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News Tipoffs - Missouri Editors Newsletter for Thursday March 05, 2026 ( 19 items )  

Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser and Major League Baseball Extend Decades-Long Partnership
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 4 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser and Major League Baseball Extend Decades-Long Partnership * Building on 45 years of collaboration, the extension expands Anheuser-Busch's presence as MLB's Official American Beer Sponsor and an Official Vodka and Tequila Canned Cocktail Sponsor of Major League Baseball NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2026 - Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), a   more

BMJ Group: GLP-1 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Reduced Risk of Addiction and Substance-Related Death
LONDON, England, March 5 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * GLP-1 diabetes drugs linked to reduced risk of addiction and substance-related death Findings suggest a potential role in both prevention and treatment of various substance use disorders, say researchers * Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity may also help to lower the risk of addiction to a range of substances including alcohol, cannab  more

Drivers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Drivers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215)510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org (SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) - Drivers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Springfield, Mo., have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 245. The 20 drivers are seeking better benefits, seniority rights, and strong workplace protections.  more

From Mizzou to the big screen: Alumnus debuts film at True/False Film Fest
COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 4 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * From Mizzou to the big screen: Alumnus debuts film at True/False Film Fest * Filmmakers discuss their film on stage at the Missouri Theater at the 2023 True/False Film Fest. Jj Measer adds his name to short list of Murray Center alumni to screen a film at the nation's premier documentary festival By Cary Littlejohn Contact: Cary Littlejohn Photo by Mizzou Visual Pr  more

Hawley Exposes Child Trafficking and Online Sexual Exploitation in Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Exposes Child Trafficking and Online Sexual Exploitation in Subcommittee Hearing * Featuring Testimony from Tim Tebow, Experts, and Parents WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, held a hearing exposing the rampant child trafficking that exploits and abuses the most vulnerable among us. Senator Hawley  more

House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Issues Statement at Hearing With IRS CEO Bisignano
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on March 4, 2026, at a Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * "I want to welcome IRS CEO Bisignano to the Ways and Means Committee. We look forward to having you back to discuss your great work as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration soon as well. 'Under President Trump, the IRS is putting the American taxpayer fi  more

How news audiences really perceive bias
COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 4 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * How news audiences really perceive bias * Nick Mathews finds that bridging the gap between news media and the public is not as simple as tiptoeing around political flashpoints By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 3, 2026) -It's an inescapable fact: public trust in news media remains at a historic low point, driven in large part by perceptions that news organization  more

Keiser Breaks a Pair of NAIA Records to Open the 2026 NAIA Women's Swimming and Diving National Championship
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 5 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Keiser Breaks a Pair of NAIA Records to Open the 2026 NAIA Women's Swimming and Diving National Championship Elkhart, Ind. - The 2026 NAIA Women's Swimming & Diving Championships opened Wednesday night as the 200 medley relay and the 800 free relay were contested at the Elkhart Aquatic Center. Keiser (Fla.) leads the team standings with 80 points a  more

Keiser Jumps Atop the Leaderboard After First Day of the 2026 NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving National Championship
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 5 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Keiser Jumps Atop the Leaderboard After First Day of the 2026 NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving National Championship Elkhart, Ind. - The 2026 NAIA Men's Swimming & Diving Championships got underway on Wednesday night as the 200 medley relay and the 800 free relay, along with the men's three-meter diving, were contested at the Elkhart Aquatic Center. K  more

KU Debate qualifies third team for National Debate Tournament
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Debate qualifies third team for National Debate Tournament * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Debate team of Brooklynn Hato, Overland Park, and AJ Persinger, Lawrence, have qualified for the 80 th National Debate Tournament, to take place March 26-31 in Houston. Hato and Persinger were selected as at-large qualifiers for the National Debate Tournament by the NDT Selection Committee based on their re  more

MDC Partners With City of Sedalia to Restore Oak Woodland Habitat Around Spring Fork Lake
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * MDC partners with City of Sedalia to restore oak woodland habitat around Spring Fork Lake SEDALIA, Mo. - From the wildflowers of Paintbrush Prairie to the forested land around Spring Fork Lake, habitat diversity is a key component of keeping Sedalia's natural areas thriving. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with the City of Sedalia to revita  more

Merkley, Sanders: Immediate Relief Needed for Student Loan Borrowers
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Sanders: Immediate Relief Needed for Student Loan Borrowers * Letter follows federal judge dismissing an ongoing legal challenge to borrowers under SAVE Plan repayment program Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Vermont's U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led their Senate colleague  more

MHA Members Have Access To Class Action Settlement Recovery Opportunities
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * MHA Members Have Access To Class Action Settlement Recovery Opportunities * The Missouri Hospital Association has partnered with the Managed Care Advisory Group LLP for many years, which has resulted in several settlements paid out to participating hospitals. MHA members may take advantage of a class action settlement service, on a contingent fee basis, through ou  more

O'Reilly will pay $5.6M for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington workers
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 4 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * O'Reilly will pay $5.6M for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington workers * Women across Washington who alleged discrimination and retaliation related to their pregnancies while working for O'Reilly Auto Parts stores, and the distribution center in Puyallup, will receive compensation under a $5.6 million consent decree between the employer an  more

Schmitt, Duckworth, Bennet's Bipartisan Bill to Promote Space Exploration, Boost U.S.-Taiwan Relations Passes Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt, Duckworth, Bennet's Bipartisan Bill to Promote Space Exploration, Boost U.S.-Taiwan Relations Passes Commerce Committee * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) today announced their bipartisan Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act (TASA) passed out of the Commerce Committee and will now head to the Senate floor. TASA helps the  more

SEMO to Host Southeast District CDE Contest March 26
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, March 3 -- Southeast Missouri State University posted the following news: * * * SEMO to Host Southeast District CDE Contest March 26 * The competitions will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SEMO's Student Recreation Center, with livestock evaluation events hosted at Flickerwood Arena in Jackson, Missouri. Career Development Events (CDEs) provide students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to authentic, real-world scenarios through competitive exper  more

Senator Schmitt Eviscerates Democrats for Flooding United States with Criminal Illegal Aliens, Highlights Insanity of Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Eviscerates Democrats for Flooding United States with Criminal Illegal Aliens, Highlights Insanity of Sanctuary Cities * Highlights Severe Problems with Legal Immigration Programs, Secured Commitment from the Secretary Noem to Review & Re-Evaluate OPT WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S.   more

The CW Network To Broadcast Six Banana Ball Games During the 2026 Season
IRVING, Texas, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network To Broadcast Six Banana Ball Games During the 2026 Season * The Savannah Bananas Return to The CW on Sunday, May 10 Live from Atlanta, Georgia Network to Air Additional Banana Ball Games from Kansas City, Milwaukee, Nashville, and Savannah BURBANK, CA (March 4, 2026) - Following last year's broadcast television debut, The CW Networ  more

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz Hold Press Conference on Trey's Law, Legislation Seeking to Void NDAs that Silence Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz Hold Press Conference on Trey's Law, Legislation Seeking to Void NDAs that Silence Child Sexual Abuse Survivors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) held a press conference on Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY'S) Law. The bill voids non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that silence survivors of chil  more