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2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships Qualifiers Announced (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on March 3, 2026:
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2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships Qualifiers Announced
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is pleased to announce the qualifiers for the 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships hosted by Visit Wichita at Heartland Credit Union in Park City, Kan. The fourth annual championship event features four s more PR
22nd Century Management Launches Channel Partner Program With Fully Operational AI Digital Workforce Suite (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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22nd Century Management Launches Channel Partner Program With Fully Operational AI Digital Workforce Suite
22nd Century Management Inc. has announced that its channel partner program is open and accepting office technology dealers nationwide. Unlike platforms that launch with a single product and a road map of promises, 22nd Century Management is bringing all six agents in its Digital Workfo more PR
AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department) more PR
American College of Surgeons: Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on March 2, 2026:
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Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs
Rising costs from motorcycle crashes threaten trauma center stability as public dollars cover millions in preventable spending, study shows
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* Repeal of Michigan's universal motorcycle helmet law was associated with a $5,785 increase in inpatient costs p more PR
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans
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Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an more PR
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Union Members in Colorado 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Colorado 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 3, 2026
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In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 5.9 percent of wage and salary workers in Colorado, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 161,000. Nationwid more PR
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Union Members in Missouri 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Missouri 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 3, 2026
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In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 9.8 percent of wage and salary workers in Missouri, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 271,000. Nationwid more PR
Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 3 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day
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Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu
Three accomplished business leaders are visiting Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus for the Spears School of Business ' 2026 CEO Day.
Steve Irby, Jimmy Lawhorn and Liz McKinley will speak to students at 3 p more PR
CPKC Debuts 1776 Locomotive to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary (10)
CALGARY, Alberta, March 4 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release:
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CPKC debuts 1776 locomotive to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC) today unveiled a commemorative locomotive livery honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrating the founding of the United States of America.
"This locomotive, built and painted in Fort Worth, Texas, honors the remarkable and proud h more PR
CPKC Sets New February Monthly Grain Records (10)
CALGARY, Alberta, March 4 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release on March 3, 2026:
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CPKC sets new February monthly grain records
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today it has broken its February monthly record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.232 million metric tonnes (MMT) in February 2026. This new February achievement beat the previous tonnage record set in February 2021. Last month's 23,088 carloa more PR
Crexendo Completes Highly Accretive Acquisition of Estech Systems (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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Crexendo Completes Highly Accretive Acquisition of Estech Systems
Crexendo Inc. has announced it has completed the acquisition of Estech Systems LLC (ESI), a provider of cloud communication solutions and one of Crexendo's longest-tenured NetSapiens platform licensees. The transaction represents a transformative step in Crexendo's growth strategy and significantly strengthens its position in more PR
Emporia State University President Matt Baker Sets Tone and Vision for the Future (10)
EMPORIA, Kansas, March 4 -- Emporia State University issued the following news:
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New Emporia State University President Matt Baker sets tone and vision for the future
As Dr. Matt Baker embarked Monday, March 2, on his role as the 19th president of Emporia State University, his message was clear; progress happens when people move forward together.
"If you want to go fast, go alone," Baker said. "If you want to go far, go together."
As momentum and partnerships continue to take shape, a more PR
Enslaved people transformed clothing into instruments of rebellion, research reveals (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Enslaved people transformed clothing into instruments of rebellion, research reveals
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LAWRENCE -As it relates to Black bodies and Black individuals, clothing is always "politicked," according to a University of Kansas researcher.
"What you can and can't wear also connects to a certain creative expression and therefore independence," said Zay Dale, assistant professor of English. "It's also important to more PR
GreatAmerica & CEO Juice Announce Enhanced Integration for Office Technology Dealers (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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GreatAmerica & CEO Juice Announce Enhanced Integration for Office Technology Dealers
GreatAmerica, in collaboration with CEO Juice, has announced the deployment of new enhancements to its existing integration for office technology dealers using e-automate. These updates further automate contract setup, reduce manual work and deliver real-time insights with AI-powered dashboards, making it ev more PR
Justice Department Receives Notifications From Training & Readiness Accelerator II for Membership Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities.
