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| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2026-05-19 ( 12 items ) |
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'Sunday Night Football' on NBC and Peacock Unveils 2026 Schedule (10)
NEW YORK, May 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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'Sunday Night Football' on NBC and Peacock Unveils 2026 Schedule
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The 2026 schedule for NBC Sunday Night Football, America's No. 1 primetime show for an unprecedented 15 consecutive years, showcases high-profile matchups featuring the biggest stars, best storylines, and epic rivalries - including the "Rivalry of the Decade" featuring Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs at more PR
A G Equipment to Pay $4.25 Million to Settle EEOC Discrimination Charges Over COVID Vaccine-Related Mandate (10)
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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A G Equipment to Pay $4.25 Million to Settle EEOC Discrimination Charges Over COVID Vaccine-Related Mandate
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Oklahoma-based manufacturer settles federal suit alleging religious and disability-based discrimination after mass firing of unvaccinated employees
TULSA, Okla. -A G Equipment Company, a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma compressor packaging manufacturer, will pay $4,250,000 to over 40 w more PR
Engineering professor charts unexpected career path from thermodynamics to whiskey barrels (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Engineering professor charts unexpected career path from thermodynamics to whiskey barrels
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For nearly two decades, Chris Depcik has taught and researched the fundamentals of mechanical engineering at the University of Kansas, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. It's the kind of work that underpins everything from combustion engines to traffic flow.
It also, unexpectedly, led hi more PR
First Beechcraft King Air 360 to Enter Mongolian Market With Order Placed by Hunnu Air (10)
WICHITA, Kansas, May 19 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release:
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First Beechcraft King Air 360 to enter Mongolian market with order placed by Hunnu Air
The iconic Beechcraft King Air 360 is making its entry into Mongolia with charter operator Hunnu Air placing the first order for the turboprop aircraft in the country.
With delivery expected at the end of 2027, Hunnu Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 360 to enhance its tourism and travel offer more PR
Justice Dept. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Director Cekada Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Robert Cekada, director of the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request:
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Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to appear before you to discuss the President's FY 2027 budget r more PR
Kansas State Historical Society Links 129 Native American Individuals to Kaw Nation (10)
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- Kansas State Historical Society has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects connected to the Kaw Nation, according to a notice published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
The notice states that KSHS identified human remains representing at least 129 individuals of Native American ancestry and 640 associated funerary objects tied to sites across Kansas, with more PR
KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, May 2026 (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, May 2026
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It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates.
Have something to share? Submit by June 20 for the next edition. Self-nomi more PR
Littler Scales AI-Powered Deposition Training With Adoption of AltaClaro's DepoSim (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news on May 18, 2026:
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Littler Scales AI-Powered Deposition Training with Adoption of AltaClaro's DepoSim
New Simulation Technology Elevates Deposition Preparation
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KANSAS CITY -Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the firmwide adoption of AltaClaro's DepoSim, an AI-powered deposition simulation tool developed to enhance litigation readiness more PR
SCHNEIDER, FITZPATRICK REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNTIES (10)
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER, FITZPATRICK REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNTIES
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to encourage institutions of higher education to expand study abroad opportunities to nontraditional locations for America more PR
Senator Marshall: Manufacturing is Booming in Kansas (10)
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Manufacturing is Booming in Kansas
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Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business' Mornings with Maria
Kansas City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss the Vice President's trip to Kansas City, passing ICE and CBP funding, a third reconciliation bill to lower the cost of living, thriving manufacturing in Kan more PR
Senator Marshall: We Have Solutions to Bring Down Costs - Now we Have to Finish the Job (10)
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: We Have Solutions to Bring Down Costs - Now we Have to Finish the Job
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Senator Marshall Joins Mundo in the Morning
Kansas City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Pete Mundo on Mundo in the Morning live in his KC studio ahead of Vice President Vance's visit to Kansas City to discuss the importance of the city's manufacturing industry and its role in the nation more PR
University of Connecticut: A Better Shot Against Foot and Mouth Disease (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, May 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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A Better Shot Against Foot and Mouth Disease
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Sticking needles into arms-or rather, haunches-is often the hardest part of distributing an effective agricultural vaccine. Now, University of Connecticut researchers show in the April 15 issue of Advanced Healthcare Materials that a patch can deliver a safe, temperature-stabilized vaccine against foot and mouth disease, no needles required.
Foot and more PR
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