KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ACDI Launches ACE to Help Partners & Customers Access Support Faster * Access Control Devices Inc. (ACDI) has launched ACE, an AI-powered support assistant designed to help partners and customers find answers faster, access helpful resources and take a smarter first step when support questions arise. ACE, short for ACDI Customer Expert, gives users an easy way to ask common product questions, find documentation, trou more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Regional prices were down 0.5 percent in June, up 3.8 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Midwest region fell 0.5 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 5.6 percent, largely due to a decline in gasoline prices. The index for food declined 0.1 more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, St. Louis Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Area prices rose 0.5 percent in May and June, up 2.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the St. Louis area advanced 0.5 percent for the two months ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that a 5.5-percent increase in th more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA Awards 54 Scholarships * The Business Technology Association (BTA) has announced its 2026-27 scholarship winners. Fifty students were awarded scholarships. This year, BTA awarded two $3,000, two $2,000, and a number of $1,500 scholarships to qualifying children of full-time employees of current BTA member dealerships. The Patriot Pack awarded one $10,000, one $7,500 and two $3,500 scholarships, made possible throug more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison Leads Roundtable on Strategic Competition with China * WASHINGTON-Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today's roundtable titled "Winning the Economic Competition with China: Working Families, the AI Race, and Energy." In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison highlighted China's push to control key global industries like critical minerals  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Canon Announces U.S. Unveiling of Next-Generation varioPRESS iV7 * Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced the U.S. unveiling of its next-generation B2+ sheetfed inkjet press, the varioPRESS iV7, at the thINK Ahead 2026 conference in Boca Raton, Florida. The event will mark the first installation and live demonstration of the varioPRESS iV7 in the United States, offering attendees an exclusive look at Canon's latest advancemen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy, and Whitney Jemison, director of state fiscal policy research, both of the State Fiscal Policy Team: * * * Missouri Tax Amendment Likely to Seriously Harm Services, Shift Taxes Onto Working Families In early August, Missouri voters will decide one of the most consequential state tax policy questions in recent memory: whether to eliminate their state's personal income tax. S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award * The historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America's supply chains, advance manufacturing and national security. (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), celebrates the National Science Foundation's selection of the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Cri more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] (TNSxrep) -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Crexendo Rated Number-One AI-Powered Business Communications Platform in G2 Summer 2026 Reports * Crexendo Inc. has announced that its AI-powered cloud communications platform has earned multiple number-one rankings and awards in the G2 Summer 2026 Reports across VoIP, UCaaS, Contact Center and Customer Communications Management. The company received number-one ratings for Generative AI and AI Text Generation more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * DEX Imaging Acquires New England Copy Specialists * BTA member DEX Imaging has announced it has acquired BTA member New England Copy Specialists (NECS), a Canon, Konica Minolta and HP dealership serving the New England market since 1965. The deal marks DEX's fourth acquisition of the year and its latest push into the Northeast. NECS was founded by Charles Tiernan on the idea of pairing top-tier office technology with more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Expand The Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Into Illinois * July 13, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced the Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act, bicameral legislation that would add nearly 50 acres to the Gateway Arch National Park into Illinois. Expanding the site into Illinois, including Malcolm more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * EasyDMARC is Now a MSP OneShare - IBPI Preferred Vendor Partner * MSP OneShare, the first MSP community owned by its members and backed by International Business Products Inc. (IBPI), announced a new vendor partnership with EasyDMARC, an email authentication and security platform trusted by more than 90,000 organizations across 130-plus countries. The partnership gives MSP OneShare and IBPI members access to EasyDMAR more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ECI Announces SalesChain as Preferred e-automate Quoting & CRM Integration Partner * ECI Software Solutions Inc. (ECI) has announced SalesChain as ECI's preferred e-automate quoting and CRM integration partner. This will help ECI's e-automate users streamline quoting and speed up sales operations. As dealers navigate margin pressure and increasing customer expectations, the ability to generate accurate quotes quickly more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving revisions to Missouri's State Implementation Plan (SIP) governing nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions from large stationary internal combustion engines, saying the changes remain consistent with Clean Air Act requirements while updating compliance, reporting and recordkeeping provisions. Comments are due on August 14, 2026. The proposed rule would approve revisions submitted by Missouri on March 7, 2019, and June 10, 2021, updating Title 10 Code of Stat more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, July 15 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Expert Faculty, Real Research: Discover Anthropology, History and Political Science at SEMO In the Department of Anthropology, History and Political Science, faculty are actively researching the issues shaping communities across Missouri and the nation, from property rights and flood mitigation to artificial intelligence in classrooms and the future of civic engagement. Their work not only contributes to broader conversations, but also  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 13 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Takes Action on Remaining Legislation * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the remaining legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Third General Assembly. "Today's bill signings follow a thorough review of all the legislation sent to my desk this year," said Governor Kehoe. "I appreciate the efforts of the men and women of the One Hundred Th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Negotiates Inclusion of STOP CSAM Act in Senate NDAA * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that his legislation to combat child sex abuse material online, the STOP CSAM Act, was added to the text of the defense policy bill currently being considered in the U.S. Senate. Senator Hawley negotiated the inclusion of the STOP CSAM Act into the manager's amendment of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Slams Biden DOJ for Illegally Obtaining His Text Messages in Trump Probe * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements regarding new developments in the Arctic Frost case, in which he and other senators' personal text messages were illegally acquired by former Special Counsel Jack Smith. *** Original text here: https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-slams-biden-doj-for-illegally-obtaining-his-text-m more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 15 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Jay Wright To Be Inducted Into National Collegiate Basketball Hall Of Fame Stephen Gorchov Former Hofstra University Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Wright, who transformed the Pride into one of the nation's top mid-major programs during his seven seasons in Hempstead, will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. The induction will take place on October 22, 2026, at the College Basketball Experience in  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * IDC MarketScape Names Ricoh a Leader in Worldwide Mailroom Solutions & Services * Ricoh USA Inc. has announced it has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Mailroom Solutions and Services 2026 Vendor Assessment. This is the first IDC MarketScape for this category. According to the report, "Ricoh's approach integrates managed services expertise, AI-enabled automation, certified security infrast more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Justin Winerman discusses bankruptcy in 2026 with Law360 * Justin Winerman, a partner in BCLP's Finance Transactions practice, recently spoke with Law360 for their midyear bankruptcy report. In the article, Justin shares insights on notable bankruptcy developments during the first half of 2026, including the emphasis on getting pre-negotiated deals to cut down on the costs of chapter 11 and the increased use o more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Kelley Create Acquires QDoxs Office Solutions, Strengthening Its Southern California Presence * BTA member Kelley Create has announced it has acquired BTA member QDoxs Office Solutions, a Seal Beach, California-based Xerox Authorized Agent serving businesses across Southern California. With more than 38 office locations and a service reach that spans the country, Kelley Create strengthens its growing Southern Californi more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Konica Minolta Launches Print Support App to Bridge Microsoft's Driverless Print Transition for Enterprise Customers * Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) has announced the availability of its Print Support App (PSA), a Microsoft Store application designed to support Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP) and Microsoft Universal Print, providing organizations with a practical path to adopt Micros more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Sharice Davids for Reelection to Congress * Rep. Davids has 100% voting record on AFGE's top legislative issues OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -The American Federation of Government Employees proudly announces its endorsement of Rep. Sharice Davids for reelection to Congress representing Kansas' 3 rd Congressional District. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and the gen more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Loffler Companies Acquires Fisher's Technology, Expanding Into the Intermountain West & Pacific Northwest * BTA member Loffler Companies has announced the acquisition of BTA member Fisher's Technology, an office technology company serving businesses across Idaho, Montana, Utah and Washington since 1936. Fisher's will continue to operate under its own name and brand. All Fisher's customer contracts, pricing, service a more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, July 13 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T releases spring 2026 graduation list, dean's list * The names of recent Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates and students named to the dean's list for the spring 2026 semester are now posted on the university's student honors website, studenthonors.mst.edu. Both lists are searchable by name and can be filtered based on state and country of residence of the student, as well as by college. Missouri S&T i more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 15 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $364,000 to Jasper City is planning and designing drinking water system improvements - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $364,000 loan to the city of Jasper for planning and design work related to its ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide vital interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs while the c more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 15 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Soil and Water Conservation Program provided nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2026, saving more than 924,000 tons of soil. Since the first passage of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax in 1984, this funding source has allowed Missouri to prevent more than 195 mi more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * MPS Monitor & Oberon Americas Resolve Florida Litigation * MPS Monitor S.r.l. has confirmed that it has resolved the litigation between MPS Monitor, Valsoft Corp. Inc. and Oberon Americas Inc. that had been pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The parties have reached a settlement on mutually agreeable terms. Certain terms of the settlement are confidential and the resolutio more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * MyQ Expands Multivendor Capabilities With MyQ X 10.2 Now Available on Brother Devices * MyQ has announced the integration of MyQ X 10.2 with Brother devices, representing another step forward in MyQ's multivendor strategy, enabling organizations to manage both A3 and A4 fleets within a single platform. By bringing Brother devices into the MyQ ecosystem, customers can now extend print management to areas that are ofte more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 15 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Renews Partnership with TEL Education Through 2029 The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with TEL Education, naming the company the Trusted Service Provider for Courses on Demand of the NAIA. The renewed partnership builds on a shared commitment to increase student success, improve retention, and expand access to flexible academic opportunities for student-at more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 14 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * NATURAL LIGHT DEBUTS "COOLSHED," A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SOLAR-POWERED SHED KEEPING BEER COLD DURING SUMMER'S HOTTEST DAYS * Powered Primarily by Natural (Sun)Light, the Shed-Sized Beer Cooler is the Ultimate Backyard Upgrade Key Facts * Natural Light is launching the CoolShed, a walk-in backyard beer cooler powered primarily by solar panels designed to keep beer cold during extreme summer heat. * One  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Gerard Migeon, founder and CEO of Natural Womanhood, St. Louis, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on excepted fertility benefits. The organization advocates for a shift towards restorative reproductive medicine as the primary treatment approach for infertility, highlighting the importance of identifying underlying pathological causes rather than relying on assistive reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization.  more ST

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 13 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Nearly 100 Alabama Educators Attend Inaugural Summer Civics Seminar at Jax State * Week-long professional development program equips teachers with nationally recognized civic education resources and classroom strategies JACKSONVILLE - Almost 100 elementary educators from across Alabama gathered at Jacksonville State University June 14-19 for the inaugural Summer Civics Seminar, a six-day professional development program designed to strengthen  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * PEAC Promotes Kristin Desrosiers to Vice President of Asset Management * PEAC Solutions has announced the promotion of Kristin Desrosiers to vice president of asset management. In her new role, Desrosiers will oversee the full life cycle of leased assets, including remarketing, end-of-term management, residual value performance, equipment recovery and strategic vendor relationships, while driving operational excellence more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * PFU America Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of ScanSnap * PFU America Inc. is celebrating the 25th anniversary of ScanSnap, the document scanner brand behind the ScanSnap iX2500 -the world's best-selling personal document scanner. Since the introduction of the first ScanSnap scanner in 2001, the product family has become a trusted productivity tool for home offices, small businesses, hybrid/remote workers, accounting profes more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * New Commission Launches to Chart Next Chapter of Foreign Assistance * Co-chaired by former Gov. David Beasley (R -- South Carolina) and former Sen. Ben Cardin (D -- Maryland), Rockefeller and Packard Foundations, along with other partners, launch initiative one year after USAID's closure. * Independent Commission gets underway as new polling shows 8 in 10 Americans want aid reformed, not eliminated. * With Brookings Institution and AEI more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, July 15 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Rockwood