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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2026-08-05 ( 58 items )  
'Unsettled Lawrence' exhibit will reveal history of city's unhoused, encamped population (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'Unsettled Lawrence' exhibit will reveal history of city's unhoused, encamped population * LAWRENCE - Perhaps Lawrence's most divisive issue involves the treatment of the unhoused. One side says such individuals are a danger and drain to the city. The other says they are deserving of sympathy and support. But a new exhibit demonstrates that the unhoused are a key component of the Lawrence community... and have been for centuries. "I don't think it's a su more PR

AFT, AAUP Respond to Trump Compact 2.0 (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT, AAUP Respond to Trump Compact 2.0 * WASHINGTON-AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following response to the Trump administration's new higher education compact: "The Trump administration is back with a second version of its higher education compact. The reason is simple: The first one failed-and failed for good reason. This compact w more PR

AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate pr more PR

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary Entitled Michigan Senate Race Disaster (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Michigan Senate Race Disaster Will an establishment Democrat or a very progressive candidate be the party's choice for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan? Polls show that the more Left-leaning candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) and AOC (NY-14), is leading U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11) as Michigan voters head to the voting booths. Asreported by Fox News: The high-st more PR

ANS webinar looks at radiation studies and living near nuclear plants (10)
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS webinar looks at radiation studies and living near nuclear plants * In February, a study published in Nature Communications found a correlation between proximity to nuclear power plants and rates of cancer mortality. While the authors acknowledged that causation could not be established, they nonetheless said that calculations supported evidence of 115,586 "cancer deaths attributable to nuclear power plants proximity." O more PR

Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with San more PR

Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency and accountability from the AI company OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, for its complete lack of oversight and transparency in the hacking of Hugging Face, another AI company. In July, OpenAI unleashed an experimental artificial  more PR

Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and man more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that Sandoz worked with competitors for years to illeg more PR

Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and  more PR

Blood biomarkers identified that may help many women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer avoid chemotherapy (10)
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Blood biomarkers identified that may help many women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer avoid chemotherapy * Researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Emory University School of Medicine and the international Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) Cancer Research Network have identified a blood biomarker that may help thousands of women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer avoid unnecessary  more PR

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawrence May 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawrence May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Workers in the Lawrence, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.30 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($62.15), healthcare prac more PR

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Manhattan May 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Manhattan May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Workers in the Manhattan, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.25 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($55.78), legal ($46.54 more PR

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Topeka May 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Topeka May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Workers in the Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.62 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($58.74), healthcare practiti more PR

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Wichita May 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Wichita May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Workers in the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.28 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($59.28), architecture and  more PR

Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll (10)
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll * Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 13-2 mark. Georgia starts the season at No. 3 follo more PR

Campbell University: Physicians Group Honors Campbell Med School for Exceptional Contributions (10)
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Physicians group honors Campbell med school for exceptional contributions The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has honored Campbell medical school with "Excellence in Professional Development," part of the organization's 2026 Program of Excellence Awards, announced July 31. The AAFP recognized 21 Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) and one outstanding faculty adviser for their exceptional contributions, a news release says. FMIGs are more PR

Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council * Aug. 4, 2026 CONTACT: Abbey Schieffer, Erin Redemske KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - As part of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has established an Agricultural Advisory Council. The Agricultural Advisory Council will offer insights into emerging economic trends  more PR

CPKC Ends 2025-2026 Crop Year Setting Annual Canadian Grain Record (10)
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 5 (TNSrpt) -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * CPKC ends 2025-2026 crop year setting annual Canadian grain record Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today it has broken its all-time volume record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products by moving 30.66 million metric tonnes (MMT) during the 2025-2026 crop year. This new record annual volume exceeded the previous record set in the 202 more PR

CSIS Issues Commentary: Role of Regional Networks in Twenty-First-Century Industrial Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Sujai Shivakumar, director and senior fellow of Renewing American Innovation: * * * The Role of Regional Networks in Twenty-First-Century Industrial Policy A new architecture for American industrial policy is taking shape, and it is being built from the ground up. The old model treated research and development (R&D) as a national objective to be managed from Washington. Over the last 15 years, U.S. innovation policy ha more PR

Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham: * * * SUMMARY Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. The beginning and ending date more PR

