Monday - July 27, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri

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2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 24 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year Announced The American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC are proud to announce the 2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year in all collegiate and high school divisions. The ABCA/ATEC Regional and National Coaches of the Year are selected by members of the ABCA, with the process led by the ABCA All-America & Coach of the Year comm  more
ABA Judicial Division Recognizes Former NC Chief Justice Mark Martin, NAIJ With Civility, Justice Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * ABA Judicial Division recognizes former NC Chief Justice Mark Martin, NAIJ with civility, justice awards The American Bar Association Judicial Division will present its William D. Missouri Civility Award to Mark Martin, former chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, and its Justice and Rule of Law Award to the National Association of Immigration Judges on Thursday, July 30,   more
Ameren Helps Customers Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Helps Customers Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers * Spot scam red flags, from fake websites to urgent deadlines Key Takeaways: * Scammers may try to impersonate Ameren co-workers to collect personal information or payments from customers. * Customers should be on alert for common scams, including fake emails and websites, voice cloning, a  more
American Soybean Association Encouraged by Senate Farm Bill Framework
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 24 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Encouraged by Senate Farm Bill Framework The American Soybean Association welcomed the release of a draft farm bill by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, which includes key priorities for U.S. soybean farmers and makes important investments in the farm safety net, conservation, rural development, research, and market opportunities for soybean farmers. "Soybean farmer  more
Attorney General Hanaway Charges Dozens Of Medicaid Fraudsters For Over $613,000 In Stolen Funds
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 23 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Charges Dozens Of Medicaid Fraudsters For Over $613,000 In Stolen Funds * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that 24 defendants have been charged in connection with more than $613,000 in alleged fraud, from across the state, as part of the Attorney General's Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit's (MFCU  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN FEDERAL, STATE HEALTHCARE FRAUD CRACKDOWN
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN FEDERAL, STATE HEALTHCARE FRAUD CRACKDOWN * Chicago - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced charges against 17 defendants who stole state funds by defrauding the Medicaid program and other programs that provide crucial services to the state's most vulnerable residents. Raoul's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigated and is  more
Busch Light Brings Back Limited-Edition Farming Cans to Honor American Farmers & Ranchers
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Busch Light Brings Back Limited-Edition Farming Cans to Honor American Farmers & Ranchers * Building on its 7-year partnership with Farm Rescue, Busch Light reaffirms its unwavering commitment to farming and ranching communities nationwide Key Facts: * Busch Light Farming Cans return for summer 2026, with proceeds up to $200,000 donated to Farm Rescue,   more
California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit Over Economic Impacts and State Sovereignty
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit Over Economic Impacts and State Sovereignty * Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of consumers and producers across the United States. The lawsuit intends to   more
Carlos Vargas-Aburto Appointed Interim President of California State University, Monterey Bay
LONG BEACH, California, June 24 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Carlos Vargas-Aburto Appointed Interim President of California State University, Monterey Bay California State University (CSU) Chancellor Mildred Garcia has appointed Carlos Vargas-Aburto to serve as interim president of Cal State Monterey Bay. Most recently, Vargas-Aburto served for 10 years as president of Southeast Missouri State University. "Dr. Vargas-Aburto has a strong record of supporting  more
Clover Imaging Group Expands Its Reach With IPW Acquisition
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Clover Imaging Group Expands Its Reach With IPW Acquisition * Clover Imaging Group has acquired IPW, a U.S.-based manufacturer of aftermarket imaging supplies with deep OEM roots. IPW, founded in 1996, built its reputation manufacturing high-quality, economical alternatives to OEM supplies -earning some of the largest printer OEMs as customers along the way. That OEM   more
CMS Issues Change Request About RHC Telehealth Billing And Reimbursement
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * CMS Issues Change Request About RHC Telehealth Billing And Reimbursement * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a change request instructing the Medicare Administrative Contractors to revise how rural health clinics bill and are reimbursed for distant site telehealth services. Effective Thursday, Oct. 1, RHCs will be required to bill individual HCPCS   more
Doug Mishkin shares insights with Gambling Insider on pending sports betting legislation
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Doug Mishkin shares insights with Gambling Insider on pending sports betting legislation * Doug Mishkin, a partner in BCLP's Technology, Commercial and Data practice, recently spoke with Gambling Insider regarding pending New York legislation that would require mobile sportsbook operators to prohibit wagers placed from college campuses. In the article, Doug say  more
Experience Innovation At Full Speed In Las Vegas at 2026 ECI Connect
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Experience Innovation At Full Speed In Las Vegas at 2026 ECI Connect * ECI Software Solutions has announced its Connect customer conference, to be held Nov. 16-18 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will include a sharper agenda, better room to network and new ways to make every minute count. Why this year matters This year is about moving past the   more
Five U of A Students Receive International Awards to Teach Abroad
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Five U of A Students Receive International Awards to Teach Abroad Four University of Arkansas students have received English Teaching Assistant Awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and one student has been named an alternate for the prestigious international exchange program. The students receiving Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Awards: * Madeline "Maddie" Gwinner, who will ser  more
