LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 21 University of Kansas students selected for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship class * LAWRENCE -Selected from a record-breaking 76,000 applicants from more than 6,000 campuses worldwide, 21 University of Kansas students were recently chosen for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship, a leadership development program that partners with the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and is overseen by the Millennium Campus Network (MCN). The fellowship provides resourc more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Identification of Remains of Jason Landry, Texas State Student Who Went Missing After Car Crash in 2020 * Attorney General Ken Paxton's Cold Case Unit announced that DNA analysis has conclusively identified recently recovered human remains as those of Jason Landry, who had been missing since December 13, 2020. Landry, a 21-year-old Texas State University student, disappeared while driving from San Mar more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States September 21, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala.) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 26-State brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to defend election integrity and restore the States' constitutional authority to set and enforce voter qualifications. Arizona has tried for years to enforce the basic re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Sept. 23, 2026, for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act (S. 3723). * * * S. 3723 would direct the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to study the feasibility of constructing the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project, a proposed system that would provide municipal, rural, and industrial water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System. The bill would require BOR to enter into a cost-sharing agree more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Smith, Moolenaar Demand Investigation into Chinese Communist Party-Linked Network Bankrolling Sabotage of American AI Infrastructure September 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano expr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Bureaucratic Red Tape, Delivering Disaster Relief Without Delay * Today, Congressman Wesley Bell announced the introduction of his bipartisan Relief Without Delay Act The bill keeps disaster aid flowing during shutdowns, cuts bureaucratic delays, and invests in tornado preparedness The legislation builds on Bell's previous efforts to overhaul the disaster aid process Congressman Bell: "W more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Eastern Illinois University earns high marks in multiple national rankings Sep-23-2026 EIU earns high marks for affordability, quality from TIME/Statista, U.S. News & World Report, and onlinecybersecurity.com (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University continues to build on its legacy of excellence, earning national rankings and distinctions that reinforce EIU's reputation for quality and exceptional value. EIU a TIME/Statista America more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 23 (TNSida) -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Faculty committee begins review of 'Call to Action' letter * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has asked university presidents and boards across the country to respond to a series of core questions about higher education. Now, in response, a committee of WashU faculty members will offer perspectives to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin as that work gets underway. In her "Call to Action" letter Aug. 3, the secretary focused on reb more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by FBI Director Kash Patel from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to appear before you today to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)--our current operations, the priorities driving them, and the threat landscape confronting the country. Each day, the men and women of the FBI are making a real impact in c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Get by with a little help from (old) friends * #In Brief * Earth sciences researchers found evidence that chemosymbiotic relationships between microbes and animals are an ancient evolutionary mechanism. * Chemical signatures in fossils indicate chemosymbiosis predates the Cambrian era. * By changing a toxic environment to benefit host organisms, microbes could have facilitated survival mechanisms that helped animal life to evolve. At  more PR

BONN, Germany, Sept. 24 -- The Global Crop Diversity Trust issued the following news: * * * Peter H. Raven: U.S. Evolutionary Biologist Who Redefined Botanical Gardens By David Henry 23 September 2026 In this edition of our Seed Heroes series, we celebrate Peter H. Raven, whose groundbreaking work reshaped our understanding of evolutionary biology and transformed the Missouri Botanical Garden into a global force for biodiversity conservation. Seeds stored deep under ice in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Plant breeders in lab coats germin more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Adds Commercial Litigator Ryan Bueche in Austin * Husch Blackwell announced today that Ryan Bueche has joined the firm as a partner in Austin, adding trial and appellate litigation depth to the commercial litigation practice. Bueche brings to Husch Blackwell a combination of trial and appellate experience. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases involving seven-figure damages exposure, achie more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee outlines recommendations for universitywide framework * Washington University in St. Louis is taking the next step in its work to cultivate and maintain a community where all feel welcome, included and valued, based on new recommendations from the Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee. Chancellor Andrew D. Martin appointed the committee in May 2025 to consider how WashU can continue this work in way more PR

