WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Full R&D Expensing Brings Tech Jobs Home to America from Foreign Countries Young companies, including technology startups, along with other innovative businesses are "dusting off U.S. hiring plans" after full immediate research and development (R&D) expensing was made permanent in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Recent report  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration is reviewing an application from Catalent CTS LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, to become a registered importer of controlled substances for clinical trials. The company seeks to import a group of substances, including Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, Marihuana, Marihuana Extract, and Tetrahydrocannabinols. The company's intent is to use these substances as bulk and dosage unit products to support clinical studies  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 39 Counties in Arkansas as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding * Two Texas Counties Also Eligible for Assistance This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recover  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 23 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2025: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $95.8 million to Little Blue Valley Sewer District District will continue wastewater treatment facility expansion * The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $95.8 million in financial assistance to the Little Blue Valley Sewer District in Independence. The district will use the funding for phase two  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Ozarks Transportation Organization, Springfield, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for reforms in transportation funding and policy. The OTO oversees approximately $15 million in annual federal transportation funding while facilitating the selection of projects for the Missouri Department of Transportation with an additional $30 million. In its letter, OTO emphasizes the critical role of Metropolitan Pl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici Scrutinize Harms and Cost of Proposed USDA Reorganization * This proposal occurs as families and farmers suffer critical food program disruptions because of failed Trump Administration policies. WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Ranking Mem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:24-cv-05032; W.D. Mo. filed May 3, 2024): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Robert M. Thompson and The Financial Freedom Foundation d/b/a F3 Mastermind, et al., No. 3:24-cv-05032 (W.D. Mo. filed May 3, 2024) On August 14, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a final judgment by default in a litigated action against Missouri resident Robert M. Thompson and a p  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Training for readiness: How 811th Hospital Center strengthened operations during Regional Medic * FORT DIX, N.J. - As Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Reserve converged for the annual Regional Medic exercise in July, units like the 811th Hospital Center, headquartered in Independence, Missouri, not only helped test the readiness of others -- they sharpened their own operational capabilit  more