FlexPoint Launches the First AI-Powered Agents Purpose-Built for the MSP Back-Office
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * FlexPoint Launches the First AI-Powered Agents Purpose-Built for the MSP Back-Office * FlexPoint has announced the launch of AR Agents, the first AI-powered agents built specifically for MSP back-office operations. Billions of dollars are trapped in accounts receivable every year -most of it stuck in email threads, with teams manually chasing payments, answering questio  more
Ga. A.G. Carr Challenges California's Plastics Acts Over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Carr Challenges California's Plastics Acts Over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 17-state coalition and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers nationwide. California's law, formally known as the Plastic Pollution Pr  more
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Reauthorization of Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-675) on a bill (H.R. 7250) that aims to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 2, 2026. The House passed the bill on June 2, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 7250 is to reauthorize t  more
House of Representatives Passes Historic Housing Package, Sending Legislation to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House of Representatives Passes Historic Housing Package, Sending Legislation to President's Desk The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes numerous bills introduced by Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver  - Today, the House of Representatives passed the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. The historic housing package includes numerous bills introd  more
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Preventing Waste, Fraud & Abuse in TANF Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-670) on the Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act (H.R. 8872). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on May 29, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary H.R. 8872, as amended, the "Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on May 21, 2026, makes changes to part A of title IV of the  more
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-671) on the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act (H.R. 8873). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on May 29, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary H.R. 8873, the "Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on May 21, 2026, establishes a federal taskforce, led by a National Rec  more
Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees. The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act  more
Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Information Warfare Research Project Consortium
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates within the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium, Summerville, South Carolina. On April 2, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These administrative actions were completed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the financial recovery of antitrust   more
Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes In Open Mobile Alliance
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates regarding the Open Mobile Alliance, San Diego, California. On March 5, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These filings were completed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects participants by limiting the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actu  more
Justin Winerman and Sophie Berte write in Reuters and Westlaw
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Justin Winerman and Sophie Berte write in Reuters and Westlaw * Partner Justin Winerman and Associate Sophie Berte, both in BCLP's Finance Transactions practice, discussed a recent Southern District of New York bankruptcy court opinion in an article published in Reuters and Westlaw. In the article, Justin and Sophie examine the opinion, which demonstrates the u  more
Keypoint Intelligence Launches New Study on the Future of Print Management Solutions
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Keypoint Intelligence Launches New Study on the Future of Print Management Solutions * Keypoint Intelligence has announced a new proprietary research study, IT Purchasers' View of the Changing Print Management Market, designed to provide software vendors, OEMs and solution providers with independent insight into the changing requirements and priorities of enterprise IT   more
Marney hired as director of SDSU Extension
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 23 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Marney hired as director of SDSU Extension * Mandy Marney has been hired as director of SDSU Extension and associate dean of the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. She started her new role on June 22. "Dr. Amanda Marney brings a wealth of experience and leadership in extension to SDSU," said Joe Cassady, SD Corn Endowed Dean. "I couldn't be   more
Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown * BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The   more
MLB Backs Down, Pledges No Punishment for Religious Beliefs in Reply to Hawley
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * MLB Backs Down, Pledges No Punishment for Religious Beliefs in Reply to Hawley * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley released the following statement after Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred replied to his questions about the MLB's apparent pattern of discriminating against Christians while promoting left-wing ideologies. Manfred's reply comes after Senator Hawley sent a  more
Mo. Department of Natural Resources Issues Final Hazardous Waste Permit to Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling Facility
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 24 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources issues final hazardous waste permit to Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling Facility The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued a final hazardous waste permit for The Doe Run Company's Buick Resource Recycling Facility. The permit allows the company to continue operating at its Boss facility. Doe Run operates a hazardous waste sto  more
Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown * HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At  more
Rep. Burlison to Host Press Conference on Healthcare Affordability and Reconciliation 3.0
