WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Michigan Senate Race Disaster Will an establishment Democrat or a very progressive candidate be the party's choice for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan? Polls show that the more Left-leaning candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) and AOC (NY-14), is leading U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11) as Michigan voters head to the voting booths. Asreported by Fox News: The high-st more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition Reveals Major Events Fuel Business Travel in 2026 * Amex names eight trending destinations for business travel across the globe Today, American Express released the latest Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition, which found that major events are shaping the business travel landscape as companies seek new ways to strengthen client relationships and drive business growth. Nine-in-ten (93%) busi more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve nutrition care specialists feed the fight at Fort Hunter Liggett * FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - While Soldiers across Operation Bold Eagle 26 focused on training, security and medical readiness, one team began its mission long before sunrise, ensuring every Soldier and patient has the nutrition needed to perform at their best. Army Reserve Nutrition Care Specialists, also known as Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS, 68M more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * Asian Law Caucus and 24 civil rights groups urge Supreme Court to block Trump order threatening mail-in ballots SAN FRANCISCO - Asian Law Caucus, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, South Asian American Justice Collaborative, and Common Cause today filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court on the behalf of 24 organizations more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency and accountability from the AI company OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, for its complete lack of oversight and transparency in the hacking of Hugging Face, another AI company. In July, OpenAI unleashed an experimental artificial  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids' - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan letter with 34 other Attorneys General urging Cong more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Obtains Medicaid Fraud Guilty Plea For Over $37,000 In Services Not Provided * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) obtained a Medicaid Fraud conviction against personal care attendant (PCA) Darrell Carr, who submitted false statements and time records in order to receive payments from Missouri Medicaid. Carr was a PC more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Urges Congress To Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, alongside 16 other attorneys general, sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance expressing their support for the swift passage of H.R. 5364 and S.4176, collectively known as the "STOP FRAUD in Medica more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP expands Corporate practice in London with new partner hire * BCLP announced today that Sian Williams has joined the Corporate Transaction practice in London as a Partner. Bringing more than 15 years of experience, Sian advises clients on high-value and complex cross-border corporate transactions and is widely recognized for her ability to guide clients through transformative deals, offering commercially gro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Report Highlights Manufacturing Investments and Jobs Made Possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts A recently released report from the National Association of Manufacturers profiles 50 manufacturers - one in every state - that are investing, growing, and hiring because of the Working Families Tax Cuts. From new equipment and expanded facilities to  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawrence May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Workers in the Lawrence, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.30 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($62.15), healthcare prac more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Manhattan May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Workers in the Manhattan, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.25 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($55.78), legal ($46.54 more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Topeka May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Workers in the Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.62 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($58.74), healthcare practiti more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Wichita May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Workers in the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.28 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($59.28), architecture and  more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Physicians group honors Campbell med school for exceptional contributions The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has honored Campbell medical school with "Excellence in Professional Development," part of the organization's 2026 Program of Excellence Awards, announced July 31. The AAFP recognized 21 Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) and one outstanding faculty adviser for their exceptional contributions, a news release says. FMIGs are more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council * Aug. 4, 2026 CONTACT: Abbey Schieffer, Erin Redemske KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - As part of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has established an Agricultural Advisory Council. The Agricultural Advisory Council will offer insights into emerging economic trends  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be moved from one time zone to another: by regulation o more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ECI Software Solutions Acquires Prima, Delivering Global Scale for Business Management of Office Supply Businesses * ECI Software Solutions Inc. has acquired Prima Business Control Software, a provider of ERP and e-commerce solutions tailored for the office technology industry. The integration of Prima's strong technology stack and AI capabilities into ECI's end-to-end ERP offering strengthens the company's ability to s more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Elizabeth Dorssom Authors Chapter on Navigating Graduate Education for First-Generation Students * Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science at Lincoln University of Missouri, authored a chapter in a new book exploring the challenges and strategies that help first-generation students navigate graduate education. Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science and coordinator of the Master of Arts in Community and Economic D more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Offers New Wide-Format Printer Bundle for Educators * Epson has announced the SureColor T3770E Education Edition, a new product bundle designed to support schools looking to replace older equipment and confidently implement high-quality in-house poster printing. The bundle includes the SureColor T3770E 24-inch wide-format graphics printer, easy-to-use Epson Print Automate software, 24-inch matte and glossy paper r more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by Brad Boswell, senior government and regulatory affairs attorney, counsel F. Brooke Dunn, associate Asher Friedman Young and partners Cindy Irani and A. Scott Chinn: * * * Indiana Suspends Statutory Supplier Diversity Programs What Indiana's suspension of M/WBE preferences means for public procurement, State of Indiana contractors, and Indiana-funded organizations and municipalities At a Glance * Indiana Executi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Global experience shapes Meadows' approach to teaching * For two months this spring, Allison Meadows's third-grade classroom stretched far beyond the borders of one country. Her students at the International School of Trieste in northeastern Italy spoke English, Italian, Slovenian, Russian, French, Croatian and Serbian. Meadows taught English language arts, math, science and art in English, gaining firsthand experience in how culture and language shape the more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Groups Challenge EPA's Hazardous Waste Combustors Rule EPA's standards for hazardous waste burning facilities are too weak to reduce toxic pollution, leaving nearby communities exposed to health risks - Washington, D.C. -- Several community, health, and conservation groups challenged the Trump administration's recently finalized air toxics rule for hazardous waste combustors. The