These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of more PR
KU math professor receives prestigious honor from Greece for cutting-edge research (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU math professor receives prestigious honor from Greece for cutting-edge research
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LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas math faculty member of Greek descent was recently honored with Greece's top award for contributions to the field of mathematical analysis.
Dionyssis Mantzavinos, Bischoff-Stouffer Associate Professor of Mathematics, received the 2025 Nikolaos K. Artemiadis Award for Outstanding Research i more PR
Milner & the Atlanta Braves Unite Two Georgia Legacies Built on Performance, Longevity & Atlanta Pride (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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Milner & the Atlanta Braves Unite Two Georgia Legacies Built on Performance, Longevity & Atlanta Pride
BTA member Milner Inc. has announced a new partnership with the Atlanta Braves, becoming the official copier and print solutions partner of the organization. The partnership brings together two Atlanta, Georgia, institutions with long-standing traditions of performance, innovation, and comm more PR
National Center for Science Education Endorses FFRF Action Fund's Model Legislation (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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National Center for Science Education endorses FFRF Action Fund's model legislation
FFRF Action Fund is delighted to announce that the National Center for Science Education has endorsed its model legislation to keep religious pro more PR
NEA's Read Across America Brings the Joy of Reading--and the Freedom to Read--to Students and Classrooms Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on March 2, 2026:
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NEA's Read Across America Brings the Joy of Reading--and the Freedom to Read--to Students and Classrooms Nationwide
Across the country, students and educators are celebrating reading today and every day, as our classrooms and communities participate in NEA's Read Across America, the association's flagship literacy program providing joyful, inclusive reading experiences for every more PR
Niedzwiedz Picked as Player of the Week in the OVC (10)
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, March 3 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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Niedzwiedz Picked as Player of the Week in the OVC
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SIUE junior first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz (North Aurora, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week after leading the Cougars to three wins during the week.
Niedzwiedz amassed an OPS of 1.447 for the week, including a slugging percentage of nearly.950. He hit.421 in five games with thre more PR
NMSU Foundation names Loren Maybrier assistant vice president for development (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 3 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Foundation names Loren Maybrier assistant vice president for development
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The New Mexico State University Foundation announced the appointment of Loren A. Maybrier as assistant vice president for development. In this role, Maybrier will serve as a senior fundraising leader, advancing philanthropy at NMSU by setting strategic priorities, managing donor portfolios and mentoring members more PR
Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business: Business Leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to Speak at 2026 CEO Day (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 4 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news:
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Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day
Three accomplished business leaders are visiting Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus for the Spears School of Business' 2026 CEO Day.
