WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'Higher Standards, Higher Completion Rates: How Standardized Test Scores Predict College Success,' authored by Preston Cooper, finding that colleges whose entering students have higher SAT or ACT scores tend to post stronger six-year completion rates. The report was issued Sept. 22, 2026. Cooper analyzed 1,167 four-year colleges and universities that required or considered standardized test scores for the entering class of 2018. The study connected students' test-score  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * Kansas City Monarchs Capture 2026 Miles Wolff Cup Championship The Kansas City Monarchs are once again champions of the American Association. Kansas City completed a sweep of the Milwaukee Milkmen in the 2026 Miles Wolff Cup Final, earning a 3-1 victory at Legends Field in Game 3 to capture the franchise's fourth Miles Wolff Cup and fifth league championship overall. The championship capped an impressiv more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Launches Activated Intelligence to Transform Data, AI & Business Applications Into Measurable Advantage * BTA member Atlantic has announced the launch of Activated Intelligence, a new division designed to help clients translate technology and data investments into actionable intelligence that drives greater efficiency, growth and sustained business advantage. Activated Intelligence builds on the secure tech more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wi more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * BTA's Fall Colors Retreat to be Held Oct. 29-30 in Asheville, North Carolina * The Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its final event of 2026, the Fall Colors Retreat, Oct. 29-30 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. Open to office technology dealers from across the country, the event will feature: * A keynote address by Samuel Mascato of Peak Performance Partners * Two additional e more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 30 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * CPKC announces C$1.8 billion debt offering September 29, 2026 Calgary, Alberta The shelf prospectus supplement, the corresponding base shelf prospectus and any amendment to the documents will be accessible through SEDAR+ within two business days - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) ("CPKC") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Canadian Pacific Rai more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 30 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * CPKC to report third-quarter 2026 earnings results on October 28 September 30, 2026 Calgary Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today it will release its third-quarter 2026 financial and operating results after the markets close on Oct. 28, 2026. CPKC will discuss its results with the financial community in a conference call beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Canon U.S.A. Expands Office Scanning Capabilities With New imageFORMULA DR-C360 Office Document Scanner * Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced the introduction of the imageFORMULA DR-C360 Office Document Scanner, the successor to the DR-M160II. Designed for busy office environments, the compact desktop scanner combines increased paper capacity, extended long-document scanning and enhanced image processing to help users dig more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide Final Ruling Follows Series of Court Orders Blocking Unlawful Administration Attempt to Weaponize Violence Prevention Funding September 29, 2026 Providence, R.I. - A judge on the more PR

EMPORIA, Kansas, Sept. 30 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Filiz Tabak Named Permanent Dean of ESU School of Business and Technology Sept. 29, 2026 The School of Business and Technology at Emporia State University has a new leader. Dr. Filiz Tabak, who joined the school as interim dean in July, is now dean of the school. "Dr. Tabak is an experienced, steady leader and a positive changemaker," said Dr. R. Brent Thomas, ESU provost and vice president for academic affairs, in announcing the promotion Sept. 25.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit: How It Works and Who Receives It" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that boosts the incomes of eligible low-income workers, especially those with children. Because the credit is refundable, an EITC recipient need not owe income taxes to receive the benefit. Eligibility  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Defends Women's Rights to Single-Sex Spaces at Work in Illinois * O'Fallon, Illinois conciliates federal charge that the city discriminated against a woman because of her sex and retaliated against her ST. LOUIS -The City of O'Fallon, Illinois, which provides a variety of municipal services to its nearly 35,000 residents in St. Clair County, agreed to resolve a charge of sex discrimination and retaliation with the U.S. Equal Em more PR

