ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Advanced manufacturing expert named S&T's associate vice chancellor for research and innovation * Dr. Ming C. Leu, a leader in advanced manufacturing research for more than four decades, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for research and innovation at Missouri S&T. "Missouri S&T is home to some of the world's leading researchers, and I am honored to be appointed to a role allowing me to support our faculty and help advance  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Alford, Correa Introduce Bipartisan "Online Accessibility Act" to Expand Access & Protect Small Businesses Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced the Online Accessibility Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the digital age while protecting small businesses from abusive website lawsuits. The legislation establishes clear, uniform accessibi more PR

LEVERKUSEN, Germany, July 2 -- Bayer Group, a pharmaceutical and life sciences company, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Bayer Group to consolidate U.S. glyphosate business into distinct entity operating as Ruveon Advances key component of Crop Science division's Five-Year Framework strategy / Reinforces commitment to delivering trusted Roundup(R) brands and glyphosate products and services to U.S. customers - Leverkusen/St. Louis - Bayer Group today announced the consolidation of the U.S. glyphosate business into R more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP advises EUR2.3 Billion Sale of Proudreed Industrial Portfolio BCLP advised Proudreed and its management team in France regarding Blackstone's approximate EUR2.3 billion acquisition of its logistics and industrial portfolio and operating platform. The transaction ranks among the most significant industrial real estate deals completed in France in recent years.  The transaction involves the sale of Proudreed more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP relocates to new office in Frankfurt, signaling continued growth and investment in Germany BCLP announces today that it will move its Frankfurt office to the Junghof complex in the Goetheviertel district, where it is expected to occupy approximately 2,900 square metres. The firm anticipates that the move will be completed in late 2027.  The new Junghof office offers modern, flexible workspace within an eigh more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Biology alumni receive honor for undergraduate paleontology research Julia Zottola '26 and Sofia Corsico-Sanchez '26 earn recognition from the Association for Women Geoscientists and the Paleontological Society By Jennifer Micale Locked in ancient stone, the traces of life we know as fossils have a great deal to teach about the living world. "Scientists can learn about the biomechanics of an extinct species, reconstruct the ecology of a specific place  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bell Announces Over $1.2 Million to Bolster Training and Employment Programs in St. Louis * Congressman Bell announced $1,285,628 in federal funding for the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment The funding came through the Department of Labor's YouthBuild award Congressman Bell recently hosted his second annual job fair to further support job seekers in the St. Louis region Congressman Bell: "So many amazing things happen when  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Paycom for Disability Discrimination * Federal suit alleges software company fired employee rather than providing reasonable accommodation for a food allergy OKLAHOMA CITY -Paycom Payroll, LLC, an Oklahoma software company specializing in payroll and human capital software, violated federal law when it failed to provide effective reasonable accommodations to an employee with a life-threatening food allergy and fired her ins more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * Eighth Circuit Rejects Novartis Appeal In 340B Litigation * The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld the district court's decision denying an injunction against SB 751, which extends contract pharmacy protections to 340B covered entities. Novartis sought the injunction in the lower court, claiming the statute violates the dormant commerce clause. The Eighth Circuit agreed with the district court tha more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 2 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * From Kansas City to Brazil: Fulbright-Winning UMKC Researcher Studies Link Between Free Transit and Physical Activity Joseph Lightner from the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies will study how zero-fare transit systems influence health outcomes across urban communities - For Lightner, experiencing and understanding different cultures is important to him, not only as a person, but as a researcher as well. Getting out of his more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures. "The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," said Carr. "We have similar requirements here in Geor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers About Impact Of Trump's Medicaid Cuts Because of Republicans, New York is facing $63 billion in Medicaid cuts  - Today, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led her Democratic colleagues on the Senate Aging Committee in demanding answers about the impact of President Trump's Medicaid cuts on seniors and people with disabilities.  A year ago this week, the president signed into law the One Big Beau more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * Gov. Kehoe Takes Action On SFY 2027 Budget Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the state fiscal year 2027 budget, totaling $50.7 billion that will begin on Wednesday, July 1. The governor issued 65 vetoes, totaling more than $30 million in general revenue and 78 expenditure restrictions, including $337.2 million in general revenue.  Medicaid hospital reimbursements will not be impacted by any veto or restriction. The governor more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 6th Judicial Circuit * Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 6th Judicial Circuit.  Blake Sherer, of Parkville, was appointed as Circuit Judge for Platte County in the 6 th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Sherer currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Platte County. He is a member of the Federalist Society, the National District Attorneys Association, and th more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Celebrates Growth of Missouri Blue Shield Program * Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that 350 Missouri counties, cities, towns, and a school district have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in the program's second year, marking a 74% increase in participation since its launch in 2025.  The Missouri Blue Shield Program recognizes communities for their dedication to enhancing public safety, strengthening su more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe, Trump Administration Partner to Advance Critical Infrastructure Projects * Today, Governor Mike Kehoe joined Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Director Emily Domenech to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the state and federal permitting of critical infrastructure across the state.  The signing took place at Ameren Missouri's Callaway Energy Center, reflecti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS, FDA Commend DEA Action Against Dangerous Enhanced 7-OH Products * WASHINGTON -JULY 1, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today commended the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) issuance of two Notices of Intent to begin the temporary scheduling process for certain kratom-related substances. One Notice of Intent addresses temporary placement of 7-O more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients Announced Twelve small business owners and entrepreneurs across the beauty industry awarded one-time grants in partnership with Deed, the NAACP and Hispanic Federation - Hispanic Federation is pleased to announce today the rec more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * HRSA Opens Rural Residency Development Grant Opportunity * The Health Resources and Services Administration released the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program under funding opportunity number HRSA-26-047, which supports hospitals and health systems in developing sustainable training infrastructure for long-term physician practices within medically vulnerable communities. HRSA expects to award 15 grants  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX. This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys general. In their words: "Common sense won again. We s more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * JIATF 401 Leaders Visit Whiteman Air Force Base to Strengthen Counter-Drone Operations Joint Interagency Task Force 401 leaders recently visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to learn about the installation's counter-unmanned aerial systems operations and initiatives in advance of the upcoming directed energy pilot program.  The visit highlighted how the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing have strengthened base defense by combining advanced technol more PR