Steve Irby, Jimmy Lawhorn and Liz McKinley will speak to students at 3 p.m., April 7, in the OSU Student Union Theater. The trio's executive leadership experiences span more PR
Rep. Vasquez Demands Clarity for Seniors After Administration's Conflicting Claims Cause Tax Confusion (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez Demands Clarity for Seniors After Administration's Conflicting Claims Cause Tax Confusion
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 3, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pushed for clarity and honesty for seniors on taxes on Social Security. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano, Rep. Vasquez reques more PR
Rewriting the Playbook on Athlete Health: Kier named RWJF Scholar (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 3 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Rewriting the Playbook on Athlete Health: Kier named RWJF Scholar
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For Lexi Kier, sport has always been more than competition -it's an intersection of joy and loss, community and pressure, and resilience and vulnerability. As a doctoral student in public health education at UNC Greensboro, she is building a research agenda that challenges how institutions understand ath more PR
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to Repatriate Native American Remains Under Federal Law (10)
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, California, is moving forward with the repatriation of Native American human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the museum has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least two individuals and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple Tribal Nations. Repatriation may occur on o more PR
Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor to Reaffirm Commitment to Pass the Major Richard Star Act (10)
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on March 3, 2026:
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Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor to Reaffirm Commitment to Pass the Major Richard Star Act
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - today spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of Congress finding a path forward to pass the Major Richard Star Act, which would allow veterans with servic more PR
Senator Marshall Urgently Calls for All Kansans in the Middle East to Evacuate Immediately (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Urgently Calls for All Kansans in the Middle East to Evacuate Immediately
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), is urgently calling on any Kansan currently in the Middle East -or anyone with a loved one there -to evacuate immediately. His office is actively assisting with departures. Anyone needing assistance should email EvacHelp@marshall.senate.gov or call more PR
Senator Marshall: A Healthy Diet is Better Than Any Medication (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: A Healthy Diet is Better Than Any Medication
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Senator Marshall Joins The Julie Mason Show to Discuss Dr. Casey Means
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined SiriusXM's The Julie Mason Show to discuss the nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, how Make America Healthy Again can help the healthcare affordability crisis, and the conflict in Iran. more PR
Sens. Moran, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster AI Education & Career Development (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Moran, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster AI Education & Career Development
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Committee, yesterday introduced the NSF AI Education Act. This bipartisan legislation would expand scholarship and professional more PR
Supreme Court ruling allowing race-based immigration hampers relief from government misconduct, legal scholar argues (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Supreme Court ruling allowing race-based immigration hampers relief from government misconduct, legal scholar argues
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LAWRENCE -Immigration enforcement has drawn criticism and spurred protests across the country during President Donald Trump's second term, and the Supreme Court recently ruled that some of the controversial tactics agents have used to detain people can continue.
A University of Kansas la more PR
Tabor College Social Work Director Warns MSW Reclassification Threatens Mental Health Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Lara Vanderhoof, social work program director at Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kansas, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing a proposal that would exclude the Master of Social Work (MSW) from being classified as a "professional degree." The letter highlights concerns regarding the implications of this reclassification for the mental health workforce and public welfare.
According to the letter, the MSW is recognized as the terminal deg more ST
UNF and DCPS Offer Professional Learning for Elementary Teachers Working With Students With Disabilities (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 4 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news:
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UNF and DCPS offer professional learning for elementary teachers working with students with disabilities
The University of North Florida Silverfield College of Education and Human Services and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) are offering a specialized teacher training program, Project IDEAS. The primary goal of the project is to improve the academic and behavioral outcomes of students with di more PR
US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification (10)
NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification
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Across the state of Kansas, transgender people are receiving letters informing them that their driver's licenses are invalid following the passage of a law that invalidates birth certificates and driver's licenses that do not reflect the bearer's sex assigned at birth.
The law also prohibits transgender people from using bathrooms and facilit more PR
VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following statement on March. 3, 2026:
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VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time
The following is a message from VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore
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Today, Ranking Member Blumenthal asked for unanimous consent for passage of S. 1032, the Major Richard Star Act, on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This is the first time the motion was made sinc more PR
Wichita Business Owner Indicted for Trafficking Marijuana From His Stores (10)
WICHITA, Kansas, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas posted the following news release on March 2, 2026:
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Wichita business owner indicted for trafficking marijuana from his stores
A Kansas businessman made his initial appearance after a federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging him with trafficking marijuana from his commercial properties and charging him with illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.
According to court document more PR
Xerox Expands Unified Market Approach With Broader A3 Portfolio Following Lexmark Acquisition (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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Xerox Expands Unified Market Approach With Broader A3 Portfolio Following Lexmark Acquisition
Xerox has further unified its print go-to-market structure, bringing the Xerox and Lexmark sales forces together around an increasingly integrated portfolio of printers, MFPs, software and services. Through this integration, legacy Xerox clients and partners worldwide now have access through their s more PR
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