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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri Newsletter for Wednesday October 29, 2025 ( 20 items )  

AI policies and approaches across the states
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * AI policies and approaches across the states * October 28, 2025 6 min read AI has existed for decades, but the rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT in late 2022 made its opportunities and challenges far more tangible for Missouri's businesses and workers. Use of GenAI tools and software is growing faster than any new technology ever introduced. Chat  more

As President Trump Illegally Terminates Renewable Energy Initiative, Including $156 Million Investment in Missouri, Reps. Cleaver and Fletcher Lead Effort Demanding Administration Reverse Decision
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * As President Trump Illegally Terminates Renewable Energy Initiative, Including $156 Million Investment in Missouri, Reps. Cleaver and Fletcher Lead Effort Demanding Administration Reverse Decision * Renewable energy investment would have provided solar projects to 900,000 households in disadvantaged communities, saving families $350 million every year on energy costs (Washington, D.C.) - U.S.   more

ASA Encouraged by U.S.-China Trade Talks
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2025: * * * ASA Encouraged by U.S.-China Trade Talks As U.S.-China trade discussions advance this week, soybean farmers are watching closely for signs of renewed market access and stability. ASA welcomes reports of progress and continues to urge both nations to prioritize agricultural trade in their negotiations. "ASA is encouraged by Secretary Bessent's comments that trade talks wi  more

ASA Welcomes New Southeast Asia Trade Deals
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2025: * * * ASA Welcomes New Southeast Asia Trade Deals This morning, the United States signed two trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia and announced a framework for reciprocal trade with Vietnam and Thailand. As part of these announcements, the White House has noted multiple provisions favorable to U.S. soybean exports, including: * The elimination or reduction of tariff barrier  more

Democratic Illinois Delegation Statement on Supporting Implementation of New Congressional Map
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democratic Illinois Delegation Statement on Supporting Implementation of New Congressional Map * Today, the Democratic Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation released a statement expressing their support for the implementation of a new congressional map in the state to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts: "Donald Trump and House Republicans have concluded that the  more

Emerson's Upgraded Handheld Device Communicator Helps Personnel Deliver Faster, Certified Results
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 28 [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's Upgraded Handheld Device Communicator Helps Personnel Deliver Faster, Certified Results * AMS Trex Device Communicator redesigned for faster, more precise communication to more devices, now with certified calibration, stronger securi  more

Ferreira Turns Birthday Magic Into Top-10 Triumph and Defensive Player of the Week Honors
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Ferreira Turns Birthday Magic Into Top-10 Triumph and Defensive Player of the Week Honors * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Faulkner (Ala.) junior goalkeeper Andre Ferreira has been selected as the NAIA Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week after powering the Eagles to a pair of critical conference victories and a program milestone. Ferreira totaled 16   more

Hawley Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Children from AI Chatbots with Parents, Colleagues
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Children from AI Chatbots with Parents, Colleagues * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) held a press conference introducing bipartisan legislation to protect children from AI chatbots, the GUARD Act. He was joined by cosponsors of the bill, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mark Warner (D-Vir.), and Chris Murphy   more

Hornung Breaks College of Idaho's Single-Game Points Record, Nets National Recognition
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Hornung Breaks College of Idaho's Single-Game Points Record, Nets National Recognition * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The College of Idaho's Eric Hornung has been named the NAIA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week after delivering one of the most productive single-game performances in program history. Hornung erupted for 11 points in the Yotes' 9-1  more

Lily Ames of Marian (Ind.) Earns Defensive Player of the Week Honors With Two Big Games in Goal
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Lily Ames of Marian (Ind.) Earns Defensive Player of the Week Honors With Two Big Games in Goal * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Lily Ames of Marian (Ind.) has yet to take a loss in Crossroads League action as she helped her team to a CL championship. On Oct. 20, Ames led her team to a 3-1 win in goal against Spring Arbor (Mich.). Her one goal against in t  more

Manufacturing for the Future: S&T Researcher Advances Smarter, More Sustainable Production
ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Manufacturing for the future: S&T researcher advances smarter, more sustainable production By Kaitlin Brothers As industries around the world move toward smarter and more sustainable production methods, a recent Ph.D. graduate at Missouri S&T has developed a new model that could help manufacturers cut costs and reduce carbon emissions without requiring more resources. The stud  more

Missouri Net Farm Income Projected to Increase in 2025
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 29 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Missouri net farm income projected to increase in 2025 An increase of 58% in Missouri net farm income is projected, according to the University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center. * The Fall 2025 Missouri Farm Income Outlook forecasts an increase in net farm income, largely due to a boost in livestock receipts and government payments, according to the Rural and   more

NAIA Renews Partnership with Hudl
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Renews Partnership with Hudl * KANSAS CITY, Mo. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has extended a partnership with Hudl as the NAIA's Trusted Service Provider in Video Analysis, Video Exchange, and Auto Capture Solution. Through Hudl, coaches and athletes can instantly review game footage, gaining valuable insight  more

National Corn Growers Association: Corn Growers Express Appreciation for Asian Markets Announcement
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2025: * * * Corn Growers Express Appreciation for Asian Markets Announcement The Trump administration announced today a series of trade deals and frameworks with several Asian countries, some of which include new market access for ethanol as well as additional opportunities for corn and corn products, like distiller dried grain solubles. In response to this announcement, National Cor  more

Senator Schmitt Leads Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Politically Motivated Violence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Leads Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Politically Motivated Violence * 'Either we confront political violence and destroy it, or it will destroy us' WASHINGTON Today, during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on politically motivated violence, Chairman Eric Schmitt (R-MO) strongly denounced the disturbing rise in politically motivated violence. These attacks, which predomin  more

Smith Statement on Trade Agreements Signed With Cambodia and Malaysia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Trade Agreements Signed with Cambodia and Malaysia Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it had finalized Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Cambodia and Malaysia: "President Trump continues to show the world that America is serious about rebala  more

State of Missouri Transforms Finance Operations with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * State of Missouri Transforms Finance Operations with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite * The State of Missouri is leveraging Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to support its mission to serve its citizens by providing safety, security, and opportunities for well-being. With Oracle Fusion Applications, Missouri can s  more

The next great infrastructure race: Competing for data center investment
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * The next great infrastructure race: Competing for data center investment * October 28, 2025 2 min read Because of exploding demand for computing power - driven in large part by AI - data center projects are rapidly being proposed and built in communities across the country. Data centers are massive projects that create large numbers of construction jobs a  more

University of Missouri: Leading the Way in Targeted Cancer Treatment
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Leading the way in targeted cancer treatment Mizzou researcher using extracellular vesicles to stop lung cancer in its tracks. * In the quest for more targeted lung cancer treatments, a researcher at the University of Missouri thinks the solution may lie in tiny bubble-shaped packages that cells use to talk to each other. These microscopic messengers, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are   more

Welch Works Across the Aisle to Protect SNAP
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Works Across the Aisle to Protect SNAP * Hawley and Welch's Keep SNAP Funded Act would protect millions of Americans from losing SNAP during shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight cosponsored Senator Josh Hawley's (R-Mo.) Keep SNAP Funded Act, which would ensure nutrition assistance will continue despite the ongoing government shutdown. "I'm working across the ai  more