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Sept. 30 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news: * * * Embraer's Supplier Advisory Council Strengthens Collaboration and Drives Innovation and Efficiency OLATHE, Kansas, September 29, 2026 -- Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) brought together company executives and its best suppliers of the year for another round of Embraer Supplier Advisory Council (ESAC), hosted at Garmin headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. The event featured discussions on coll more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Introduces SureColor F370 & New Cotton Primer Solution * As personalized and on-demand product customization continues to grow, Epson has announced the new SureColor F370, a purpose-built dye-sublimation printer designed to make high-quality personalization more accessible for makers, small businesses, schools and growing customization shops. Epson also introduced its new Sublimation Primer for Cotton, a liquid  more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Sept. 29 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * FHSU awards more than $388,000 in scholarships at annual RCOBE ceremony * By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications HAYS, Kan. - FHSU's W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship awarded 309 student scholarships, exceeding $388,000, to business and entrepreneurship students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The awards, announced at the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship ceremony on Sept.  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * FUJIFILM Introduces Dimatix STARFIRE PhaseMaster Printhead * FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc. has announced the latest addition to its STARFIRE printhead family: the STARFIRE PhaseMaster hot-melt inkjet printhead. Engineered for demanding high-speed scanning and single-pass industrial systems, the PhaseMaster can operate with or without ink recirculation and can be integrated into high-performance printing platforms. Its combina more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * JMC students provide front-row coverage of historic Union Jack Classic in London * LAWRENCE -As college football made its debut at London's Wembley Stadium, eight University of Kansas students from the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications were there to tell the story. The inaugural Union Jack Classic on Sept. 19 was a test to see if London audiences would show up for a NCAA football game with as much excitement as they do for N more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Katun Releases First Global ESG Report, Highlighting Sustainability Priorities & Progress * Katun Corp. has released its first global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report highlights Katun's longstanding commitment to responsible business practices and establishes a global baseline for measuring and advancing its ESG performance. Covering activities from 2025, the report provides an overview  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Konica Minolta Earns Leader Designation in Quocirca Print Security Landscape 2026 * Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the Quocirca Print Security Landscape 2026 report. "Organizations are facing an increasingly complex security landscape as print devices become more connected, distributed and integrated into broader IT environments," said Chris Bilello, more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Alumna Ke'yanna McCall Nominated for Two Mid-America Emmy Awards * Lincoln University alumna Ke'yanna McCall has earned two Mid-America Emmy Award nominations for her work as a producer at KMOV in St. Louis. Lincoln University alumna Ke'yanna McCall '13 has earned two Mid-America Emmy Award nominations for her work as a producer at KMOV in St. Louis. McCall is nominated as part of the KMOV team behind "The Names That Came Before Us more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Supports Sheep and Goat Producers Through Education and Training * Farm manager Eric Groose helps attendees during FAMACHA(r) training at LU's Small Ruminant Field Day. Lincoln University of Missouri's (LU) Small Ruminant Field Day brought together 68 participants at George Washington Carver Farm in Jefferson City, from newcomers to experienced sheep and goat producers, to exchange ideas, gain practical knowledge and explore ways to more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Meet Bethel's newest faculty members New faculty and academic support staff join the Bethel community this fall, bringing valuable expertise and a shared commitment to helping students learn, grow, and prepare for what's next. By Heather Schnese S'12 September 28, 2026 At Bethel, professors are central to the student experience. They're experts who know students by name, invest in their success, and create opportunities to learn together in the classroom,  more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Att more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- The Missouri Bar issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 Sam Sherman honored with 2026 JoEllen Engelbart Award Sam Sherman received this year's JoEllen Engelbart Award, presented by The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers' Section, during the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar in September. The award is presented each year to a council member who exemplifies the spirit of the Young Lawyers' Section Council. It honors the late JoEllen Engelbart, who was chair-elect of the council when she died in 202 more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Chairman Committee on E more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. September 28, 2026 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30 To Whom It May Concern: The National Hea more ST

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar's Local Television Stations To Host and Air 41 Live Candidate Debates Prior to Midterm Elections * 17 Fall Election Events to Follow 24 Debates Held During Primaries Hotly Contested Races for Senate, U.S. House, and Governor Featured in Events Across 30 States Nexstar's Broad Local Television Platform Connects Candidates and Voters IRVING, TX-Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), tod more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 On Senate Floor, Warner Calls for Data Center Guardrails on Water, Energy, and Transparency WASHINGTON - On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) called on Congress to enact meaningful protections for communities facing the rapid expansion of data centers, arguing that legislation must include enforceable requirements on energy costs, water usage, transparency, and community impacts. The Sena more PR

