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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2026-11-10 ( 22 items )  
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Generational Remake of the Senate Map: How Democrats' "Top-Tier Senate Recruits" and "$550 Million Push" Delivered a "Blowout Midterm Victory" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Nov 9, 2026 A GENERATIONAL REMAKE OF THE SENATE MAP: How Democrats' "Top-Tier Senate Recruits" and "$550 Million Push" Delivered a "Blowout Midterm Victory" The New York Times: "Mr. Schumer and his political team engaged in an all-out, $550-million push to put more Senate seats in play and increase their chances of regaining the majority -- an investment that paid off handsomely" Washington Post: "Democrats recaptured the Senate on more PR

From Military Service to Business Education: Lander Faculty Continue Leadership Legacy (10)
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Nov. 9 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * From Military Service to Business Education: Lander Faculty Continue Leadership Legacy * Their attire may have changed, but their mission to serve remains strong. For military veterans and active-duty service members who are on the faculty of Lander University's College of Business and Technology, the commitment to leadership and service extends beyond their military careers. Today, they are bringing lessons learned through military service into the cla more PR

Governor Kelly Announces $226 Million for Second Year of the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces $226 Million for Second Year of the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has received an additional $225,896,116.63 for Year 2 of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a federal grant administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Kansas received the 6th highest award in the country. Kansas has built upon the work from Year  more PR

Heading into the Holiday Season, EPA Region 7 Highlights Local Food-Waste Reduction Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Heading into the Holiday Season, EPA Region 7 Highlights Local Food-Waste Reduction Efforts * LENEXA, KAN. (NOV. 9, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 hosted a discussion panel highlighting how EPA's Feed It Onward partners across the Heartland are working together to fight food waste and support communities in need. EPA's Feed It Onward initiative spotlights organizations that are taking surplus food to feed f more PR

Highmark builds on longstanding commitment to address food insecurity with year 2 of (un)Hungry Campaign (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark builds on longstanding commitment to address food insecurity with year 2 of (un)Hungry Campaign * * Advocacy program harnesses the power of community to directly benefit food banks * Organizations championing the (un)Hungry movement include the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, I Heart Radio, Market 32 and Price Chopper, The Met Philadelphia, Penn State University, Pittsburgh Penguins, University more PR

How independent adjusters can support more effective shared and layered property insurance claims (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 9 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news: * * * How independent adjusters can support more effective shared and layered property insurance claims * Property risks are constantly evolving, and insurance programs often evolve with them. As shared and layered structures bring multiple insurers into a program, effective claims planning becomes an increasingly important part of program design. A well-designed property insurance program therefore needs to do more than provid more PR

Iowa Cancer Rates Continue to Rise, Largely Driven by Prostate and Breast Cancer Diagnoses (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * Iowa Cancer Rates Continue to Rise, Largely Driven by Prostate and Breast Cancer Diagnoses * Key Takeaways: * Iowa's overall cancer rate increased among men and women while remaining stable in surrounding states. * Rise in cancer incidence driven largely by early-stage prostate and breast cancers. * Increased detection, clinical evaluation, or imaging or tests done for other reasons linked to a higher number of cancer diag more PR

K-State Symphony Orchestra students to present 'Home Alone' with live musical score (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 10 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State Symphony Orchestra students to present 'Home Alone' with live musical score * Experience Kevin McCallister defend his home against the Wet Bandits with ingenious booby traps, accompanied by a live musical score, as the K-State Symphony Orchestra presents "Home Alone" in Concert on Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20, in the McCain Auditorium. A film concert like the K-State Symphony's "Home Alone" event is a dual experience: a full-length film more PR

Kaden Honeycutt Wins 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 9 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Kaden Honeycutt Wins 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship * HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2026) - TRICON Garage's Kaden Honeycutt captured the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) championship after winning Friday night's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This is the first championship of Honeycutt's young career, the second consecutive for TRICON Garage and marks Toyota's 11th driver's title in the Truck Series. more PR

NBAA Congratulates Bombardier on 30 Years of Safety Standdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA Congratulates Bombardier on 30 Years of Safety Standdown * Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2026 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joins Bombardier in celebrating the 30th Safety Standdown, Nov. 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita, KS. This year's theme, "Evolution Fueled by Legacy," fits the milestone. "Back in 1996, the Bombardier Learjet flight demonstration team could have kept Safety Stan more PR

NWTF, Texas Parks and Wildlife Improve 106 Acres of Wild Turkey Habitat at Kerr WMA (10)
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Nov. 9 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation posted the following news release: [Category: Animals] * * * NWTF, Texas Parks and Wildlife Improve 106 Acres of Wild Turkey Habitat at Kerr WMA * Completed in March 2026, the project focused on three areas of the WMA where increasing densities of Ashe juniper, commonly called cedar, had begun encroaching on important turkey habitat. Through targeted mechanical brush removal, crews reduced cedar cover in riparian corridors and surrounding uplands, creating opportuniti more PR

