WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Bill to Provide Flexibility for SBA 504 Lending Passes House Small Business Committee * Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Congressman Mark Alford's (MO-04) bipartisan 504 Program Level Flexibility Act, introduced with Representative Lateefah Simon (CA-12). The legislation would give the Small Business Administration (SBA) additional flexibility to meet increased demand for 504 loans that help small businesses make long-term i more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Missouri begins substation reliability upgrade in Moscow Mills * New equipment will meet today's energy needs and support storm restoration MOSCOW MILLS, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) - As Lincoln County has grown over the past three decades, so has the demand for reliable electric service. To help meet the needs of today's customers, Ameren Missouri has started construction on upgrades to its Moscow more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Welcomes Senate Agriculture Committee Advancement of Farm Bill Sep 16, 2026 The American Soybean Association welcomes today's advancement of the Agricultural Act of 2026 by the Senate Agriculture Committee, an important step toward delivering a comprehensive five-year farm bill for America's farmers. "Advancing the farm bill out of committee moves Congress closer to providing the certainty and support farmers need," said Scott Met more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Benedictine Hosts Moving 9/11 Remembrance and "Stars & Stripes" Day * Benedictine College hosted two moving ceremonies back-to-back in mid-September, remembering the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and first responders on September 11 and honoring military personnel past and present during its "Stars and Stripes" Celebration on September 12. 9/11 Remembrance On Friday, Benedictine College President Stephen D. Minnis reflected on the reality that colle more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmut Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3485-NC Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850. RE: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations Dear Administrator Oz, I write you today on behal more ST

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER), on the UAPB campus. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY This year, 66 organizations representing business and industry, government agencies, gradu more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 17 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * 16 September 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. President Oaks: Constitution 'Compels' Peacemaking, Protects Religious Freedom The prophet speaks at Washington National Cathedral on the eve of Constitution Day President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a landmark address on religious freedom Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral, pointing to the United States Constitution as a key t more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news: * * * CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate, Leaving Opportunity to Strengthen Local Lending Protections * The Senate yesterday failed to advance the CLARITY Act, with cloture on the motion to proceed falling short by a vote of 49-50, below the 60 votes required. All Democrats present voted against advancing the bill, joined by four Republicans: Susan Collins (Maine), Josh Hawley (Missouri), Jerry Moran (Kansas) and Thom Tillis (North Caroli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Onder Examines Healthcare Regulations at Judiciary Field Hearing * September 16, 2026 Contact: Brooke Morgan(link sends email) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this week, Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) attended a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he questioned witnesses Katherine Restrepo Martin of the UNC System; Brian Miller, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., of Johns Hopkins; and Brian Blase, Ph.D., of the Par more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Culver-Stockton Business Class Recognized for Hands-On Main Street Projects * Photo: Robin Jarvis, Culver-Stockton lecturer, and Kristy Horner, Canton Main Street Assn., and C-SC business students. A Culver-Stockton College business class that trades traditional lectures for real-world Main Street projects is being recognized as a benchmark for experiential learning. Culver-Stockton Lecturer in Business Robin Jarvis has been selected to lead a roundtab more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Eric Bryan named Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor at S&T Author By Ehrhard, Peter Publication date September 16, 2026 Dr. Eric Bryan, professor of English and technical communication at Missouri S&T, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor. The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards this title to honor outstanding professors, call attention to teaching excellence and foster improvements in teac more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance Mattoon, IL (September 16, 2026) First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG), a leading provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, has named Jeff Hutchinson Senior Vice President, Director of Insurance Finance. In this role, Hutchinson will lead financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational finance functions, partnering with leadership to support profitable growth and s more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order Establishing Safeguards on Automated License Plate Readers * Jefferson City First Governor in the nation to take action that protects the privacy of citizens while preserving the legitimate law enforcement uses of the technology Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-18, establishing strict safeguards on the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, including Flock Sa more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies * In a discovery that challenges long-standing assumptions about necrotizing enterocolitis, a sudden and often fatal intestinal illness that affects premature infants, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified previously unknown predictors for the disease. While bacteria have been proposed as key drivers for th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Historic Digital Asset Tax Legislation Advances to Keep America the Crypto Capital of the World September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans who own, trade, and use cryptocurrencies and other digital assets will have greater tax certainty and fewer tax compliance burdens under bipartisan legislation approved by the Ways and Means Committee. The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 10357) moderniz more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Approves Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act Washington, D.C., September 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved H.R. 9497 approved H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, a bipartisan bill that addresses improvements for the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation system, flood and sto more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Wagner Co-Led Bill to Sanction Supporters of Russia and Iran * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. This legislation will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran's energy and weapons sectors.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Statement on Fed's Decision to Increase Interest Rates September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise interest rates by a quarter point: "The Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering bigger paychecks, fueling small business growth and hiring, and driving a m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Russia, Use Tariff Policies to Curtail Support for Russia's War on Ukraine September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "President T more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Launches CXT--An Engineered Defense for Complex Torts Litigation * Husch Blackwell today announced the launch of CXT (Complex Torts), a dedicated platform built to transform how complex torts litigation is managed, coordinated, defended, and resolved. CXT is the shared infrastructure from which independent client teams operate, giving each team greater access to proprietary market intelligence, li more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Advancing racial justice since 1940 40 Rector Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10006 700 14th Street NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 260 Peachtree Street NW Suite 2300 Atlanta, GA 30303 naacpldf.org 212-965-2200 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Frank J. Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20222 Via re more ST

