WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Oct. 26, 2026, by Vice President for Health Policy Sarah Lueck and former staffer Nicole Rapfogel: * * * Health Coverage Consumers Should Be Wary of Subpar Products Open enrollment for marketplace plans for 2027 health coverage is approaching -- beginning November 1 in most states -- and millions of people will be looking for health coverage. Facing significant affordability changes and, in many cases, paying more for less generous coverage,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Cleaver, Fletcher, Sanders, 111 Colleagues Demand Trump Stop Illegally Blocking Solar for All * (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) led 111 of their colleagues to demand that the Trump administration immediately restore the Solar for All program--a landmark initiative to help working-class families afford rooftop solar and community-based so more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Connected by nanotech: KU researcher leads $4 million, multistate NSF grant to decode diseases * LAWRENCE -- Tiny structures 100,000 times thinner than a strand of human hair have had a big impact on University of Kansas Foundation Distinguished Professor Steve Soper's career. Now, his team's work combining engineering, physical sciences and medicine could reveal new clues about diseases and how they develop. With support from a $4 million National Scien more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to provide exclusive coverage of all eight NWSL Decision Day matches * The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) today announced coverage details for the final weekend of the 2026 regular season, featuring all 16 clubs in action on NWSL Decision Day, Sunday, November 1. With the NWSL Shield, presented by CarMax, playoff positions and seeding still to be determined, NWSL Decision Day will finalize the complete bra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE HSI Arrests Five Non-Citizens Charged with Illegally Voting in Florida * Several suspects have prior criminal histories that include battery on a law enforcement officer, domestic violence, and cocaine trafficking WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested five non-citizens more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Junior ROTC Cadets Test Teamwork, Endurance at National Raider Challenge * U.S. Army Cadet Command hosted the Junior ROTC National Raider Challenge at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 22-25, bringing in approximately 4,000 cadets from across the country to compete for national titles. The event was created in 2023 to give cadets a centrally located premier competition. "[The challenge] is really good for leader[ship] development," said Aaron Hinkle, a cadet from L more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State is helping Kansans better understand agricultural property taxes New online property tax tool provides free, interactive resource for landowners, producers and other stakeholders By Mary Sullivan, Department of Agricultural Economics Oct. 26, 2026 A new online tool developed in part by Kansas State University is helping Kansans better understand how agricultural property taxes are calculated and how changes in key factors may affect estimated ta more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Moving to protect the mind Denver Brown studies how physical activity may protect individuals at genetic risk for depression By Taylor Provine, College of Health and Human Sciences Oct. 26, 2026 Adding physical activity to a daily routine may seem like a simple step for better health, but research from Kansas State University suggests it could be especially beneficial for individuals with a genetic predisposition to depression, potentially helping reduc more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * People with Purpose: Jessica Lane Creating compassionate counselors starts with empowering education. That's where Jessica Lane comes in. By Abbigail Marshall, Division of Communications and Marketing Oct. 26, 2026 No one can pour from an empty cup; counselors included. Jessica Lane, associate professor of counseling in the Department of Special Education, Counseling and Affairs, knows that work begins long before a counselor meets their first client.  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU students honor speech-language-hearing lecturer with 2026 HOPE Award * LAWRENCE -- University of Kansas students have recognized a multi-term lecturer of speech-language-hearing with the 2026 HOPE Award -- Honor for the Outstanding Progressive Educator. Courtney Summers from the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing was presented with the award Oct. 24 during halftime of the Homecoming football game between KU and Baylor. The HOPE Award was establish more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Mark Zito named special agent in charge of ICE Homeland Security Investigations Carolinas * CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- ICE Homeland Security Investigations announced Oct. 22 that Mark Zito has been named special agent in charge of HSI Carolinas. Based in Charlotte, Zito will oversee HSI operations across North Carolina and South Carolina. Zito brings more than 31 years of federal law enforcement experience to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * New DCCC Poll shows Don Coover within Striking Distance of Derek Schmidt in a Trump +20 district * Republicans are on defense in Kansas. A new internal DCCC Analytics poll, first reported by Semafor, shows Democrat Don Coover trailing Derek Schmidt by just 3 points, 46% to 49%, in a district Donald Trump carried by 20 points in 2024. Republicans know Derek Schmidt is