ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * $11.7 million from NIH supports research on inflammation in blood cancers * #In Brief * The NIH has awarded WashU Medicine investigators an $11.7 million grant to study how inflammation drives myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of blood cancers at high risk of progressing to acute myeloid leukemia. * The grant funds four research projects each examining different inflammatory pathways to develop a better understandin more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * 'Closing the Loop' on a Fordham Olympian's Hall of Fame Honors September 29, 2026 By Chris Gosier It was a surreal moment for Jack Mulcahy. After hearing for decades about the grandfather he never knew, an Olympian who founded the rowing program at Fordham a century ago, here he was on Fordham's campus, getting ready to accept an award on his grandfather's behalf. The renowned athlete has been "pretty much a legend" in the family, Mulcahy said in an interview before  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * 20 Years of the Hunt: Busch Light Celebrates with Limited-Edition Hunting Cans * #To Mark the Milestone, Busch Light Is Giving Lucky, and Not-So-Lucky, Hunters A Shot at Winning a One-of-a-Kind "Canimal" Taxidermy Trophy Key Facts: * Busch Light is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Hunting Cans with limited-edition retro-inspired packaging, available nationwide beginning September 29, 2026, while  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * 27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Attorneys General Kris Kobach and Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 25 other states, are leading an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Second Amendment and reject bans on AR-15 platform rifles and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles. The brief was filed in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Applauds Dept. of War Awarding F/A-XX Contract to Boeing * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement applauding the Department of War's announcement that the contract to build the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet to Boeing-meaning it will be built by Missouri workers in the Show Me State. "Today's announcement that the sixth generation F/A-XX fighter jet will be built by Boeing is a huge win for Missouri work more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Missouri seeks to continue programs that help customers save energy and money * Proposed extension would provide ongoing opportunities for customers to manage energy use and costs Key Takeaways: * Ameren Missouri requests that state regulators extend its energy efficiency programs through 2028 and demand response programs into 2029. * The proposed extension would continue programs that h more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Launches Activated Intelligence to Transform Data, AI & Business Applications Into Measurable Advantage * BTA member Atlantic has announced the launch of Activated Intelligence, a new division designed to help clients translate technology and data investments into actionable intelligence that drives greater efficiency, growth and sustained business advantage. Activated Intelligence builds on the secure tech more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the alarming rise in threats against judges across the ju more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to congressional leaders, called for the resources n more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency ("AMCA"). The  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the letter to congressional leaders, Raou more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA's Fall Colors Retreat to be Held Oct. 29-30 in Asheville, North Carolina * The Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its final event of 2026, the Fall Colors Retreat, Oct. 29-30 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. Open to office technology dealers from across the country, the event will feature: * A keynote address by Samuel Mascato of Peak Performance Partners * Two additional e more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Canon U.S.A. Expands Office Scanning Capabilities With New imageFORMULA DR-C360 Office Document Scanner * Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced the introduction of the imageFORMULA DR-C360 Office Document Scanner, the successor to the DR-M160II. Designed for busy office environments, the compact desktop scanner combines increased paper capacity, extended long-document scanning and enhanced image processing to help users dig more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. Enters into Agreement to Acquire Fabick Cat Dealership IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29, 2026 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has entered into an agreement to acquire John Fabick Tractor Company (Fabick), a long-standing Cat(R) dealer with more than 100 years of trusted service and customer relationships across portions of Missouri, Illinois, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bell Helps Bring Billion-Dollar Navy Fighter Contract to St. Louis * Today, St. Louis-based Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) announced the company's successful bid for the U.S. Navy's next-generation carrier fighter that will replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet In total, the contract is worth billions and is expected to bring new, high-paying jobs for St. Louis-area workers and suppliers As a member of the House Armed Services C more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Danisha Williams Named Lincoln University's Title IX Coordinator * Danisha Williams, Ed.D., executive director of enrollment management, has been named Lincoln University of Missouri's new Title IX coordinator. Lincoln University of Missouri has named Danisha Williams, Ed.D., executive director of enrollment management, as its Title IX coordinator. As Title IX coordinator, Williams serves as Lincoln University's primary point of contact for students more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Dorssom's Chapter Featured