WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RE: Request for Information on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (HHS-ASPE-2026-0298) Dear Secretary Kennedy: On behalf of the Alzheimer's Policy Working Group (APWG), I appreciate the opportunity t more ST

OBERLIN, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * An Obie Legacy Takes Flight * It's a story as old as time: The strong woman, often a wife, plays a critical but largely unrecognized role behind a famous man. But in the case of Katharine Wright Class of 1898, it's the strong sister behind her two famous older brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, who launched the world's first successful powered flight in 1903. For many years, Katharine Wright was a footnote in the biography of her siblings, save fo more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit filed October 2023, 29 states including  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, BLM-2026-0069, NPS-2026-0100, FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575). Re: Comments on the Department of Interior's review of wilderness policies, including Management of BLM Designated Wilderness, Management of BLM more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by senior counsel John G. Horan, partners Dana B. Pashkoff and Jessica C. Abrahams and associates Michelle Y. Francois and Asher Friedman Young: * * * SBA Finalizes Rule Removing Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned 8(a) Firms Final rule takes effect for new and pending applications beginning September 10, 2026 At a Glance * On August 11, 2026, SBA published a final rule that form more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * FHSU announces 2026 faculty award recipients * By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications HAYS, Kan. - Highlighting Fort Hays State University's fall convocation last Wednesday was the presentation of faculty awards. Awards included the Faculty Member of the Year, John Heinrichs Outstanding Research Mentor, the President's Distinguished Scholar Award, and the Presidential Award. The Faculty Member of the Year award was presented to Dr. Mich more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Brian Nesvik, Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186; RIN 1018-BI14 - Comments of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics on the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Revised Proposed Protective Regulations Un more ST

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * From the Chiefs to UMKC: Jerry Blanton Joins Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Longtime UMKC staff member honored for a remarkable career on and off the football field - University of Missouri-Kansas City students and employees may know Jerry Blanton as the associate director of the Student Union. But before his career at UMKC, Blanton made his mark on another Kansas City institution: the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, that career h more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following written testimony by Groundwork Collaborative President and CEO Lindsay Owens from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today on this important topic. My name is Dr. Lindsay Owens. I am the President and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborat more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Heavy traffic anticipated Aug. 20, 21 for KU Housing & Residence life move-in * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas employees and the Lawrence community should anticipate heavy traffic around the Lawrence campus Aug. 20-21 during KU Housing & Residence Life's busiest move-in days for its residence halls. Traffic around Daisy Hill is expected to be heaviest from about 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The most frequented routes will be along Bob Billings Parkway and 15th Stree more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Chief Executive Jamie Lawless Named a Finalist for Managing Partner of the Year by The American Lawyer * National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that The American Lawyer has named Chief Executive Jamie Lawless a finalist for Managing Partner of the Year in its annual Industry Awards. The Managing Partner of the Year award recognizes leadership prowess in law firm management, honor more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 913-715-0725 office jocogov.org 800-766-3777 TDD f/jocogov 913-715-0727 fax @jocogov 111 S. Cherry Street, Suite 3300 Olathe, Kansas 66061 July 10, 2026 The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov RE: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; Proposed Rule, Regulat more ST

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 18 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * A new voice for community impact Timothy Schuler to lead new APDesign initiative for Kansas community outreach By Thom Jackson When communities face challenges related to housing, economic development, infrastructure, or the quality of life, solutions rarely emerge from a single discipline. They are built through partnerships, informed by local knowledge and strengthened by a shared vision for the future. That belief is at the heart of the newly establ more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. "Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus Potter, acting chair and associate professor of the more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Dining expands sustainability efforts with campuswide cutlery change * LAWRENCE -KU Dining is expanding its compostable bamboo cutlery initiative to all Lawrence campus retail dining locations as part of an ongoing effort to reduce plastic waste and advance sustainability in on-campus dining. In the 2024-2025 academic year, KU Dining reported that an approximate 710,000 pieces of plastic flatware from its facilities ended up in landfills. In response more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm's First Pro Bono Counsel ST. LOUIS - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Jenny Schwendemann as its first Senior Associate General Counsel, Pro Bono. The newly created role underscores the firm's longstanding commitment to pro bono service, access to justice and community impact, while supporting key strategic priorities and opportunities for grow more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds Some Microbes Drastically Change Behavior Outside the Lab A new study is underscoring the importance of studying microbes in their natural setting, rather than relying solely on laboratory research. Researchers found that a set of corn root bacteria behaved completely differently when grown on the plant rather than in a lab, with thousands of proteins changing when placed in their natural habitat. "Historically w more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org Officers Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York City Board Members Arlis Jenkins (Arizona) Tiffany more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Prairie View appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the Interim Final Rule implementing community engagement requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and Community Mental Health Center serving rural and urban communities across Kansas, Prairie View supports efforts that encourage meaningfu more ST

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and t more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia conducts next-level test for secure transportation vehicle * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -With rockets propelling it down the sled track at Sandia National Laboratories, a semitrailer loaded with mock nuclear weapons slammed into a barrier. It took mere moments to complete the second and final full-scale crash test of the Mobile Guardian Transporter, a next-generation system that will carry nuclear weapons and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Dr. Fauci Threw Science Out the Window * Senator Marshall Joins Fox News Great Bend - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Fox News, Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss how medical experts were caught off guard by the COVID pandemic, the safety and efficacy of the COVID vaccine, and why Dr. Fauci's lies destroyed trust in doctors and the American medical system. Click HERE to download the full vid more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Spencer Museum's 'Looking After' exhibition reflects on art's role in education, learning * LAWRENCE -This fall, the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas will present the exhibition "Looking After: Art and Care in Education Across Kansas," opening Aug. 18. The exhibition features more than 80 works from the Spencer Museum's collection that are used in K-12 education initiatives to inspire creativity while supporting the academic standards of  more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 18 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Textron Aviation celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 delivery as Gen3 era advances Milestone delivery underscores more than a decade of customer confidence in the proven light jet platform as company progresses toward the future of flight with the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 - Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, u more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Law Professor Recognized for Decades of Fighting Wrongful Convictions Sean O'Brien honored by Innocence Project for landmark Missouri exoneration - Throughout his career, O'Brien has defended clients on death row, helped free wrongfully convicted people through pro bono work and successfully argued two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. O'Brien estimates he is directly responsible for litigation that has helped 43 people more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use more PR