WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 13 local governments and local government leaders has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule concerning employment authorization reform for asylum applicants. The group voiced concerns over the notice of proposed rulemaking issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, arguing that the rule would create significant barriers for asylum seekers attempting to obtain work permits, and subsequently h more ST

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 2026 One Day One KU breaks record for gifts, raises over $5 million in 24 hours * LAWRENCE -The ninth annual One Day One KU on April 28-29 saw over 4,800 Jayhawks worldwide unite to support the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Health System. From noon to noon, donors from all 50 states and several countries contributed $5,137,966 through more than 7,000 gifts, a record for the giving day. more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 30 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 21 students to graduate from Teacher Scholars Academy * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Teacher Scholars Academy is celebrating 21 students graduating this spring with a special reception May 7 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall. The academy was established in fall 2019 to prepare teachers who will continue to grow and develop beyond their degree. Students in the academy are engaged in a supportive, c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 36 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The coalition contends the proposal departs from longstanding agency interpretations and court precedents, and would severely limit workers' access to essential  more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a coalition of attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to unwind and remedy the anticompetitive effects of Nexstar's recent acquisition of TEGNA. Nexstar and TEGNA are two major media companies and their merger could cut co more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Artist, naturalist Ray Troll to give talk April 30 at KU * LAWRENCE -Artist and naturalist Ray Troll will present "Fostering Fossil Fascination: Living the Paleo Nerd Life" at 3 p.m. April 30 in the Beren Center Auditorium, G192 Slawson Hall. The 2011 Guggenheim Fellow will discuss his career as a visual artist and science communicator and share information about the image displayed in Ritchie Hall that more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan * Five additional states -Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont -join AG Bonta's lawsuit SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today as part of a now bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint ag more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a now bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general today filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, a state coalition fi more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Building Missouri's workforce through apprenticeships * During National Apprenticeship Week, the Missouri Chamber Foundation is spotlighting its efforts to strengthen the state's workforce through expanded apprenticeship opportunities.  The foundation has invested more than $10 million to prepare Missourians for careers in high-demand industries. To date more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver's Statement on the Farm Bill * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after voting against the Farm Bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives without traditional broad bipartisan support. "Historically, the Farm Bill has been broadly bipartisan legislation that marries food and farm prioritie more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, May 1 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC executives to address the Bank of America Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference on May 13 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Nadeem Velani & Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Redd will address the 2026 Bank of America Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Le more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Pass Bipartisan Farm Bill to Deliver Stability for Kansas Farmers, Lower Costs for Families * Farm Bill included serval Davids-led initiatives to support farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass the Farm Bill, emphasizing the need to provide certainty for Kansas farmers and address rising costs for families after years of delayed action in Congres more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to save consumers thousands of dollars and prevent the Trump Administration from providing a giveaway to big banks at homeowners' expense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter to the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the wi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $467,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Kansas * LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 30, 2026) - This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 1 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska Wildfire Aid FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) has announced a $150,000 donation to organizations in Western Nebraska to support wildfire relief, providing critical resources to ranchers, farmers and rural communities working to recover from devastating spring wildfires that have burned hundreds of thousands of ac more PR

HAYS, Kansas, May 1 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Fort Hays State University Informatics, TMN students earn national honors Students from the Department of Informatics and Tiger Media Network continue to represent Fort Hays State University well regionally and nationally in prestigious competitions. For the third year in a row, the TMN sports production team won top honors for a live production of a sporting event in the Student Production Awards of the Natio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Marshall Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Biden Phosphate Duties, Cut Fertilizer Costs for Farmers * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in introducing the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act to lower the cost of fertilizer for family farmers. The bill would eliminate tariffs and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Kansas Action for Children, Topeka, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule establishing flexibility for the implementation of work requirements and time limits in housing assistance programs. The organization warns that this rule could result in millions of struggling families losing access to crucial housing support, including up to 1.7 million children, potentially increasing chil more ST

