KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Oct. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news: * * * 'Triple Threat' clinical trial and efforts to expand CAR-T therapies advance cellular cancer treatments * 'Open Mics with Dr. Stites' episode featured an update on groundbreaking research and treatments in this cellular cancer therapy Researchers from The University of Kansas Cancer Center gave an update on the latest breakthroughs and challenges for a type of cellular cancer treatment known as CAR-T therapy in th more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 2026 Gene A. Budig Lecture will explore teacher identity through multimodal writing * LAWRENCE -- KU's School of Education & Human Sciences welcomes Hyesun Cho, professor in the Department of Curriculum & Teaching, as the 2024-25 Budig Teaching Professorship in Writing award recipient and featured lecturer for 2026. Cho will present "Teacher Identity, Emotion, and Agency Through Multimodal Writing" at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in Room 150 of Joseph R. Pearson Hal more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Alex J. Adams, PharmD, MPH Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 Dear Assistant Secretary Adams: The American Network of Oral Heal more ST

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engag more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: Comments on "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," Docket ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30, 91 Fed. Reg. 51,248 (Aug. 7, 2026) To the Office of Head Start: CCS Early Learning submits these comments on the proposed rule. CCS Early Learn more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * States Are Rushing to Respond As Congress' SNAP Cost Shift Approaches. Are They Ready? October 9, 2026 | Peyton McConnell, Emmie DiCicco and Ed Bolen The harmful 2025 Republican reconciliation law will require most states starting in October 2027 to pay a portion of SNAP benefit costs for the first time in the program's history. States' payment obligations will be based on their "payment error rate," a measure of states' overpayments and und more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 IN THE STATES: In the Final Stretch to Midterms, Republicans Scramble and Point Fingers Amid Tanking Approvals and Bleeding Support With just 25 days until the midterm elections, Republicans are scrambling as Democrats continue to expand the map. After pushing a failed agenda that left Americans worse off and paying more, Donald Trump and JD Vance are desperately campaigning in ruby red states to beg voters to "'give [them] anot more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: A Twister for Senate Republicans, Paxton's Record Label, 'Nuff Sayed, Let Them Eat Road Salt, and Hinsane Savings Advice TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 25 days until the midterms. * TWISTER FOR SENATE REPUBLICANS: With under four weeks until the midterms, "the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 ICYMI: 'Florida resident': How Owning Property in Florida Has Become a Political Liability for GOP Senate Candidates [MS NOW] Kansas voter Kelly Gentry: "[Roger Marshall] wants to say that he spends more time here than he actually does, so that's my concern. How are you in touch with your constituents when you're hundreds of miles away from them?" A new report from MS NOW highlights how GOP Senate candidates' million-do more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 10 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release: * * * October 9 2026 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program recognizes Textron Aviation employees with Patriot Awards Recognition reflects Textron Aviation's commitment to supporting employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve while advancing their civilian careers - Chris Jones, Chief of Emergency Services, and Wayne Ruffner, Security Lead, have been awarded the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Rebukes EPA's Methane Rules Rollback * Hickenlooper: "The Trump administration is pushing policies that will allow more pollutants into our air. That's not leadership. It's shortsighted." WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement following reports that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose changes that weaken federal methane rules for oil and gas operations. "The Trump a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * Junk Food Marketing to Kids Is Getting Worse * In 1978, the Federal Trade Commission proposed sweeping regulations to reign in junk food marketing to kids. The food industry quickly mobilized, convincing Congress to block the rule. Nearly fifty years later, the regulatory freeze remains in place, but angst about food advertising has not gone away. In response, the food industry has pushed a simple narrative: compan more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 10 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State Libraries helps researchers strengthen evidence synthesis through specialized support Oct. 9, 2026 Researchers at Kansas State University can access a K-State Libraries service designed to strengthen the quality, rigor and transparency of evidence synthesis research. Evidence synthesis brings together findings from multiple studies to answer a research question or provide a comprehensive view of a topic. Methods such as systematic reviews and sco more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 10 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Finding her people How doctoral recipient Priyanka Gautam turned a computer science club into a community By Julia Hall, Graduate School Oct. 9, 2026 Sometimes the best part of graduate school isn't in the lab. It's in the group chat, the weekly coding sessions, and the workshop that turned into a friendship. For Priyanka Gautam, building a community around her interests was the catalyst for personal and professional development during her time at Kans more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU physicist Daniel Tapia Takaki named American Physical Society fellow * LAWRENCE -- The American Physical Society has named a University of Kansas professor among the class of 2026 fellows. Founded in 1899, the American Physical Society honors members with the designation of fellow for significant accomplishments in physics. Daniel Tapia Takaki, professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, was recommended for the honor by the society's Division  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration 200 Independence Ave, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 RE: Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Proposed Rule, "Modification of Certain Terminology in Title 21": 21 CFR Parts 10, 56, 106, 201, 251, 310, 312, 314, 32 more ST

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 10 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * New extension and engagement certificates expand professional development opportunities for K-State students Oct. 9, 2026 Kansas State University students looking to broaden their knowledge and gain specialized skills will soon have a new opportunity through the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education. The department is launching new extension and engagement certificates, with enrollment opening in October 2026 and classes beginning in sp more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificial more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall, Secretary Duffy Highlight Aviation Infrastructure & Modernization in Kansas * Olathe - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), today joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) for visits to Kansas City Downtown Airport (MKC) and Indra Group's radar manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas, to highlight aviation safety, air traffic control modernization, and critical transportation inf more PR