ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 27 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BEATBOX * BeatBox officially joins Anheuser-Busch's Fast-Growing "Beyond Beer" Portfolio ST. LOUIS, MO - February 27, 2026 - Anheuser-Busch, a leading American manufacturer, completed the acquisition of a majority stake in BeatBox, a rising star in the ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage category that is known for its bold  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * ASA Statement on USDA's 'One Farmer, One File' The American Soybean Association applauded U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for announcing the "One Farmer, One File" Initiative at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. Streamlining digital services at USDA will increase efficiency and provide U.S. soybean farmers with additional flexibility in how the  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden-era Department of Energy policy * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 21-state friend-of-the-court brief challenging a Biden-era Department of Energy rule that imposes costly efficiency standards for consumer furnaces and commercial water heaters. "Under the guise of 'expertise,' the Biden adminis  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Hanaway, Coalition of States Secure Agreement from Vanguard to Protect Energy Markets from ESG Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a coalition of 13 states, in a monumental, first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. ("Vanguard"), have resolved part of their lawsuit against asset managers Black  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * CGT receipts jump 69% in January as allowance cuts bite - Elizabeth Bradley quoted in Money Marketing * Capital gains tax (GT) receipts surged 69% year on year to almost PS17bn in January 2026, as higher rates and reduced allowances continued to reshape investor behaviour. Latest HMRC figures published on Friday (20 February) show CGT receipts reached just unde  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * CMS Announces Actions To Eliminate Health Care Fraud * The White House announced new steps "to crack down on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid to protect patients and taxpayers and improve affordability." The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is placing a moratorium on new Medicare enrollment for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supp  more

ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Engineers Week Q&A: Clark Nguyen's research 'steels' the show * Clark Nguyen earned a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering at Missouri S&T in December 2025 and began his Ph.D. program in materials science and engineering this spring. Here is a Q&A with Nguyen in commemoration of National Engineers Week 2026. How would you describe what metallurgical engineering entails, and   more

ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Engineers Week Q&A: Dr. Ozgur Satici helps future engineers stand on solid ground * Dr. Ozgur Satici joined the Missouri S&T faculty as an associate teaching professor of geological engineering in January 2025. Here is a Q&A with Satici in commemoration of National Engineers Week 2026. How would you describe the field of geological engineering, and why is it important to modern infras  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule approving revisions to the Missouri state implementation plan and the Missouri Operating Permits Program. These updates focus on reporting emission data, emission fees and process information. A primary component of the update is the addition of 1-Bromopropane to the category 1 Hazardous Air Pollutant list. The revisions also update publication dates for incorporated materials and include administrative   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to grant the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) the authority to manage a partial Risk Management Program (RMP) specifically for agricultural anhydrous ammonia facilities. This proposal would allow the state to take the lead in overseeing safety requirements for approximately 200 facilities that use or store the chemical for fertilizer purposes. Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA may approve state p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to determine that the Illinois portion of the St. Louis nonattainment area has met the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This proposal follows a review of ambient air monitoring data from the 2023-2025 period, which indicates the region successfully reached the required levels. The evaluation includes a concurrence on an exceptional events request submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protect  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * EPA to Consider 'Emergency' Approval of PFAS Pesticide Tetflupyrolimet on Arkansas, Missouri Rice Crops * The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it is considering granting "emergency" approval for a PFAS pesticide, meaning it will not have to undergo important safety reviews required as part of the normal pesticide approval process.  Since President Trum  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Rose Slightly in February The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the February Manufacturing Survey today (https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/manufacturing-survey/tenth-district  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Tenth District Services Activity Increased Further in February The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the February Services Survey today (https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/services-survey/tenth-district-services-activity-i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing the Geocarpon minimum, a small winter annual plant, from the federal list of endangered and threatened plants. A comprehensive review indicates that threats to the species have been reduced or eliminated and it no longer meets the definition of an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Originally listed as threatened on June 16, 1987, the plant w  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Healy highlights Reserve advantage during AFA symposium * The commander of Air Force Reserve Command told Airmen and Guardians attending the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium that Reserve Airman are an advantage to the Department of the Air Force. "The Air Force Reserve is a force advantage," said Lt. Gen. John Healy, AFRC commander and chief of th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched the Delta Rural Integrated Health Network Program to advance healthcare delivery in the Delta region. With an estimated total funding of $2.8 million, this initiative aims to foster the development of integrated health networks among rural hospitals, primary care clinics, behavioral health providers, and other essential services. The program offers an a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-517) on the America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act (H.R. 1945). