TOPEKA, Kansas, July 3 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce today announced it will begin a monthly Kansas Exporters Roundtable series in July. With three-quarters of potential customers located outside of the United States, Commerce will visit 12 cities across the state and offer assistance for small- to medium-sized Kansas companies. "When considering whether or not to start exp  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: A senior researcher with the Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER) at the University of Memphis recently received a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Army Research Office to continue developing a network of drones with different sensors affixed to each to enhance imaging and reporting capabilities. A professor of electrical and computer engineering in the Herff Colle  more

WICHITA, Kansas, July 3 -- Friends University issued the following news: Friends University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The award reflects Friends University's dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community and stellar student outcomes. Friends University has been recognized  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 3 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments to the following state boards. * * * Washburn University Board of Regents Purpose: To manage property, estate, and funds given, transferred, and pledged to the university. * Linda Jeffrey, Topeka * * * Kansas Board of Nursing Purpose: To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation process of  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 3 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that June's total tax collections were $1.03 billion. That is $24.1 million, or 2.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.9% from June 2023. "While the tax revenue collected for June is encouraging, we must remain committed to fiscal responsibility," Governor Laura Kelly said. "By continuing our work to put our state on solid fiscal gr  more

HOLTON, Kansas, July 3 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: Today, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1 in Hiawatha and Holton. The bill provides responsible tax cuts for all Kansans without threatening the state's long-term fiscal health. "This tax cuts package provides meaningful relief for hardworking Kansans while preserving our ability to continue fully funding our essential services and infrastructure," Governor Laura Kelly s  more

OLATHE, Kansas, July 3 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: * * * Integrated precision ag technology and new cargo box help farmers improve productivity * * * John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the launch of the new gas Gator(TM) XUV 845 and diesel Gator XUV 875 utility vehicles designed to assist farmers and ranchers improve productivity by helping with a variety of jobs a  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 3 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: The Supreme Court filed Administrative Order 2024-RL-061 yesterday, which reinstates a requirement that courts process filed documents within four business hours. The processing requirement in Supreme Court Rule 23(c)(2) was suspended following the October 12 cybersecurity incident that impacted Kansas courts. With district courts back online, and their paper backlogs eliminated, the Supreme   more

PARKVILLE, Missouri, July 2 -- Park University issued the following news: The governing body of Park University -- its Board of Trustees -- has elected three individuals to serve a three-year term on the board, effective today. Elected were Andrea Hendricks, Ed.D., Merideth Rose and Kathrine Swanson, Ed.D. Profiles of the new members of Park's Board of Trustees: Andrea Hendricks, Ed.D. Hendricks, a resident of Lee's Summit, Mo., serves as the chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at   more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Gatherings will help shape a national conference at UCLA in December Key takeaways * A UCLA-led project to foster connections among cultural, creative and technology sectors will facilitate a nationwide workshop series to gather ideas that connect research and innovation in the technology and creative sectors. * The workshops, supported by an award from the National Science Foun  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 3 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: Missouri NAHJ, the Missouri School of Journalism's chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, has been named one of three national finalists for NAHJ Chapter of the Year. The winner will be announced at the annual NAHJ convention in Hollywood, California, which takes place July 9-13. "In coming together with peers to help each other succeed while strengthening co  more