DNC Congratulates Adam Hamilton on Winning Kansas' Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Adam Hamilton on Winning Kansas' Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate The DNC congratulates Adam Hamilton on winning Kansas' Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Democratic voters throughout the state turned out in support of lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working families. In response to Adam Hamilton's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As a trusted commun more PR

DNC Congratulates Cindy Holscher on Her Victory in Kansas' Gubernatorial Primary (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Cindy Holscher on Her Victory in Kansas' Gubernatorial Primary The DNC congratulates Cindy Holscher on her victory in Kansas' Democratic primary for governor. Kansans across the state are putting their support behind strong leaders who are focused on lowering gas and grocery costs, protecting healthcare, creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and fighting for working families. In response to Ci more PR

ECI Software Solutions Acquires Prima, Delivering Global Scale for Business Management of Office Supply Businesses (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ECI Software Solutions Acquires Prima, Delivering Global Scale for Business Management of Office Supply Businesses * ECI Software Solutions Inc. has acquired Prima Business Control Software, a provider of ERP and e-commerce solutions tailored for the office technology industry. The integration of Prima's strong technology stack and AI capabilities into ECI's end-to-end ERP offering strengthens the company's ability to s more PR

Epson Offers New Wide-Format Printer Bundle for Educators (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Offers New Wide-Format Printer Bundle for Educators * Epson has announced the SureColor T3770E Education Edition, a new product bundle designed to support schools looking to replace older equipment and confidently implement high-quality in-house poster printing. The bundle includes the SureColor T3770E 24-inch wide-format graphics printer, easy-to-use Epson Print Automate software, 24-inch matte and glossy paper r more PR

Extremist Content Online: Multiple Developments in Active Club Propaganda Messaging and Proposed Strategy (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Multiple Developments in Active Club Propaganda Messaging and Proposed Strategy * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Addresses Personal Forgiveness * Advertisements Located on 50 Neo-Nazi more PR

Featherstone and Johnston families make $5 million gift to establish Lily's Garden Pediatric Leukemia Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Featherstone and Johnston families make $5 million gift to establish Lily's Garden Pediatric Leukemia Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt * Nearly two decades ago, after being diagnosed with leukemia at age 7, Lily Hensiek promised to help other children diagnosed with cancer. At the time, doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt explained her diagnosis through a simple analogy. Canc more PR

First-of-its-Kind Grazing School Will Bring Tribal Buffalo Managers, Ranchers Together (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * First-of-its-Kind Grazing School Will Bring Tribal Buffalo Managers, Ranchers Together * The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority Corporation will host the first-ever buffalo grazing school August 4th to 6th for current and future Tribal herd managers and Tribal buffalo ranchers. About two dozen participants from multiple Tribal Nations across the United States will gather at the Cheyenne River Reservation in north-centra more PR

Fossils from Wyoming's Smiley Draw deepen understanding of early primate evolution (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Fossils from Wyoming's Smiley Draw deepen understanding of early primate evolution * LAWRENCE -A new study from the University of Kansas complicates the picture of primates living in North America some 55 million years ago during the Eocene, a warm period that allowed mammals to diversify quickly. The research, published in the Journal of Human Evolution, introduces a new species of ancient primate and challenges long-held assumptions about the sequence o more PR

K-State Field Days Connect Deep Roots of Western Kansas Research to Modern Solutions for Producers (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 5 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State field days connect deep roots of western Kansas research to modern solutions for producers Aug. 25-27 events in Garden City, Hays and Tribune will highlight long-term research, timely product evaluations and the latest crop and livestock management strategies By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture For more than a century, Kansas State University research fields across western Kansas have weathered drought, hail, shifting markets, new technologi more PR

Kansas Court Permanently Blocks Multiple Abortion Restrictions (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The Center for Reproductive Rights posted the following news release: * * * Kansas Court Permanently Blocks Multiple Abortion Restrictions * Kansas Abortion Restrictions Blocked #Kansas court strikes down burdensome restrictions, including a so-called medication abortion "reversal" law 08.04.26 (PRESS RELEASE) - Today, a Kansas state court permanently struck down a litany of abortion restrictions designed to make it harder to provide and access care. The court ruled that the laws violate the fu more PR