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison to Host Press Conference on Healthcare Affordability and Reconciliation 3.0 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) will host a Capitol Hill press conference on Wednesday, June 24, alongside fellow lawmakers, health-policy experts, and healthcare stakeholders to discuss the need for a healthcare affordability package in a potential Reconciliation 3.0 bill. The event will hig  more
Reta Jo Lewis Named WIIT's 2026 Outstanding Woman of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reta Jo Lewis Named WIIT's 2026 Outstanding Woman of the Year * Husch Blackwell attorney Reta Jo Lewis was named the 2026 Outstanding Woman of the Year by the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT). Based in Washington DC, Lewis advises clients on international trade, export finance, and government strategy, drawing on senior leadership roles across t  more
Rosalynn Carter's Alma Mater GSW Named Academic Home of National First Ladies Day Commission
AMERICUS, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news: * * * Rosalynn Carter's alma mater GSW named academic home of National First Ladies Day Commission Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and the National First Ladies Day Commission (NFLDC) have entered a formal partnership that positions GSW as the Commission's official academic home and help advance the study, preservation and celebration of America's First Ladies. The memorandum of underst  more
Rosengart named inaugural Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Rosengart named inaugural Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine * Matthew R. Rosengart, MD, whose work on sepsis and the role of circadian rhythms in immune responses has improved the care of critically ill patients, has been installed as the inaugural Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine in the WashU Medicine Mary Culver Department of Surgery.   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 24 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Act South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in a lawsuit intended to protect the interests of producers and consumers. The coalition's lawsuit challenges California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packing Producer Responsibility Act. The California law p  more
Service Leadership Report Reveals Historic Growth for IT Solution Providers & the Operational Factors Defining This Economic Shift
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Service Leadership Report Reveals Historic Growth for IT Solution Providers & the Operational Factors Defining This Economic Shift * Service Leadership Inc., a ConnectWise company, has released the findings of its Service Leadership Index 2026 Annual IT Solution Provider Industry Profitability Report. The comprehensive, vendor-neutral report reveals that IT solution pro  more
Sharp Unveils New High-Speed Color Office Series Featuring Enhanced Productivity & Performance
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Sharp Unveils New High-Speed Color Office Series Featuring Enhanced Productivity & Performance * Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has announced the new BP-80C70 and BP-80C80 high-speed color document systems, designed to meet the demands of today's fast-paced departmental environments. Powered by Sharp's latest controller technology, these new mo  more
TD SYNNEX Appoints Douglas Britt to Board of Directors
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * TD SYNNEX Appoints Douglas Britt to Board of Directors * TD SYNNEX has announced the appointment of Douglas Britt to its board of directors, effective June 17, 2026, increasing the size of the board from 10 to 11 members. Britt will serve on the board's Audit Committee and Technology Committee. A seasoned technology executive, Britt brings more than 30 years of experi  more
thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders * thINK, an independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, has announced the return of thINK Ahead 2026, taking place July 13-15, 2026, at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead has become one of the print industry's premier inkjet user events, bringing together Cano  more
Wagner Votes for Generational Housing Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Votes for Generational Housing Legislation * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after she voted for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: "Missouri families need and deserve relief from the high costs of everyday life, and I have been proud to work with my colleagues on the Fina  more
Washington University in St. Louis: Commemorating 250 years of American independence
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Commemorating 250 years of American independence As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing, experts at Washington University in St. Louis are reflecting on the events and ideas that shaped this nation and their continued relevance today. "It is important to commemorate the 250th anniversary because it has shaped so much of our current  more
Washington University Pediatric Hematology Professor Sisk Calls on HHS to Clarify Rare Disease Drug Approval Standards
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Bryan A. Sisk, assistant professor in pediatric hematology and oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to initiate rulemaking in response to the Haystack Project Petition and establish a binding framework for evaluating therapies for rare diseases. The department stresses that current FDA frameworks largely  more
WashU's Kemper Art Museum to Showcase Transnational Modernism in New 'Buenos Aires Modern' Exhibition
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * 'Buenos Aires Modern, 1935-1950' * The Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis will present "Buenos Aires Modern, 1935-1950," on view Sept. 9 to Jan. 4. This exhibition is the first in the United States to examine the inventive activities of a thriving, cross-disciplinary artistic community of locals, exiles and immigrants living in Buenos Aires during the early 20th century.   more
What They Are Saying: Ways & Means Policies Expand and Protect Access to Health Care for Seniors, Rural and Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * What They Are Saying: Ways & Means Policies Expand and Protect Access to Health Care for Seniors, Rural and Underserved Communities Seniors on Medicare will have better and more secure access to quality health care services - including critical kidney care - thanks to legislation recently approved by the Ways and Means Committee. Under   more
Xerox Introduces A4 Color Printers & MFPs as First Products Under Unified Brand
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Xerox Introduces A4 Color Printers & MFPs as First Products Under Unified Brand * Xerox has introduced the Xerox C240/C245, Xerox C255a and Xerox C300/C303a/C305ae color printers and MFPs, the first hardware offerings launched under the unified Xerox brand following the company's integration with Lexmark. Xerox now operates as a single technology company spanning prin  more