BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 24 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: ESPN Events today announced the matchups for the 2024 Vegas Showdown, a men's college basketball event which will be played on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The doubleheader will feature Top 10 powers Duke vs. Kansas, along with Furman vs. Seattle. As part of the Vegas Showdown, on the weekend following the doubleheader in Las Vegas, Seattle will play Duke in Durh  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 24 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of attorneys general filed a legal action with the Supreme Court of the United States to protect states from unconstitutional lawsuits filed by Green New Deal states targeting interstate emissions. The attorneys general claim that the defendant states are attempting to dictate the future of the American energy industry through coercive remedies u  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 24 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: The State of Wyoming has joined an Alabama-led 19-state coalition asking the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the efforts of California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island to dictate the future of American energy policy. Those five states have brought unprecedented litigation against the nation's most vital energy companies for an alleged "climate crisis," and are demanding b  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce partner Josh Levy has been included in BizTimes Milwaukee's Notable Leaders in Law Class of 2024. Levy, co-leader of the Husch Blackwell's Construction & Design practice, helps clients navigate the complex challenges faced in the construction industry. He founded the firm's Construction Academy, which serves as a resource for attorneys, clien  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 24 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of 27 states in defending American firearms manufacturers against attempts to hold the companies liable for gun violence in Mexico. If a lower court's ruling is allowed to stand, Americans' Second Amendment rights could be threatened. In their petition, the attorneys general ask the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to correct a lower co  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 23 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on May 22, 2024: * * * 24-GIMM-759-KHP Docket Type: KHP - Kansas Highway Patrol Violations Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Kelvin Shepard d/b/a John XXL Date Filed: 05/22/2024 * * * 24-KNBP-762-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Application for NuStar Pipeline Operating Partnership L.P Date Filed: 05/22/2024 * * * 24-TRAM-760-UCR Docket Type: UCR - UCR  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 24 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.65 million in federal funds will go to 10 rural projects to increase the safety and efficiency of local roadways. The effort is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation's High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. "Our rural roads are important to the local and state economy," Governor Laura Kelly said. "Programs like this enable commerce to fl  more

SALINA, Kansas, May 24 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: It has been a spectacular year at Kansas Wesleyan, filled with new facilities, on-field successes and academic laurels. The latest accomplishment came Thursday, as the university announced that the Power of AND fundraising campaign had exceeded the $40 million mark. One of the linchpins of this portion of the campaign was April's Scholarship Gala, which saw more than $2.7 million raised. The university has   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced that Brendan Fitzpatrick has joined the firm's Cyber & Technology Practice as the new Vice President, Cyber Risk Consultant. Fitzpatrick brings to Lockton nearly 15 years of experience as an advisor on cybersecurity improvement planning and operational resilience. He has previously held senior cybe  more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 24 -- Miami University issued the following news: Miami University seniors Zachary Abrahms and Cece Meinking have earned Astronaut Foundation Scholarships for 2024. Awarded by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, the Astronaut Scholarship is among the most significant merit-based, monetary scholarships awarded to undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) juniors and seniors who intend to pursue research or advance their field upon completion of   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit with 18 other states against California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island at the United States Supreme Court in order to halt the blue states' burdensome policies that threaten Missouri energy. In the suit, General Bailey asserts the defendants have brought unprecedented pressure against the na  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: In an effort to protect Missourians' property rights, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a massive transmission line project that will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners, spanning the entire northern portion of the state. "Living and raising my family in rural Mis  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 24 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas has been selected by the State of Kansas as one of three managed care organizations to administer KanCare, the statewide Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program, effective Jan. 1, 2025. UnitedHealthcare was already serving KanCare beneficiaries, and will continue to work closely with the state, providers and community-based organizations to expand access to  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * NASA TESS-Keck Survey details mass, density of 126 planets * * * While thousands of planets have been discovered around other stars, relatively little is known about them. A NASA catalog featuring 126 exotic, newly discovered worlds includes detailed measurements that allow for comparisons with our own solar system. The catalog details a fascinating mix of planet types be  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Separate studies this week explain how some exoplanets appear 'puffy' * * * By Mike Pena Our understanding of exoplanets, those strange worlds that orbit stars beyond our solar system, is now broader and deeper thanks to separate studies published this week featuring the work of researchers at UC Santa Cruz. The first study, published in today's edition of the Astrophy  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 24 -- The University of Missouri Board of Curators issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: The University of Missouri Board of Curators today approved tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year. The new rates maintain UM's reputation for being a top value in higher education nationally and allow the UM System to continue investing in student success. Since 2018, UM's strategy for investing in student success has resulted in historic highs in retention and gra  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 24 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Zelda Schlotterbeck to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Woodson County. Schlotterbeck's new position will be effective on her swearing-in. She currently serves as Woodson County Attorney. The 31st Judicial District is composed of Allen, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties. District magistrate judge appointment process To be considere  more