groups' petition for review, filed in the U.S. Court of more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Urges Secretary Rollins to Keep Farm Service Agency Offices Open in Missouri * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) called on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to address Farm Service Agency (FSA) office closures and reduction of services in Missouri. His letter comes after the Missouri FSA State Committee announced a reduction of services in Ralls County starting in October of this year, a more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Lockton Introduces Lockton SAGE: The Industry's First Unified Enterprise Intelligence Platform Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced the expanded availability of Lockton SAGE, its enterprise intelligence platform purpose-built to bring the full power of Lockton's proprietary data, advanced analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, and specialized expertise to client deci more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Department of Natural Resources thanks voters for their support of Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax Department looks to the future for state parks, historic sites, soil and water conservation - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources would like to thank Missouri voters for their continued support of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax. "We are very honored Missouri voters demonstrated their confidence in more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou researcher gives pork producers an edge against extreme heat Jay Johnson received a $1.15 million USDA grant to expand his HotHog app, which helps producers mitigate heat stress on pigs. - The University of Missouri is expanding an innovative, research-based mobile app that helps pork producers predict heat stress in pigs before symptoms appear. Backed by a $1.15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jay Johnson, an as more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Obkio is Now an MSP OneShare - IBPI Preferred Vendor Partner * MSP OneShare, the first MSP community owned by its members and backed by International Business Products Inc. (IBPI), has announced a new partnership with Obkio, a network performance monitoring and observability platform designed specifically for IT teams and managed service providers. Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 2018, Obkio helps businesses and MSPs  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Drummond urges Congress to help states fight Medicaid fraud Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the U.S. House and Senate to pass two pieces of legislation that would expand the ability of states to investigate and prosecute Medicaid recipient fraud. He and 16 attorneys general sent a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Finance about House Resolution 5364 a more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [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, Aug. 5 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Polsinelli Enhances REIT Tax Capabilities with Addition of Shareholder Katie LaKoma in Chicago Highly regarded REIT tax lawyer Katie J. LaKoma has joined Polsinelli's Chicago office as a shareholder in the firm's nationally recognized Real Estate and Tax practices. Her arrival enhances the firm's real estate and REIT tax capabilities and deepens the breadth of services it provides to its fund sponsor, investor and REIT clients on sophisticated real esta more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pritt named interim vice provost for Penn State Global * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Jody Pritt, associate vice provost for Penn State Global and international student and scholar advising, has been named interim vice provost for Penn State Global, effective Aug. 1. A national search for a permanent vice provost will begin in the spring. Pritt succeeds Sabine Klahr, who entered phased retirement from the University and will serve as special a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden,  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Ricoh Named a Leader in the 2026 Worldwide Laser Production Printers by IDC MarketScape * Ricoh has announced it has been named in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers, 2026 Vendor Assessment. This IDC MarketScape assesses the capabilities and strategies of 11 worldwide vendors of laser production printers. According to the report a "key capability is Ricoh's polymerised ton more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in requesting Congress to support the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act. The Attorney General Office's State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and others throughout the nation are limited by current federal regulations to only investigate and p more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Sharp Recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment * Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has announced that Sharp has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment (#EUR154121926, May 2026). The IDC MarketScape evaluated 11 laser production print equipment manufac more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- St. Joseph Museums Inc., Missouri, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining that human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Osage Nation, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory includes the remains of three Native American individuals and 101 associated funerary objects from Bruce Cave, also known as Goats Bluff Cave, in Missouri. The co more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * Sweetman Inducted Into Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship By Joe Barker Leah Sweetman, Ph.D., director of community-engaged learning with Saint Louis University's Center for Social Action, has been inducted into the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship (ACES). Members of ACES were selected for their significant contributions to advancing collaboration between higher education institutions and communities. "This honor is a testament to all more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Student Affairs is now Division of Student Success * The WashU Division of Student Affairs is now the Division of Student Success. The name is new, but the mission is not, said Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student success. "More than a name change, this is a renewed dedication to the work at the heart of our division and an even clearer focus on what we have always believed: That student success is our highest purpose," Gonzalez wrote i more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The Ascension Group Joins The Crickets Continuum as an Affiliate Member of CricketsUS * CricketsUS, operator of The Cricket Continuum, has announced that The Ascension Group LLC has joined The Cricket Continuum as an affiliate member. The affiliation brings Ascension's BTA-dealer-channel relationships, AI voice assistant infrastructure, workflow automation experience and Selling to VITO sales methodology into the Cont more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Today: PAC backs candidates in five states * The final stretch of primaries before November's general election kicks off this week. This includes Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington today, Tennessee Thursday, and Hawaii on Saturday. America's Credit Unions PAC is supporting four candidates in Kansas, 11 in Michigan, five in Missouri, eight in Virginia, and six in Washington. Later this week, it is backing five can more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Toshiba's Matt Bull Wins Stevie Award for Technology Excellence * Toshiba America Business Solutions has announced that innovator Matt Bull has won the Silver Stevie Award for Technology Excellence in the Employee of the Year category. He receives global recognition as the lead inventor of eTAG (Encompass Tag & Assessment Generator), which simplifies the tedious asset tagging process for businesses of all sizes. The S more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Upland Software Publishes CEO Letter Outlining Strategic Priorities * Upland Software Inc. has issued a letter to shareholders from president and CEO Sean Nathaniel. Under new leadership, Upland is focusing investment on near-term, AI-powered growth opportunities where it sees clear AI tailwinds and competitive advantage, specifically in its knowledge and content automation solutions. The company is simultaneously pur more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 4 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 22. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, August 4 10 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551. 7 p.m.: Planeta more PR