WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges * WASHINGTON -The AFT has topped the highest membership in its 110-year history as workers across America flock to organize with the 1.88 million-strong union that cares, fights, shows up and "gets shit done." At the union's 89th biennial convention this week, AFT President Randi Weingarten announced a record membership number of 1,875,209 more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for compensation OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Cleaver Call for Release of Delayed Funding Supporting Local History, Tourism * Local organization warns delayed federal funding may force imminent staff layoffs This week, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05) called on the Trump Administration to release overdue federal funding that supports museums, historic sites, classrooms, and tourism across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Congress ap more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Des Moines Register: Zach Lahn "Embraces Reynolds Legacy," Cast Himself as "Heir" to Failures New reporting from the Des Moines Register delivered more proof that Kansas carpetbagger and career political operative Zach Lahn would continue the failed status quo in Iowa. The Des Moines Register reported how Lahn enthusiastically "cast himself as the heir" to Governor Kim Reynolds, who is one of the most unpopular governors in the country after a decade more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 17 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Applauds State of Missouri Involvement in FIFA World Cup Host City Success * Jefferson City Following the conclusion of FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) matches and events in Kansas City, Governor Mike Kehoe reflected on the impact of the tournament on the State of Missouri and the successful efforts of state agencies that assisted in delivering a safe and memorable experience for residents and hundreds of thousands of visitors more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, July 2026 * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Elizabeth Ablah, professor of population health at the School of Medicine-Wichita, recently completed the 2025-2026 Hedwig  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 18 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news: * * * Lockton Recognized by Seramount with Two 2026 Workplace Honors Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage, has been named to Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies list and recognized as a Leading Company in Seramount's Talent & Inclusion Index. This marks Lockton's second consecutive year on the 100 Best Companies list and its first time receiving the Talent & Inclusion Index recognition. "Our people are our greatest asset," s more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that New Jersey led a coalition of 23 other states in winning a key ruling today declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. In her de more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 5.4% Decrease in June Month-Over-Month 5.4% decrease in pending home sales Declines in the Northeast, Midwest, South and West Year-Over-Year * 0.3% decrease in pending home sales * Gains in the Northeast and Midwest; Declines in the South and West - Pending home sales in June decreased by 5.4% month-over-month and 0.3% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R) Pending Home  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Osage professor helps renovate 'Little House on the Prairie' * LAWRENCE -Robert Warrior remembers the book series and classic TV show "Little House on the Prairie" with a mix of fondness and unease. On the one hand, he said he enjoyed Laura Ingalls Wilder's empowering tales about her frontier family. On the other, he was uncomfortable with their portrayal of the Osage Nation, of which he is a member/citizen. "I grew up in Kansas, so I knew the books p more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * Regional Health Care Collaboration Powered A Successful World Cup In Kansas City * As the final whistle sounded July 11 and Argentina advanced in the World Cup with a 3-1 quarterfinal victory against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium, another team celebrated a successful outcome: health care providers across the region. Why it worked Long before the first fans arrived, regional health care leaders, public agen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Alford Applauds NSF's $160 Million Kansas City Award Following His Push and Letter of Support * U.S. Representative Mark Alford applauds the National Science Foundation's (NSF) decision to award the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine up to $160 million in federal funding, following bipartisan advocacy efforts including a letter of support he sent to help secure the investment. Rep. Alford joined  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Davids Call for Release of Delayed Funding Supporting Local History and Tourism Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area warns delayed federal funding may force imminent staff layoffs. - (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sharice Davids (D-KS), are calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release overdue federal funding approved by Congress more than five months ago that su more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Bill Requiring Insurers to Cover Restorative Care Following Harmful Gender Transition Procedures * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced the Treatment and Restoration Uniformity and Transparency in Health Coverage (TRUTH in Coverage) Act, legislation requiring private health insurance plans that cover gender transition procedures to also cover medically necessary care for patients experien more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Calling for Senate Vote on Comprehensive Anti-Fraud Package * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Senate Republican colleagues in calling on the Senate to take up the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive package of anti-fraud reforms that would recover taxpayer dollars, prevent future fraud, and strengthen accountability across the fede more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Every Democrat Wants to Vote Against Voter ID * Senator Marshall Joins Woodward and Whit on KNSS Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Ted Woodward and John Whitmer on KNSS Radio's Woodward and Whit to discuss the SAVE America Act and voter ID, Senator Marshall's call for an investigation of Dr. Fauci and the handling of COVID-19, how the Democrats plan to shut the government down again, the Patients more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Moran, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Farnborough International Airshow * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a senior member of the Senate Commerce and Appropriations Committees - and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) - a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees - are leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Farnborough International Airshow, which will take place t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Joins Moran to Lead Her Final Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Farnborough International Air Show * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, is leading her final bipartisan Congressional delegation to the Farnborough International Air Show in the United Kingdom with Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), a seni more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Six KU faculty members selected for 2026-27 Big 12 Faculty Fellowship * LAWRENCE -Six University of Kansas faculty members have been selected to participate in the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program during the 2026-27 academic year. The program allows tenured and tenure-track faculty on the KU Lawrence campus to expand their research connections within the Big 12 Conference through a variety of scholarly endeavors, which may include collaboration on proj more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Trump's Economic Chaos Continues to Batter Working Families' Budgets * Federal Reserve contacts report any increase in sales was due to higher prices, not volume, as Americans are forced to spend more to get less in Trump's economy This week, the Federal Reserve released its July 2026 Beige Book, offering a snapshot of economic conditions across all 12 Federal Reserve Districts. The r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA awards $2.2 million in grants to memorialize Veterans * WASHINGTON -The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced eight grants to educational and research institutions totaling $2,199,686 to memorialize Veterans interred in VA and VA grant-funded cemeteries as part of the National Cemetery Administration's Veterans Legacy Program. These grants help fund opportunities for educators and students to conduct research and visit cemet more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Via Christi St. Teresa Named to Inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals By State List * Via Christi St. Teresa has been recognized as one of the top health care facilities in Kansas, earning a place in the first-ever Forbes Top Hospitals By State list. The list includes the top 30% of hospitals in each state based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, including specific measures that asses more PR