WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible children of U.S. employees, reinforcing the firm's l more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 14 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Grants $200,000+ to Support Rice Research and Farmers * #GRANTS BUILD ON THE COMPANY'S $700 MILLION ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN INGREDIENTS SOURCED FROM 700 AMERICAN FARMERS, INCLUDING 80 ARKANSAS RICE FARMERS Key Facts: * * $200,000+ awarded to support rice research and farmers in celebration of National Rice Month * * Anheuser-Busch is the nation's largest end user of rice, which helps give more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 14 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Award-Winning Author to Speak at Arkansas Tech Oct. 5 * Jordan Harper, author of the Edgar Award-winning "She Rides Shotgun" as well as "The Last King of California," "Everybody Knows" and "A Violent Masterpiece," will be the fall 2026 speaker for the Arkansas Tech University Department of English and World Languages Visiting Authors Series. Harper will speak at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in room 300 of Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSida) -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Comer, Burlison Launch Investigation into Bloomberg Philanthropies' Funding of Anti-American Energy Lawfare * WASHINGTON-House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) are investigating Bloomberg Philanthropies' funding of environmental activist organizations waging lawfare against American energy pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Alford Joins Members of Missouri Delegation in Resolution Honoring Partnership with Panama * Washington, DC-Today, Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO-04) joined Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) and three members of Missouri's Congressional delegation in introducing a bipartisan resolution commemorating 30 years of partnership between Missouri and Panama. In addition to Congressmen Alford and Bell, the bipartisan resolution was also co-le more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bell Leads Members of Missouri Delegation in Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Partnership with Panama * The resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program Additionally, the legislation celebrates the enduring partnership between the State of Missouri and the Republic of Panama The Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program was established in 1996 through the National Guard Bureau's State P more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Sept. 14 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Culver-Stockton Awarded $1.56M Federal Grant for New School of Nursing Facility * Culver-Stockton College has been awarded a $1,558,654 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the construction of the College's new School of Nursing facility at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The federal investment will support the buildout of approximately 6,000 square feet of dedicated space for the School of Nursing. The completed facility  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Distinguished Consumer Law Attorneys Join NCLC Board of Directors * Boston Lawyer Jonathan Kravetz Elected Board President BOSTON - Prominent consumer law attorney Jim Kowalski Jr. and eminent law professor Patricia McCoy have been named to the board of directors of the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC). In addition, Jonathan Kravetz, formerly a partner at the Mintz law firm in Boston, was elected board president, succ more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 15 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * DOE selects S&T to build mining technology proving ground Author By Ehrhard, Peter Publication date September 14, 2026 Missouri University of Science and Technology is included in a new $73 million grant to create testing grounds for innovative mining technologies. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation selected Missouri S&T as one of four projects that will work towards a "Mine of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBA Office of Inspector General, a more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Emmet Ong discusses letter to FINRA with PlanSponsor * Emmet Ong, a partner in BCLP's Financial Services Disputes and Investigations practice, recently spoke with PlanSponsor about a letter written by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) urging the brokerage industry's self-regulator to require firms enable customers to lock their accounts to help f more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Emporia State Beats Second Straight Ranked Opponent * Down 20-17 at halftime against then-No. 20 Michigan Tech, the Emporia State defense pitched a shutout in the second half allowing the Hornets to register their second straight victory over a ranked opponent, 34-20. Emporia State is now 3-0 on the season and moved up to No. 17 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron. The loss dropped Mic more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces $10 Million in Crime-Fighting Grants to 350 Missouri Blue Shield Communities * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe is announcing $10 million in state grants to 350 Missouri Blue Shield counties, cities, towns, and one school district that earned the Blue Shield designation in 2026. The Governor's Blue Shield program requires participating jurisdictions to create comprehensive, sustainable programs to f more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 14, 2026 Gregory Donovan retires after four decades of inspiring students and helping to shape VCU's creative writing program Donovan, the author of two poetry collections, was one of the forces behind online journal Blackbird and 'a passionate and committed teacher' during his tenure. By Joan Tupponce Students in Gregory Donovan's creative writing classes at Virginia Commonwealth University often heard him say "the sleeping student le more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 3027 Prospect Avenue Kansas City, MO 64128 P: 816-861-6500 To honor God by providing quality, personal health care. September 5, 2026 RE: CMS-1848-P CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule To whom it may concern, Hope Family Care Center appreciates the opportunity to comment on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Hope Family Ca more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Ways and Means Bill Extending Tax Relief for Disaster Victims September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans rebuilding after wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and other disasters will keep getting fairer tax treatment, thanks to the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (H.R. 5366) - bipartisan legislation