NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * 'Sunday Night Football' is Primetime's No. 1 Show for 15th Consecutive Year * With the 2025-26 TV season wrapping up this past Sunday, NBC's Sunday Night Football finished as primetime's #1 show in all key metrics for an unprecedented 15th consecutive year - adding to its record for the most consecutive years atop the charts (since 1950), based on official Nielsen Big Data + Panel  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Priorities Pass Appropriations Committee in FY27 Energy & Water Development Funding Bill * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Energy, Water Development, and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2027. "Today, the House Appropriations Committee once again advanced another strong, America First fundi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Affordability Package * Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)-celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing the House Amendment to the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelmin  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Moran Holds Hearing on FAA Progress in Implementing Safety Recommendations following DCA Crash U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation - today held a hearing with testimony from Fede  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Belarusian Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegally Exporting U.S.-Sourced Aviation Components to Russia * WASHINGTON -Yana Leonova, 33, a Belarusian citizen most recently residing in Russia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with procuring and illicitly exporting numerous avionics and other aircraft equipment from the United States to Russia, announced   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Moran Holds Hearing to Review FY2027 Budget Request for the Department of Justice Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before the subcommittee WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - today led a hearing with testimony from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to review the Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Joins Bipartisan Push to Create Stronger Oversight of Missouri River Management * Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that he has joined a bipartisan call for stronger oversight of Missouri River Management. In a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers delivered last week, Congressman Cleaver joined Reps. Bob Onder (R-MO) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), alo  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, REAL ESTATE CAUCUS CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PACKAGE * WASHINGTON -Today, the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus- U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46). Mark Alford (MO-04), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-04) -celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing the House Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Backs Bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act to Combat Rising Cryptocurrency Scams U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, is pushing to enhance cryptocurrency scam protections for Idahoans and Americans. Crapo signed onto the Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of Cryptocurrency (SAFE Crypto) Act, legislation led by Sena  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Votes to Advance Bipartisan Housing Package to Lower Costs, Expand Affordable Housing * Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation aimed at expanding affordable housing supply, lowering housing costs, strengthening renter protections, and supporting community financial institutions that help Kansans access homeownership and   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 20 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Dole Institute of Politics announces summer America at 250 programming * LAWRENCE -The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announced today its summer programming lineup in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on July 4. All events are free and open to the public. "The America 250 commemorations and World Cup events together in s  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, May 21 -- Emporia State University issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Emporia State University Enters Third Consecutive Year Without Tuition Increase ESU Continues Commitment to Students as the Only Kansas Institution to Maintain 2026-2027 Tuition Rates * Today, Emporia State leaders told the Kansas Board of Regents the university wants to hold its tuition for 2026-27 at its current rate for a third consecutive academic year. The university stands as the only   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $46 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Iowa * LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 20, 2026) - Today, EPA is announcing $46,116,000 in funding to protect Iowans from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding w  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces Nearly $35 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Nebraska * LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 20, 2026) - Today, EPA is announcing $34,901,000 in funding to protect Nebraskans from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reconsidering the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for new motor vehicles promulgated within the final rule entitled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles." This reconsideration will occur in two separate, but coordinated, rulemakings. In this Part 1 rulemaking, the EPA is proposing to amend the phase-in schedule for the Tier 4 criteria pollutant st  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Sovereignty in Numbers: The 2026 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit Conversations with Indian Country leaders leveraging data for economic self-determination June 25, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CT Virtual video event * Recent years have brought economic data innovations across Indian Country and new models for governing data in ways that honor tribal d  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan Housing Package with Numerous Bills Co-Authored by Congressman Cleaver * The bipartisan amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will now go to the Senate for consideration (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan amendment the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a legislative vehicle that was negotiated by,   more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit Rural Iowa Economies Forgo Over $5 Million Every Day the Project is Delayed * The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) yesterday filed a formal request with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) asking that a hearing schedule be established for Summit Carbon Solutions' carb  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 20 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law earns third consecutive national transactional law title * LAWRENCE - A team from the University of Kansas School of Law extended KU Law's winning streak this spring, earning top honors for the third consecutive year at the Wayne State Taft Transactional Law Invitational. Third-year law student Kaegan Cowan and second-year law student Emily Weiss traveled to Southfield, Michigan, in late March to c  more

STERLING, Kansas, May 21 -- Sterling College issued the following news release: * * * Laudermilk named provost at Sterling College Sterling College has named Dr. Erin Laudermilk as provost of the College. In this role, Laudermilk will serve as the senior academic officer of the College and a member of the President's Cabinet. She will start in this role beginning on July 1. "We are delighted to announce Dr. Erin Laudermilk as our new provost. Dr. Laudermilk brings exceptional gifts to Sterl  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 20 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Secures $15 Billion Investment from Google in Montgomery County * Today, at a community celebration in Montgomery County, Google announced a new $15 billion investment in building infrastructure in New Florence, Missouri. The historic investment is built on a commitment to responsibly increase local infrastructure capacity, expand energy affordability programs, and fund thousand  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 20 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General Sues ISS for Misleading Investors and Pushing ESG Agenda * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), claiming the company misled Nebraska investors by promising objective advice while promoting an undisclosed ESG agenda and coordinating with activist groups. ISS is the world's largest proxy advisor firm.   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-04), celebrated the House Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passing the U.S. House of Representatives wit  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall's Investing in All of America Act Signed Into Law Today, President Trump signed U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas)'s Investing in All America Act into law. The bipartisan legislation strengthens the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program by exempting investments in rural and low-income communities -as well as manufacturing and critical technology sectors -from the  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, May 21 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release: * * * Smithfield Foods Awards 12 Impact Grants Nationwide Local nonprofits receive funding to advance key focus areas as applications open for additional grants * Smithfield Foods has awarded more than $280,000 in Impact Grant funding to 12 nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities where Smithfield employees live and work. These grants build on the more than $24 mi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * West Virginia sues major proxy advising firm for misleading investors while pushing radical climate agenda Today, West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey filed a lawsuit against Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the world's largest proxy advisor firm, claiming the company misled West Virginia investors. ISS promised objective advice whil  more