in Award-Winning Political Science Volume * Elizabeth Dorssom contributed a chapter to Teaching Experimental Political Science, which received the 2026 Best New Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Book Award from the American Political Science Association. Lincoln University's Elizabeth Dorssom, assistant professor of political science, contributed a chapter to Teaching Experimental Political Science, which has received the more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Early career oral biology researchers receive NIH funding for disease-oriented projects * Harim Tavares dos Santos and Zhibin Cui each received a $320,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Photo: Douglas Levere One explores genes' effect on tongue cancer while other looks at Sjogren's disease By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -Zhibin Cui, DDS, PhD, and Harim Tavares dos Santos, DDS, PhD, joined the De more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Defends Women's Rights to Single-Sex Spaces at Work in Illinois * O'Fallon, Illinois conciliates federal charge that the city discriminated against a woman because of her sex and retaliated against her ST. LOUIS -The City of O'Fallon, Illinois, which provides a variety of municipal services to its nearly 35,000 residents in St. Clair County, agreed to resolve a charge of sex discrimination and retaliation with the U.S. Equal Em more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Introduces SureColor F370 & New Cotton Primer Solution * As personalized and on-demand product customization continues to grow, Epson has announced the new SureColor F370, a purpose-built dye-sublimation printer designed to make high-quality personalization more accessible for makers, small businesses, schools and growing customization shops. Epson also introduced its new Sublimation Primer for Cotton, a liquid  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Recodification of Title IX Rules The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enforceable nationwide. The Department has not enforced more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Reestablishment of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee The U.S. Department of the Interior is reestablishing the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee. The Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the General Services Administration, is reestablishing the Committee charter for 2 years. The Committee provides advice related, and not limited to, commercial fishing, tourism, general more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- Forvis Mazars LLP, a company that provides audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services, posted the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars and PitchBook Release H1 2026 State of SaaS Report * Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, today released its H1 2026 State of SaaS Report, produced in partnership with PitchBook. The report examines private equity (PE) dealmaking and exit trends across the g more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * FUJIFILM Introduces Dimatix STARFIRE PhaseMaster Printhead * FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc. has announced the latest addition to its STARFIRE printhead family: the STARFIRE PhaseMaster hot-melt inkjet printhead. Engineered for demanding high-speed scanning and single-pass industrial systems, the PhaseMaster can operate with or without ink recirculation and can be integrated into high-performance printing platforms. Its combina more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Op Ed: AI companies shouldn't get a free pass to break things * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned an op-ed in the Washington Post in response to OpenAI's recklessness in causing the Hugging Face hack. The op-ed probes the danger AI cyberattacks pose to Americans and how Big Tech companies should be held accountable for them. Read the full op-ed here or below. AI companies shouldn't get a free pass to break thing more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * JMC students provide front-row coverage of historic Union Jack Classic in London * LAWRENCE -As college football made its debut at London's Wembley Stadium, eight University of Kansas students from the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications were there to tell the story. The inaugural Union Jack Classic on Sept. 19 was a test to see if London audiences would show up for a NCAA football game with as much excitement as they do for N more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Katun Releases First Global ESG Report, Highlighting Sustainability Priorities & Progress * Katun Corp. has released its first global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report highlights Katun's longstanding commitment to responsible business practices and establishes a global baseline for measuring and advancing its ESG performance. Covering activities from 2025, the report provides an overview  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Konica Minolta Earns Leader Designation in Quocirca Print Security Landscape 2026 * Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the Quocirca Print Security Landscape 2026 report. "Organizations are facing an increasingly complex security landscape as print devices become more connected, distributed and integrated into broader IT environments," said Chris Bilello, more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Alumna Ke'yanna McCall Nominated for Two Mid-America Emmy Awards * Lincoln University alumna Ke'yanna McCall has earned two Mid-America Emmy Award nominations for her work as a producer at KMOV in St. Louis. Lincoln University alumna Ke'yanna McCall '13 has earned two Mid-America Emmy Award nominations for her work as a producer at KMOV in St. Louis. McCall is nominated as part of the KMOV team behind "The Names That Came Before Us more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Supports Sheep and Goat Producers Through Education and Training * Farm manager Eric Groose helps attendees during FAMACHA(r) training at LU's Small Ruminant Field Day. Lincoln University of Missouri's (LU) Small Ruminant