Personal stories help honor the service, sacrifice of Jayhawks and all veterans (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Personal stories help honor the service, sacrifice of Jayhawks and all veterans * Each Veterans Day, the University of Kansas recognizes the service, sacrifice and commitment of the millions of Americans who have served in the nation's armed forces. Included in those we honor are Jayhawks past and present who have contributed to the safety and security of the United States and the world. The veterans we honor have served in times of war and peace, at home more PR

Polsinelli Strengthens Trademark Litigation and Brand Protection Capabilities with Jared Kagan in New York (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Polsinelli Strengthens Trademark Litigation and Brand Protection Capabilities with Jared Kagan in New York * Polsinelli has added Jared I. Kagan as a shareholder in its New York office, continuing the firm's sustained growth in one of its fastest-growing markets while strengthening its trademark litigation and brand protection capabilities. Kagan has represented major companies in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, inc more PR

UG, Chiefs, State Resolve Legal Issues And Reach Next Milestone in Stadium Project (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * UG, Chiefs, State Resolve Legal Issues And Reach Next Milestone in Stadium Project * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly and Mayor Christal E. Watson today jointly announced a cooperative agreement has been reached with the Unified Government (UG) of Wyandotte County/Kansas City and the State regarding the Chiefs move to Kansas. The agreement finalizes the boundaries of the state's STAR Bond District, the local sales tax pledge area, and clears the way  more PR

UMSL Graduates Make Their Mark at Growing Cybersecurity Company (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 9 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL graduates make their mark at growing cybersecurity company By Dave Benson | Nov 9, 2026 Ayana Weissenfluh and Brynne Qualley applied their classroom experiences to help Tenfold Security earn national recognition. Cybersecurity companies spend a lot of time thinking about how to protect their customers. But explaining exactly what they do, and why it matters, requires a different kind of expertise. That's where University of Mis more PR

USA Softball Unveils Class of 2027 National Softball Hall of Fame Inductees (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 10 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball Unveils Class of 2027 National Softball Hall of Fame Inductees November 9, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Ten legendary figures will join the ranks of the National Softball Hall of Fame as the Class of 2027 is set to be enshrined during the 46th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 30, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Honored for his accomplishments and dedication to the sport of softball will be meritorious leader, Donn Addan more PR

USDA Launches Agribusiness Trade Mission to Vietnam to Expand Market Access for American Agriculture (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service posted the following news release: * * * USDA Launches Agribusiness Trade Mission to Vietnam to Expand Market Access for American Agriculture * HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, November 10, 2026 -- U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden arrived in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday to launch an agribusiness trade mission aimed at expanding export opportunities for American producers across Vietnam. The three-day mission connects America more PR

VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on Its 251st Birthday (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on Its 251st Birthday * KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- On Nov. 10, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins a grateful nation in honoring the United States Marine Corps on its 251st birthday, celebrating more than two and a half centuries of distinguished service, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the country it defends. The Marine Co more PR

Voter Poll Data: LGBTQ+ Voters Proved Decisive in Key Statewide Races And Delivered Senate Majority (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Voter Poll Data: LGBTQ+ Voters Proved Decisive in Key Statewide Races And Delivered Senate Majority * In several closely contested races, LGBTQ+ voters pushed pro-equality candidates over the finish line, providing overwhelming support that turned potential Democratic losses into victories WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Post-election state-by-state Voter Poll data reveals that LGBTQ+ voters were a determinative force in several key statewide more PR

What They're Saying: Rural Voters Helped Propel Democrats to Victory (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Rural Voters Helped Propel Democrats to Victory * This election, Democrats invested in reaching rural voters like never before, and it paid off big time. Rural America is being crushed by skyhigh costs thanks to Republicans' reckless war and tariffs, and Republicans made it clear they couldn't care less. The Washington Post reports that rural counties across America swung to Democrats by over 15 points compare more PR

White House: Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate - Nov. 9, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate November 9, 2026 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Philip Lawrence Aubart, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, vice William Lindsay Osteen, Jr., retiring. Natalie Baker, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Islamic Republic of  more PR

WKU student wins FOI Award for investigating dorms' construction flaws (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * WKU student wins FOI Award for investigating dorms' construction flaws * The Student Press Law Center and the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project are proud to honor Western Kentucky University student journalist Anthony Clauson with the 2026 Freedom of Information Award. Four other reporting teams are recognized as finalists. Clauson, of the College Heights Herald, used public records as part of an investigation  more PR