Kansas State University: Nik Carpenter investigates how compound modeled after chili pepper heat could help reduce high blood pressure during exercise (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * A cooler kind of capsaicin Nik Carpenter investigates how a compound modeled after chili pepper heat could help reduce high blood pressure during exercise Editor's note: "Driven to Discover" spotlights Kansas State University graduate students who are turning research ideas into real-world impact. Through their own voices, they share how their time at K-State is shaping discoveries that strengthen Kansas and serve the world. By Nik Carpenter, Graduate Sch more PR

Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines * Customers looking to catch their favorite team on the gridiron, hear some live music at a festival, watch cars race, or lace up their racing own racing shoes are in luck! Southwest Airlines(r) has nearly 300 flights in its fall schedule specifically designed to connect Customers with the events that are most important in their lives. Southwest(r) is The Official Airline of the South more PR

KU Dining earns Silver Award from national collegiate dining organization (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Dining earns Silver Award from national collegiate dining organization * LAWRENCE -KU Dining is the recipient of the 2026 National Association of College & University Food Services Retail Sales: Single Concept of the Year Silver Award. This award was received in recognition of its outstanding dining concept at the University of Kansas, titled Blend. Located in the Market on level three of the Kansas Union, Blend is a retail concept that primarily serv more PR

KU law professor examines the rule of law through the Bard's 'Measure for Measure' (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU law professor examines the rule of law through the Bard's 'Measure for Measure' * LAWRENCE -If law students were assigned to look up the definition of the "rule of law," they might not think to start with Shakespeare. But according to a University of Kansas legal scholar, the Bard is as good of a source as any to understand a host of legal issues, both past and present. Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law, recently concluded a sabbatic more PR

KU law professor examines the rule of law through the Bard's 'Measure for Measure' (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news: * * * KU law professor examines the rule of law through the Bard's 'Measure for Measure' * LAWRENCE -If law students were assigned to look up the definition of the "rule of law," they might not think to start with Shakespeare. But according to a University of Kansas legal scholar, the Bard is as good of a source as any to understand a host of legal issues, both past and present. Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law, recently conclud more PR

KU School of Music's popular Collage Concert returns Sept. 25 to support music students (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU School of Music's popular Collage Concert returns Sept. 25 to support music students * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Music has announced the return of its most popular event of the year, the annual Collage Concert, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Lied Center of Kansas. The showcase draws together an array of talent from the KU School of Music in one evening. This year's event features performances from several award-winning ensembles, inclu more PR

Lockton Introduces Lockton SAGE: Industry's First Unified Enterprise Intelligence Platform (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Lockton Introduces Lockton SAGE: The Industry's First Unified Enterprise Intelligence Platform Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced the expanded availability of Lockton SAGE, its enterprise intelligence platform purpose-built to bring the full power of Lockton's proprietary data, advanced analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, and specialized expertise to client deci more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allega more PR

N.H. A.G. Formella: $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running conspiracies to inflate prices, reduce competition, and more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz)  more PR

Obkio is Now an MSP OneShare - IBPI Preferred Vendor Partner (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Obkio is Now an MSP OneShare - IBPI Preferred Vendor Partner * MSP OneShare, the first MSP community owned by its members and backed by International Business Products Inc. (IBPI), has announced a new partnership with Obkio, a network performance monitoring and observability platform designed specifically for IT teams and managed service providers. Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 2018, Obkio helps businesses and MSPs  more PR

PEAC Promotes Kristin Desrosiers to Vice President of Asset Management (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * PEAC Promotes Kristin Desrosiers to Vice President of Asset Management * PEAC Solutions has announced the promotion of Kristin Desrosiers to vice president of asset management. In her new role, Desrosiers will oversee the full life cycle of leased assets, including remarketing, end-of-term management, residual value performance, equipment recovery and strategic vendor relationships, while driving operational excellence  more PR

Polling Shows Small-Business Support for Community Banks as Senate Debates Digital Assets (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * New Polling Shows Small-Business Support for Community Banks as Senate Debates Digital Assets * With the Senate debating the Clarity Act digital asset market structure bill, new polling data shows U.S. small-business professionals say lawmakers should ensure the legislation does not hamper community bank lending in local communities. "New ICBA polling demonstrates that small businesses understand firsth more PR

Polsinelli Enhances REIT Tax Capabilities With Addition of Shareholder Katie LaKoma in Chicago (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Polsinelli Enhances REIT Tax Capabilities with Addition of Shareholder Katie LaKoma in Chicago Highly regarded REIT tax lawyer Katie J. LaKoma has joined Polsinelli's Chicago office as a shareholder in the firm's nationally recognized Real Estate and Tax practices. Her arrival enhances the firm's real estate and REIT tax capabilities and deepens the breadth of services it provides to its fund sponsor, investor and REIT clients on sophisticated real esta more PR

