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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2026-04-20 ( 12 items )  
46 superior rankings awarded, 264 students recognized in spring 2026 NSMC (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * 46 superior rankings awarded, 264 students recognized in spring 2026 NSMC * The JEA National Student Media Contests were held online and on-site for the Spring 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis. A total of 504 students competed across photo, broadcast, graphic design, literary magazine, design and writing categories, with 264 students re more PR

Center for American Archeology to Repatriate Ancestral Remains Found in Pike County, Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The Center for American Archeology, Kampsville, Illinois, is taking steps to return ancestral human remains and funerary objects recovered from multiple archaeological sites in Pike County, Illinois, to Native American tribes following an inventory conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The center identified remains representing at least 158 individuals from locations such as the Bedford Mound Group, Helm Mound Group, more PR

JEA recognizes Michigan's Francis Badalamente as 2026 Aspiring Young Journalist (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA recognizes Michigan's Francis Badalamente as 2026 Aspiring Young Journalist * "People always say 'don't judge a book by its cover.' You should do the same for middle school journalists." Those are the fitting words of Francis Badalamente, an eighth grader at Clague Middle School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Francis, advised by his mother, Sara-Beth Badalamente, CJE, was rec more PR

Kan. Health & Environment Dept.: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Humboldt, Allen County (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, April 19 -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Humboldt, Allen County The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Humboldt public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine more PR

Kansas Historical Society Moves to Return Ancestral Remains, Funerary Objects to Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, is taking steps to return ancestral human remains and funerary objects to Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma descendants following a completed inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The agency identified the remains of at least four individuals of Native American ancestry recovered from multiple sites in Norton and Rawlins counties in Kansas. These remains, along with eight fun more PR

Kansas State Historical Society Advances Repatriation of Ancestral Remains to Native American Nations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, is preparing to return ancestral human remains and funerary objects to Native American tribes after completing an inventory required under federal law. The action follows compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, with oversight published by the National Park Service. Officials determined that the remains, representing at least 20 individuals, share cultural affiliation with the Cheyenn more PR

Kansas State Historical Society Plans Return of Ancestral Remains, Funerary Objects to Native American Tribes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, is moving forward with the return of ancestral human remains and funerary objects to Native American tribes after completing an inventory under federal requirements. The action outlines findings that connect the remains of at least 59 individuals to Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and the Kaw Nation. Officials determined cultural affiliation using geographic information and historical context tied to where the remains an more PR

Lockton Urges Reissue and Clarification of Department of Labor Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Proposed Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Lockton Companies, which says it is the world's largest privately owned independent insurance broker, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Proposed Rule. Lockton, which serves over 65,000 clients globally, focuses on risk management, insurance, and employee benefits consulting, with significant experience assisting employer plan sponsors in pharmacy and medic more ST

Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation (10)
CLINTON, South Carolina, April 18 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation * Hallie Cohen named Outstanding Senior; Dr. Austin Shull '11 earns Professor of the Year as campus celebrates research, discovery Presbyterian College celebrated a year of academic achievement, research, and discovery April 9 during its annual Honors Day Convocation, the capstone to a day that also featured the Ho more PR

Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation (10)
CLINTON, South Carolina, April 19 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation * Hallie Cohen named Outstanding Senior; Dr. Austin Shull '11 earns Professor of the Year as campus celebrates research, discovery Presbyterian College celebrated a year of academic achievement, research, and discovery April 9 during its annual Honors Day Convocation, the capstone to a day that also featured the Ho more PR

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Van Pool Transportation, AG Van Pool Holdings, Specialty Transportation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21146) entitled "Van Pool Transportation LLC and AG Van Pool Holdings LP - Acquisition of Control - Specialty Transportation Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: On March 18, 2026, Van Pool Transportation LLC (Van Pool) and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP (AG Holdings) (collectively, Applicants), both nonca more PR

West Linn High captures second National Journalism Quiz Bowl win in Minneapolis (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * West Linn High captures second National Journalism Quiz Bowl win in Minneapolis * Students from West Linn High School in Oregon were named JEA National Journalism Quiz Bowl champions on April 18 at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis. The winning team featured four students representing West Linn High, seniors Garrett Arendt, Iris  more PR