LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 19 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news: * * * 2026 midterm elections: University of Kansas experts available to comment * LAWRENCE -- From artificial intelligence to tariffs to the administration of elections, University of Kansas scholars from a variety of disciplines are available to speak with news media on some of the topics at hand in the 2026 midterm elections. Electoral process Zach Mohr, professor of public affairs & administration, can speak about the business of elections, el more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * AgentDealer Announces Apollo.io Partnership to Help Office Technology Dealers Build Stronger Sales Pipelines * AgentDealer has announced a new partnership with Apollo.io, a sales intelligence and engagement platform. The partnership supports AgentDealer's commitment to helping dealers find new business and improve sales productivity. The partnership brings together AgentDealer's understanding of office technology sale more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Blacksmith InfoSec Joins MSP OneShare-IBPI to Expand Compliance Solutions for MSPs * MSP OneShare-IBPI has announced the addition of Blacksmith InfoSec as its newest Preferred Partner, expanding the community's resources for managed service providers and dealers looking to help their clients navigate increasingly complex cybersecurity and regulatory compliance requirements. Blacksmith InfoSec provides a compliance-as- more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Canon U.S.A. & DigiTech Launch Texas ST2/X1 UV LED Flatbed Printer * Canon U.S.A., Inc. and DigiTech have announced the launch of the Texas ST2/X1 UV LED flatbed printer -- a high-performance solution engineered to bring heavy-duty, high-volume production to compact print environments. Positioned under the banner "Big shop capability, smaller shop footprint," the Texas ST2/X1 draws on the same structural engineering as more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions * Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Alaska Experience the Worst Losses Construction emp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Local Business Owners Discuss Responsible AI, Industry Growth * Leading tech executives recently advocated for slowdowns to AI OVERLAND PARK, KC -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined the KC Tech Council and more than a dozen business owners for a roundtable on emerging technology, artificial intelligence (AI), infrastructure, and business innovation. The conversation centered on finding a balance between economic growth and safet more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens with Criminal Histories in the State of Kansas * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting examples of the worst illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with criminal histories in the state of Kansas, including convictions for murder, indecent liberties with a child, rape, drug trafficking, and ro more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Distribution Management Acquires National / AZON * Distribution Management (DM) has announced the acquisition of National / AZON, a Troy, Michigan-based distributor specializing in wide-format printing, scanning, graphics, signage and related technologies. The acquisition represents another step in DM's strategy to expand its print and imaging business into adjacent product categories while continuing to invest in the more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ECI Software Solutions Names Ron Books Chief Executive Officer * ECI Software Solutions Inc. has announced the appointment of Ron Books as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 26, 2026. Books, who previously served as ECI's CEO from 2009 to 2021, returns to lead the company as Trevor Gruenewald retires from the CEO role and remains on ECI's board of directors. Gruenewald's transition follows 18 years with ECI, incl more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news: * * * Financial Institutions Market Update | October 2026 * For financial institutions, the professional and executive risk insurance market at an inflection point Capacity is abundant and competition is healthy, but the financial institutions insurance market is changing. For the first time in several renewal cycles, insurers are reporting low single-digit rate increases across many lines. This isn't a hard market, but premi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Following President Trump's Executive Orders, USDA Updates its Cash Cattle Market Reports to Advance Transparency * (Washington, D.C., October 20, 2026) --Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced an update to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) cash cattle reports as part of the Department's broader effort to implement two of President Tr more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Fujifilm Announces Global Strategic Partnership With ePac Flexible Packaging * Fujifilm has announced a global strategic alliance with ePac Flexible Packaging. At the heart of the new partnership sits the FUJIFILM J Press FP790, which will enable ePac to set a new benchmark for high-volume digital printing, speed and cross-market scalability across its global network. The relationship between the two companies underlin more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * GCSAA launches Spray Technician Certificate New program provides training to ensure pesticide and fertilizer applications are performed safely and accurately - Lawrence, Kan. (Oct. 20, 2026) - The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has launched the Spray Technician Certificate, a new workforce development program designed to provide golf course management professionals with the knowledge and s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Barrier-Breaking Trans and Non-Binary, Pro-Equality Candidates for State Legislature * At a time of continued attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, HRC is endorsing a slate of pro-equality trans and non-binary leaders who are committed to protecting fundamental freedoms, advancing equality, and delivering for working families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11491) by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung: * * * IRS Proposed Regulations on Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools On September 4, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that would add a rule to provide that "all forms of racial discrimination in education, regardless of the intent behind or the legality of such discrimination" are against "fundamental public policy" and, thus, more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tracey Mann honors GCSAA's Centennial on the House floor Oct 20, 2026 Lawrence, Kan. - U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), whose district includes GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, recognized the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's 100th anniversary in a statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 15, 2026. Mann spoke about GCSAA's founding in 1926 as the National Association  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Katun's Arivia MFP Portfolio Now Compatible With EKM Insight Managed Print Solution * Katun Corp. has announced full compatibility between its Arivia MFP portfolio and EKM Insight, a managed print services (MPS) solution from EKM Global, a provider of MPS software. Katun's Arivia MFP portfolio is designed to meet the evolving needs of today's workplaces, combining reliable print and imaging capabilities with the perfo more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 20 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * KBIA wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting * From left, Kyle Felling, KBIA General Manger, Harshawn Retanpal, KBIA reporter, Ceilidh Kern, Beacon reporter, and Stephanie Campbell, Beacon CEO Six-month investigation, "Dumped in Berger," traces millions of pounds of hazardous waste to a small Missouri community COLUMBIA, Mo. (October 20, 2026) -- KBIA has received a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Knight Office Named a Top Workplace for 13th Year * BTA member Knight Office has been named a San Antonio Express-News Top Workplace for the thirteenth consecutive year. "Our employees embrace our culture and they defend it, which makes it theirs," said John Cheney, co-owner, Knight Office. The award rests on confidential employee feedback. Energage used 26 survey questions, and 119 San Antonio, Texas-area employers  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Koichi Yanabe Named Chairman & CEO of Toshiba America Inc. * Toshiba America Inc. (TAI) has announced that Koichi Yanabe has been named chairman and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Yanabe succeeds Kentaro Takagi, who will continue as president of Toshiba International Corp. (TIC). As chairman and CEO, Yanabe will oversee Toshiba's operations in the United States while leading efforts to expand busines more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 20 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU researchers will evaluate program aimed at supporting adoptive families * LAWRENCE -- Researchers in the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas have secured a federal grant to evaluate a program designed to support adoptive parents and children to prevent disruptions or dissolutions of adoptions among families in Kansas and Missouri. If the program proves successful, they can help make it available for matched federal reimbursement in Kan more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Kyocera Expands ECOSYS Portfolio With New A3 Printers Designed for Demanding Work Environments * Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. has announced the launch of the ECOSYS PZ6000cix and ECOSYS PZ7000ix, two A3 printers designed to support critical business workflows with reliable performance, advanced security and simplified device management. Built for consistency, these devices feature long-life components and h more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * DOL Reinforces Withdrawal of 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees By Daniel B. Boatright and David Jordan October 20, 2026 In the latest development involving the so-called "80/20 Rule" for tipped employees, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken another step toward elimination of the rule by formally withdrawing three opinion letters that served as the basis for the rule. Since 1966, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has permitted empl more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Lumana & Convergint Partner to Bring AI Video Security to Enterprise & Public Sector Customers * Lumana and Convergint have jointly announced that the two companies have formed a partnership that expands the AI-enabled video solutions available to Convergint's enterprise, mid-market and public sector customers worldwide. Most organizations already have an extensive network of security cameras and infrastructure. Howev more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- The Missouri Bar issued the following news: * * * October20,2026 MoveMakers and NewsMakers for Oct. 20, 2026 See who is making news and moving where in the weekly Missouri Bar update "MoveMakers & NewsMakers." - Across MO National law firm Armstrong Teasdale is pleased to announce the addition of eight first-year associates across practice groups and offices nationwide. The new class includes Brian Christian, Savannah Fisher, Jaylen Hankins, Francine Lawler, and Adam Thomas. They join first-year Assoc more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 20 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou PRSSA earns Star Chapter Award for the first time * PRSSA members pose on campus before a Kansas City-area agency trip to Garmin and