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News Tipoffs - Missouri Editors Newsletter for Wednesday May 27, 2026 ( 37 items )  

A cleaner coat: S&T students launch paint sustainability startup 'MicroHues'
ROLLA, Missouri, May 26 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * A cleaner coat: S&T students launch paint sustainability startup 'MicroHues' * Adrianna Sasser and Karly Butts didn't expect a class project at Missouri S&T to turn into a business. Now, the two are developing sustainable paints through their startup, MicroHues. "MicroHues: Sustainable Micro Algae Water-based Paints" is paint that turns microalgae and cyanobacteria into bright, natural  more

AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil  more

American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Ray  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil  more

Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online * New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children on  more

Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big T  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS * Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulat  more

Burlison Presses MITRE for Answers on UAP Records, FFRDC Accountability, and Compliance with Federal Declassification Mandates
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison Presses MITRE for Answers on UAP Records, FFRDC Accountability, and Compliance with Federal Declassification Mandates * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, transmitted legislative interrogatories and production requests to The MITRE Corporation, a   more

CAIR Condemns Anti-Muslim Vandalism in Missouri
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 25, 2026: * * * CAIR Condemns Anti-Muslim Vandalism in Missouri The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned anti-Muslim vandalism targeting a neighborhood in south St. Louis County, Missouri, where Islamophobic graffiti was reportedly spray-painted on streets and sidewalks. According to local reports  more

Congressman Cleaver Secures Over $13 Million in House Appropriations Legislation to Support Local Projects Across Missouri's Fifth District
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Secures Over $13 Million in House Appropriations Legislation to Support Local Projects Across Missouri's Fifth District * The federal funding would support twenty projects in western Missouri, boosting public safety, transportation, and economic development (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that he has secured $13,103,920 in   more

Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children  Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.  "Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our i  more

ConnectWise & IT Nation Unveil 2026 PitchIT Cohort
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ConnectWise & IT Nation Unveil 2026 PitchIT Cohort * ConnectWise and IT Nation today announced the 20 startups selected for the 2026 PitchIT program, reinforcing their commitment to advancing innovation across the managed service provider (MSP) industry and accelerating the next generation of technologies shaping the future of managed services. Now in its eighth year,   more

Culligan Purity Wins 2026 Red Dot Award for Innovative Commercial Water Filtration Design
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Culligan Purity Wins 2026 Red Dot Award for Innovative Commercial Water Filtration Design * Culligan International has earned the prestigious Red Dot Award : Product Design 2026 for its latest innovation, Culligan Purity. This recognition celebrates the seamless integration of innovation, functionality and refined design in a commercial water solution that sets new stand  more

Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act * Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digita  more

Duch, Rockwell-Hopkins named to expanded enterprise leadership roles
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Duch, Rockwell-Hopkins named to expanded enterprise leadership roles * Tate Duch and Melissa Rockwell-Hopkins have been named to expanded leadership roles in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Washington University in St. Louis. Duch is now vice chancellor for enterprise decision support and CAO administration. Rockwell-Hop  more

ECI Software Solutions Launches Field Service Technician AI Assist Enabling AI Troubleshooting in GlobalEdge
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ECI Software Solutions Launches Field Service Technician AI Assist Enabling AI Troubleshooting in GlobalEdge * ECI Software Solutions Inc. (ECI) has announced the launch of the AI Assist for Davisware GlobalEdge all-in-one field service management system. Embedded directly within GlobalEdge technician mobile application, AI Assist provides technicians with structured, co  more

Epson's Commercial Channel Marketing Manager, Jessica Ornelas, Receives CRN 2026 Women of the Channel Recognition
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson's Commercial Channel Marketing Manager, Jessica Ornelas, Receives CRN 2026 Women of the Channel Recognition * Epson has announced that CRN has recognized Epson's commercial channel marketing manager, Jessica Ornelas, on the Women of the Channel list for 2026. This annual list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused   more

EU recommendations for 2026/2027 seasonal flu vaccine composition
LONDON, England, May 26 -- The European Medicines Agency issued the following news: * * * EU recommendations for 2026/2027 seasonal flu vaccine composition * This news announcement was updated on two occasions. On 7 May 2026, it was updated to include additional recommendations for strains for seasonal egg-derived and live-attenuated influenza vaccines. On 26 May 2026, it was further updated to include recommendations for suitable A/H3N2 virus for seasonal cell-derived vaccines and suitable   more

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: 10th District Services Rose Moderately in May
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * Tenth District Services Rose Moderately in May The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the May Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that T  more

Ga. A.G. Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers. The amicus or "friend of the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allow  more

Goldwater Institute Issues Letter to Columbia (Mo.) Mayor Buffaloe
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 26 (TNSletter) -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following letter to Columbia, Missouri, Mayor Barbara Buffaloe: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 Mayor Barbara Buffaloe City of Columbia, Missouri 701 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri 65205 Mayor@CoMo.gov Re: Air Service Agreement in Violation of Missouri Gift Clause, Mo. Const. Art. VI, Sec. 23 Dear Mayor Buffaloe and City Council Members: The Goldwater Institute is a public policy and publi  more