in trouble. Last week they flew in Donald Trump to rally for hi more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 26 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news: * * * New law provides clearer guidance for ESOP valuations, but risks remain * * The Retire Through Ownership Act incorporates longstanding IRS valuation principles into ERISA, providing ESOP fiduciaries with a clearer valuation framework. * Greater valuation certainty may strengthen defenses against litigation, but fiduciaries should not expect ESOP valuation challenges to disappear. * Organizations should review fiduciary more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Florida Democratic Senate nominee state Rep. Angie Nixon 10/26/2026 This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with state Rep. Angie Nixon on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Angie Nixon: The future of this party and the leadership of this party should be reflective of what the electorate looks like, and right now, that is not what it looks like. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The Conversation. I'm Dasha Burns, more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Researchers land grant to test effectiveness, sustainability of fitness program for individuals with disabilities * LAWRENCE -- Across the country, individuals with mobility disabilities have been finding their way into a fitness program that has shown to be adaptable for their needs, helping them stay mobile and independent. Researchers at the University of Kansas have secured a grant to conduct a randomized control trial to evaluate the effectiveness of more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * Saint Francis University Welcomes Two Alumni to Board of Trustees * Saint Francis University has announced the election of two distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees, with four-year terms beginning this fall. The newly elected trustees are Patrick J. Guinee '91 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of L.B. Foster Company, and the Honorable Debra McLaughlin '90 of West Virginia, a Circu more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Students lead community-minded service projects through KU Trailblazers Program * LAWRENCE -- Eighteen University of Kansas students are building leadership skills this fall while partnering with the community on projects that work toward social change. The KU Center for Service Learning (CSL) launched the Trailblazers Mini-Grant program in fall 2025. Using the KU Trails Toward Social Change model, Trailblazers provides an opportunity for Jayhawks collab more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Technology executive to lead KU assessment technology center with national reach * LAWRENCE -- A technology executive with more than 30 years of experience in technology leadership and engineering joins KU's Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS) as director. Scott McLewin's experience includes leadership in cloud technology, software-as-a-service platforms, enterprise architecture and artificial intelligence. ATS develops technology services, including more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 27 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release: * * * October 26, 2026 The Textron Aviation Flight Adventure brings aviation to life for a new generation A community destination where families can connect, discover and share in Wichita's rich aviation heritage - The Textron Aviation Flight Adventure at Exploration Place brings Wichita's aviation story to life through hands-on discovery. Featuring a Beechcraft Staggerwing atop a control tower and an explorable Cessna Citation busine more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Weight-Loss Surgery Produces Lasting Diabetes Remission, Long-Term Study Finds October 26, 2026 OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center Director Was Principal Investigator for Trial - OKLAHOMA CITY - People with type 2 diabetes were much more likely to achieve remission after weight-loss surgery than after intensive medical and lifestyle management, according to a long-term study. Researchers also identified patient charact more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Boosts Kansas Agricultural Economy Through $ 808 Million in Safety Net and Conservation Program Payments * Record farm safety net payments plus conservation assistance support farmers, ranchers and rural communities (Manhattan, KS October 26, 2026) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering approximately $808 Million in farm safety net and conservation program payments to Ka more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 26 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Weight-loss surgery produces lasting diabetes remission, long-term study finds * OKLAHOMA CITY - People with type 2 diabetes were much more likely to achieve remission after weight-loss surgery than after intensive medical and lifestyle management, according to a long-term study. Researchers also identified patient characteristics linked to remission and to the likelihood of diabetes returning. The study, published in Diabetes Care(r), a journal of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * From Coast to Coast, President Trump Is Putting American Industry Back on the Map October 26, 2026 President Donald J. Trump is delivering an America First surge of manufacturing, energy, agriculture, semiconductor, shipbuilding, and national security investments that are bringing production home, expanding domestic capacity, and locking in American jobs. These commitments build on the trillions in private investment the Trump Administration has secured since taking of more PR