ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 18 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Welcomes Withdrawal of Glyphosate Petition The American Soybean Association welcomes Ruveon's decision to withdraw its petitions filed with the International Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Commerce seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from China. "We appreciate Ruveon's decision to withdraw the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions after listening to the concerns about affordability an more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 16 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Removes Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston for Alleged Misconduct * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced her office has filed a petition for a writ of quo warranto, seeking to remove Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston from office. Following the filing of Attorney General's petition, a judge approved a preliminary order that immediately removed more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP advises Ventiga Capital Partners, J. Leon and management shareholders on the sale of Thesis Holdings Limited * International law firm BCLP advised Ventiga, J. Leon and management shareholders on the sale of Thesis Holdings Limited (Tutman) to Pollen Street Capital. Thesis, via its principal operating subsidiary, Tutman, is a growing fund services platform, which provides fund administration, corporate ser more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * A Look at Historic Nauvoo in Pictures City offers a glimpse of early Church history - Nauvoo, located on the banks of the Mississippi River in central Illinois, United States of America, is an important historic site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a piece of Americana. After leaving Missouri in 1839, the Church purchased the small town of Commerce, Illinois. Under the leadership of Church found more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, July 18 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following statement on July 17, 2026: * * * Corn Growers Commend Glyphosate Petition Withdraw Author: Nicole Hasheider Ruveon, a subsidiary of Bayer, announced today that it will withdraw its petition to place countervailing duties on imported supplies of glyphosate, following intense pressure from the National Corn Growers Association and other commodity groups. In response to this development, NCGA President and Ohio farmer Jed Bower released the following more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Cleaver Call for Release of Delayed Funding Supporting Local History, Tourism * Local organization warns delayed federal funding may force imminent staff layoffs This week, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05) called on the Trump Administration to release overdue federal funding that supports museums, historic sites, classrooms, and tourism across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Congress ap more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration revised instrument approach procedures for four U.S. airports to support safe and efficient flight operations nationwide. FAA issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for four airports as part of routine updates to the National Airspace System. The rule took effect July 17, with amended procedures becoming effective Aug. 6, 2026, at airports i more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 17 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Applauds State of Missouri Involvement in FIFA World Cup Host City Success * Jefferson City Following the conclusion of FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) matches and events in Kansas City, Governor Mike Kehoe reflected on the impact of the tournament on the State of Missouri and the successful efforts of state agencies that assisted in delivering a safe and memorable experience for residents and hundreds of thousands of visitors more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Bids Farewell to Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls * July 17, 2026 Contact: Press@Michigan.gov Huls to become senior advisor; Gov. Whitmer names Zack Pohl as chief of staff LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced new promotions in the executive office, as well as the departure of longtime Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls on July 31. Huls will continue to serve as a senior adviser to the administration. "F more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Demands Accountability from Meta for Retaliatory Lawfare Treatment of Whistleblower * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding his company's vile treatment of whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams. Ms. Wynn-Williams testified to Senator Hawley's subcommittee last year that Meta worked with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to silence CCP critics on Meta's platforms. In retaliation, Meta has more PR

HANNIBAL, Missouri, July 17 -- Hannibal-LaGrange University posted the following news release: * * * HLGU Invites Community to Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic on September 25 * Hannibal-LaGrange University is inviting golfers, alumni, businesses, and friends of the university to enjoy a day of fellowship, friendly competition, and philanthropy at the Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Norwoods Golf Club in Hannibal. Proudly presented by Janes Surveying, Inc., the annual tournament raises vital supp more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Katelyn Harrell published in Journal of Pension Benefits * Katelyn Harrell, a partner in BCLP's Class Actions and Mass Torts practice, was published in the Journal of Pension Benefits. In the article, titled " Evading the Razor's Edge: The Deferential Standard of Review for Fiduciary Action," Katelyn discusses how various Circuits have applied the Firestone deferential standard of review to claims outside the ER more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 18 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news: * * * Lockton Recognized by Seramount with Two 2026 Workplace Honors Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage, has been named to Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies list and recognized as a Leading Company in Seramount's Talent & Inclusion Index. This marks Lockton's second consecutive year on the 100 Best Companies list and its first time receiving the Talent & Inclusion Index recognition. "Our people are our greatest asset," s more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 16 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Missouri Chamber congratulates Jesse Hill on 30-year career * July 16, 2026 Less than a minute read The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates Jesse Hill, director of regulatory relations at Edward Jones, on his retirement after 30 years of dedicated service to the firm and Missouri's business community. Hill joined Edward Jones in 1996 and transitioned to the firm's regulatory relatio more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, July 18 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T, SEMO Establish Engineering Partnership Missouri University of Science and Technology and Southeast Missouri State University have established a new partnership that will provide students with a streamlined pathway to engineering degrees while expanding access to engineering education in southeast Missouri. Leaders from both universities took part in a signing ceremony Friday, July 17, at Missouri