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University to Celebrate 160 Years, Honor Sapphire Award Recipients at Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree * Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate its 160th anniversary during the Sept. 25 Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree. Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate 160 years of history, tradition and Blue Tiger pride during its 160th Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree on Friday, Sept. 25, a signature event of Homecoming 2026. To be held  more PR

AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * MassMEP Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers * Funding is part of more than $30 million NIST is investing in Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers across 11 states and Puerto Rico AUBURN, MA. -September 16, 2026 -The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) has been awarded $2,959,870 in federal funding through the National Inst more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- The Missouri Farm Bureau posted the following news release: * * * Missouri Farm Bureau PAC endorses Jake Vogel in District 6 * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Missouri Farm Bureau's State Political Action Committee has endorsed Jake Vogel for election to the Missouri Senate in District 6. Vogel, a former U.S. Army Ranger and president of Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Co., won the Republican nomination in a competitive six-way primary Aug. 4. With his family background in local politics more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * NCGA Supports Farm Bill Vote, Urges Further Action as Corn Farmers Harvest Most Expensive Crop Sep 16, 2026 Author: Bryan Goodman The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry reconvened today and narrowly passed the Agricultural Act out of committee. The legislation, also commonly referred to as "farm bill 2.0," contains many corn grower policy priorities. This includes language that would allow for the year- more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * New School of Social Work, Psychological and Brain Sciences brings together complementary disciplines * The professional disciplines of social work and psychology share complementary strengths including applied learning and research, clinical practice and community engagement. The University of Missouri-St. Louis recently leveraged those shared assets by bringing together its social work and psychology programs in the new School of more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Newly energized Scott County substation supports fall harvest * Upgraded equipment boosts capacity for homes, farms and businesses in southeast Missouri SIKESTON, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) - Ameren Missouri has energized a new substation in Scott County, supporting reliability and added electric capacity as farmers across southeast Missouri prepare for the fall harvest and grain-drying season. The new  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act Receives Hearing in Natural Resources Committee * #The bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Cleaver, Schmidt, and Davids would designate the Quindaro Townsite as a National Historic Landmark (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act, introduced by U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sharice Davids (D-KS), and Derek Schmidt (R-KS), receiv more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * S&T structural engineering expert named Curators' Distinguished Professor Author By Studyvin, Laura Publication date September 16, 2026 Dr. Mohamed ElGawady, a professor of civil engineering and Alard and Sheri Kaplan Faculty Scholar at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Professor. The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards this title to honor outstanding professors, call  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boxing Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor September 16, 2026 Committee Advances Senator Sullivan's Bycatch Reduction Act, Additional Legislation, and Coast Guard Promotions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced nine bills and Coast Guard promotions. The following actions were taken during today's Executive Session: more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murkowski Introduces Kyle Reardon at Judiciary Committee Confirmation Hearing * Washington, DC-U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced United States District Judge nominee Kyle Reardon at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing earlier today. Senator Murkowski highlighted Reardon's distinguished career in public service across Alaska, including his service as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army, an Assistant U.S. Attorney  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Calls on Congress to "Meet the Moment," Pass Protect College Sports Act * The Bill Passed Its First Procedural Vote this Evening U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass the "Protect College Sports Act" and address the challenges facing college athletics. Schmitt highlighted the instability created by the current system and emphasized the need for Congress to act more PR

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, Sept. 16 -- Mid-Plains Community College posted the following news: * * * The story of Alice, Don and McCook Junior College * (As part of McCook Community College's 100-year celebration this weekend we highlight the role McCook Junior College had on two 1954 graduates.) ALICE HIATT, was an education major when she began her freshman year at McCook Junior College in the fall of 1952. She was from McCook. Her aunt was in the first class at MJC, and an uncle had also attended MJC. "The economics of getting a start to  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * UM System honors six faculty with Curators' Distinguished Professorships The designation is the highest academic rank bestowed by the University of Missouri Board of Curators. Sept. 16, 2026 Six University of Missouri faculty members have been named Curators' Distinguished Professors, the highest and most prestigious academic rank bestowed by the Board of Curators. The six scholars are internationally recognized leaders whose work spans mat more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Law Professor Elected President of Legal Writing Institute Brad Desnoyer leads the largest organization of legal writing professionals and second-largest association of law professors - University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Professor Brad Desnoyer officially began his term as president of the Legal Writing Institute, or LWI, at the opening of the organization's 2026 conference. The LWI is the world's largest org more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * University to retire Robert J. Terry Lecture, rename professorship * Washington University in St. Louis will retire the Robert J. Terry Lecture and rename the Robert J. Terry Professorship, following approval by the Board of Trustees. The action follows a recommendation from the university's Naming Review Board (NRB) and concludes its yearlong review of Terry's legacy. Prompted by a student submission to the NRB, the review was the first fo more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 16 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars * Dear Colleagues, The first phase of Elevate WKU - our complete reimagining of student housing and the broader student experience on the Hill - is now underway. We are calling this first phase the Southern Gateway, and it represents an important step in transforming the way students live, learn and connect on our campus. Work on the Southern Gateway began with the demolition of Douglas Keen and Hugh Pola more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * 'Never Leave Anyone Behind' VFW's new Commander-in-Chief commits to raising awareness for unaccounted service members and their families seeking answers September 16, 2026 While touring Southeast Asia with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)'s Joint Field Activities (JFA) in March and April, VFW Commander-in-Chief Cory Geisler was overcome by a profound sense of compassion. Geisle more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ways & Means Legislation Protecting & Strengthening Taxpayer Rights Approved by House September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans will enjoy stronger taxpayer protections and commonsense relief under four Ways and Means Committee bills approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation - all passed with strong bipartisan support - will ensure Americans who are held hostage or wrongful more PR