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Black and Veatch posted the following news release: * * * Overland Park City Council unanimously approves new Black & Veatch World Headquarters and surrounding development | Black & Veatch * New purpose-built headquarters will anchor sustainable, vibrant community development, reflecting long-term investment in employee-owners and community Black & Veatch is taking the next step toward continued growth after the City of Overland Park unanimously approved plans for the company's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Sens. Moran, Marshall Lead Resolution to Honor Sen. Nancy Kassebaum * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) secured unanimous consent by the U.S. Senate yesterday to pass the resolution he introduced with Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) honoring U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum, who passed away on August 21st. She was the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, and she served from 1978 to 1997. "During her three terms serving more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * PrintReleaf & Asolvi Announce Vantage Online Integration * PrintReleaf is a leading provider of automated, certified sustainability programs for the printing industry, with roots in managed print services. The platform gives users and their clients verified, reliable reforestation data. It is built to help MPS dealers and their customers tell a sustainability story that delivers commercial advantage. Traditionally,  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 30 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * Record-Setting Feats, Monarchs Championship, Largest Broadcast Footprint Ever Among Highlights of 2026 AAPB Season Seventeen American Association Alums Play in Majors, Including Five Debuts; Numerous Sponsor Additions Fuel 20% Growth, Three-Year Extension for Commissioner Schaub - MOORHEAD, Minn., September 29, 2026 - With the Kansas City Monarchs finishing off a sweep of the Milwaukee Milkmen in a batt more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA Elects 2027 Board and Leadership at Annual Meeting * The Renewable Fuels Association elected officers and its board of directors for the 2027 fiscal year today at its annual membership meeting in Kansas City, Mo. Derek Peine, CEO of Western Plains Energy in Oakley, Kan., was re-elected chairman and Thomas Harwood, CEO of Al-Corn Clean Fuel in Claremont, Minn., won re-election as vice chairman. Peine has spent the last 25  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on August 2026 severe storm damage in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20050 Mr. President, We write today in support of Governor Laura Kelly's request for a major disaster declaration for the State of Kansas following  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Announces Over $53 Million Federal Investment for K-96 Highway in Wichita * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development - today announced more than $53 million in federal resources for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to improve the K-96 Highway in Wichita through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Leads Colleagues in Urging Support for Cheyenne II Army Helicopter Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - and U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) - a member of the House Armed Services Committee - today led more than 80 of their Senate and House colleagues in urging U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Director of the Office of Management and Bud more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Sisters in Fire introduces students to wildland firefighting careers * Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the sixth annual Sisters in Fire event Sept. 26 in Manor, allowing students to experience wildland firefighting and hands-on natural resource career training. Twenty-eight participants, eighth grade through seniors from 13 counties, attended the event. Sisters in Fire introdu more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Square 9 Highlights Five Essential Security Practices for Safeguarding Extracted Document Data * As document data is being used to empower new automation initiatives, many organizations are turning to intelligent document processing to capture, classify and extract this unstructured information. While intelligent document processing offers tremendous benefits, organizations must implement these systems with care. Ma more PR

STERLING, Kansas, Sept. 29 -- Sterling College issued the following news release: * * * Sterling College's Battershell, Elsasser honored as Teachers of Promise September 29, 2026 Sterling College seniors Grace Battershell, of Wheatland, Wyo., and Aaron Elsasser, of Columbia, Mo., were honored as "Teachers of Promise" at the 2027 Dale Dennis Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet. The banquet was held Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Wichita Marriott Hotel in Wichita. Battershell is a senior elementary education major, and Elsasser is a senior health more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 30 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release: * * * September 29 2026 Textron Aviation celebrates Melbourne Service Center opening with customers and industry leaders Attendees gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the facility's role in expanding customer support across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region - Customers and members of the aviation community gathered at Essendon Fields Airport during Textron Aviation's 2026 Asia-Pacific Customer Conference in August  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The New Era of Document Management: DocuWare Launches New DocuWare * DocuWare has announced the launch of new DocuWare, a next-generation platform that transforms how businesses manage and use their documents. First previewed at the 2026 DocuWorld Partner Conferences, the new DocuWare combines three technological advancements into one connected platform: a redesigned web and mobile experience; DocuWare Aura, a built-i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Thune: Republicans' Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we're coming to the end of the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. "This multi-year initiative, created in Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Two Federal Courts Rule Trump Administration's Elimination of Solar For All Program Unlawful, Advancing the Effort of Congressman Cleaver, Congresswoman Fletcher, Senator Whitehouse, Senator Sanders, and Senator Merkley to Save the Program * #Congress created the $7 billion renewable energy program to deliver solar projects to 900,000 households in disadvantaged communities, saving families $350 million every year on energy costs (Washington, more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Belinda Sturm awarded Moore Family Endowed Chair By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 29 Sep 2026 Belinda McSwain Sturm, department head of the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been awarded the Moore Family Endowed Chair by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. This endowed chair was established with a generous gift from a member of the Moore family. The inaugural endowed chair is des more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Xerox Announces Major Production Print Portfolio Expansion * Xerox Holdings Corp. announced a major production print portfolio expansion at PRINTING United, introducing three new press platforms and enhancements to existing presses. With these introductions, Xerox is deepening its commitment to production print with an inkjet portfolio spanning cut-sheet and continuous-feed, alongside a new six-color flagship press  more PR

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Sept. 29 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Yavapai College Joins National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for 2027-28 Academic Year Tim Diesch 29 September 2026 Prescott, Arizona -- Yavapai College announced that it's joining the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), which in turn means that the college is now also the newest member of the Great Southwest Athletic Conference (GSAC). Yavapai College joins both the association and conference for the 2027-28 academic year. "Be more PR