WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * America Needs Conservative Economic Policies Across the Board By Mike Pompeo, Senior Counsel for Global Affairs The welcome news that the U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January is an encouraging sign of rebounding economic growth. With the Republicans in control of the Executive and Legislative branches, conservatives must seize every opportunity to pursue the free market economic policies tha more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * State Auto-IRAs and More: Expansion of Coverage Coming? By John Iekel Time marches on -- and so does the availability of coverage for private-sector employees. Or at least the potential availability, as legislation in two states is progressing and now another state is in the mix. Mississippi Legislation that would create the Mississippi Work and Sav more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU endowment reaches $1.7 billion, earns top 100 national ranking By Michelle Stermole Arizona State University's endowment reached $1.7 billion in assets at the end of fiscal year 2025, placing it on the industry's top 100 list of U.S. higher education endowments by asset size, according to newly released data. The endowment, managed by the ASU Foundation for a New American University, finished the fisca more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Area prices rose 0.6 percent in December and January, up 2.6 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area advanced 0.6 percent for the two months ending in January 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest region January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.4 percent in January, up 2.4 percent over the year. * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.4 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11395) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorney Todd Garvey: * * * A Tale of Two Immunities: Constitutional Protections for Members of Congress and Presidents When Speaking to the Public Presidents and Members of Congress regularly communicate with the American public. When the President speaks directly to the people, he is often either conveying information or using the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of Aviation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Peter Welch (D-VT), Ted Budd (R-NC), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Jerry Moran (R-KA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, bipartisan legislation to streamline the F more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dan Parr 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jets trade back into Round 1 for QB; Commanders go RB Dan Parr, Senior Editor, Draft Strategy With the Super Bowl less than a week old, the offseason roster churn is still subject to our imagination right now. The NFL Scouting Combine starts in a couple weeks and free agency is still a month away. A lot will change between now and draft day on April 23, but that's not goin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth, Evans Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Domestic Violence-Related Homicides * WASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03) and Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO-08) introduced the bipartisan Preventing Domestic Violence Homicides Through Lethality Assessment Training and Technical Assistance Act. The legislation would authorize a national training and technical more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission released a final rule amending the Table of TV Allotments to improve signal quality for viewers in Kansas. The action grants a request by Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc., Wichita, to change the broadcast frequency for noncommercial educational station KPTS(TV). Under the new order, the station will substitute channel *33 for channel *8. The licensee, a PBS member station, requested the shift from a VHF to a UHF c more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * Oklahoma Experiences Hiring Slowdown: Latest Edition of the Oklahoma Economist Released The Oklahoma Economist is a quarterly publication that provides economic information and insights on the state's economy. * OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released its latest issue of the Oklahoma Economist, titled "Hiring in Okla more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * First biennial Environmental Law Symposium will discuss issues and intersections of environmental law * LAWRENCE -From the 1960s through the 1980s, Congress and the states established environmental, natural resources and energy laws largely on a medium-by-medium, resource-by-resource, sovereign-by-sovereign and/or place-by-place basis. A new scholarly event at the University of Kansas School of Law will co more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Laura Kelly Vetoes "Bathroom Bounty" Bill; HRC Urges Legislature to Sustain Veto * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, equality champion and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a horrific "bathroom bounty" bill, the latest cruel measure targeting transgender Kansans from the Republican legislature. On January 28, Kansas Republicans passed Senate Bill 244, a sweeping anti-transgender measur more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Vetoes Poorly Drafted Legislation * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 244. The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Substitute for Senate Bill 244: "This poorly drafted bill will have numerous and significant consequences far beyond the intent to limit the right for trans people to use the appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: DNC Launches Largest-Ever National Training Program, Another Wave of Democratic Victories Sends Republicans into Panic Yesterday, the DNC launched the NextWave Regional Bootcamp training program, our largest-ever in-person campaign training to ensure we're deploying the best talent available ahead of the midterms. The program features a three-day bootcamp for aspir more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity - A report from Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Community Development and Engagement Department, Missouri - January 2026 (106 pages) * * * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued a report examining transportation challenges and economic mobility in rural regions across the Tenth Federal Reserve District, emphasizing how gaps in mobility infrastructure can constrain access to jobs, services and e more ST

