ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Projects To Protect New York's Roadways From Inclement Weather, Enhancing Sustainability of Statewide Infrastructure * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million to enhance the resiliency of state highways in 70 locations across New York impacted by extreme weather. With project support from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, a total of 551 lane miles of state highway  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 5 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University has been named a member of the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative established by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center. This program honors institutions for developing honors-level academic and extracurricular projects that spotlight the legacy of Alfred Nobel and the achievements of Nobel Peace Prize laureates. The Partne  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: How does your brain operate when you're lacking sleep? Perhaps you accidentally skip a step in your morning routine, or maybe you draw a blank on ideas for a project at work or school. The negative impact of sleep deprivation is real, and researchers in a number of disciplines have thoroughly documented the effects, frequently comparing the level of impairment to alcohol into  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 5 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody is fighting back against Biden's latest federal overreach attempt. Attorney General Moody, along with 22 other attorneys general, is challenging the Biden administration's fourth unlawful attempt to saddle working Americans with someone else's student loan debt. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "Biden clearly does not believe in accountabilit  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working to expand access to public wi-fi and connected devices. "Our digital opportunity programs empower Kansans to reach their full potential in w  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 5 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * 25-WHST-230-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Tariff for Wheat State Technologies Date Filed: 12/04/2024 * * * Original text here: https://estar.kcc.ks.gov/estar/portal/kscc/page/NewDockets/portal.aspx  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 5 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Kansas Supreme Court has created an ad hoc committee to advise the court and help implement recommended changes in pretrial supervision and detention practices. The Ad Hoc Criminal Pretrial Practices and Procedures Advisory Committee will implement recommendations made in late 2020 by the Ad Hoc Pretrial Justice Task Force. The new 15-member committee is created by Supreme Court Administrative Order 2024  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 5 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: Doug Shima, clerk of the appellate courts, was elected president of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks at the organization's annual meeting. Shima was appointed clerk in 2016 and has been with the Kansas appellate courts since 1995. He was a research attorney for the Court of Appeals and then chambers counsel for retired Judge G. Joseph Pierron Jr. "In my nearly 30 years with the courts, I hav  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm the nomination of Pam Bondi, President-Elect Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney General. Drummond and a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general sent a letter to Senate leadership this week supporting Bondi. "Pam Bondi has proven herself to be an exceptional legal mi  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Dav Pilkey International Tour Announced Dreamworks Animation's New Feature Film, Dog Man, Coming to Theaters Worldwide Starting January 31 * * * (New York, London, Toronto, Sydney - December 3, 2024) - Dog Man-ia is about to sweep the globe. Big plans for Dav Pilkey's #1 blockbuster hit series Dog Man kicks off with the launch of the newest book, Dog Man: Big Jim Be  more

STERLING, Kansas, Dec. 5 -- Sterling College issued the following news release: Sterling College is excited to announce a $1 million pledge from a generous, anonymous donor family who shares the college's commitment to missional purity and biblical fidelity. This pledge represents a transformational investment in the college's mission to develop servant leaders through Christ-centered education. "We are thrilled to support private, Christian education in Kansas, and Sterling College stands out  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 4 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: How does your brain operate when you're lacking sleep? Perhaps you accidentally skip a step in your morning routine, or maybe you draw a blank on ideas for a project at work or school. The negative impact of sleep deprivation is real, and researchers in a number of disciplines have thoroughly documented the effects, frequently comparing the level of impairment to alcohol intoxication. In this vast area of res  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced the Center for Geography of Education Policy. The center's main purpose is to explore the ways that education policy and school management are both shaped by and shape geography. The center is led by founding director Bryan Mann, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. CGEP was b  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * Dynamic duo dives deep into the psychology of relationships * * * The heart of UMKC is our campus community. With lots of opportunities, it's easy to develop student mentorship teams. And these rich relationships, our Dynamic Duos, are some of our best success stories. Jennifer Truitt is a second year Ph.D. candidate in psychology. She is currently doing research on her t  more