ATLANTA, Georgia, May 22 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Emory University School of Medicine researchers, in partnership with the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), have been awarded a five-year, $6 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to conduct a study aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant Black women. The study will assesspost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening approaches among pregnant Black wom  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 22 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a 20-state lawsuit challenging a new Biden mandate that creates roadblocks for infrastructure projects by forcing social, environmental, and race-based regulations on developers. The mandate eliminates President Trump's common-sense reforms that streamlined development, to instead force Biden's radical green agenda. With the mandate in  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 22 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $500,000 has been awarded in the latest round of Attraction Development Grant funding. The Kansas Tourism grant program assists in the development of sustainable tourism experiences that influence travel decisions and create economic impact, including new jobs, capital investment, revenue and increased visitatio  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 21 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on May 20, 2024: * * * 24-JYHP-751-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Application for Jayhawk Pipeline, LLC Date Filed: 05/20/2024 * * * 24-MDAP-749-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Tariff for Mid-America Pipeline Company, LLC Date Filed: 05/20/2024 * * * 24-MDAP-750-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Mid-America Pipeline Company, LLC Applicatio  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 22 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation's Innovative Technology Program. The program makes investments that improve safety, access, or mobility and implement new transportation technology. "My administration is delivering technological advancements to increase transportation safety in every corner   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 22 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today announced Irma Faudoa's appointment as the new executive director of the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC). "I have no doubt that Irma Faudoa is the right person to lead KHLAAC toward continued success," Governor Laura Kelly said. "She has a proven track record in community engagement and legislative affairs, which will benefit Kansas  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 22 -- The Kansas Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in June. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Those celebrating 45 years: * Pamela Fleck, Engineering Technician Specialist, Topeka * John Hrenak Jr., District Maintenance Engineer, Fort Scott Those celeb  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 22 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Health will host regional meetings across the state this summer to discuss critical topics related to the livestock industry in Kansas. KDA encourages livestock owners, veterinarians, and county officials to attend to learn more about how animal disease response plans may affect them. Each workshop will include two sessions. The afternoon s  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, May 22 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: Hosting the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on the Zola Witten Track in Welch Stadium is not only a coup for Emporia State's athletic department. The Emporia and area community also benefits from athletes and fans staying and spending money. Local financial benefits, however, began months before as Emporia State University made improvements to both Welch Stadium and the Zola Witten Track leadi  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 22 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: Many college graduates dream of changing the world. University of Missouri alumna and former faculty member Ebony Reed is doing it -- transforming her aspirations into skills that empower students and impact the communities she serves through civic leadership. From hosting forums to writing a book to serving as a business leader, Reed, B.J. '00, M.A. '04, continues to give back --  more