ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * 'The desire to belong' * How far would you go to be popular and hot? -- Damian Cady Heron danced with nomads and scaled Kilimanjaro. Now, armed with backpack and nutritional bar, the Kenya-raised teenager prepares to face her greatest challenge yet: suburban American high school. Welcome to "Mean Girls." The Tony-nominated musical, based on the beloved film, turns a jubilantly ruthless eye to adolescent hierarchies and social dynamics. "' more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights October 19, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall joined an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting the religious rights of parents to object to vaccination requirements for their daughter who attends an online-only public school. Krystal and Anthony Perry believe that vaccinations developed fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Applauds Over $27.7 Million in Federal Investments for Missouri VA Medical Facilities * Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) today announced more than $27.7 million in federal funding for key infrastructure improvements, safety upgrades, and facility modernization projects at Missouri Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities serving Fourth District veterans. These investments were funded through the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construc more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Missouri takes next step to support reliable energy for customers * Key Takeaways: ST. LOUIS (Oct. 21, 2026) - Ameren Missouri is building a stronger, more resilient energy grid for customers by adding facilities that can help meet their needs during periods of high use, including extreme temperatures. Today the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) approved Ameren Missouri's plans to bui more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Responds to USDA Harvest Fuel Relief Announcement Oct 20, 2026 Yesterday, President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $8 billion in additional assistance for American farmers through the Harvest Fuel Relief program. "ASA thanks President Trump and his administration for recognizing the continued financial pressures facing U.S. soybean farmers," said ASA President and Ohio farmer Scot more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,367,148 in lease payments owed by Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022, and those Iowans will be ab more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement * Griffin: 'This settlement provides meaningful financial relief to more than 9,300 Arkansans and holds Snap Finance accountable for its deceptive business practices' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, S more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,652,091 in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022.  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 19 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Back in the 'Spotlight': Student Innovation Fellowships evolve into full-time jobs for 2 recent Missouri School of Journalism graduates * The Reynolds Journalism Institute's Student Innovation Fellowships are designed to be mutually beneficial. Missouri School of Journalism students spend each summer gaining real-world experience in news organizations across the country, while the organizations themselves get help on innov more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Names Jim Fitterling and Bill Thomas to Board of Directors * CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The Bank of America Corporation Board of Directors today appointed Jim Fitterling and Bill Thomas as directors, effective immediately. "We are pleased to welcome two seasoned C E Os, who join our Board after leading large, global organizations," said Brian Moynihan, Chair and Chief Ex more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Oct. 21 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Blake Evermon to deliver Fall Doctoral Residency keynote at DSU * MADISON, S.D. -- Dakota State University will welcome Dr. Blake Evermon as keynote speaker for its Fall Doctoral Residency Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The dinner, which brings doctoral students together on campus, begins at 6 p.m. in the Heartland Captains Club at the Beacom PREMIER Complex. Fall Doctoral Residency keynote speaker Dr. Blake Evermon. Evermon's career offers a compell more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Build-up of common enzyme stunts brain growth * Mouse study of Angelman syndrome identifies potential opportunity to restore healthy neurodevelopment In Brief * Patients with Angelman syndrome tend to have slower brain development. * Elevated levels of a specific molecule trigger the brain's stress response, disrupting its growth. * Blocking the molecule restored normal brain development in mice, suggesting a possible tr more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * Phony Missouri Catholic Group Promotes Abortion There is nothing Catholic about Catholics for Choice, and its leader in Missouri is not a Catholic priest, though she claims to be one. To say we are dealing with false advertising is an understatement--this is a stealth campaign de more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Henrick Karoliszyn, an investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Groups Launch Pesticide 'Bill of Rights' as EPA Accused of Failing to Protect Kids' Health Consumer Reports and the Environmental Working Group (EWG) are urging Congress to strengthen federal pesticide laws, warning that existing regulations leave Amer more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Forvis Mazars LLP, a company that provides audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services, posted the following news release: * * * Donation from Forvis Mazars helps Special Olympics athletes embrace health, wellness, & opportunity * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, today announced a $200,000 donation to Special Olympics International through the Forvis Mazars Foundation. The gift reflects more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * Fayetteville State Professor Raymond Summerville Honored for Research on Civil Rights History and African American Folklore * FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Raymond Summerville, Ph.D., an assistant English professor at Fayetteville State University, received the Emerging Trailblazer Award during the 7th Annual Trailblazer Awards ceremony Oct. 2 at the Reynolds Alumni Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The Mizzou