ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * 2nd annual Start with Leadership Conference brings more than 300 professionals to UMSL for afternoon of learning, networking * Chancellor Kristin Sobolik (center) speaks during a panel discussion on "Leading Through Turbulent Times" during the 2026 Start with Leadership Conference last Thursday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) University of  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Reminds Customers to Use Caution with Ladders and Lifts Near Power Lines This Spring * Look up to identify all overhead power lines before beginning any project Key takeaways: * Spring projects raise the risk of electrical accidents, especially when using ladders or lifts near overhead power lines. * Distance is key: Always look up and k  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Arvin appointed executive vice chancellor for advancement * Will Arvin, vice chancellor for medical advancement at Washington University in St. Louis, has been appointed executive vice chancellor for advancement, effective Jan. 5, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Arvin will succeed Pamella A. Henson, who plans to retire from the university on Jan. 4. As executive vice chancellor, Arv  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on May 11, 2026: * * * ASA Statement on Mosaic Phosphate Production Cuts Today, the American Soybean Association issued a statement in response to reporting on The Mosaic Company's plans to scale back domestic phosphate production: "This unsettling news from Mosaic comes at a time when U.S. soybean farmers are facing major economic headwinds, and neither the skyrocketing cost nor the availability o  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 11 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Joins 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for t  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Missouri Small Business Owner Expands, Creates New Jobs Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts The pro-worker, pro-growth tax policies in the Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts are already helping small businesses reinvest, expand operations, and put more money into workers' pockets. For Missouri small busin  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * College of Education works with local educators to hone GIS skills in advanced geospatial workshop * Four local educators and three College of Education faculty members (from left) Matthew Merys-Mahaffey, Dee Dawson, Ben Breuer, Shea Kerkhoff, Ava Hughes, Sarah Coppersmith and Allison Antink-Meyer gathered at the Ed Collabitat on April 30 to launch UMSL's Geospatial Workforce Pathways   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Dear Colleague on Combating Voter Suppression and the GOP Gerrymandering Scheme * Dear Colleague: I write in connection with the vicious Republican assault on the right to vote, free and fair elections and Black political representation in the South. Over the weekend, the American people celebrated the love and support of mothers throughout the nation. At the same t  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * DHSS Shares CDC Health Advisory On Multicountry Hantavirus Cluster Linked To Cruise Ship * The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shared the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's health advisory on the 2026 multicountry hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship to ensure clinicians and public health officials are aware of recommended evaluation  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * DocuWare Named Challenger in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management * DocuWare has announced it has been named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management, published April 28, 2026. DocuWare is specifically recognized for its completeness of vision and ability to execute. * Transparent licensing makes DocuWare accessible to S  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Bill Hardgrave: 2026 ATU Hall of Distinction Inductee * Dr. Bill Hardgrave is an internationally recognized expert in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology who has progressed through the ranks of academia to become the president of the University of Memphis. But he's still the same person who grew up seven miles from the nearest paved road in rural Johnson County and arrived at Arkans  more

NEW YORK, May 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Court to hear legal challenge to Trump administration mandates for coal-fired power plants that increase electric bills and harm public health This Friday, a key legal challenge to the Trump administration's repeated "emergency" orders keeping Michigan's Campbell coal plant online will finally be heard by a panel of judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals -- nearly a year after the   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson Unveils New AI-Ready WorkForce & RapidReceipt Desktop Scanners * Demand for AI-ready workflows is growing rapidly, with a recent market outlook study showing that 57% of U.S. small businesses now invest in AI, up from 36% in 2023, creating new opportunities for digitization. To help businesses unlock the full potential of AI, Epson has announced three new desktop s  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Five Key Moments: Hearing on U.S. Trade with Ambassador Jamieson Greer President Trump's trade agenda has leveraged tariffs to open new market access for American producers and farmers and reverse decades-long tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. exports. In a recent hearing of the Ways and Means Committee with U.S. Trade Representative  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * FW: Dear Colleague on Combating Voter Suppression and the GOP Gerrymandering Scheme * Dear Colleague: I write in connection with the vicious Republican assault on the right to vote, free and fair elections and Black political representation in the South. Over the weekend, the American people celebrated the love and support of mothers throughout the nation. At the same time, Republican extrem  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Gallagher and Hinchey Lead New York Lawmakers and Advocates in Push for the Corporate Catastrophe Act * ALBANY, NY - Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Senator Michelle Hinchey today gathered state lawmakers, frontline community leaders, and environmental advocates at the State Capitol to call for passage of the New York Corporate Catastrophe Act ( A10210/S9159 ) this session. The bill would   more

