CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * 2026 Midterm Elections: Cannabis Industry Entering Significant Political Moment * In prior elections, the cannabis industry focused on legalization through ballot measures and constitutional amendments. While the November 2026 election did not see any new legalization in major jurisdictions, it reshaped the political landscape by creating a more favorable environment for expanding legalization and federal cannabis reform. At both  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. November 9, 2026 Office of the Principal Legal Advisor Regulatory Affairs Unit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department of Homeland Security 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536-5901 RE: Proposed Rule by the Homeland Security Department on Optional Practical Training Fees [DHS Docket No. ICEB-2026-0100] Dear Principal Legal Advisor, On behalf of the  more ST

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * All-University Career Fair connects thousands of Wildcats with career opportunities * For three days, Kansas State University students explored career opportunities, connected with potential employers and gained valuable professional experience at the annual All-University Career Fair. The K-State Career Center welcomed 461 employers and 3,673 students to Bramlage Coliseum for the three-day event, giving Wildcats an opportunity to take the next steps tow more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Bar Association posted the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence and the Land-Energy-Water-Data Nexus * This article offers a candid survey of the LEWD nexus and what it means for natural resources lawyers and policymakers, especially those working in water law. AI firms are buying up land, consuming vast amounts of energy, and securing substantial water supplies. Yet unlike property rights in land and energy, water rights are usufructuary rights, and water law doctrin more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Business leaders from Aon, Koch Inc. and more to teach K-State students this spring * The CEO of Aon, top executives from Koch Inc. and an FBI informant-turned-bestselling author are among the business leaders who will teach K-State students this spring. They are part of Executive Perspectives in Management, a three-credit elective open to students in any major. Leanne Caret, K-State alumna and former president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Securit more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Secures Millions to Fix Dangerous Roads, Speed Up Emergency Response Across Johnson County * Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced multiple federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to fix dangerous intersections, eliminate hazardous train crossings, and make local roads safer across Johnson County. Davids was the only member of the Kansas congressional delegation to vote for the bipartisan infrastructure law  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork November 9, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Washington, D.C. 20528 David J. Venturella Acting Director Immigration more ST

