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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri Newsletter for Wednesday July 23, 2025 ( 25 items )  

Accountable.US Statement on Judicial Confirmation of Joshua Divine and Cristian Stevens
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * Accountable.US Statement on Judicial Confirmation of Joshua Divine and Cristian Stevens * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed two of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees: Joshua Divine to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts  more

Breaking: Tonia Haddix Caught Hiding Another Chimpanzee, Faces Potential Incarceration
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 22 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: Tonia Haddix Caught Hiding Another Chimpanzee, Faces Potential Incarceration * Sunrise Beach, Mo. - Authorities announced today that they discovered a chimpanzee in the basement of Chimp Crazy villain Tonia Haddix 's home in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, in the same cramped cell in which she had previously confined a chimpanzee named Tonka in an effort t  more

Burlison Opens Subcommittee Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison Opens Subcommittee Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy * WASHINGTON--Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America's Energy Future." In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison highlighted President Trump's actions to boost American en  more

Chiefs press on with stadium negotiations on both sides of Kansas-Missouri state line
CANTON, Ohio, July 22 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs press on with stadium negotiations on both sides of Kansas-Missouri state line * ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs are making progress in stadium negotiations with lawmakers on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line, thought it remains unclear whether the team will stay at Arrowhead Stadium or ultimately move elsewhere. The Chiefs recently were granted an extension  more

Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Metals from Baby Formula
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Metals from Baby Formula * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 July 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Safe Baby Formula Act, legislation that would ban all toxic heavy metals from baby formula and require the FDA to study the effects of metals in formula. This legislation  more

Data & Digital: TotalEnergies and Emerson Sign a Strategic Collaboration to Boost the Value of Industrial Data
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * Data & Digital: TotalEnergies and Emerson Sign a Strategic Collaboration to Boost the Value of Industrial Data * * TotalEnergies and Emerson are joining forces to implement large-scale industrial data collection solutions across TotalEnergies'  more

DEVCOM CBC Assists in Showcasing Autonomous Decontamination at MSPIX 2025
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, July 23 -- The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command issued the following news: * * * DEVCOM CBC Assists in Showcasing Autonomous Decontamination at MSPIX 2025 By Parker Martin The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) attended this year's Maneuver Support & Protection Integration eXperiments (MSPIX) to showcase its newest autonomous decontamination capabilities. Held in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, MSPIX   more

Emerson Expands AI Capabilities into Test and Measurement Software Portfolio
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * Emerson Expands AI Capabilities into Test and Measurement Software Portfolio * NI Nigel AI Advisor will transform how engineers approach test and measurement, cutting through complexity and accelerating workflows AUSTIN, Texas (July 22, 202  more

Financial Services Committee Advances Wagner Legislation to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Financial Services Committee Advances Wagner Legislation to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after the Financial Services Committee advanced her Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders (DEAL) Act: "Small businesses and entrepreneurs  more

Hawley, Blumenthal Unveil Bipartisan Bill Empowering Working Americans to Sue Big Tech, AI Companies for Stealing Creative Works
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Blumenthal Unveil Bipartisan Bill Empowering Working Americans to Sue Big Tech, AI Companies for Stealing Creative Works * Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect consumers' data rights and hold Big Tech companies accountable for illegally pirating creators' copyrighted works to train their artificial intelligence  more

Hawley, Moore Introduce Resolution Condemning International Persecution of Christians
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Moore Introduce Resolution Condemning International Persecution of Christians * U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with Congressman Riley Moore (R-W.Va.), introduced a resolution condemning the persecution of Christians around the world. "Our country was founded on religious liberty. We cannot sit on the sidelines as Christians around the world are being persecuted for declaring Jesus  more

Launching BCLP's First Responsible Business Report
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Launching BCLP's First Responsible Business Report * We're proud to share our inaugural Responsible Business Report, marking a key milestone in our commitment to making a positive, long-term impact on society and the environment. Built around four core pillars - Our Approach, Our People, Our Communities and Our Environment - the report outlines how we're aligning  more

