TOPEKA, Kansas, June 8 -- The Kansas Senate Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Kansas State Sen. Jeff Pittman: Senator Jeff Pittman today sent a letter to Attorney General Kris Kobach regarding the recent cross-party nomination of a candidate for an upcoming election. Senator Pittman asks whether this and other nominations comply with the Kansas State Constitution, election laws, and party bylaws. "While there have been some opinions offered, someone in your official role  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, June 7 -- The Kansas Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place May 22, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One -- Northeast Brown - 36-7 KA-6948-01 - U.S. 36, bridge #041 on 12th Street over U.S. 36 highway and ramp lo  more

DECORAH, Iowa, June 7 -- Luther College issued the following news: Kay Bronshteyn has joined Luther College as the director of Preus Library. A long-time library administrator with experience across a wide range of institutions, Bronshteyn comes to Decorah most recently from serving as the associate director for research and engagement at the world-renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Bronshteyn earned her master's in library science  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 7 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: A new study identifies the characteristics that make auditing professionals more likely to reward skepticism in the people they supervise, which is associated with an increased likelihood of identifying potential fraud during the auditing process. One key takeaway is that encouraging appropriate skepticism in auditors is closely tied to the culture of the workplace, offering valuable i  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, June 7 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) has announced its reaccreditation of concurrent enrollment programs offered by 10 colleges and universities - including Northwest Missouri State University - that provide college credit-bearing courses to high school students taught by college-approved high school teachers. As the nation's only accrediting body for these educa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 7 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Tackling Tech Computer Science Camp, featuring Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to debut starting June 10 at the Ion, Houston's innovation hub powered by Rice University. The innovative program that runs through June 21 offers high school students an immersive experience in computer science through hands-on projects, professional development workshops and guest speaker sessions. Tailored for students ente  more