Justice Dept.: Regions Bank to Pay $4. 9 Million to Resolve Civil Liability in Connection With Ineligible Paycheck Protection Program Loan
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Regions Bank to Pay $4.9 Million to Resolve Civil Liability in Connection with Ineligible Paycheck Protection Program Loan Regions Bank, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has agreed to pay the United States $4,919,631 to resolve allegations that Regions received payments it should not have received from the United States in connection with Regions approving forgiveness of a customer's Paycheck Pr  more

Kyocera Wins 2026 A4 Line of the Year Award From Keypoint Intelligence
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Kyocera Wins 2026 A4 Line of the Year Award From Keypoint Intelligence * Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious 2026 A4 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence. This recognition underscores Kyocera's continued commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance and feature-rich A4 solutions that meet the e  more

Missouri S&T professor elected to American Concrete Institute board
ROLLA, Missouri, May 26 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T professor elected to American Concrete Institute board * Dr. John J. Myers, a professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri S&T, has been elected to a three-year term as a director on the American Concrete Institute's (ACI) Board of Direction. "I've been proud to serve ACI throughout my professional and academic career and now to have the oppo  more

Mo. Solicitor General Capozzi Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet released the following written testimony by Missouri Solicitor General Louis Capozzi from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Court Packing: A Threat to the Supreme Court's Legitimacy": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you this morning. In the F  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)  more

Ohio State University Professor Hill Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Edward 'Ned' Hill, professor emeritus of economic development at the Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and a senior research associate at the Ohio Manufacturing Institute, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "America 250: Industrialization and the Rise of Small Manufacturers": * * * I. INTRODUCTION Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and Member  more

Precision Duplicating Solutions Brings Robotic Automation to Kentucky Businesses Through New Partnership With Pudu Robotics
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Precision Duplicating Solutions Brings Robotic Automation to Kentucky Businesses Through New Partnership With Pudu Robotics * BTA member Precision Duplicating Solutions Inc. (PDS) has announced a new partnership with Pudu Robotics, a global leader in intelligent service and delivery robotics. For more than two decades, PDS has helped businesses across Kentucky improve   more

Rep. Wagner Issues Letter to FBI
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following letter to FBI: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 14, 2026 Andrew Bailey Co-Deputy Director of the FBI J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, District of Columbia 20535 Dear Co-Deputy Director Bailey, I write to inform you of information my office has received from law enforcement regarding potential federal criminal activity at the United States Postal Service (USPS) St. L  more

Ricoh Recognized as a CDP 2025 Supplier Engagement Leader for Sixth Consecutive Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Ricoh Recognized as a CDP 2025 Supplier Engagement Leader for Sixth Consecutive Year * Ricoh has announced it has been recognized as a 2025 Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, a global non-profit that operates an independent environmental disclosure system. This marks the sixth consecutive year Ricoh has earned the organization's highest rating. The Supplier Engagement   more

S&T College of Engineering and Computing honors 9 high-achieving Ph.D. students
ROLLA, Missouri, May 26 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T College of Engineering and Computing honors 9 high-achieving Ph.D. students * Nine Missouri S&T graduate students received dean's honors from the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) during a ceremony held earlier this month. Six students received the Dean's Ph.D. Scholar Award, which recognizes scholarly contributions among the college's most productive Ph.D. students. Three  more

Sharp Launches New PN-LB3 Series AQUOS BOARD Interactive Displays
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Sharp Launches New PN-LB3 Series AQUOS BOARD Interactive Displays * From boardrooms to classrooms to public spaces, collaboration is evolving -and Sharp's latest AQUOS BOARD displays are leading the way. Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corp. (SEC), has announced the launch of its new PN-LB653, PN-LB753 and PN-LB86  more

SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 26 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners * The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce national winners of the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards, recognizing collegiate work published or broadcast in 2025. This year, students and staffs from 45 collegiate and professional newsrooms across the United States are receiving national honors.    more

UTEC Wins Technology Industry's Top Award
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * UTEC Wins Technology Industry's Top Award * BTA member UTEC has announced the company received Technology Assurance Group's (TAG's) top award at the 25th Annual TAG Convention held April 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada. TAG, an organization of leading managed technology services providers (MTSPs) representing $1 billion in products and services, selected UTEC as the winner of th  more

VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 27 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian Federal judge confirms VFW's long-held position that unaccredited claims companies are unlawfully profiting from veterans - WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) welcomed a major federal court ruling in North Carolina finding that claims consulting company Veterans Guardian v  more

Why Accounts Payable Is Emerging as the Front Line of Vendor Risk Management
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Why Accounts Payable Is Emerging as the Front Line of Vendor Risk Management * As organizations face mounting pressure to control costs, prevent fraud and maintain compliance, finance leaders are reshaping payables departments into a front line for transaction security. Solutions like Square 9 bolster these efforts by helping teams expose duplicate invoices, unauthorized  more

Yu installed as Art Krieg Professor
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Yu installed as Art Krieg Professor * Yan Yu, a scientist trained in both chemistry and engineering whose research focuses on developing nanotechnologies to detect and treat immune-related diseases, is the inaugural Art Krieg Professor at Washington University in St. Louis. An installation ceremony took place March 31. Yu joined the Department of Chemistry in WashU Arts & Sciences in fall 202  more