School District and Southeast Missouri State University Join Forces to Advance Educational Opportunities for Local Educators The Rockwood School District is partnering with Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) through the innovative SEMO Educators Advantage program. This collaboration opens new doors for Rockwood faculty and staff by providing access to academic growth and professional development opportunities while reaf more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Helps Secure $160M NSF Award for University of Missouri-Kansas City to Spur Innovation, Research * Award Establishes UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads as a Regional Innovation Engine U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) celebrated the announcement of a $160 million award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) for the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led (UMKC) Critical Materials Crossroads Engine. The more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Sharp Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in South Carolina for Third Consecutive Year * Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has announced its Sharp Business Systems (SBS) South Carolina branch was named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SCBIZ for the third consecutive year. Sharp received the award in the large company category for its organizational success, largely due to outstanding  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Systel Business Equipment Acquires Carolina Typewriter Company * Two family-owned companies with a shared commitment to customer service, their employees and community involvement have come together to continue serving businesses throughout Florence, South Carolina, and the Pee Dee region. BTA member Systel Business Equipment is proud to celebrate the successful integration of BTA member Carolina Typewriter Company ( more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * TD SYNNEX Included in TIME America's Best Companies 2026 List * TD SYNNEX has been recognized on TIME's list of America's Best Companies 2026. This award is presented in collaboration with Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on July 9, 2026, and can be viewed on TIME.com. TD SYNNEX prioritizes co-workers' success and well-being through professional development opp more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The 20 Marks 49th MSP Acquisition With Addition of Sundance Networks * The 20 MSP has announced that it has completed its 49th acquisition, welcoming Sundance Networks (founder and CEO: Ryan Miller) to the national organization's growing ranks. An experienced provider with a strong track record of client success and impressive year-over-year growth, Sundance provides proactive support, customized IT solutions, advanced more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far * Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data shows that since the war began on February 28, Ame more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 15 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri (UM) System Critical Materials Crossroads Engine selected for $160 million NSF award Led by University of Missouri-Kansas City, this regional consortium includes all four institutions of the UM System -- the University of Missouri, Missouri University of Science and Technology, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and UMKC. This partnership will build an ecosystem to ensure national security and energy independence as wel more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI chemistry professor receives $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 14, 2026 - Justin Pratt, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Rhode Island, recently received a $1,488,349 award from the National Science Foundation. The funded research seeks to advance the national goal of training future scientists by supporting faculty in accessing and implementing evidence-based laboratory teaching pra more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 15 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following statement on July 13, 2026, by Deputy Director Gregg Orto: * * * PACT Act Implementation: Modernizing VA Disability Claims Through Effective Technology Washington, D.C. Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the Department o more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * What mice and crayfish can teach us about evolution * Deep in a cave in the Missouri Ozarks, a ghostly crustacean blindly grasps for food in total darkness. Illuminated by a flashlight, the Bristly Cave crayfish shines white and nearly translucent. Cut off from sunlight for thousands of generations, cave crayfish have lost their need for vision or pigment. For spelunkers, cave crayfish are a rare sight. For Andreas "Andi" Kautt, an assistan more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * 'Plants get sick!': WashU scientists, U. City students research plants together Rachel Penczykowski -or Dr. Rachel, as she is known by these first graders -is an associate professor of biology in WashU Arts & Sciences and an expert on infectious disease in plants. She conducts much of her research in the field -rural fields, urban parks and, on this sunny day, a garden bed at Jackson Park Elementary School in the School District of University  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's 2026 Cloud Print Services Landscape * Xerox has announced it has been positioned for the fifth consecutive year as a Leader in Quocirca's Cloud Print Services Landscape 2026, which evaluates vendor capabilities in delivering cloud-based print management and related digital services. Xerox was ranked strongest in the market on both strategy and completeness of offering. Quocirca high more PR