Black Alumni Network pr more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * From The Ground Up Project Connects Research and Farmers * Through the project From the Ground Up, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) researchers are helping Midwest farmers explore agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health, supporting livestock production and strengthening farm sustainability. A team of five researchers collaborate with producers to evaluate climate-smart agricultural practices under real-world farming conditions. Mohan A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Path Back to Social Security for Faith Leaders Signed into Law October 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pastors and other faith leaders who opted out of Social Security will have an opportunity to opt back in under legislation advanced by the Ways and Means Committee and signed into law by President Trump. The Clergy Act (H.R. 227), introduced by Representative Vince Fong (CA-20), creates a two-year window more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * Indiana NWTF Invests in Prescribed Fire Education October 21, 2026 A new trailer is hitting the road in Indiana, carrying more than just equipment. It's bringing new opportunities for landowners to improve wildlife habitat through the use of prescribed fire. The Indiana State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently invested $18,000 in Purdue University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension program to suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news: * * * September Unemployment Fell in 17 States plus DC, Remained Unchanged in 24, Increased in 9 October 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its monthly State Employment Update, outlining the employment situation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In September, among the 50 states and the District of Columbia unemployment fell in 18, rose in 9, and remained unchanged in  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news: * * * Managing a world of risk -- and D&O programs -- from a single boardroom * Key takeaways: * Geopolitical events often create D&O exposure not only through business disruption but through governance, oversight, disclosure, and communication challenges that can affect both public and private companies. * D&O underwriters are increasingly evaluating governance, communication, and risk management practices alongside traditi more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Meeting Big Challenges with Big Ideas, Health Centers Pitch 'Y Combinator-Style' Solutions for Local Healthcare * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Rel more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * MHA Convention Preview: 2026 Visionary Leadership Awards * Two visionary leaders will be recognized for their work in improving care and health in the communities they serve on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Missouri Hospital Association's 104th Annual Convention in Kansas City, Mo. The 2026 Visionary Leadership Awards will be presented to Jason Shenefield, president and CEO of Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo., and Misty Tod more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge * Tampa, FL - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) joins the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the USDA Office of Inspector  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou researchers unlock new way to protect salivary glands during radiation treatment A University of Missouri study identifies a drug that could help preserve saliva production. Oct. 21, 2026 Researchers at the University of Missouri have uncovered a promising way to protect saliva-producing glands from radiation damage that can make it difficult to eat, swallow, sleep and maintain oral hygiene. In a new study, Mizzou researchers more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $9.1 million in assistance to Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District District will make collection system improvements - JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 21, 2026 -The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $9.1 million in financial assistance to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for upgrades to its wastewater collection system. The district expects to complete the pr more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 22 -- Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown issued the following news release: * * * Montana Auditor James Brown Joins $4.4M Multistate Settlement With Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch After Firms Caught Charging Unreasonable Commissions October 20, 2026 HELENA, Mont. -- Montana Auditor James Brown joined securities regulators from several other states in securing a $4.4 million settlement agreement in principle with Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch after the firms were caught charging unreasonable commi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $35.5 Million in Grants to Accelerate Recovery of Endangered and Threatened Species * New program targets the final hurdles to species recovery across the nation, while also supporting conservation on working lands shared by wildlife, farmers, ranchers, foresters and other landowners. WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 21, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today anno more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Students discover new perspectives of World War II through participation in summer academy Oct. 20, 2026 Two Northwest Missouri State University students traveled to France during the summer to study World War II history and how the conflict is remembered from a European perspective. Normandy Academy is a program for high school and college students hosted through the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Participants spend t more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed by Oklahomans who entered into lease-to-own agreem more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * One in five young adults in the U.S. experience daily anxiety * * Anxiety diagnoses among young adults increased from 17.9% in 2020 to 23.4% in 2024, according to a new George Mason study, with higher rates among women and lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. * The study examined how overlapping identities, including race, sex and sexual orientation, relate to anxiety disparities. In This Story Nearly one in five young adults in  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards announce 2026 Coach