ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Aires Tide, a new concept for fast-tracked flight tests, to debut on National Mall * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -This summer, Washington, DC, will get to see firsthand how advanced technologies are accelerating national security engineering. A new concept flight test vehicle called Aires Tide will be on display at the National Mall starting June 25. The 11-foot-tall, 3D-printed, AI-designed prototype will be stati more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Moran Leads Hearing to Examine Recent Close Calls & Efforts to Ensure Safety U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation - today led a hearing with aviation industry leaders to examine recent near collisions and runway incursio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Submits Amendment to Provide $5 Million for Alpha-gal Syndrome Research * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that he, along with Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), has submitted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA) to provide $5 million in federal funding for alpha-gal syndrome research. Alpha-gal syndrome is a life-threatening allergy trigger more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch, Moran, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Consolidate National Guard Duty Statuses * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Jacky Rosen (D-Neveda) to introduce the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act to make comprehensive reforms to the National Guard by consolidating and streamlining the duty status framework. "National Guard members answer the call whenever the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Include Tribal Voices in Federal Food Programs After Shelves Went Empty * Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04) introduced bipartisan legislation that would ensure the federal government does not make decisions about the nutrition assistance programs Tribes rely on without their input. These unilateral decisions, opposed by Tribal leaders, previously left grocery  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces Over $4 Million in Grants to Assess and Cleanup Communities in Kansas * LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 24, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $500,000 in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across Kansas. EPA also provided over $3.7 million in supplemental funding to one high-performing Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantee in Kans more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Fairfax Carhaulers Win Teamster Protections * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org (FAIRFAX, Kan.) - Carhaulers with Cassens Transport at General Motors' Fairfax Assembly plant have joined Teamsters Local 41. They will now be working under the National Master Automobile Transporters Agreement (NMATA), securing major economic gains, improved working conditions, and strong job pr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Kansas to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens Today, the United States filed a complaint against Kansas and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Kansas laws that provide in-state tuition for illegal aliens. The proposed consent decree, which must s more PR

SALINA, Kansas, June 24 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * KWU Announces Third-Largest Gift in School History Recent heat and humidity were no match for a recent anonymous Kansas Wesleyan donor, who made sure Christmas came early for the university with a $2 million gift that was announced Wednesday. The gift was made in honor of Robert and Lila Berkley, and it is the third-largest gift in KWU history. "We are truly grateful for this donor's passion for the mission of KWU," said Ken Oliver, executive vice more PR

LIVERMORE, California, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL helps advance AI-driven design and simulation for NNSA Aires Tide collaboration Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is contributing AI-enabled payload optimization and advanced modeling and simulation expertise to Aires Tide, a collaborative National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) demonstration exploring new ways to design flight test vehicles. Developed in collaboration with Sandia N more PR

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 24 -- The University of Kansas Medical Center issued the following Q&A on June 23, 2026, involving John Jakicic, professor of physical activity and weight management in the School of Medicine: * * * Q&A with John Jakicic, KU obesity and physical activity researcher The new president-elect of the American College of Sports Medicine, Jakicic hopes to help integrate physical activity and exercise into the healthcare system. By Susan Loyacono John Jakicic, Ph.D., professor of physical activity and weight management at more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 23 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Sports Industry Program to Unveil Student Lounge Designed by Firm Behind Dallas Cowboys Headquarters * The program's signature phrase-"A Thousand Ways to Work in Sports"-anchors a feature wall in the lounge. The space includes suite-style seating, work tables and lounge furniture designed for studying and socializing. Samford University's Sports Industry Program will hold a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Oct. 2 to officially open the new Sports  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran: Kansas Rural Hospitals to Receive Increased Medicaid Funding * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Kansas' application to allow Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to receive enhanced payments through the state's provider assessment program. During negotiations on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Sen. Moran included la more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Applauds $79 Million in Rural Health Dollars Awarded to Kansas Hospitals * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), celebrated the awarding of $79 million in rural health dollars to 38 healthcare organizations around the state of Kansas. These funds will be available to sustain vital high-quality healthcare access in rural Kansas, promote preventative healthcare, increase provider efficiency and sustainability, a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Buys Back Four More Offshore Wind Leases * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration is completing its third deal on offshore wind leases sold during the Biden administration, when lucrative subsidies were available to developers. 2 The administration will return $765 million to energy developer Invenergy, somewhat less than the cost of its four wind leases, to terminate them off the coasts of New York, California, and  more PR