WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Introduces Legislation to Strengthen SBA's Rural and Faith-Based Outreach * Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Chairman of the House Small Business Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, introduced the Faith and Rural Small Business Act to strengthen the Small Business Administration's (SBA) ability to serve rural and faith-based communities. The legislation would codify the SBA's Office of Rural Affairs and el more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * Myths vs. Facts: Camp Safety October 2, 2026 MYTH: Camps are regulated like schools and childcare centers that serve the same children. FACT: Camps face looser standards than schools, and many states exempt entire categories of camps from licensure and the inspection, screening, and registration that come with it. * In many states, day programs, religious camps, and municipal recreation programs fall outside child care licensing, and the Americ more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arkans more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * Small Refineries, Big Consequences: What Exemptions Mean for Biofuel Demand Oct 01, 2026 By Scott Gerlt, PhD, ASA Chief Economist Small refinery exemptions can undercut headline biofuel blending numbers with much of the burden falling on biomass-based diesel. Since the enactment of the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2005, no single issue deriving from the law generates as much controversy as Small Refinery Exemptions. SREs continue to be l more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith Rightly Rejects Tax-Hiking "Bipartisan Fiscal Commission" John Kartch 10/02/2026 During a field hearing convened by the House Budget Committee on Sept. 21, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith rightly rejected the idea of a tax-hiking "bipartisan fiscal commission." Such commissions are designed to be a tax trap. As Larry Kudlow has noted:"The trouble with these so-called bipartisan commissions is that they st more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Assembly Room and Historic Exhibition Tours Available through October * The Moritz Library in D'Aniello Hall is hosting an exhibition that brings early American history to campus in a very real way. The building, located on the Benedictine College campus in Atchison, Kansas, was designed to look like Independence Hall in Philadelphia and includes historical reproductions of the Assembly Room where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed and the L more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have escalated in volume, risk, and credibility to a lev more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP Advises JP Morgan Asset Management on 465,000 sq ft Pre-Let of One Spitalfields to Jane Street * BCLP has advised JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) on the 465,000 sq ft pre-let of One Spitalfields, 1-10 Bishops Square, in the City of London to quantitative trading firm and liquidity provider Jane Street, the largest off-plan office pre-let in the City in over a decade. BCLP has a long-standing relationship more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * CMS Finalizes New Mandatory Drug Payment Model * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a final rule to address the increasingly expensive cost of drugs in Original Medicare Part B while preserving or enhancing Medicare beneficiaries' quality of care. The Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing Model is designed to test whether a new rebate formula for certain drugs in the Medicare Part B Drug In more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Communication alum Nick Bowman delivers lecture on the psychology of video games * Nick Bowman graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with bachelor's and master's degrees in communication. Now, Bowman is a professor of communication in the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) Nick Bowman began to reminisce about his time at the University of Missouri-St. Louis the mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 IN THE STATES: After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes Democrats are putting Republicans on defense over their failed record, forcing Trump and Vance to scramble to red states to shore up support from voters who are feeling the squeeze from the administration's cost-spiking policies - Against the backdrop of disastrous approval ratings and a fracturing base, Donald Trump and JD Vance are embarki more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * DNP graduate Stacy Smith starting new position as pediatric nurse practitioner at Children's Mercy in Kansas City * Stacy Smith, who earned her DNP from the College of Nursing in August, received the Mary Reardon Castles Award for her project, which focused on decreasing wait times in the emergency department for pediatric sexual assault victims. (Photo courtesy of UMSL College of Nursing) When Stacy Smith first enrolled in the Docto more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145 Summary Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 02, 2026 Product Type: Food more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Control of NOX Emissions From Large Stationary Internal Combustion Engines The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to Control of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Emissions From Large Stationary Internal Combustion Engines. The revisions reformat and revise reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements; in more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (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 sh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination * The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation's largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers. The sweeping settlement covers nearly all Southern wine more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here. "Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment, and make our states the best places in the world more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Eight Gubernatorial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions. Michael Bonham, of Freeburg, was reappointed to the Missouri Sheriff Methamphetamine Relief Taskforce. Sheriff Bonham previously served as the deputy sheriff and chaplain for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office before being elected as the Osage County Sher more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Red