Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas
A Tip of the Cap to Stan Stolte
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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A Tip of the Cap to Stan Stolte
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In today's ever-changing world of college athletics, it's rare for a coach to remain in one spot for more than a decade. Which makes Stan Stolte's 16-year tenure with the UNLV baseball program all the more impressive -and worth celebrating.
Two days after the Hustlin' Rebels' 2026 season ended with a loss to Air Force in the Mountain West Conference tou
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Brian Black of Penn State Altoona Featured at Regional, National Events
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Brian Black of Penn State Altoona featured at regional, national events
Brian Black, distinguished professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, was the keynote speaker at both the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers convention in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers conference in Manhattan, Kansas.
At each conference, Blac
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Canon Digital Press Designs Win Red Dot Awards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Canon Digital Press Designs Win Red Dot Awards
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Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon U.S.A. Inc., has announced that two Canon commercial printers -the varioPRINT iX1700 sheetfed inkjet digital press and Colorado XL-series large-format hybrid printers -received a Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2026, building on its iF Design Award wins in Germany.
The varioP
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Commerce Awards CSP Tax Credits to 24 Kansas Non-Profit Organizations
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 1 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Commerce Awards CSP Tax Credits to 24 Kansas Non-Profit Organizations
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.13 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits to support significant fundraising efforts for 24 non-profit organizations across Kansas.
"Non-profit organizations throughout t
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CSIS Issues Commentary: Don't Let the USMCA Drift Away
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by Americas Program fellow Diego Marroquin Bitar:
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Don't Let the USMCA Drift Away
President Trump says the United States would do better without the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). On July 1, the three countries are set to begin the agreement's first formal review. The pact does not expire that day; July 1 only starts the clock, toward either a 16-year
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Epson Introduces Affordable ColorWorks Color Label & Badge Printer for Visitor Management & Low-Volume Applications
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Epson Introduces Affordable ColorWorks Color Label & Badge Printer for Visitor Management & Low-Volume Applications
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Epson has announced the ColorWorks CW-D3800, an affordable and compact color label and badge printer designed for easy on-demand labeling. Small businesses with lower-volume labeling need a reliable solution that keeps costs manageable while granting fle
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations.
The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach pr
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Golf Course Superintendents Association Announces Winners of 2026 Legacy Awards
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 1 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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GCSAA announces winners of 2026 Legacy Awards
Twenty college students have been named recipients of scholarships via the Legacy Awards competition, which supports children and grandchildren of GCSAA members
Scholarship program assists children and grandchildren of association members
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The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded 20 colle
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Governor Kelly Establishes Task Force to Update Kansas' Fire Code
TOPEKA, Kansas, June 29 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kelly Establishes Task Force to Update Kansas' Fire Code
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that she has signed Executive Order 26-04, which establishes the Governor's Uniform Fire Code Task Force. The task force is charged with updating Kansas' fire code to align with modern, nationally recognized safety standards that provide advanced safety measures.
"Kansas' current fire code i
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GreatAmerica Awards $250,000 to Eastern Iowa Nonprofits Through Spring 2026 Employee Advised Fund Cycle
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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GreatAmerica Awards $250,000 to Eastern Iowa Nonprofits Through Spring 2026 Employee Advised Fund Cycle
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GreatAmerica Financial Services has announced the completion of its Employee Advised Fund (EAF) spring 2026 grant cycle, awarding $250,000 to nonprofits in the eastern Iowa area. This marks the first of two giving cycles in 2026.