Field Day brought together 68 participants at George Washington Carver Farm in Jefferson City, from newcomers to experienced sheep and goat producers, to exchange ideas, gain practical knowledge and explore ways to more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb University's growing national reputation reflected in wave of recent rankings and recognitions * National honors span academics, student success, value, innovation and workplace culture Over the past seven months, Lipscomb University has earned an extraordinary range of national rankings and recognitions, reflecting the university's growing reputation as a nationally recognized, top-tier institution. The latest recognition comes from U.S. News more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges NSC to Protect GLP-1 Drugs from Chinese Exploitation (Jackson, Mississippi) Ahead of Xi Jinping's meeting with the President, Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio urging the administration to guard against Chinese efforts to introduce low-quality and unsafe pharmaceutical ingredients to the U.S. pha more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- The Missouri Bar issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 Sam Sherman honored with 2026 JoEllen Engelbart Award Sam Sherman received this year's JoEllen Engelbart Award, presented by The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers' Section, during the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar in September. The award is presented each year to a council member who exemplifies the spirit of the Young Lawyers' Section Council. It honors the late JoEllen Engelbart, who was chair-elect of the council when she died in 202 more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State University's annual research spending grows 7% to top $300 million for the first time * BOZEMAN - Brett Griesbaum grew up on a corn and soybean farm in Palmyra, Missouri, and went to college to study agriculture science with a focus on horticulture and agronomy. He said that when it was time to consider his choice of graduate school, he deliberately chose a place where he could grow as a scientist by addressing entirely different challenges more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Chairman Committee on E more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. more PR

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar's Local Television Stations To Host and Air 41 Live Candidate Debates Prior to Midterm Elections * 17 Fall Election Events to Follow 24 Debates Held During Primaries Hotly Contested Races for Senate, U.S. House, and Governor Featured in Events Across 30 States Nexstar's Broad Local Television Platform Connects Candidates and Voters IRVING, TX-Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), tod more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * PrintReleaf & Asolvi Announce Vantage Online Integration * PrintReleaf is a leading provider of automated, certified sustainability programs for the printing industry, with roots in managed print services. The platform gives users and their clients verified, reliable reforestation data. It is built to help MPS dealers and their customers tell a sustainability story that delivers commercial advantage. Traditionally,  more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Prof. Jeffrey Johnson Kicks Off Fall '26 Faculty Research Series Sept. 30 * Culver-Stockton College Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Jeffrey Johnson will present "ReSEARCH QUESTions" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center. The presentation is open free to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Johnson's presentation will explore the evolution of his illustration and design career and detail how he uses more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Redeveloping Contaminated Properties: What Brownfield Developers Need to Know * Brownfield redevelopment remains one of the most effective paths to converting underused, contaminated land into productive assets -warehouses, housing, mixed-use developments, and industrial facilities. But the legal landscape governing these projects has shifted significantly over the past two years. The federal designation of PFAS compounds as hazar more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Frank Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20224 Chief Executive Officer Bisignano: I write today to refer the Middle East Children's Alliance ("MECA") for investigation and ultimately revocatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Celebrates Senate Passage of Protect College Sports Act * U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) praised passage of the bipartisan "Protect College Sports Act" in the U.S. Senate. Schmitt is a lead cosponsor of the bill and spoke on the Senate floor before the vote to underscore the instability threatening college sports in America and emphasize the need for Congress to act to provide clarity while protecting student-athlete more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 SEMO Professor Receives National Award for Preservation Education Dr. Steven Hoffman, professor of historic preservation at Southeast Missouri State University, has received the James Marston Fitch Award for Lifetime Achievement in Preservation Education from the National Council for Preservation Education, recognizing his career preparing generations of students for work in historic preservation and public history. more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 SEMO Students Gain Career Insight From Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Martyna Majok For students at Southeast Missouri State University, learning from a professional artist means gaining access to the firsthand knowledge that can shape a career. That opportunity came Monday, Sept. 21, when the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance welcomed Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok to the  more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 SEMO to Honor Four Distinguished Alumni and Faculty at 2026 Merit Awards Southeast Missouri State University will recognize three alumni and one faculty member