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU expanding job opportunities for disabled Kansans through state investment * LAWRENCE -People with disabilities want to work. They bring value to businesses and contribute to organizational success. These are points that University of Kansas researchers have heard repeatedly as they work to build capacity for employment opportunities around the state. But expanding employment options for those with di more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU leaders, supporters celebrate ceremonial groundbreaking for new Entrepreneurship Hub * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas leaders, alumni, donors and community partners gathered April 24 to celebrate the start of construction for the new KU Entrepreneurship Hub, a donor-funded building designed to serve as an academic launch point for student entrepreneurs. The Hub will be operated by the School of Busin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to approve Section 3 product registration of NovoFly, an innovative tool designed to combat the New World screwworm pest threatening U.S. cattle. The NCBA, representing approximately 26,000 direct members and nearly 178,000 through state affiliates, described the immediate need for effective measures to protect the national cattle herd  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * National WIC Association Opposes USDA Reorganization Plan, Warns of Risk to WIC Operations and Families Today, U.S. Secretary Rollins announced additional details of her plan to restructure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This announcement includes significant  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New book guides teachers on using best method of assessment to balance research, realities of the classroom * LAWRENCE -Sometimes a multiple choice test is the way to go. Other times teachers need another approach to judge what their students have learned. A University of Kansas researcher has written a new book designed to guide and inspire teachers in using methods of assessment that balance best practi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $5.4 Million in Grants from Walmart's Acres for America Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of $5.4 million in grants through Walmart's Acres for America program, the nation's leading public-private land conservation partnership. The seven awards announced today will support community-d more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Race, gender and internal migration shape how individuals seek out healthcare in South Africa, study finds * LAWRENCE -According to the World Health Organization, South Africa has the best healthcare system on the African continent. But that doesn't always equate to individuals getting the treatment they need. "Despite healthcare being widely available, you might be surprised how often people don't use  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Derek Schmidt Applauds Passage of House Passing Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today applauded House passage of the Farm Bill, highlighting its strong support for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across Kansas. The legislation expands investment in rural America, lowers energy costs, improves producers' access to credit, and strengthens conservation  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Votes for Passage of 2026 Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), Chairman of the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, voted to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation, which passed by a vote of 224-200, authorizes vital farm programs across all 12 titles for the n more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Expand Assisted Living Under Medicaid * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced legislation to make assisted living a covered Medicaid benefit for seniors who meet nursing facility level-of-care criteria-aiming to lower federal Medicaid costs while expanding access to community-based care. The Assisted Living Affordabi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Free Small Businesses from Intrusive Reporting * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) in introducing a bill to reform the Corporate Transparency Act by narrowing its scope to foreign businesses, preventing the Treasury Department from collecting U.S. small business owners' personal information, and saving more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Year-Round E15 Would Double Ethanol Exports * Senator Marshall Joins the American Ag Network Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Jesse Allen on the American Ag Network's Agriculture of America to discuss what he has been working on to lower fertilizer prices and input costs, the need for year-round E15, the review of the USMCA, and the future of in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Young Americans Deserve the American Dream * Senator Marshall Joins Cats and Cosby on WABC Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby on WABC's Cats and Cosby to discuss bringing down the cost of living for young Americans. Click HERE or on the image above for Senator Marshall's full interview. On the cost of living:  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- 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 on April 29, 2026: * * * SUPREME COURT EVISCERATES LAST REMNANTS OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT, OPENING DOOR TO JIM CROW GERRYMANDERING IN RED STATES Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision striking down a congressional map in Louisiana with a second majorit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36873) entitled "Union Pacific Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad Co. - Control - Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co.": * * * On December 19, 2025, Union Pacific Corporation (UPC), Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP), Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) (collectively, Applicants) filed an application (th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Tahirih Justice Center, joined by 52 organizations supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence, submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Homeland Security's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule's impact on asylum-seek more ST

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech students gain national exposure at health and physical literacy summit * For the first time, Tennessee Tech University's Department of Exercise Science sent a large group of undergraduate students to the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy's Spring Summit, held this year in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the conference was "Join Our Journey: Make Your M more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has three juniors who were selected to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship out of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide. KU's 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars are Tatum Aikin, Arthur Benson and Carter Gray. Congress established the Goldwater scholarship program in 1986 in tribute to the retired U.S. se more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 1 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Student Awarded Fulbright France Grant Taylor Trudell will earn a master's degree through the prestigious program Earth and environmental science student Taylor Trudell (Class of 2026) is one of just three students in the United States to receive the Fulbright France Award through Fulbright-Universite Grenoble Alpes (UGA). Taylor Trudell Anticipated graduation: 2026 UMKC deg more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Actions to Better Serve States, Nutrition Program Recipients, and the American Taxpayer * Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission area announced its intention to introduce the Food and Nutrition Administration. This shift will include a reorganization and relocation, all to move program leadership and staff from Washingto more PR