Trozzolo Communications Group. Photo: Ayesha Khan By Raigan Clay Every year, the national Public Relations Student Society of America celebrates chapters that excel in service, outreach and professional development with Star Chapter designations. This year, for the first time, the Un more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Oct. 20 -- Benedictine College posted the following news: * * * New Acutis Fellows at Benedictine College Will Promote Saint's Approach to Technology * The day St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, was canonized, Benedictine College launched a new technology center. A year later, celebrating his October 12 feast day, that center is launching a fellowship program to form students who can continue the computer-savvy saint's work. The Carlo Acutis Fellowship is the newest Program of Distinction at Benedictine College more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Oct. 20 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Oct. 27 Kraus Lecture Presented by Alumnus Don Tolly, 'Missourian You Should Know' * Culver-Stockton College alumnus Don Tolly '87 will return to his alma mater on Tuesday, Oct. 27, as the guest speaker for the Culver-Stockton College Betsy (Curtright) Kraus Endowed Lecture. Tolly will spend the day engaging with C-SC students and classes before delivering the public Kraus Lecture at 6:30 p.m. (Oct. 27) in Merillat Chapel, located inside the Robert W. Bro more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 20 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * OU College of Nursing receives millions to advance maternal health research * OKLAHOMA CITY - The University of Oklahoma's Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing has received over $5 million in additional funding through a National Institutes of Health initiative to support four maternal health research projects over the next four years. The Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Initiative supports resear more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * PrintReleaf Partners With APAN to Bring Sustainability Programs to Commercial Print Industry * PrintReleaf has announced a new partnership with participating regional trade associations within the Americas Printing Association Network (APAN). The partnership will give member companies across these regions streamlined access to PrintReleaf's environmental offset programs, including certified reforestation and carbon off more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * RockRoot Names Keli Perry Vice President * RockRoot has announced that Keli Perry has joined the company as vice president. Perry will help lead business development, marketing, client success and operations as RockRoot expands its support for office technology dealerships seeking to grow their software businesses. "Keli and I worked together for seven years at ACDI, and I've seen firsthand how she connects ideas, peo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Statement on the Passing of Larry Hibbard * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today released the following statement on the passing of former Kansas State Representative Larry Hibbard: "I was saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Hibbard, a lifelong Kansan who dedicated his life to serving his community and our state. I was grateful to count him as a friend, and I appreciated his steadfast commitment to agriculture and th more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Oct. 20 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology posted the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Researchers Contribute to Nobel Prize-Winning IceCube Experiment * The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics recognizes a scientific breakthrough that South Dakota Mines researchers are helping advance using elusive subatomic particles called neutrinos to explore the universe's most energetic and mysterious environments. Francis Halzen, Ph.D., a physics professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, rece more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 21 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release: * * * First Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 advances toward entry into service as first production unit rolls out of the factory Light jet combines next-generation capability, pilot-focused innovation and added customer confidence to every mission. - WICHITA, Kan. (October 20, 2026) -- Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, recently celebrated the rollout of the first production unit of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, an impo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * What happens when empathy starts to slip in medical school * Many medical students enter training motivated by science, service and a desire to care for patients with compassion in their most vulnerable moments. As medical training progresses, however, research suggests that empathy levels ebb and flow, with the most demanding periods sometimes making it harder for medical students to stay connected to the human side  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: Over the Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Rapists, Drug Traffickers, and Other Dangerous Illegal Aliens * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin's leadership, ICE has been unleashed to arrest and deport all illegal aliens WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted for felony murder, le more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Xerox Opens 2026 Global Partner Summit With Record Attendance & Expanded Partner Opportunities * On Oct. 14, Xerox Holdings Corp. welcomed more than 500 channel partners representing more than 70 countries to its 2026 Global Partner Summit to explore new opportunities created by the company's expanded portfolio, capabilities and global reach. "Over the past few years, we've taken significant steps to strengthen Xerox  more PR