BOZEMAN, Montana, May 11 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Gallatin College MSU brings Law Enforcement Academy to Bozeman * Montana State University police assistant chief Adam Pankratz, left, and Gallatin County Sheriff department Sgt. Mike Chickos instructors with the new Gallatin College Law Enforcement Academy talk with MSU students Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Colter Peterson  BOZEMAN -Law enforcement in Montana takes a village. As  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Introduces Legislation to Suspend the Gas Tax * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation to suspend the gas tax. The legislation comes after President Trump announced support for pausing the 18 cent federal gas tax for a period of time. "President Trump has proposed to suspend the federal gas tax and he's exactly right," said Senator Hawley. "American worker  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * How to build a discovery machine * The artificial intelligence (AI) machines that guide the world can be grouped into three main categories: inference machines, learning machines and discovery machines. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are tackling the rarest of these machines. A new study points to a better way to build discovery machines, thanks to recent research from Shanta  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Discusses Looming Louisiana v. FDA SCOTUS Decision with Ali Vitali * Today, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju joined Way Too Early with Ali Vitali to discuss the Supreme Court's looming decision in Louisiana v. FDA -the case threatening nationwide access to mifepristone, a safe and effective  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Konica Minolta Appoints Michael Hamuka as CEO of Managed IT Services Division * Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael Hamuka as chief executive officer of its Managed IT Services Division, encompassing All Covered and IT Weapons, effective April 27, 2026. The move reflects a focused effort to propel growth in a strategical  more

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, May 12 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release: * * * Lionel Daughtery receives honorary degree at MSU-WP Commencement The honorary degree is one of the highest recognitions bestowed by the university and honors individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving others through their work and embody the values of two-year institutions. * Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) proudly conferred an Honorar  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * MHA Distributes Analysis For FFY 2027 Proposed Medicare IRF PPS * The Missouri Hospital Association released a summary and comprehensive analysis of proposed updates to the Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for federal fiscal year 2027. The analysis compares FYs 2026 and proposed 2027, which includes updates to the market basket,   more

CANTON, Ohio, May 5 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs GM Brett Veach on Patrick Mahomes: 'He's way ahead of schedule' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The timing of Patrick Mahomes' season-ending knee injury, which took down the MVP quarterback in Week 15, would normally put playing Week 1 the following season out of question. Patrick Mahomes is not normal. General manager Brett Veach told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday that Mahomes is "way ahead of sched  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Pacific Office Automation Named to CRN's MSP 500, Elite 150 List For 2026 * BTA member Pacific Office Automation has announced it has been named to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2026 by CRN. CRN's annual MSP 500 list is a comprehensive guide to the leading MSPs in North America. These companies deliver essential managed servi  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * People with poor mental health report worse care worldwide * Global study led by WashU Medicine finds consistent gaps in care, confidence across 18 countries By Deb Parker May 5, 2026 A new multinational study finds that individuals with poor mental health consistently report lower-quality healthcare experiences across diverse health systems. Published May 5 in PLOS Medi  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by Dennis Hull: * * * Missouri Voters to Decide on Income Tax Elimination The Missouri House and Senate approved HCR 173/174, a historic resolution that will allow voters to decide on a constitutional amendment which, if approved, will phase out and permanently ban the state income tax - forever. Provisions within the amendment require the state to use surplus revenue to gradually lower the income  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Scaling up the circular economy * Electrolysis can resemble a modern version of alchemy. Start with one compound, run it through an electrochemical process and end up with an entirely different mix of chemicals. One can't turn straw into gold, but humans have used water electrolysis to generate hydrogen fuel from water broken into its separate parts. Similar processes can be applied to carbon d  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, May 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago CHICAGO - Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today assembled the highest law enforcement leadership from the entire federal apparatus in the Chicagoland region for a historic, first-of-its-kind summ  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL students earn awards, recognition for innovative business ideas at regional pitch competition * University of Missouri-St. Louis freshman Ethan Wallace (center) holds his award for second place in the Products, Services, Retail & Experiences category for the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge at the University of Missouri-Kansas City on April 24. Standing alongside Wallace are (on  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Cover crop project bridges farming and research to bolster soil, protect water ADRIAN, Michigan--What began as a doctoral project at the University of Michigan is now spreading like red clover across the Great Lakes region to help farmers improve their soil and prevent fertilizer from washing into waterways. Although it took root at a research university, the program's growth has been supported by hund  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on May 11, 2026, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Cameron Hamilton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs). Karen Je  more