introduced by Ways and Means Committee members Represent more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * Sept. 7 - 13, 2026 DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 14, 2026) -Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. "A wet start to September has  more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary * Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while the loss dropped William & Mary to No. 21. No. 1 M more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Mass Tort Litigation Counsel Frank Talbott Joins Hunton in Richmond * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to welcome nationally recognized litigator Frank Talbott, V, to Richmond as counsel in the firm's Product Liability and Mass Tort Litigation practice. With a focus on environmental, toxic tort, and consumer product litigation, Talbott regularly represents consumer product manufacturers, retailers, and online marketplac more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $16,000 grant to Farber Monday, September 14, 2026 City will evaluate wastewater system improvements - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $16,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Farber to evaluate the city's wastewater system. Through its Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offers funding to qualified small  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: * * * Monday, September 14, 2026 NCDPI Awarded Nearly $4 Million to Help Students Show the Skills That Matter After Graduation Federal grant will expand Skills for the Future to 6,000 more students and 250 more teachers, giving families a fuller picture of what their children can do - Thousands more North Carolina students will soon be able to show colleges, employers and the military not just what they scored on sta more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 14 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * NATI-RETI was about offering and receiving wisdom * God does His most transformative work in the spaces that are most difficult to sit in, in the encounters we never expected to have and with people we never imagined meeting. I was blessed to be selected as part of the pilot cohort of the North America-Turtle Island Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute (NATI-RETI) 2026. For two weeks in August, I joined clergy, laity, t more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success * Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen its commitment to high-impact scholarship, student more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for September 2026 * Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of September 2026: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Names Dr. John Lucio As CEO Dr. John Lucio has been named CEO of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City, effective Sept. 14. He also will serve as the chief medical officer. Dr. Lucio replaces Jus more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Family-Owned Small Business in Oklahoma is Expanding, Revitalizing Historic Community Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Working Families Tax Cuts are giving small business owners the certainty to invest, expand, and create jobs. For Oklahoma small business owner Tina Patel, that's meant growing a family hotel business into a f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * SBA Announces Suspensions for 870,000 U.S. Borrowers Tied to $39 Billion In Suspected Pandemic Fraud Largest SBA action extends nationwide crackdown to recover funds and hold fraudsters accountable WASHINGTON -- Today, during a major fraud announcement in Kansas City, Missouri, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, SBA Administ more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the FCC to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provide more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * SLSLS to honor BCLP for pro bono advocacy on behalf of domestic violence survivors * Two BCLP attorneys will be recognized this fall for helping lead a pro bono effort that's making a meaningful difference for survivors of domestic violence across St. Louis County. St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS) will honor Partner Emilee Hargis and Associate Nicole Wurm with the 2026 Jim Holloran Legacy of Advocacy  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require v more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 14 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL students explore career paths at Fall Internship and Job Fair * University of Missouri-St. Louis graduate school alum Alyssa Cornell (at left) speaks with Yu-Yin Wu, a graduate student in fintech, about internship and job opportunities with Cushman & Wakefield during the Fall Internship and Job Fair on Sept. 11 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. A total of 96 companies representing 35 industries sent representati more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 14 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL Tritons weekly rewind * Volleyball The University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball rebounded from a winless weekend in Tampa by going 3-0 in the Ichabod Classic, including a come-from-behind, five-set victory over tournament host and fourth-ranked Washburn in Topeka, Kansas. Maggie Johnson had a career-high 25 kills, Alayna Santel added 16, and the Tritons held the Ichabods to 27 kills in the final three sets to pull out a 17 more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 15 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * Doctoral candidate earns NIH award to study ALS caregiver well-being Published 9/14/2026 Christi M. Lero, a doctoral candidate at the WashU Brown School, has received a two-year, $106,228 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The awa more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Wrenches, teamwork and top talent: Ameren teams take on National Gas Rodeo * ST. LOUIS (Sept. 14, 2026) - Six Ameren teams will saddle up for a different kind of rodeo this week as they compete against the best natural gas journeymen from across the country at the 2026 National Gas Rodeo in Florence, Ky. Three teams from Missouri and three from Illinois will represent Ameren at the national competi more PR

OBERKOCHEN, Germany, Sept. 14 [Category: BizPhotography/Optical Equipment] -- ZEISS, a technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics, posted the following news release: * * * ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight accelerates hybrid 3D X-ray imaging * Jena, Germany | 14 September 2026 | ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions ZEISS today introduced ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight, a hybrid 3D X-ray microscope designed to help researchers and engineers understand samples faster. Combining X-ray microscopy and microCT in a single platf more PR