual experiences accelerate, more organizations are turning to direct view LED displays for their vivid, high-impact capabilities, particularly in bright, high ambient light environments. At the same time, growing market demand is driving a stronger fo more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * First Citizens Bank Announces New Leaders in Equipment Finance * First Citizens Bank has announced that industry veterans Ed Littleton and Amber Olmsted have joined its Equipment Finance Group. Littleton, based in Jacksonville, is the new head of asset management and Olmsted, based in Georgia, is senior vice president of inventory finance. Both report to Rod Versteegh, head of equipment finance for First Citizens Bank.  more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, June 9 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly steps up to the plate with first baseball coach * LAKELAND, Fla. - Florida Polytechnic University has named TJ Marik as the inaugural head coach of its baseball program. The addition brings another instrumental leader to campus as the University continues to establish the Florida Poly Athletics program. Marik brings substantial head coaching experience and a strong background in player development to the new role. Before joi more PR

NEW YORK, June 10 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news: * * * Ford Foundation's JustFilms Allocates $4.8 Million to Advance Documentary Films Championing Social Justice The Ford Foundation's JustFilms program announced an estimated $4.8 million in funding to empower documentary filmmakers and organizations addressing some of the world's most pressing social issues. This investment will support 48 film projects and initiatives centering storytelling as a catalyst for social justice. This announcement marks a double milestone as  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has opened a public comment period on a proposed consent agreement tied to Ascension Health Alliance's planned acquisition of Ambulatory TopCo LLC, Nashville, Tennessee. The agency said the settlement is intended to address competition concerns linked to the approximately $3.9 billion transaction. Ascension, St. Louis, Missouri, and AmSurg operate outpatient surgical facilities in multiple markets across the U.S. The FTC alleges the proposed acquisition could lessen competition for ou more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Fujifilm Launches Flagship REVORIA PRESS PC2120 * FUJIFILM North America Corp.'s Business Innovation Division has announced the launch of REVORIA PRESS PC2120. The PC2120 is the flagship model in the REVORIA PRESS series for high-end professional printing. Building on the success of the REVORIA PRESS PC1120, PC2120 represents the next generation of print technology, introducing advanced AI-driven automation, an expand more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Op-Ed: AI Will Control Us If We Do Not Control It * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned an op-ed in The Free Press about the consequences of AI and the responsibility of the federal government to make AI work for Americans, namely in the areas of jobs, data centers and safety. The op-ed follows Senator Hawley's extensive legislative work surrounding AI, including the GUARD Act, GRID Act, AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act, AI  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * HP Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Tools * HP Inc. has announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools. The report evaluates vendors based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute in the evolving digital employee experience (DEX) market. As organizati more PR

NEW YORK, June 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Henry Hicks, intern in the U.S. program: * * * US States Dismantle Voting Bans Rooted in Racism More Work Remains to Fully End Felony Disenfranchisement - In recent weeks, several states have taken steps towards restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland signed on May 12 HB 115 and SB 241, legislation that will automatically register people to vote following the completion of their felony se more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * June 18 BTA Webinar to Focus on AI Readiness Assessments * The 222nd webinar in BTA's Building My Business Webinar Series is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, June 18. The webinar, "AI Readiness Assessments: The New Growth Opportunity for BTA Dealers," will be presented by West McDonald, founder and partner of GoWest.ai. This webinar will focus on the growing value of artificial intelligence (AI) readiness ass more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, June 9 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * JUNE IS 'GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH,' HOW ABOUT SELF-DEFENSE AWARENESS? * BELLEVUE, WA - While the gun prohibition lobby is observing June as "Gun Violence Awareness Month," the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms says there should also be an "Armed Self-Defense Awareness Month" to recognize the thousands of people who defend themselves and others each year. "Not onc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Legislation Modernizes Tax Rules for Digital Assets, Improving Access to a Growing Market and Maintaining America's Competitive Advantage Ahead of a Ways and Means legislative hearing on digital asset taxation, Ways and Means Committee Members unveiled legislation that will create the landmark framework for digital asset taxation rules and ensure the United States remains the digital as more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 10 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $52.5 million to Maryville City will make extensive upgrades to drinking water system * The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $52.5 million in financial assistance to the city of Maryville for upgrades to the city's drinking water treatment system. The city expects the funding to cover the project's total cost and should complete the upgrades by July 2028. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * One Stitch at a Time: Aviator's Art Leaves Lasting International Impression Long before Air Force Maj. Kerry Baker stepped into the navigator seat of a B-52 Stratofortress, he was a student tasked with drawing a portrait of Abraham Lincoln for a school project. When his classmates saw his work, they asked him to draw theirs too.  That childhood talent sparked a lifelong passion that he shares with aviation. Over the past two decades, Baker has become known a more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 9 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements * Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey, who earned her OD from UMSL in 2001, has spent decades working with medical devices and dietary supplements that support eye health. (Photo by Angela Wengrenovich) By Kala Dunn, University Advancement Hometown: Colleyville, Texas Degree: Doctor of Optometry, 2001 Fun Fact: Rams more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 10 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * TowBoatUS Truman Lake Opens to Strengthen On-Water Assistance Across Central Missouri Waterway New location stations a response vessel across Truman Lake's 56,000-acre reservoir to assist recreational boaters - WARSAW, Mo. - TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of on-water towing ports, today announced the opening of TowBoatUS Truman Lake, marking a significant expansion of on-water towing and response services for Missouri' more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Votes to Fund Law Enforcement, Keep Border Secure * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she voted in support of S. 2, the Secure America Act: "I will always stand with our men and women in law enforcement, whether it is at the federal, state, or local level. The passage of this bill will ensure our Homeland Security agents and investigators have the resources they need to keep the Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * War Department Leaders Observe Kansas City's Counter-Drone Preparations Ahead of World Cup * Joint Interagency Task Force 401 recently visited Kansas City, Missouri, to meet with federal, state, and local law enforcement and public safety partners ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The visit highlighted Kansas City's readiness and the interagency coordination required to protect facilities, fan areas and surrounding communities from unauthorized drone activit more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Targeting tumor metabolism to fight cancer * Cancer cells are ravenous eaters. WashU's Gary Patti is trying to turn their hunger against them. "Cancer cells have a distinct metabolism," said Patti, the Michael and Tana Powell Professor of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis and a professor of genetics and medicine at WashU Medicine. Understanding those differences could open new possibilities for tracking and ultimately defeating more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * A Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers When the government decides to use its power to silence those who defend life, it doesn't just threaten one ministry - it threatens every American's right to speak, to believe, and to serve according to their conscience. That's exactly what's at stake in our case, A Woman's Concern, Inc. d/b/a Your Opti more PR