Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri
Aid for brain-bleed recovery receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 30 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Aid for brain-bleed recovery receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
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A non-invasive neuromodulation technology has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for reducing a dangerous narrowing of blood vessels in the brain that can follow a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm. Early clinical trials led by physician-scient
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American Soybean Association Strongly Criticizes Glyphosate Trade Petition
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Strongly Criticizes Glyphosate Trade Petition
The American Soybean Association strongly opposes action taken by Monsanto Company and its subsidiary, Ruveon LLC, to file a petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from the People's Republic of China - the world's largest producer and exporter of glyphosate. Bayer -
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American Soybean Association Welcomes EPA Approval of New Soybean Crop Protection Tools
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 1 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Welcomes EPA Approval of New Soybean Crop Protection Tools
The American Soybean Association welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's long-awaited approval of new and innovative crop protection technologies to support soybean production efficiency, providing farmers with additional tools to effectively manage weeds, protect crop yields, and enhance regenerative farming practi
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Backyard Barbecue Blues: Many Fourth of July Favorites Up 20% This Summer
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Backyard Barbecue Blues: Many Fourth of July Favorites Up 20% This Summer
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, new analysis from Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation finds families paying more for cookout and party supplies, cities cancel firework displays due to Trump's tariffs
New analysis from Groundwork Collab
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BCLP advises AshbyCapital on PS63m acquisition and PS285m financing of 55 Old Broad Street
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP advises AshbyCapital on PS63m acquisition and PS285m financing of 55 Old Broad Street
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A multi-disciplinary BCLP team advised AshbyCapital on its PS63m acquisition and PS285m financing of 55 Old Broad Street -a landmark 300,000 sq ft City of London office development.
Private equity real estate firm AshbyCapital has completed its acquisition of the iconic
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BCLP Team Secures Landmark Victory for Innocent Death Row Prisoner
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP Team Secures Landmark Victory for Innocent Death Row Prisoner
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A longtime BCLP Atlanta team secured a precedent-making victory for pro bono client, Jimmie "Chris" Duncan, with the Louisiana Supreme Court upholding the 2025 trial court order vacating his wrongful capital conviction based on the evidence of factual innocence uncovered by BCLP over the last 10
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Big, Beautiful Success Story: Working Families Tax Cuts Deliver for American Workers, Supercharge Domestic Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Big, Beautiful Success Story: Working Families Tax Cuts Deliver for American Workers, Supercharge Domestic Manufacturing
Businesses across America are reinvesting even more in America thanks to Republicans' pro-growth tax policies from the Working Families Tax Cuts. In a recent interview, Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato confirmed that these policies
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Bipartisan Ways & Means Legislation to Improve High Quality Health Care Delivery Approved by House
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Ways & Means Legislation to Improve High Quality Health Care Delivery Approved by House
Health care providers that deliver high-quality, cost-effective care to American patients will be able to operate more efficiently thanks to bipartisan legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibil
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Brian Black of Penn State Altoona Featured at Regional, National Events
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Brian Black of Penn State Altoona featured at regional, national events
Brian Black, distinguished professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, was the keynote speaker at both the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers convention in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers conference in Manhattan, Kansas.
At each conference, Blac
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CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Enhancement for Racist Attack on Black Man in Missouri
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Enhancement for Racist Attack on Black Man in Missouri
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a hate crime enhancement to be considered following an alleged racist attack on a Black man in Hazelwood, Missouri.
The suspect allegedly shouted racial slurs
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Canon Digital Press Designs Win Red Dot Awards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Canon Digital Press Designs Win Red Dot Awards
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Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon U.S.A. Inc., has announced that two Canon commercial printers -the varioPRINT iX1700 sheetfed inkjet digital press and Colorado XL-series large-format hybrid printers -received a Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2026, building on its iF Design Award wins in Germany.
The varioP
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Charles Carrigan Ph.D. Honored with Endowed Professorship at Olivet
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 30 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news:
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Charles Carrigan Ph.D. Honored with Endowed Professorship at Olivet
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Olivet Nazarene University has appointed Charles Carrigan '96, Ph.D. as the Reams Endowed Professor for Geosciences.
The Max and Carol Reams Endowed Professorship was established to provide sustained faculty support for geosciences and to honor the legacy of two longtime Olivet supporters. The fund will help secure the viability
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Epson Introduces Affordable ColorWorks Color Label & Badge Printer for Visitor Management & Low-Volume Applications
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Epson Introduces Affordable ColorWorks Color Label & Badge Printer for Visitor Management & Low-Volume Applications
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Epson has announced the ColorWorks CW-D3800, an affordable and compact color label and badge printer designed for easy on-demand labeling. Small businesses with lower-volume labeling need a reliable solution that keeps costs manageable while granting fle
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations.