GODFREY, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Lewis and Clark Community College posted the following news: * * * Lewis and Clark Looks Back on a Decade with Bike MS 42nd Annual Gateway Getaway Ride Takes Off This Weekend * GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College will host the Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride for the last time, Sept. 26-27, 2026, before the event moves on to its next location. As they have since 2015, hundreds of cyclists from across Missouri and Illinois will gather at the college's Godfrey Campus, raising critical funds to support peop more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 23 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Marks Suicide Prevention Month with Campus Events, Mental Health Resources * Lincoln University of Missouri is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month through campus events, mental health education and expanded year-round resources to support the well-being of Blue Tigers. Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month this September through campus events and expanded mental health resourc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Meet the 2026 Outstanding Congressional Staff Award Winners * Each year, Growth Energy recognizes the leading congressional staffers who have gone above and beyond to assist and actively engage with the Growth Energy team and our members on a variety of issues that impact the biofuels industry. Growth Energy proudly announced this year's winners of the Outstanding Congressional Staff award more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- The Missouri Bar issued the following news: * * * September 23, 2026 650-plus lawyers gather to network, celebrate, learn at 2026 Annual Meeting After passing the Missouri Bar Exam earlier this year, Esther Spooner walked into her first networking event as a new lawyer, eager to make connections but unsure of what to expect at the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar. By the conference's final day, those uncertainties were replaced by a sense of welcoming, support, and appreciation for the legal comm more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * Missouri Receives More Than $45 Million In RHTP Investments * The Missouri Department of Social Services announced three Rural Health Transformation Program investments this week, totaling more than $45.6 million. The largest award, approximately $35 million, will fund 20 rural hospital projects through the Horizon 1 Strategic Minor Renovations Program. Projects will support facility modernization, equipment upgr more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T to highlight student success on Kummer Day By Brothers, Kaitlin September 23, 2026 Missouri S&T will highlight student success, research and entrepreneurship during Kummer Day on Wednesday, Oct. 7, on the S&T campus in Rolla. All are welcome to attend the day's events. The name of the event honors late donors Fred and June Kummer, who donated a transformative gift of $300 million to S&T in 2020. "Kummer Day is an oppo more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $10 million in assistance to Jefferson City City will make wastewater collection system improvements - JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 23, 2026 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $10 million in financial assistance to Jefferson City for upgrades to its wastewater collection system. The city estimates the funding will cover the project's total cost and expects to more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $5.5 million loan to Sedalia City will plan and design wastewater system improvements - JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 23, 2026 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $5.5 million loan to the city of Sedalia for planning and design work related to the city's ongoing wastewater improvement project. The loan will provide vital interim financing to cover early engi more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 23 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * NATURAL LIGHT WANTS TO BE THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF YOUR GARAGE * #Forget Stadiums. Natural Light Is Buying the Naming Rights to One Lucky Fan's Garage, Complete with the Ultimate Upgrade Key Facts * -Natural Light is sponsoring one lucky fan's garage, purchasing its naming rights and transforming it with stadium-inspired upgrades. * -Celebrating the garage as America's most valuable venue, the grand p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmers' and Ranchers' Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Agricultural Data Privacy Act. This bill would codify that agricultural producers are the sole owners of the data they produce. It would also prohibit companies from using or selling producers' data without written consent. "Excellent agriculture requires excellent knowledge," said Senator Ricketts. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Establish Permanent National Fraud Enforcement Division * Senator Schmitt's First Legislation as Chair of the Anti-Fraud Task Force U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) chairman of the Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, introduced legislation to codify the National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED). By codifying the NFED in statute, the bill would make the division permanent and ensure that the federa more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Joins 20-State Coalition Warning of National Security Risks in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exploited by Chinese-sourced businesses. The letter identifies national security risks from danger more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * Tiger Debate Makes Winning Return to Intercollegiate Stage * After nearly a century without an intercollegiate debate program, Hampden-Sydney returned to the circuit on September 19-20, marking the Tiger Debate Team's first appearance since 1932. Not content with merely showing up, H-SC made its return in winning fashion. Competing in the virtual Washburn University Warm-Up, the Tigers faced stiff competition from powerhouses including Texas Tech  more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 23 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * University Announces Class of 2030 A-State Scholar Recipients * JONESBORO - Thirty-five high-achieving freshmen at Arkansas State University have been awarded the prestigious A-State Scholar, the university's highest academic scholarship. The students, all part of the university's Honors College, come from five different states, include high school valedictorians and salutatorians, and represent a range of majors on campus. A-State Scholar recipie more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Dean Jutras looks back on year two at CCM CCM's dean shares a message as he enters his third year September 23, 2026 Dear CCM community, When I look back on my second year as dean of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, one word comes to mind: momentum. My first year was about listening, learning and building relationships. This year, those conversations have begun to take shape in exciting and meaningful ways. Together, we' more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same September 23, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigatio more PR