of the Year Award watch list * HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 - Twenty-eight football coaches make up the American Heart Association's 2026 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list, a list of current coaches in consideration for the annual top honor. The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Polsinelli Represents Blacklist Alliance in Sale to Sonera * Polsinelli recently represented Blacklist Alliance, a provider of litigation-risk intelligence and outbound communications compliance technology, in its sale to Sonera, a compliance and deliverability platform serving businesses with regulated and outbound-intensive communications operations. The acquisition brings Blacklist Alliance's established litigation intelli more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Polsinelli Represents Tabnam, Inc. in $50 Million Series B Financing * Polsinelli congratulates its client Tabnam, Inc., d/b/a Greptile, on its $50 million Series B financing. Greptile is a San Francisco-based software company that develops artificial intelligence-powered code review and validation platforms for engineering teams. Greptile reviews and tests more than 1% of all PRs opened on GitHub every day and have become the more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Q3 Distress Levels Decline Across U.S. Economy and Health Care as Real Estate Rises * The latest Polsinelli-TrBK Distress Indices Report shows declining distress activity across the broader U.S. economy and health care sector for the third quarter of 2026, while real estate distress continued its gradual upward trend. The quarter marks a significant pullback in health care following elevated levels earlier in the year, althoug more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Recent Developments Affecting NFA Registration Requirements * Over the past several weeks, our office has been reviewing recent court decisions and federal regulatory guidance concerning the National Firearms Act. Recent changes in law have made the NFA's registration requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms unconstitutional. Indeed, our office has challenged those requirements in ongoing litigation in Missouri. In t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Bell, Costa, Bacon, and Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Defense Innovation Through Partnership with Ukraine * The bipartisan Frontline Innovation Act would let the Defense Innovation Unit evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies Years of war have pushed Ukraine to innovate in drones, unmanned systems, and electronic warfare Bell recently returned from a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to  more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 SEMO Names McEldowney FM Director Douglas McEldowney has been named director of Facilities Management (FM) at Southeast Missouri State University. The FM director leads a comprehensive organization responsible for engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital project support, and ensuring campus facilities and infrastructure support the University's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term goals. "Doug brings a bro more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * October 21, 2026 SEMO Partnership Connects Students With Industry Projects, Career Experience Southeast Missouri State University students can earn college credit while developing professional skills through projects connected to companies such as Intel, Shopify and L'Oreal, thanks to a new partnership with Podium Education. The partnership brings the SEMO Career Accelerator to the University, giving students opportunities to explore  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * State Lawmakers, Candidate Visit Saint Francis Medical Center * State Reps. John Voss, R-Cape Girardeau; David Dolan, R-Sikeston; Steve Jordan, R-Advance; and Lucas Green, candidate for the state representative in Missouri's 146th House District, all recently visited Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. During the visit, hospital leaders discussed the challenges of building a robust workforce, inclu more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * The Science Of Saying Yes Oct. 21, 2026 Dr. Charles Long's curiosity and willingness to embrace the unknown has shaped a career of scientific discovery -- from pioneering reproductive biotechnology to influencing science policy. - After more than two decades as a faculty member at Texas A&M University, Dr. Charles Long thought he had experienced just about every facet of academic life. He more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Midwest Refiners Need Expanded Infrastructure to Move Their Surplus Capacity to Markets * The Midwest has a firm supply of oil from western Canada and excess refinery capacity but lacks the infrastructure to move gasoline and diesel to East and West Coast markets, where refining capacity has declined due to retirements, conversions, and closures. Refinery output in the Midwest is up 17% since 2000, while California has lo more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 21 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Members Out in Force in Key Midterm Districts Could Shape the Next Congress * With less than two weeks until Election Day, the UAW is leading its most ambitious political operation in decades in some of the country's most critical and high-profile races. These contests will shape the next two years of government in Washington, D.C., and beyond. The UAW has deployed over 130 full-time political organizers and 1,000 volunteers ac more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Reopens Atterbury Student Success Center to Help Students Find Their Way $20 million renovation brings essential services together and honors two alumni whose shared journey began at UMKC - A $20 million renovation of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Atterbury Student Success Center brings essential services under one roof, following a best practice in student support that makes it easier to find help from initial i more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * 40 Years of Celebrating Kansas City's Best Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebrate entrepreneurial excellence, including leaders in private equity, pet care and philanthropy - On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the University of Missouri-Kansas City Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will commemorate 40 years of one of Kansas City's great entrepreneurial traditions: the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. This more PR