The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach pr
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Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project
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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners today announced the launch of the Expanding Agroforestry Pproject (EAP), an effort to help U.S. farmers strengthen their operations, diversify revenue and improve land health. Eligible producers throughout the 30-state project area are invited to apply for financial an
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Funding cuts have hobbled US research with no replacement in sight
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 29 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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Funding cuts have hobbled US research with no replacement in sight
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The U.S. research machine has been hobbled. What will replace it?
* Moderator: Gideon Gil, Managing editor, STAT; AHCJ Board President
* Michael Bronstein, Ph.D., Assistant professor, University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Institute for Health Informatic
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Government gagged: Overcoming agencies' secrecy barriers
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 29 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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Government gagged: Overcoming agencies' secrecy barriers
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Government Gagged: Overcoming agencies' secrecy barriers
* Moderator: Frank LoMonte, J.D., Adjunct instructor, University of Georgia School of Law; Legal counsel, CNN
* Caroline Hendrie, Executive director, Society of Professional Journalists
* Charles Ornstein, Managing editor, local, ProPublica
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Governor Kehoe Takes Action on FY27 State Budget Bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 30 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Takes Action on FY27 State Budget Bills
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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state operating and capital improvement budget bills totaling $50.7 billion, delivering a responsible, balanced budget that invests in Missouri's priorities while preparing for the years ahead and protecting taxpayer dollars.
"I appreciate the members
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GreatAmerica Awards $250,000 to Eastern Iowa Nonprofits Through Spring 2026 Employee Advised Fund Cycle
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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GreatAmerica Awards $250,000 to Eastern Iowa Nonprofits Through Spring 2026 Employee Advised Fund Cycle
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GreatAmerica Financial Services has announced the completion of its Employee Advised Fund (EAF) spring 2026 grant cycle, awarding $250,000 to nonprofits in the eastern Iowa area. This marks the first of two giving cycles in 2026.
The Employee Advised Fund empowers
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Hawley Demands Postmaster General Return Bonus or Resign After Attempt to Evade Accountability
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley Demands Postmaster General Return Bonus or Resign After Attempt to Evade Accountability
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement, urging the Postmaster General David Steiner to resign unless he commits to forego bonuses until mail delivery to Missourians is timely.
Hawley's statement comes after the Postmaster General wrote a letter to Senator Hawley attempting to shi
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Hawley Launches Investigation into Failures at US Postal Service After Postmaster General Refused to Forego Bonuses
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Hawley Launches Investigation into Failures at US Postal Service After Postmaster General Refused to Forego Bonuses
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) launched an investigation into the ongoing mail service failures plaguing Missouri, alongside potential criminal activity in abandoned mail and the alarming distribution of lavish bonuses to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) executives. T
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Hilton Hotels That Embody Americana Through Place
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Hilton Hotels that Embody Americana Through Place
Hit the open road and discover stays that reflect the heart, soul and scenery of the nation's national parks and heartland cities
* Discover destination-inspired Hilton stays near iconic landscapes like Yellowstone's geothermal wonders, Moab's red rocks, the majestic Great Smoky Mountains and Chicago's towering skyline.
* Experience historic towns
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House Approves Bipartisan Ways & Means Legislation to Recover Nearly $1 Billion in Pandemic-Era Taxpayer Dollars Frozen Due to Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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House Approves Bipartisan Ways & Means Legislation to Recover Nearly $1 Billion in Pandemic-Era Taxpayer Dollars Frozen Due to Fraud
Hundreds of millions of dollars in unspent COVID-era unemployment insurance (UI) funds will be returned to taxpayers thanks to bipartisan legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Reco
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HP Inc. Launches Frontier Strategic Partnership With OpenAI to Fuel Customer-Facing Experiences & Transform Internal Operations
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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HP Inc. Launches Frontier Strategic Partnership With OpenAI to Fuel Customer-Facing Experiences & Transform Internal Operations
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HP Inc. has announced the launch of a strategic partnership with OpenAI, integrating its Frontier platform into HP's global efforts to shape the Future of Work through enhanced customer-facing experiences and accelerated transformation across
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Katun's Arivia Multifunction Printers Earn Blue Angel Eco-Label
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Katun's Arivia Multifunction Printers Earn Blue Angel Eco-Label
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Katun Corp. has announced that its Arivia MFP line has obtained Blue Angel certification, one of the world's most respected eco-labels for environmentally responsible products. This achievement highlights Katun's commitment to delivering sustainable, high-performance printing solutions that help workplace
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KBIA wins five Public Media Journalists Association awards
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 30 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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KBIA wins five Public Media Journalists Association awards
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By Emily Early
COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 30, 2026) -The Missouri School of Journalism's KBIA-FM, an NPR-member station, was honored with five Public Media Journalists Association awards.
Three staff members, one alum and one student from the School of Journalism won five of the 293 annual awards, selected from over
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Konica Minolta Launches AccurioPress C5080 Series Entry-Level Production Press
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Konica Minolta Launches AccurioPress C5080 Series Entry-Level Production Press
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the AccurioPress C5080 Series, a new line of entry-level production presses designed to deliver automated production capabilities, consistent output and simplified operation for commercial printers, in-plants and franchise print en
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Loffler Companies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team as Company Enters Its Next Era
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Loffler Companies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team as Company Enters Its Next Era
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BTA member Loffler Companies has announced a series of executive leadership appointments that reflect both the maturity of a business built over nearly four decades and the confidence of an organization ready for what comes next.
