OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 9 -- Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued the following news release: * * * Government of Canada proposes listing several aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act * Ottawa, Ontario - Protecting and conserving Canada's natural environment and wildlife is central to our national identity. The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous peoples, stakeholders and all Canadians to protect and restore our critically important biodiversity. Today, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Seeks Answers About Data Used in FDA Abortion Drug Study * WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas raising concerns that the FDA's long-promised safety study of the abortion drug mifepristone may be using incomplete data. The letter raises questions about whether the study can adequately assess the effect of the Biden Administration's 2023 Ris more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Immune cell map uncovers how individual aging trajectories diverge * * A study shows that the ratio of two white blood cell types can predict unhealthy aging. * In older adults, a greater proportion of certain cells foretold chronic disease and death a decade later. * The findings point to a blood test for immune stress before symptoms appear. While birthday candles measure the number of years someone has lived, they don't always tell the f more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Immune cell map uncovers how individual aging trajectories diverge * Study finds cellular immune patterns associated with chronic diseases, death In Brief * A study shows that the ratio of two white blood cell types can predict unhealthy aging. * In older adults, a greater proportion of certain cells foretold chronic disease and death a decade later. * The findings point to a blood test for immune stress before symptoms a more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Oct. 9 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Jackrabbits explore health policy at national summit * Three Jackrabbits attended meetings of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing in Washington, D.C., last February, gaining valuable insight into how healthcare and government intersect. Amy Newstrom attended as a student. She is a clinical assistant professor in SDSU's College of Nursing at the Rapid City site and is pursuing a Ph.D. in nursing from the university. She said she wa more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: * * * MDC welcomes 11 new conservation agents during 2026 graduation By Beth Del Vecchio 10/07/2026 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates 11 new conservation agents upon their graduation from MDC's 2026 Conservation Agent Training Academy. The agent class of 2026 took the Conservation Agent's Oath during a special graduation ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City. P more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Message from the President: 2026 State of the University Report * As Lincoln University celebrates 160 years, we have an extraordinary opportunity to reflect on how far we have come -- and to look with confidence toward all that lies ahead. Our University was founded with a belief in the power of education to transform lives and create opportunity. That mission has carried Lincoln through generations, and it continues to guide us today. Across our Univ more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 10 -- The Missouri Bar issued the following news: * * * October 09, 2026 Case Summaries for Oct. 2-8, 2026 Each week, The Missouri Bar provides links to all hand downs published online during the past seven days by the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Missouri Court of Appeals. The Missouri Bar has created headings and summaries for each case. Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited. - Administrative No more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB Endorses Pro-Small Businesses Candidates to Represent Missouri in Congress Endorsed candidates have pledged to advance small business interests - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Missouri: * more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Professors and Graduate Student Share Insights from 2026 Faculty Research Seminar * When the opportunity for learning knocks, LU professors and graduate students answer with collaboration! Recently, members of Lincoln University's faculty and graduate student program attended the two-day 2026 Faculty Research Seminar in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) through the HBCU Transformation Project and the Dr. N. Joyce Payne more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Public invited to share feedback on three route options at final open house for transmission project near Benton * Key Takeaways: BENTON, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2026) - Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) is hosting its third in-person public open house next week in Franklin County to gather public input on the Lakeland Area Reliability Project. ATXI is working with Southern Illinois Power Cooperati more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Arkansas' proposed economic development amendment is fatally flawed Policymakers in Arkansas and across the country must understand that states and cities cannot subsidize their way to prosperity. John C. Mozena October 9, 2026 Voters in Arkansas are being asked to approve a constitutional amendment that would authorize powerful and unaccountable economic development districts and vaguely defined corporate subsidy programs, opening the door to long- more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 09, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Remarks on Next Generation of Balkan Leaders at Atlantic Council Young Leaders Event TIRANA, ALBANIA - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke at an Atlantic Council event entitled "Choosing Albania: Young leaders in conversation with US Senators." The Ranking Member discussed h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21154) entitled "First Student Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), a noncarrier, filed an application seeking Board approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. (Autumn) and Ambassador Whe more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 9 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * UK partners with regional universities in super intelligence computing consortium * At the "Science: A New Golden Age Summit" in Washington, D.C. Oct. 8, the White House announced the Southeast Regional SI Computing Consortium, bringing together 15 universities across 10 states to build and share leadership-class compute infrastructure for scientific research. In addition to the University of Kentucky, founding universities are Alabama, Arkansas, Aub more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Recognizes Hope Ranch of Missouri as an Angels in Adoption Honoree * Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she honored Hope Ranch of Missouri with the 2026 Angels in Adoption Award, recognizing the organization for its extraordinary contributions on behalf of vulnerable children and families. Hope Ranch provides a safe and supportive environment, including education, therapy, and counseling, to help foster chil more PR