WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * ACL Awards $5.3 Million To Enhance State NWD Systems * ACL's Office of Network Advancement has awarded 12 new grants through the Enhancing State No Wrong Door Systems for Efficient Access to Long-Term Services and Supports funding opportunity. These two-year grants, totaling $5.3 million, will strengthen state No Wrong Door System infrastructure to make  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison Announces Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy * WASHINGTON --Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) today announced a hearing titled "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America's Energy Future." The hearing will examine advancements made in nuclear power technology and the importance of making small and micro modular reactors (SMRs  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Graves at Hearing with Secretary Duffy: "We Have to Make America Build Again" Opening remarks, as prepared, of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) from today's hearing, entitled "Oversight of the Department of Transportation's Policies and Programs and Fiscal Year 2026 Budget  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from d  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 17 -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued the following news release: * * * Children's Learning Center of Camden County Receives Award for Healthier Child and Adult Care Food Program JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Children's Learning Center was recently awarded the Healthier Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Award with High Honors in the Menus and Physical Activity categories and showing exceptional standards of wellness from the Missouri   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 17 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * Natural Gas is Set to Increase in Oklahoma Latest Edition of the Oklahoma Economist Released The Oklahoma Economist is a quarterly publication that provides economic information and insights on the state's economy. * OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released its latest issue of the Oklahoma Economist, titled "Increasing  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Fisher Counseling Services, St. Joseph, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), urging a reevaluation of its reimbursement structure for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFTs), and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs). The letter argues that the current reimbursement rate of 75% of the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) significantly undervalues the contributions of  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Introduces Amendment to Block Taxpayer Dollars for Biden Green New Deal Projects * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) filed an amendment to the rescissions package currently before the Senate to block the Department of Energy's federal loan guarantees from bankrolling the Grain Belt Express, a Green New Deal project fiercely opposed by Missouri farmers and ranchers. "The Department of   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Urges DHS Secretary Noem to Declassify Trump Butler Assassination Records * U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling on the agency to declassify all documents related to the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, PA. "I write to you following the one-year anniversary of the first assassinatio  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Urges DOJ to Swiftly Implement RECA for Radiation Survivors * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), urging the Department to prioritize implementation of the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The Senator's expansion provision revives RECA for survivors, allows tens of thou  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic L  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader, Congressman Hakeem   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 16 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * 2026 Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year Announced The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the 34 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected to represent their regions in the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year Program. The Teacher of the Year program spotlights the positive impact excellent te  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following rem  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Murray Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Rescissions Package in Its Entirety ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the fo  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Nearly 60 national and state-level organizations representing the needs of young children and families submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, urging the agency to ensure that any changes to regulations prioritize child and family wellbeing. The letter responds to the department's Request for Information titled "Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again." The organizations emphasize th  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Eric Schmitt Discusses Joe Biden's Autopen Presidency, Calls for Passage of President Trump's Rescissions Package on the Faulkner Focus WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News' Faulkner Focus to discuss the ongoing investigation into Joe Biden's autopen presidency and the rescissions package he is leading in the Senate. Senator Schmitt on the Unfolding Investigat  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Senator Schmitt Calls for Passage of President Trump's Rescissions Package on Senate Floor Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt called for passage of President Trump's rescissions package to claw back wasteful spending and restore trust for the American people. Schmitt is leading the package in the Senate. Senator Schmitt's remarks as prepared for delivery: - "I r  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Successful America First Trade Agenda, Rescissions Package on CNN U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on CNN's The Source to discuss President Trump's America First economic plan and the rescissions package he is leading in the Senate. Senator Schmitt on President Trump's Trade Policy: "No, I think what was excluded from the numbers is that fuel pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Slams Radicals for Attacking ICE Agents on the Ingraham Angle * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News' Ingraham Angle to discuss the concerning rise in violence against ICE agents and his bill to increase penalties for those who attack agents. Watch the full interview HERE. Schmitt on the Rise of Violence Against ICE Agents: "They need to be prosec  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Praises Trump Administration for Delivering Updated Social Security Benefits to Seniors Ahead of Schedule Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it has sent 3.1 million payments to Social Security beneficiaries who were owed retroactive benefits and updated mont  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book * ST. LOUIS -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Ten  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlights ATC Modernization, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, American Shipbuilding at T&I Hearing The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today held a hearing with Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, whose testimony ranged from the Trump Administratio  more