to Honor State's Fallen Firefighters * Jefferson City In honor of Missouri's fallen firefighters, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red from sunset on Saturday, October 3, 2026, until sunrise on Monday, October 5, 2026. The lighting coincides with ceremonies held in remembrance of the state's firefighters who have paid the ultimate price for their ded more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Wes Moore Rallies for Anti-Corruption Reform in Baltimore with End Citizens United and Stand Up America October 2, 2026 Baltimore, MD -- Yesterday, Governor Wes Moore joined End Citizens United (ECU) and Stand Up America (SUA) in Baltimore for the latest stop of the Kick Out Corrupti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith on September Jobs Report: More Americans Finding Work as Republican Tax Cuts Grow the Economy October 02, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its September 2026 jobs report, showing 29,000 new jobs created and unemployment holding at 4.2 percent: "When Americans have th more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * How technology is reshaping violence -- and what can be done about it * #In Brief * Digital technologies and generative AI are changing how violence and abuse are perpetrated, allowing harm to spread faster. * WashU violence researchers say that many of the underlying dynamics -including power, prior exposure and social norms -are familiar. * The new Center on Violence and Health is working to better understand emerging harms and develop more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * IDEELab helps young fans build cowbells on record-setting night * Contact: Chris Whitaker STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State University's new world record for most cowbells ringing simultaneously during the Sept. 26 football win against Missouri is in part thanks to the university's Bagley College of Engineering and its IDEELab. The lab helped young Bulldog fans build 209 cowbells prior to kickoff and take part in the historic milestone. At t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses):" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Characteristics of Lame Duck Sessions, 1935-1998 Lame duck sessions were used sporadically by Congress from 1935, when the Twentieth Amendment became effective, to 1998, when just the House met following the election. During this period, there were 12 lame duck sessions; see Table 1. Lame duck sessions  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 3 -- The Missouri Bar issued the following news: * * * October 02, 2026 Statement in support of Missouri's Non-Partisan Court Plan and the role of judges JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - As the November general election nears, there have been inaccurate criticisms of the Supreme Court of Missouri, Missouri's Non-Partisan Court Plan, and judges facing retention votes in this election. Past elections suggest that such criticisms may continue. Informed public discussion depends upon a clear understanding of the role of jud more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * New Community Focus report brings updated Springfield region's data into focus * What does the Springfield region look like today -and where should it go next? The Community Focus Report 2026 brings together local data and community perspectives to help answer those questions. It also marks a new chapter for the longtime resource, now housed at Missouri State University's Ozarks Public Health Institute (OPHI). Today, the institute released more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State junior named one of six Field to Future Scholars nationwide * ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Shelton Manning Jr. has a strong interest in agricultural procurement, managing the buying and supply processes that keep agriculture running smoothly, efficiently and sustainably. Manning, a junior agribusiness and business management major at South Carolina State University, has gained real-world experience in this specialized area of the agricultu more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 3 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * October 1, 2026 SEMO's Missouri SBDC Hosts Three October Business Growth Workshops Southeast Missouri State University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide three free Business Growth Workshops in October, including two sessions each day focused on strategy and funding for growth. "These workshops are designed to help business owners build a stronger foundation for growth," said Jakob Pallesen, director of SEMO's SBDC more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Has 20 Club Sports Teams and Like Frisbee and Fencing All Are Welcome * Hayden Devore, a junior history major with a pre-law minor, joined SIUE's fencing club after Thanksgiving break two years ago, knowing nothing about the sport. What kept them coming back wasn't just the fencing-it was weekends like the one at a tournament in their first year, when the team rented an Airbnb and went to see a movie together the night be more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Oct. 3 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU Honors Frank Reale and a Legacy of Building for the Future at SLU-Madrid 10/02/2026 Saint Louis University honored Frank Reale, S.J., for leadership that expanded academic opportunities for students and helped lay the foundation for SLU-Madrid's continued growth. The recognition event brought together current and former University leaders at San Ignacio Hall on the Madrid campus, a building closely tied to Reale's legacy. Reale served as rector of SLU more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Homecoming 2026 Celebration Schedule * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announces that its Homecoming celebration is set for October 11-17, 2026. This annual week-long observance brings together alumni, students, faculty and fans from across the country. UAPB's Homecoming continues a rich HBCU tradition with lively activities, including a parade, concerts, Greek step shows, r more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV entrepreneurship center, staff earn five honors for supporting Valley entrepreneurs * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 2, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC) and two of its staff members earned five honors for their work expanding entrepreneurship education and supporting business owners across the Rio Grande Valley. Presented at the 2026 Kauffman FastTrac + 1 Milli more PR