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, July 2 -- Lee University issued the following news: * * * Lawler Plays Key Role in AT Legislation Change Associate Professor Dr. Racheal Lawler played a key leadership role in the passage of legislation modernizing Tennessee's Athletic Training Practice Act, the first update to the law in nearly 30 years. The updated law, signed by Gov. Bill Lee on June 4 and taking effect July 1, recognizes athletic trainers in Tennessee as health care providers and expands their scope of practice to include additional patient-care an more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, July 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Marco Cavaglia named chair of physics at S&T * Dr. Marco Cavaglia has been named chair of the physics department at Missouri S&T. He will start this new role on Monday, Aug. 3. Cavaglia takes over the position from Dr. Thomas Vojta, Curators' Distinguished Professor of physics at S&T, who is returning to a faculty position after serving as chair since 2018. Cavaglia, who joined S&T in 2019, is currently a professor in the department.  more PR

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, July 2 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release: * * * Missouri State University-West Plains granted reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission MSU-WP will participate in its next comprehensive evaluation for reaffirmation of accreditation during the 2029-30 academic year. - Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) has earned reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC accreditation signifies that an institution meets rigorous standards of quality more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou uncovers breakthrough clue to help soybeans fight a billion-dollar pest Mizzou researchers study plant resistance to the worms that cause $1 billion in annual losses to U.S. soybean industry. - Beneath the surface of soybean fields, an invisible threat is costing farmers billions. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are uncovering how nature itself may hold the key to fighting back. The soybean cyst nematode -- a mi more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Peetoom, Spigner Named ATU's Top 2025-26 Athletes * Two players who contributed to an historic year for the Arkansas Tech University golf programs were named the most outstanding athletes at ATU for the 2025-26 academic year. Jacob Peetoom of Rogers earned the 2026 John Tucker Award as the most outstanding male athlete at ATU, while Ellen Spigner of Nashville earned the 2026 Jeanice Falls Award as the most outstanding female athlete at ATU. Their more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 30 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Regional partnership gives Army healthcare professionals critical trauma experience KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Munson Army Health Center leaders visited The University of Kansas Health System June 24 to observe firsthand how the health system's Military Training Program helps sustain readiness of military healthcare professionals in the region.  First launched in 2008, the health system has partnered with Munson and other active-duty, guard and reserve u more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Secures Key Missouri Priorities in House Water Resources Bill * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) celebrates the inclusion of several Missouri priorities he championed in the House's Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), bipartisan legislation that authorizes critical U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects to strengthen infrastructure, protect communities, and support long-term economic grow more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sarah Hartley discusses Title IX protections with The Christian Science Monitor * Sarah Hartley, a partner in BCLP's Business & Commercial Disputes practice, recently spoke with The Christian Science Monitor about the U.S. Supreme Court upholding two state laws that ban transgender girls and women from scholastic sports. In the article, Sarah discusses clarity schools and universities will now have when applyin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt to Introduce Constitutional Amendment Putting Americans First, Reining in Birthright Citizenship * Schmitt's Amendment Follows SCOTUS Decision Allowing Unlimited Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens, Temporarily Present Aliens U.S. SENATE -Today U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee of the Constitution, announced he will be introducing a constitutional amendment to protect American citizens more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt, Colleagues Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force * Schmitt Leads Senate Republicans to Unmask Fraud & Save Taxpayer Dollars U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced the launch of a new Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, joined by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ashley Moody (R-FL), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Ron Johnson (R-WI). The An more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Energy] -- SAFE, an organization that says it unites military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America's energy security by curtailing dependence on oil and promoting responsible use of domestic energy resources, posted the following news release: * * * STATEMENT | SAFE Applauds Magnitude 7 Metals' Announcement to Restart Missouri Aluminum Smelter * Washington, DC -In response to Magnitude 7 Metals' announcement that it will restart production at its Marston, Missouri smelt more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 2 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: * * * SWANA Announces Board of Directors for FY2027 Led by Lynsey Baer The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is pleased to announce President Lynsey Baer has been elected as President of the board of directors. The fiscal year 2027 board begins its term on July 1, 2026, using its experience to guide SWANA's mission to advance from waste management to resource management. "We are excited to welcome our new office more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Holds FIFRA Preempts State Failure-to-Warn Claims Challenging EPA-Approved Labeling * In a significant victory for federally regulated product manufacturers, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Monsanto v. Durnell, by a 7-2 vote, that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims seeking labeling requirements beyond those approved by the U.S. Environmental Pro more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researcher Part of Team That Finds Ice in Tetons' Rock Glaciers Persisting Better Than on Exposed Glaciers, Snowfields A University of Wyoming researcher was part of a team that determined ice found in rock glaciers in the Teton Range persists in a warming climate, providing a sustained cold-water streamflow, as opposed to exposed ice glaciers and snowfields, where ice melts more rapidly. "The major crux is that rock glaciers are protected fro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Ways & Means Committee Approves Legislation Protecting Taxpayer Rights, Improving IRS Services, Combatting Fraud, & Delivering Greater Nonprofit Transparency Americans that are held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad will no longer return home to massive tax bills, taxpayers will be better protected from fraud and have a more empowered advocate in their corner, and the IRS will be for more PR