At the heart of the announcement is a milestone for
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Miller's Grill Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Miller's Grill Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Restaurant settles federal suit alleging that owner sexually harassed female employee and retaliated when she complained
ST. LOUIS -Miller's Grill, Inc., a Washington, Missouri restaurant, will pay monetary damages to a former employee and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.
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Mizzou helps alumna relish her Wienermobile experience
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 30 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Mizzou helps alumna relish her Wienermobile experience
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By Eric Stann
At this year's Wienie 500, Mizzou alumna Camila Fowler finished in first place, driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile named the "New York Dog." It's the second year in a row that a Mizzou alum has claimed the top spot.
Spending a year driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gave one alumna a powerful sta
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Myers Dill Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's St. Louis Office
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Myers Dill Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's St. Louis Office
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Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Myers Dill has been named managing partner of the firm's St. Louis office. He succeeds Bob Tomaso, who will continue his active labor and employment practice after serving as the office managing partner for more than 20 years.
"Bob Tomaso has give
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NAACP Announces 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP Announces 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients
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June 29, 2026
Contact: communications@naacpnet.org
NEW YORK, NY - NAACP is pleased to announce today the recipients of the third edition of the Inclusive Beauty Fund to small business owners and entrepreneurs spanning across businesses including salon owners, hair care and beauty service educators, beauty product founders, sui
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Preparing students for an AI-driven future
ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Preparing students for an AI-driven future
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Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of teaching, research and workforce development at Missouri S&T, with Kummer College playing a key role in preparing students to work with the technology in various ways.
One example is the Kummer Colloquium course recently taught by Dr. Daniel Reardon, professor of English and technical
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
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Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov
Contact #: 202-225-3465
Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and pub
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Ricoh Earns Place on TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 List for Third Consecutive Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Ricoh Earns Place on TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 List for Third Consecutive Year
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Ricoh Co. Ltd. has announced it has been named one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 by TIME magazine and Statista, marking the third consecutive year the company has been recognized.
Compiled by TIME and Statista, the ranking evaluates companies through a
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force
Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced he is joining the newly launched Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will identify vulnerabilities in existing systems and strengthen
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Square 9 Highlights Document-First Automation as the Missing Link in ERP Success
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Square 9 Highlights Document-First Automation as the Missing Link in ERP Success
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Square 9 Softworks is encouraging organizations to adopt a document-first approach to supply chain automation, targeting the critical inefficiencies that occur before data ever reaches an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform.
A growing number of business leaders are now shifting
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Starting Close to Home Gave Her Freedom to Grow
KENT, Ohio, June 30 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Starting Close to Home Gave Her Freedom to Grow
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When Beth Kotwis Carmichael graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, she wasn't entirely convinced college was the right path.
Her parents encouraged her to start close to home at Kent State University at Trumbull, a decision that would provide the foundation for a career spanning the country and eventually bring her back home to lead one of Trumbull County's
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Support when you need it most: Tips to help you through the heat wave
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Support when you need it most: Tips to help you through the heat wave
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Whether you are facing challenges paying your bill, looking for budget solutions, or simply hoping to find new ways to save energy, Ameren has tools that can help.
ST. LOUIS (June 30, 2026) -As temperatures are set to soar across Missouri and Illinois, your safety and comfort ar
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Toshiba Technology Captures Gold Merit Award
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Toshiba Technology Captures Gold Merit Award
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Toshiba America Business Solutions' QR-enabled eTAG (Encompass Tag & Assessment Generator) invention, which simplifies the often-tedious asset tag process, has won the Gold Merit Award for best Business Technology.
Merit Awards acknowledge the efforts put forth by organizations and the markets they serve. The Gold Merit A
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VFW: Voices Strong Support for Congressional Bills Aimed at Reforming VA Healthcare, Accountability
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following statement by National Legislative Service Associate Director Meggan Coleman:
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Pending Legislation
Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony regarding this pendin
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WKU Makes History Taking First Place at National ASCE Competition
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Makes History Taking First Place at National ASCE Competition
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Western Kentucky University's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter placed first overall at the 2026 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championship.
WKU was among 25 teams that qualified for the national competition. The event took place at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia, on June 25-27, 2
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Zoe Naylor wins $3,000 Stelzer Stipend Award to kick off journalism career post-graduation
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 30 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Zoe Naylor wins $3,000 Stelzer Stipend Award to kick off journalism career post-graduation
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By Austin Fitzgerald
COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 30, 2026) -Zoe Naylor, MA '26, has won the Richard J. Stelzer Starter Stipend Award, a $3,000 prize for an outstanding graduating master's student from the Missouri School of Journalism.
Naylor is just the second recipient of the award, w
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