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Feb. 24, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 1945 is to designate the America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION H.R. 1945 des  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * House Ways And Means Subcommittee On Health Holds Workforce Hearing * The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health held a hearing about workforce needs to ensure an adequate supply of physicians. Jason Shenefield, president and CEO of Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo., testified about what rural hospitals need to develop and susta  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news: * * * Lockton announces 2026 Global Benefits Forum series Lockton People Solutions is excited to announce details of its 2026 Global Benefits Forum, an annual event series bringing together HR leaders from around the world to explore the forces reshaping employee benefits and workforce strategies for multinational employers. Now in its 12th year, the Global Benefits Forum continues to serve as a key pl  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Missouri Chamber backs bill to implement Workforce Pell Grants * Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding access to short-term career training programs through federal Workforce Pell Grants.  Workforce Pell Grants are a new form of Pell funding designed to help students earn industry-recognized credentials. Traditionally, Pell Gra  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Visiting Writers Series to feature award-winning poet, librarian A critically acclaimed poet and librarian whose work explores Black identity, archives, history and politics will visit Northwest Missouri State University as the next guest of the Visiting Writers Series. The 2025 Maya Angelou Award recipient, Alison Rollins will present her work from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * On National Day of Reading, Rep. Frost Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act The "Fight Book Bans Act" Led by Reps. Frost, Wilson, and Raskin Would Provide Federal Funds to Schools Fighting Off Book Bans * On National Day of Reading, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), joined by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Jami  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * On National Day of Reading, Rep. Wilson Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On National Day of Reading, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) to reintroduce the Fight Book Bans Act in response to a dramatic rise in school book censorship. Nearly 7,000   more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by policy analyst Jen Sidorova: * * * Let the good hackers help: Why states need a white hat safe harbor now We simply don't have the cybersecurity professionals to staff every agency and utility at the level the threat demands. * Cyberattacks are hitting state and city systems hard enough to become civic emergencies. In late January, a ransomware attack disrupted New Britain, Connect  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 27 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Recommendations for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere season * The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or "flu") vaccines for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere influenza season. The announcement was made following a 4-day consultation examining global influenza surveillance data. I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Protect Critical Access Hospitals and Strengthen Rural Hospitals * Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-led the introduction of the Sustaining Rural Healthcare Act alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02). The bipartisan bill expands access to care and provides a fi  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford History Department Hosts Lectures on the Declaration of Independence in Recognition of America's 250th Anniversary * Dawn McCormack, Justin Dyer and Jonathan Den Hartog Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted two events in Reid Chapel commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The events, organized by the Department of History, invited cam  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * SAVE Survives Another Day: Court Refuses to Vacate Most Affordable Student Loan Repayment Plan Court Rejects Department of Education's Request to Approve Proposed Settlement That Would End SAVE Plan and Dismisses Case * Today, a federal court refused to approve a proposed settlement between the U.S. Department of Education and the State of Missouri that would have ended th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Calls on ATF to Repeal Three Biden-Era Gun Rules * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) wrote to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Robert Cekada to congratulate him on his nomination to lead the Bureau and follow-up on their discussion during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee urging him to repeal thre  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Chemist Max O'Connor opens PhD students to their potential to influence policy in David L. Garin Science Policy Lecture By Dave Benson O'Connor, a fellow with the Institute for Science & Policy in Colorado, discussed her role working to inform policies that promote environmental and technological progress. For graduate students in the University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release: * * * University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel Named 2026 Council of Fellows Mentor Award Recipient * ACE awarded Joan Gabel, chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), with the 2026 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award today at the ACE Council of Fellows Gathering, part of the ACE Experience 2026. The Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Me  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule Policy change follows 10 days of public outcry from veterans, veteran service organizations and other stakeholders * The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for officially rescinding its interim final rule that would have changed h  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Human resources launches enhanced service model By Brittney Wheeler The Office of Human Resources is launching an enhanced service model to provide a more streamlined employee experience and timely support to employees and leaders. The new structure takes effect for Danforth and Central Fiscal Unit (CFU) employees on Monday, March 2. This approach aims to strengthen relationships and collabor  more