Ricoh Named a Leader in the 2026 Worldwide Laser Production Printers by IDC MarketScape (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Ricoh Named a Leader in the 2026 Worldwide Laser Production Printers by IDC MarketScape * Ricoh has announced it has been named in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers, 2026 Vendor Assessment. This IDC MarketScape assesses the capabilities and strategies of 11 worldwide vendors of laser production printers. According to the report a "key capability is Ricoh's polymerised ton more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement With Sandoz Inc. (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate pr more PR

Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Strengthen Congressional Oversight & Hold Federal Bureaucrats Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Strengthen Congressional Oversight & Hold Federal Bureaucrats Accountable * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), today introduced the STOP the SWAMP Act to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations. The legislation follows last week's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, where former more PR

Senator Marshall: You Have to Show ID for a Communist Grocery Store in NYC but Not to Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: You Have to Show ID for a Communist Grocery Store in NYC but Not to Vote * Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Fox Business, The Bottom Line with Jackie DeAngelis and Lou Basenese to discuss the Senate's priorities before recess, including the SAVE America Act, how Democrats want you to show ID to buy groceries but not to vote, and how Dr. Fauci needs to be held ac more PR

Sens. Moran, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Airport Surface Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Moran, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Airport Surface Safety * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) - chairman and member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation - today introduced the bipartisan Runway Surface Awareness and Focused, Effective Training and Technology (Runway SAFE-T) Act to improve airport driver training and support technologies to more PR

Sharp Recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Sharp Recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment * Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has announced that Sharp has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment (#EUR154121926, May 2026). The IDC MarketScape evaluated 11 laser production print equipment manufac more PR

The Ascension Group Joins The Crickets Continuum as an Affiliate Member of CricketsUS (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The Ascension Group Joins The Crickets Continuum as an Affiliate Member of CricketsUS * CricketsUS, operator of The Cricket Continuum, has announced that The Ascension Group LLC has joined The Cricket Continuum as an affiliate member. The affiliation brings Ascension's BTA-dealer-channel relationships, AI voice assistant infrastructure, workflow automation experience and Selling to VITO sales methodology into the Cont more PR

Today: PAC backs candidates in five states (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Today: PAC backs candidates in five states * The final stretch of primaries before November's general election kicks off this week. This includes Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington today, Tennessee Thursday, and Hawaii on Saturday. America's Credit Unions PAC is supporting four candidates in Kansas, 11 in Michigan, five in Missouri, eight in Virginia, and six in Washington. Later this week, it is backing five can more PR

Toshiba's Matt Bull Wins Stevie Award for Technology Excellence (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Toshiba's Matt Bull Wins Stevie Award for Technology Excellence * Toshiba America Business Solutions has announced that innovator Matt Bull has won the Silver Stevie Award for Technology Excellence in the Employee of the Year category. He receives global recognition as the lead inventor of eTAG (Encompass Tag & Assessment Generator), which simplifies the tedious asset tagging process for businesses of all sizes. The S more PR

Tuberville, Moran Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Moran Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0), legislation to expand access to federal resources for rural hospitals through the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Medicare designation. This legislation would allow more Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and  more PR

U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home * Summary * 505 Best Regional Hospitals recognized across 49 states and Washington, D.C., for superior clinical outcomes. * Four new regional specialty rankings introduced in Cancer; Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; Orthopedics; a more PR

Universities of Kansas, Tennessee to Repatriate Native American Remains to Kaw Nation, Pawnee Nation, Wichita & Affiliated Tribes (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of Kansas and the University of Tennessee Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, have completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining that human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Kaw Nation, Oklahoma; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco and Tawakonie), Oklahoma, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Se more PR

Upland Software Publishes CEO Letter Outlining Strategic Priorities (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Upland Software Publishes CEO Letter Outlining Strategic Priorities * Upland Software Inc. has issued a letter to shareholders from president and CEO Sean Nathaniel. Under new leadership, Upland is focusing investment on near-term, AI-powered growth opportunities where it sees clear AI tailwinds and competitive advantage, specifically in its knowledge and content automation solutions. The company is simultaneously pur more PR