TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 9 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody today led a 23-state coalition of attorneys general opposing the Biden administration's latest overreach into the livelihoods of middle-class Americans. This time, the administration is weaseling its way into laundry rooms in an attempt to further its radical energy policies by implementing harmful and costly standards on washing machines. Atto  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 9 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: This Thursday, some of the world's best athletes and biggest stars will join ESPN for The 2024 ESPYS presented by Capital One to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Serena Williams, the star-studded ceremony will recognize major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading athletes, and feature exciting musical performances. The 2024 ESPYS will air li  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 9 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 1388 during a ceremony at the KC NExT construction site near the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) managed by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T). Governor Parson was joined by Honeywell FM&T representatives as well as state and local elected leaders, including bill sponsors Representative Chris Brow  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: A Kansas State University biologist has received a grant to study how immune cells and sensory neurons affect tissue inflammation -- work that could lead to improved methods of treating inflammatory diseases. Pankaj Baral, assistant professor in the Division of Biology, has been awarded a $1.87 million Maximizing Investigators' Research Award, or MIRA, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 9 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: A team of engineering students at the University of Kansas has successfully launched a small satellite, called a CubeSat, aboard a NASA-sponsored Firefly Aerospace rocket. The university's first satellite, known as "KUbeSat-1" reached orbit late in the evening July 3 when it was launched through NASA's ELaNa 43 (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 43) mission. According to NASA, the mission includes eight CubeSats  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 9 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 25 other state attorneys general filed a brief Friday before the U.S. Supreme Court to oppose the Hillsborough County Transit Authority's no-religious-speech advertising policy. Drummond urged the Court to review the policy because it infringes on the First Amendment rights of a Jewish synagogue, Young Israel of Tampa, to advertise on public tr  more

BURBANK, California, July 8 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Media Kit This Thursday, some of the world's best athletes and biggest stars will join ESPN for "The 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Serena Williams, the star-studded ceremony will recognize major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading athletes, and feature exciting musical performances. "The 2024 ESPYS" will air li  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 9 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news: Lockton is pleased to announce that Travis Leonard has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Troy Cook who has occupied the role since 2020. Cook will transition to the role of Corporate Development as an advisor to Ron Lockton, Chairman and CEO. Leonard is a highly regarded and deeply qualified finance executive with experience working in global markets. He will begin serving as Lo  more

SALINA, Kansas, July 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: In its mission to become a leading institution for aerospace and technology talent development, Kansas State University Salina has appointed Tysen Pina as the new department head of aviation. As the department head, Pina will oversee the aviation program, focusing on expanding industry-relevant academic offerings, strengthening alumni and industry partnerships, enhancing safety management and strategically pos  more