S&T's Innovation Lab to ce more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 18 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $40,000 grant to Hamilton to evaluate wastewater system improvements The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $40,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Hamilton in Caldwell County to evaluate the city's wastewater system. The department's Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program offers funding to small communities for wastewater engineering c more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 18 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 to Jacksonville to evaluate wastewater system The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the village of Jacksonville in Randolph County to evaluate its wastewater treatment and collection system. The department's Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program offers funding to small communities for wastewater en more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * Regional Health Care Collaboration Powered A Successful World Cup In Kansas City * As the final whistle sounded July 11 and Argentina advanced in the World Cup with a 3-1 quarterfinal victory against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium, another team celebrated a successful outcome: health care providers across the region. Why it worked Long before the first fans arrived, regional health care leaders, public agen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Alford Applauds NSF's $160 Million Kansas City Award Following His Push and Letter of Support * U.S. Representative Mark Alford applauds the National Science Foundation's (NSF) decision to award the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine up to $160 million in federal funding, following bipartisan advocacy efforts including a letter of support he sent to help secure the investment. Rep. Alford joined  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Davids Call for Release of Delayed Funding Supporting Local History and Tourism Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area warns delayed federal funding may force imminent staff layoffs. - (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sharice Davids (D-KS), are calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release overdue federal funding approved by Congress more than five months ago that su more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Missouri Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather * Honor America's 250th anniversary by taking the Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge. Sign up now to get your free certificate. *** Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/07/17/sba-offers-disaster-assistance-missouri-businesses-private-nonprofits-residents-affected-adverse more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 17 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni * Three graduates from the 1970s, two graduates from the 1980s and a nontraditional graduate from the 1990s comprise the six Jackrabbits who have risen to the top of their fields and have been selected for the 2026 Class of Distinguished Alumni by the South Dakota State University Alumni & Foundation. They are: * Keith Bartels, Classes of '67 and '74, Brookings * Kevin Haarberg, Class of '79, Wood more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on July 16, 2026, at the second day of hearings on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general: * * * Yesterday, we heard hours of testimony by Mr. Blanche addressing questions posed by members of this Committee. Mr. Blanche's responses exhibited his extensive legal, prosecutorial and leadership qualities. He's well qualified to serve as our nation's chief law enforcement officer. Today, we'll hear fr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Schmitt, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans from Harmful Online Search Monopolies * Follows Schmitt's Win Against Big Tech Monopoly as Missouri AG U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Securing Enforcement of Americans' Right to Competition at Home (SEARCH) Act to prevent large search engines from blocking smaller competitors. The bipartisan legislation wo more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL's Sheila Grisby set to be inducted into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship * Sheila Grigsby, an associate professor in UMSL's College of Nursing, is among 24 new members who will be inducted into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship during a virtual ceremony on July 29. (Photo by Derik Holtmann) From a young age, Sheila Grigsby felt called to serve her community, which first led her to pursue a career  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 18 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri concludes Request for Information process, prepares for direct discussions and formal proposal process for commercial development Following a successful request for information process, the University of Missouri has concluded the exploration phase and plans to move forward with development of select sites included within the RFI process to generate meaningful revenue for the university, boost Columbia's economy and enha more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA awards $2.2 million in grants to memorialize Veterans * WASHINGTON -The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced eight grants to educational and research institutions totaling $2,199,686 to memorialize Veterans interred in VA and VA grant-funded cemeteries as part of the National Cemetery Administration's Veterans Legacy Program. These grants help fund opportunities for educators and students to conduct research and visit cemet more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep * Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. A new study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis' Bursky School of Public Health found that depression symptoms, prenatal distress and anxiety are the strongest predictors of poor sleep during late pregn more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Ways & Means Committee Approves Legislation to Expand Access to Care for Rural Patients & Seniors, Improve Health Care Price Transparency, & Hold Health Care Empires Accountable Large hospital systems and insurance companies will be required to be more transparent about their prices and financing practices while seniors and patients living in rural and underserved communities will have more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 18 -- Kansas City University issued the following news: * * * What sets Kansas City University apart in medical education Kansas City University (KCU) is a leading osteopathic medical school, offering a comprehensive Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program designed to prepare future physicians for various specialties and populations. Founded in 1916, KCU has over a century of experience training physicians who combine clinical excellence with compassion, community engagement and leadership. With campuses in K more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 16 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Why we're building a Health Editor Help Desk * Some of the most important editing in journalism happens before a story is ever filed. It's the conversation with an editor that helps a reporter sharpen the questions they're asking or the approach they're taking. It's the editor who says, "I think you're missing something here," or "Have you talked to patients yet?" or "This data doesn't quite mean what you think it d more PR