for their professional accomplishments, service and contributions to their communities during the University's 2026 Merit Awards. The SEMO Alumni Association will present Alumni Merit Awards to Larry Christopher Decker and Kelly Zigaitis, the Distinguished  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Secures Production of Navy's Next-Generation Strike Fighter in St. Louis * F/A-XX Will Be Built by Missourians WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, celebrates President Donald Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to select Boeing St. Louis as the new prime contractor to build the F/A-XX, the Navy's Next-Generation Strike Fighter. Schmitt worked closely with t more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Square 9 Highlights Five Essential Security Practices for Safeguarding Extracted Document Data * As document data is being used to empower new automation initiatives, many organizations are turning to intelligent document processing to capture, classify and extract this unstructured information. While intelligent document processing offers tremendous benefits, organizations must implement these systems with care. Ma more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The New Era of Document Management: DocuWare Launches New DocuWare * DocuWare has announced the launch of new DocuWare, a next-generation platform that transforms how businesses manage and use their documents. First previewed at the 2026 DocuWorld Partner Conferences, the new DocuWare combines three technological advancements into one connected platform: a redesigned web and mobile experience; DocuWare Aura, a built-i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 28th, 2026 Thune: Republicans Help America's Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans' Pockets WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Madam President, so far this year, 4.3 million Americans have filed to start their own business. "That's a 13 percent increase over the same time last y more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Thune: Republicans' Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we're coming to the end of the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. "This multi-year initiative, created in Re more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 30 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Time out: FFRF demands Mo. high school stop opening football games with prayer The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on the East Prairie R-II Schools system in Missouri to halt a repeated unconstitutional practice of athletic games being opened with a Christian invocation. A concerned parent has informed the state/church watchdog that East Prairie routinely opens every high school and junior high school more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Two Federal Courts Rule Trump Administration's Elimination of Solar For All Program Unlawful, Advancing the Effort of Congressman Cleaver, Congresswoman Fletcher, Senator Whitehouse, Senator Sanders, and Senator Merkley to Save the Program * #Congress created the $7 billion renewable energy program to deliver solar projects to 900,000 households in disadvantaged communities, saving families $350 million every year on energy costs (Washington, more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships September 29, 2026 Mike Fox A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021. Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal appellate courts, 73 are clerking at U.S. District  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU research finds gaps in Google AI Overview citations, claims * #In Brief * In the broadest independent audit to date, researchers found AI Overviews appeared in 13.7% of searches. * Google generally cites credible sources, but citations don't guarantee accuracy: about 11% of verifiable claims lacked support or contradicted cited sources. * Researchers warn AI Overviews could threaten publishers' revenue. Since its launch in 1998, more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 29 through Saturday, October 17. 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, September 29 5 p.m.: Employer Networking Event. Downing Student Union, 3rd Floor. Contact Career Development, (270 more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * When the game changed, so did he * Tyson Ellison, left, works with Mizzou students Lilly Marshall and Michael Stamps before recording the first show of the 2026 season. Photo: Brianna Dunham #Tyson Ellison arrived at Mizzou expecting to continue his family's football legacy. An unexpected change in direction helped him discover a new calling and a way to stay in the game Contact: Eric Stann, StannE@missouri.edu This fa more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Wild crabapples have genetic potential to improve domestic varieties * #In Brief * New research highlights genetic potential in wild species of crabapples to breed more resilient domestic varieties. * Biologist Ben Mansfeld and collaborators sequenced the genomes of more than 150 wild apple samples. * This work will help apple breeders identify parts of the crabapple genome carrying useful traits to incorporate. A bad apple doesn't al more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * World Languages Day celebration impresses first-time attendees * Mark Winters (center), an UMSL junior majoring in modern language and international relations, laughs as high school students play Janken Pon, during the World Languages Day celebration last Friday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The event drew more than 500 high school students from 13 schools across the St. Louis region. (Photos by Derik Holtmann)  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Xerox Announces Major Production Print Portfolio Expansion * Xerox Holdings Corp. announced a major production print portfolio expansion at PRINTING United, introducing three new press platforms and enhancements to existing presses. With these introductions, Xerox is deepening its commitment to production print with an inkjet portfolio spanning cut-sheet and continuous-feed, alongside a new six-color flagship press  more PR