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Kansas Restores Fairness in Court with Law Ending Agency Deference * In a major win for individual liberty and the separation of powers, Kansas has officially ended the practice of judicial deference to government agency interpretations of law and their own regulations. Governor Laura Kelly recently signed House Bill 2183 into law, making Kansas the latest state to abolish this practic more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU disability research center nationally recognized for community partnership * LAWRENCE -The Kansas University Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is among five national recipients of the 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Award. The distinction from Campus Compact honors higher education programs and initiatives that make a meaningful impact by partnering with communities to address complex so more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Natural History Museum announces spring programming * LAWRENCE -The KU Natural History Museum has a full lineup of science-themed public events this spring for both youth and adults. Programs will cover a range of topics, including STEM activities related to legendary scientists and their discoveries, as well as public presentations on digitizing natural history collections and paleontology fieldwork in more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU School of Professional Studies redefines recruitment by putting career clarity first * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Professional Studies (SPS) is transforming the recruitment experience by placing students' career goals, strengths and long-term purpose at the center of the enrollment process. Rather than beginning recruitment conversations with program requirements or applications, SPS more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 9 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha Announces Board of Directors for 2026 Nacha today announced its Board of Directors for 2026, reflecting exceptional leadership and deep expertise across the payments industry. The Nacha Board of Directors establishes the strategic direction of Nacha and the ACH Network. The Board plays a vital role in ensuring that the ACH Network remains resilient, innovative and the backb more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The National Football League posted the following news roundup: * * * NFL news roundup: Bills hire John Fox as senior assistant coach Arizona Cardinals COACHING NEWS * Nick Rallis is being retained on Matt LaFleur's staff as the Cardinals defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Arizona has since announced the decision. * Arizona is hiring Michael Ghobrial as its new special teams coordinator, per Rapoport. Ghobrial previously worked with L more PR

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 9 -- National Information Solutions Cooperative, a provider of software solutions to utility and telecommunication companies, issued the following news release: * * * NISC and Nex-Tech Creative Announce Marketing Partnership National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC), a leading provider of IT solutions to communications and energy organizations, announced the expansion of its Marketing Partnership Program through an agreement with Nex-Tech Creative. The p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Fletcher & Senators Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley Lead Amicus Brief Supporting Solar for All Program * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) alongside Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a coalition of over 80 Members in the House and Senate in filing an amicus brief more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Sen. Moran Questions NTSB Chair Homendy on Findings from DCA Crash Investigation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation - today questioned National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy following the conclusion of the NTSB's investigation into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport (DCA more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: TrumpRx is the Biggest Game Changer for the Cost of Healthcare * Senator Marshall Joins KCMO's Mundo in the Morning Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined KCMO's Mundo in the Morning with Pete Mundo to discuss TrumpRx saving Americans hundreds on drug costs, ongoing DHS funding negotiations, and Republicans' commitment to law and order. Cl more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Gillibrand And Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Modernize And Protect Vital Nutrition Program * U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the 21st Century WIC Ac t, bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) while strengthening safeguards to ensure benefit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Moran, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Help Small Businesses Leverage AI Tools * U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) recently introduced the bipartisan Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act that would authorize the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to work with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and distribute artificial intelligence (AI more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Budd, Lujan, Curtis, Moran Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support Next Generation of Aviation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) this week introduced the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the Federal Avia more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Forensics earns top spot at 2026 Kentucky Forensics Association * WKU Forensics team members competed at the Kentucky Forensics Association tournament. Back row (from left): Elizabeth Allen, Tess Segal, Ameya Puranik, Jade Ismail, Somtoo Nkurumeh, Victory Okoroji, Aly Johnson, Chase Shockley, JaKayla Brown, Josh St. Peter, Nik Schintgen; middle row (from left): Sophie Todaro, Fade Akinbayo, A more PR