BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Bipartisan Coalition In Challenging $6.2 Billion Nexstar/TEGNA Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and TEGNA Inc. (TEGNA) in the ongoing challenge of the merger between the two broadcast televi more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 1 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * April Total Tax Collections at $1.4 Billion; 2.3% Above Estimate * The State of Kansas ends April 2026 with total tax collections at $1.4 billion. That is $31.6 million, or 2.3%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from April 2025. Individual income tax collections were $803.5 million. That is $31.7 million, or 4.1% above the estimate. Individual income tax collections were up 1 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WELCOMES NEW STATES, FILES AMENDED COMPLAINT IN NEXSTAR/TEGNA CHALLENGE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 11 attorneys general, 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, Raoul and seven att more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 1, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Applauds Department of Labor's Efforts Supporting Independent Workers, Encourages Portable Benefits U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Jim Banks (R-IN), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) applaud the U.S. more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Chemistry researchers awarded major grant to support development of more effective drugs * Developing tools that scientists in the pharmaceutical industry can use to make new drugs has long been at the center of research carried out by Angus Lamar, associate professor of chemistry & biochemistry in Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences. Recently, Lamar and his colleague Gordon Purser, professor of chemist more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: * * * College for Creative Studies Appoints Allison J. Puff as Next Provost College for Creative Studies has named Allison J. Puff as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 15, 2026. * The College for Creative Studies (CCS) has named Allison J. Puff as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the institution's chief academic officer. Puff brings a distinguished record of  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 2 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by counsel William A. Wright, associates Allyson Lisbeth Chavez and Mason S. Medeiros and partners Scott M. Kosnoff, Sara K. Manske and Reeya Thakrar: * * * OpenAI Trial, Colorado Litigation, and Other AI Developments Artificial Intelligence Briefing * This month's briefing covers the Musk v. OpenAI trial, as well as litigation by Musk's xAI and the US DOJ challengin more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force * Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a slate of 23 members appointed to the newly formed Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force. Established by Executive Order 26-04, Missouri's Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force is charged with evaluating and guiding the state's strategic approach to nuclear ener more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 1 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces Pardon * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that she granted a pardon for Chung Pham. The decision to grant the pardon was made following independent reviews by the Prisoner Review Board, the Kansas Department of Administration, and the Governor's legal team. "The decision to grant a pardon is a serious one," Governor Laura Kelly said. "A thorough vetting and r more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * April 30, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund Board of Trustees; Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts; Michigan Veterans' Memorial Park Commission; Michigan Board of Physical Therap more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Home on the range: Kansas sabbatical inspires artist * LAWRENCE -Barry Fitzgerald calls the upcoming exhibition of his art "House Plants" because that's what's in the 14 paintings that will be shown May 3 through July 19 at the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery at Bethany College in Lindsborg. Houses, plants and human forms have lately been inspiring the professor of illustration and animation in the School  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Indiana to Host 56th Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Indiana will host the 56th annual joint meeting of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) and the Japan-Midwest U.S. Associations (JMWA) this year, bringing the event back to the Hoosier state for the first time since 2006. The event, hosted by Gov. Braun and more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Alumni recognizes 10 students with 2026 Tradition of Excellence Awards * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas celebrated 10 exceptional students at the 2026 Student Leadership Dinner, recognizing extraordinary leaders who are leaving an indelible mark on the Jayhawk community. Hosted by KU Alumni and the Student Alumni Ambassadors, the awards were presented April 15 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center to honor  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU announces Beinecke scholarship nominee * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has nominated Levi O'Connor, of Louisburg, for the Beinecke Scholarship Program. Each year through the program, the Sperry Fund offers 20 scholarships to undergraduates who intend to pursue a research-focused or fine arts master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Selected students receive $30,000 t more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Ichthyology collection reaches milestone with Missouri Department of Conservation partnership * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Ichthyology Division at the Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum has reached a milestone of more than 45,000 cataloged lots, aided by a substantial collection from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Unlike most natural history collections, which catalog spec more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU student Wyatt Vaughn named Udall Scholar * LAWRENCE -A junior at the University of Kansas has been named a 2026 Udall Scholar. The Udall scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native healthcare or the environment. KU's 2026 Udall Scholar is Wyatt Vaughn, a junior double majoring in chemical engineering and English- more PR

SALINA, Kansas, May 1 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * KWU Receives Grant to Grow Campus Ministry Internship Program Kansas Wesleyan announced Friday that it has received a notable two-year grant from the Council of Independent Colleges Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). The grant will be used to grow KWU's Campus Ministry internship program beginning this fall. "An important part of everything we do at Kansas Wesleyan is service," more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Medical Mission at Home Offers Free Health Services to Those in Need * On April 25, Via Christi hosted Medical Mission at Home, a free, one-day event offering free health and wellness services to the community with special emphasis on those who are uninsured, underinsured or facing barriers to traditional care. During the year event, more than 120 particip more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Democrats' Statement on Relocation of USDA's Food Assistance Employees * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) released th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Democrats' Statement on Relocation of USDA's Food Assistance Employees * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) released the more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: April 2026 * Fast Company published an April 7 article on the OurStory small houses being built in Omaha's Benson neighborhood. The article was among 40-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. The OurStory project is a collaboration among the College of Architecture's FACT Studio, Partners for Livable Oma more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Travis Kelce: R Mason Thomas is going to be a 'game-changer' for Chiefs defense Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The sports podcasting community heaped mostly praise on the Kansas City Chiefs for their draft additions, which included beefing up the defense with three top-40 selections. One particular podcaster stood out: Travis Kelce. On the latest episode of the "New Heights" podcast, which dropped Wednesda more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Designates May as Beef Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced a resolution to designate May 2026 as Beef Month in America. Ricketts is a longtime champion -and enjoyer -of Nebraska beef. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Lankford (R-OK), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) cosponsored this resolution. "Nebra more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 1 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * School of Nursing Joins International Honor Society * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville nursing students are now able to join Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nurses, after Cedarville University's School of Nursing joined the organization's Zeta Phi at-large chapter in March. By joining Wittenberg University, Kettering College and Wright State University in the Ze more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Praises DHA Decision to Maintain Services at Fort Riley's Irwin Army Community Hospital * Pittsburg - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Defense Health Agency (DHA) confirmed that Fort Riley's Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) is not included on the agency's Service Change Request list and will not face downgrades or  more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Supersonic success: S&T scholars sharpen wind tunnel simulations * Researchers at Missouri S&T have developed a more accurate way to predict conditions inside wind tunnels that are used to study how air behaves at speeds up to four times faster than the speed of sound, or over 3,000 miles per hour. "Traditional approaches to predicting conditions in supersonic wind tunnel tests have sim more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 34342) entitled "Kansas City Southern - Control - The Kansas City Southern Railway Co., Gateway Eastern Railway Co. and the Texas Mexican Railway Co.": * * * On April 21, 2026, Daniel T. White (White) filed an "Emergency Motion for Stay and Interim Relief" (Motion for Stay), and on April 24, 2026, he filed a "Petition for Review and/or Declaratory Order" (Petitio more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Names Husch Blackwell in 2026 Best Companies to Work For List National law firm Husch Blackwell has been named in the U.S. News & World Report's list of the Best Company to Work For: Law Firms edition. Husch Blackwell is one of 341 law firms nationwide to earn the Best Companies to Work for distinction. The Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms, a sublist of U.S.  more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti By Amy Jessee At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, th more PR