Mizzou Scientists Work to Boost Lifesaving Cancer Treatments
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou scientists work to boost lifesaving cancer treatments A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports researchers exploring Terbium-161 -- a promising new tool in the fight against cancer. By Eric Stann A promising breakthrough in cancer treatment is taking shape at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR), where scientists are developing a powerful radioi  more

NAIA Announces Multi-Year Partnership with AMI Graphics
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 22 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Announces Multi-Year Partnership with AMI Graphics * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a multi-year partnership with AMI Graphics as the Official Large Format Print and Signage Provider of the NAIA. As part of the agreement, AMI Graphics will provide high-quality signage and branding  more

Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Confirmation of Joshua Divine to the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Confirmation of Joshua Divine to the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri * For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -- Today, the Senate confirmed anti-abortion extremist Joshua Divine to th  more

SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by April Storms
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by April Storms * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents in Missouri of the Aug. 22 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damag  more

Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Successful Strikes on Iran, Hearing on Discriminatory DEI Policies on Fox Business
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Successful Strikes on Iran, Hearing on Discriminatory DEI Policies on Fox Business * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox Business' Varney & Company to discuss President Trump's devastating strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and the Judiciary Committee hearing he will be leading against discriminatory DEI practices. Click HERE  more

Senator Schmitt Questions Nominees About Waste in Foreign Policy, America's Strategic Posture, Deterrence Capabilities in the Indo-Pacific
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Questions Nominees About Waste in Foreign Policy, America's Strategic Posture, Deterrence Capabilities in the Indo-Pacific * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned United States Navy Vice Admiral Frank "Mitch" Bradley, who is nominated for promotion to the rank of Admiral and the position of Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)  more

Senator Schmitt to Chair Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Ending DEI Discrimination in the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt to Chair Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Ending DEI Discrimination in the Federal Government * WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, will hold a hearing focused on ending radical and divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. The hea  more

The Leadership Conference Denounces Confirmation of Joshua Divine
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * The Leadership Conference Denounces Confirmation of Joshua Divine * Contact: Patrick McNeil, mcneil@civilrights.org WASHINGTON -- Lena Zwarensteyn, senior director of the fair courts program and an advisor at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Joshua Divine to serve on the U.S. D  more

Transformative $15 Million Gift Bolsters WashU Medicine's Physician-scientist Training Program
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 23 -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Transformative $15 million gift bolsters WashU Medicine's physician-scientist training program Medical Scientist Training Program named in honor of P. Roy Vagelos * Internationally renowned physician-scientist and pharmaceutical executive, P. Roy Vagelos, MD, and his wife, Diana, have pledged $15 million to bolster the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Washington   more

University of Missouri: Tracking Invasive Pear Trees With the Help of AI
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 23 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Tracking invasive pear trees with the help of AI Mizzou researchers explore low-cost ways to monitor invasive plants in urban areas, which can help protect ecosystems. By Brian Consiglio Invasive plants are meeting their match. Driven by the desire to protect Missouri's ecosystems, a University of Missouri research team created a low-cost method to track the spread of invasive Callery pear tr  more

Wagner Small Business Growth Legislation Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Small Business Growth Legislation Passes House * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3382, her Small Entity Update Act: "My Small Entity Update Act will reform the SEC's regulatory approach to make it easier for entrepreneurs across the country to achi  more

Webster Joins Missouri's CORE 42 Program to Make It Easier for Students to Transfer Between Institutions
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 -- Webster University issued the following news: * * * Webster Joins Missouri's CORE 42 Program to Make it Easier for Students to Transfer Between Institutions Webster University has formally joined Missouri's CORE 42 Program, a state-wide initiative that makes it easier for students in community colleges to transfer credits earned in lower-level general courses to four-year institutions. Webster is only the seventh independent institution to agree to this framewo  more

Webster Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Support Counseling Students
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 23 -- Webster University issued the following news: * * * Webster Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Support Counseling Students Webster University was approved for a $2.4 million federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Behavioral Health Workforce Education & Training (BHWET) grant that will offer tuition stipends and enhanced clinical opportunities for professional counseling students. The grant, which was announced last week, will be allocated over   more