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 13 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Michael S. Barr: * * * November 12, 2026 American Inequality and the Future of AI At Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut - Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today./1 In a speech earlier this year, I explored scenarios in which artificial intelligence (AI) could affect economic inequality, for better or for worse./2 My focus in those remarks was on the AI side of this relationship, and today I would like to return to this topic b more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 [Category: Business] -- The General Aviation Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * GAMA Mourns the Passing of Former President and CEO, Ed Bolen * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is mourning the passing of its former president and CEO, Ed Bolen, who most recently served as president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). "The general and business aviation industry has lost a devout champion. Ed Bolen was a dedicated leader with  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Partnership with Heartland Forward's Center for Investment Readiness * Partnership will provide communities in Alabama access to data, tools and connections to prepare for investment. MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama is partnering with nonpartisan, nonprofit think-and-do tank Heartland Forward to bring its Center for Investment Readiness (CIR) to communities across the state, making Alabama  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Energy to Congress: Finish Year-Round E15 before 2027 * WASHINGTON, D.C.--Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuel trade association, called on lawmakers today to pass a legislative fix that would allow for the year-round sale of E15, a 15% ethanol blend that sells for $0.30 less per gallon on average compared to regular fuel. "Last week's elections delivered a clear mandate for  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Help K-State First Book select the common reading book for 2027 * K-State First Book, or KSFB, is the all-university reading program that selects a common book for the academic year and coordinates classroom and campus activities to correspond with the reading. As part of K-State First, KSFB provides incoming students with a shared academic experience to discuss with professors, staff, administrators and other students upon arrival on campus. The 2027 Fi more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 12 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Honors Program thrives under student leadership pilot program * In August 2026, Newman University's Honors Program welcomed its largest incoming class in program history with 51 first-year and transfer students. With more than 90 students, the Honors Program is flourishing. But three years ago, its leaders stood at an unexpected crossroads when former Assistant Director of Honors Emily Simon stepped away to teach middle school. Rather than immediately filling t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Impact 89FM named National College Audio Outlet of the Year * Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM, Michigan State University's student-run radio station and media organization, recently earned multiple honors in the College Broadcasters Inc. National Student Production Awards as well as the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards. These awards recognize excellence in student-produced audio, journalism, sports broadcasting, public service and overall programmin more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Integrated hubs for green chemistry research aim to transform how chemicals and materials are designed * The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation today announced four Integrated Research Hubs to explore new frontiers in chemical design, from materials that respond to their surroundings to molecules designed for safety from the start. Bringing together global researchers across institutions and disciplines including the George Washington University. The hubs wi more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA welcomes Loryn Clauson and Bradley Wilson to national headquarters staff * New team members bring extensive experience in journalism, education and nonprofit leadership to strengthen service to JEA members. The Journalism Education Association is pleased to welcome Loryn Clauson, Ph.D, and Bradley Wilson, Ph.D, MJE, as new members of its national headquarters staff. Bringing decades of combined experience in journalism, more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State to host faculty and staff conversations focused on dialogue, engagement and our shared future * Kansas State University is a community built on a shared commitment to learning, discovery, service and respect for one another. Our Principles of Community reflect the values that bring us together and guide how we engage with one another, particularly during times of change. As K-State continues to advance its mission as a next-generation land-grant  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 12 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Kansas City Fed Releases Semi-Annual Update of the Bank Capital Analysis * KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City today released the Second Quarter 2026 results from its semiannual Bank Capital Analysis (BCA), which provides an objective and data-based approach to judging capital strength across the banking industry. The BCA presents leverage ratios for individual U.S. global systemically important bank more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Engineering to host 70th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference * LAWRENCE -- On Dec. 3, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of asphalt paving engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments in the profession. "We are excited to host the 70th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference this year," said Robert Parsons, professor and confere more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU researchers awarded $10 million grant to advance sustainable chemical manufacturing * LAWRENCE -- People encounter products made from crude oil, such as plastics, synthetic clothing fibers, packaging materials and resins, nearly every day. But these products require unsustainable extraction from the Earth and in some instances pose the risk of toxicity. A $10 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation was awarded to a team of University  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * McCain Auditorium's free holiday gift to the community * In gratitude and holiday spirit, McCain Performance Series offers free show: Pat Hazell's "The Wonder Bread Years" Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series is presenting a free holiday show in December to thank the community during the holiday season. Pat Hazell's "The Wonder Bread Years" will be presented on the McCain Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. A fresh and funny  more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 11 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Newman offers Catholic-centered Pietra Fitness courses for students, community * What if caring for physical health doubled as an opportunity to deepen prayer life, strengthen faith and grow in understanding of the human person? Through Newman University's new online Pietra Fitness courses, students and community members can experience a uniquely Catholic approach to whole-person wellness with options to earn college credit or participate as an audit student. P more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 12 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat * Kansas State University's College of Business Administration takes great pride in recognizing the business leaders who have not only achieved remarkable success in their careers but also given back in meaningful ways to the college that helped shape them. The Business Leader of the Year award and induction into the Business Leaders Hall of Fame are the college's highest honors, reserved for those who have distinguished t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Senate Unanimously Approves Sen. Moran's FORECAST Act * Moran's bipartisan legislation passed the Senate this week as a part of the Weather Act Nov 12 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - applauded the Senate's unanimous passage this week of his legislation, the FORECAST Act, as a part of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorizati more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Polsinelli Continues Commercial Litigation Growth with Andy Smith in New York * Polsinelli has continued the expansion of its Commercial Litigation Practice with the arrival of Andrew (Andy) A. Smith as a shareholder in its New York office. Smith represents investment banks, private equity firms, real estate developers and other businesses in complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on financial disputes. His ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Twelve States and Other Organizations File Supreme Court Briefs Supporting America First Legal 's Client Dr. Peter Navarro * This week, multiple organizations and States have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in Peter K. Navarro v. United States, supporting America First Legal's (AFL) client Dr. Peter Navarro. The briefs urge the Court to review Dr. Navarro's contempt of Congress conviction.  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following report on Oct. 2026, entitled "The Impact of SB 244 on Transgender People in Kansas." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary This report provides information about Kansas S.B. 244, a state law enacted in 2026 that imposes restrictions on the use of restrooms in public buildings and invalidates state driver's licenses and birth certificates that display gender identity rather than sex assigned at birth. In this report, we discuss more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1445 Jayhawk Blvd, 4060 Wescoe Hall | Lawrence, KS 66045 | (785) 864-3527 | Fax (785) 864-5208 | spaa.ku.edu November 2, 2026 U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (RIN 0607-AA75) - Addendu more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Strong Hall | 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 300 | Lawrence, KS 66045-7594 | (785) 864-6161 | international.ku.edu November 6, 2026 Re: DHS Proposed Rule on Optional Practical Training Fees Docket No. ICEB-2026-0100 To Whom It May Concern: As the senior international officer for The University of Kansas Office of International Affairs, I am writing to provide data and outlin more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 November 2, 2026 Comment: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Docket No. 260903-0005, Document 2026-18481, published September 10, 2026). Margo Anderson, Milwaukee, WI To the U.S. Census Bureau: I write to comment on the proposed rule "Decennial Census of the Population  more ST

PRETORIA, South Africa, Nov. 10 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * UP EXPERT OPINION: The comeuppance of Donald Trump * By Professor Adekeye Adebajo, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pretoria's Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship. The Democratic tsunami that swept the party to victory in the US midterm elections, winning the Senate and the House of Representatives, represents a stunning repudiation of President Donald Trump. The Democrats are projected to win at least 54 Senate seats to the Rep more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Celebrates Overwhelming House Passage of Major Richard Star Act * WASHINGTON -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) celebrates today's overwhelming bipartisan passage of the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 392-18, marking a historic milestone in the fight to grant earned retirement benefits to combat-injured v more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Via Christi Structural Heart Team First in the Midwest to Perform Innovative Catheter-Based Mitral Valve Repair * The new system offers a new option that is a transcatheter procedure vs. traditional surgery and is designed to have the same effects as surgery. The Structural Heart team led by Bassem Chehab, MD, at Via Christi St. Francis has become the first in the midwestern United States to perform a tr more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Nov. 12 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * WheatAI holds great potential, SDSU researcher says * Wheat researchers at South Dakota State University are perfecting an AI-powered web application designed to speed the work of wheat breeders and equip farmers with a more accurate tool for making decisions. Professor Sunish Sehgal began taking photos in 2022 to develop this AI tool. WheatAI (wheatai.net) was built from smartphone and drone images of winter wheat taken five times between Ma more PR