The Employee Advised Fund empowers
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Hawley Launches Investigation into Failures at US Postal Service After Postmaster General Refused to Forego Bonuses
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Hawley Launches Investigation into Failures at US Postal Service After Postmaster General Refused to Forego Bonuses
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) launched an investigation into the ongoing mail service failures plaguing Missouri, alongside potential criminal activity in abandoned mail and the alarming distribution of lavish bonuses to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) executives. T
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HP Inc. Launches Frontier Strategic Partnership With OpenAI to Fuel Customer-Facing Experiences & Transform Internal Operations
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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HP Inc. Launches Frontier Strategic Partnership With OpenAI to Fuel Customer-Facing Experiences & Transform Internal Operations
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HP Inc. has announced the launch of a strategic partnership with OpenAI, integrating its Frontier platform into HP's global efforts to shape the Future of Work through enhanced customer-facing experiences and accelerated transformation across
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Justice IG: Audit of Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Grants Awarded to the Executive Office of State of Kansas Governor's Grants Program
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-067) on June 25, 2026 entitled "Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Grants Awarded to the Executive Office of the State of Kansas Governor's Grants Program, Topeka, Kansas":
Here is the executive summary:
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Objective
The objective of the audit was to evaluate how the Executive Office of the State of Kansas Governor's Grants Program (Kansas GGP) designed and imple
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Katun's Arivia Multifunction Printers Earn Blue Angel Eco-Label
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Katun's Arivia Multifunction Printers Earn Blue Angel Eco-Label
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Katun Corp. has announced that its Arivia MFP line has obtained Blue Angel certification, one of the world's most respected eco-labels for environmentally responsible products. This achievement highlights Katun's commitment to delivering sustainable, high-performance printing solutions that help workplace
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Konica Minolta Launches AccurioPress C5080 Series Entry-Level Production Press
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Konica Minolta Launches AccurioPress C5080 Series Entry-Level Production Press
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the AccurioPress C5080 Series, a new line of entry-level production presses designed to deliver automated production capabilities, consistent output and simplified operation for commercial printers, in-plants and franchise print en
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Lipscomb Named Best College by Money, Receives Four-star Rating for Second Consecutive Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Lipscomb named a Best College by Money, receives four-star rating for second consecutive year
Recognition highlights academic quality, affordability and student outcomes among top factors
Kim Chaudoin
Lipscomb University has once again been recognized for its exceptional value and student success with a four-star rating in Money magazine's 2026 Best Colleges ratings. Lipscomb is one of only 161 colleges and
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Loffler Companies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team as Company Enters Its Next Era
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Loffler Companies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team as Company Enters Its Next Era
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BTA member Loffler Companies has announced a series of executive leadership appointments that reflect both the maturity of a business built over nearly four decades and the confidence of an organization ready for what comes next.
At the heart of the announcement is a milestone for
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Miller's Grill Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Miller's Grill Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Restaurant settles federal suit alleging that owner sexually harassed female employee and retaliated when she complained
ST. LOUIS -Miller's Grill, Inc., a Washington, Missouri restaurant, will pay monetary damages to a former employee and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.
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Myers Dill Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's St. Louis Office
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Myers Dill Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's St. Louis Office
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Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Myers Dill has been named managing partner of the firm's St. Louis office. He succeeds Bob Tomaso, who will continue his active labor and employment practice after serving as the office managing partner for more than 20 years.
"Bob Tomaso has give
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NAACP Announces 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP Announces 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients
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June 29, 2026
Contact: communications@naacpnet.org
NEW YORK, NY - NAACP is pleased to announce today the recipients of the third edition of the Inclusive Beauty Fund to small business owners and entrepreneurs spanning across businesses including salon owners, hair care and beauty service educators, beauty product founders, sui
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National MS Society: Following Exercise and Physical Activity Recommendations Increases Physical and Mental Quality of Life
NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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New Study: Following Exercise and Physical Activity Recommendations Increases Physical and Mental Quality of Life
Following the physical activity guidelines that have been established for people living with MS improves quality of life - both physically and mentally.
These are the findings of a new study. A research team from Kansas City University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champa
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NBC Sports Presents All 15 Games Live Nationally, an MLB First, on Special "Star-Spangled Sunday" Ac...
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBC Sports Presents All 15 Games Live Nationally, an MLB First, on Special "Star-Spangled Sunday" Ac...
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MLB Multiview on Peacock Lets Fans Watch Up to Four Games at Once; All 15 Games Live on Peacock
June 30, 2026
NBC Sports presents a special "Star-Spangled Sunday" this Sunday, July 5, with all 30 MLB teams in action throughout the day on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN -the first
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
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Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov
Contact #: 202-225-3465
Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and pub
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Ricoh Earns Place on TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 List for Third Consecutive Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Ricoh Earns Place on TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 List for Third Consecutive Year
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Ricoh Co. Ltd. has announced it has been named one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 by TIME magazine and Statista, marking the third consecutive year the company has been recognized.
Compiled by TIME and Statista, the ranking evaluates companies through a
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Sen. Moran, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Award the Artemis II Crew with Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Moran, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Award the Artemis II Crew with Congressional Gold Medal
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science - recently joined Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) in introducing legislation to award the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Gold Medal i
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force
Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced he is joining the newly launched Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will identify vulnerabilities in existing systems and strengthen
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Square 9 Highlights Document-First Automation as the Missing Link in ERP Success
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Square 9 Highlights Document-First Automation as the Missing Link in ERP Success
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Square 9 Softworks is encouraging organizations to adopt a document-first approach to supply chain automation, targeting the critical inefficiencies that occur before data ever reaches an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform.
A growing number of business leaders are now shifting
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Surface Transportation Board Member Nominee Hedlund Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Karen J. Hedlund, President Trump's nominee to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board, from a June 24, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as the President's nominee for a second term on the Surface Transportation Board.
I also want to thank my s
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Toshiba Technology Captures Gold Merit Award
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Toshiba Technology Captures Gold Merit Award
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Toshiba America Business Solutions' QR-enabled eTAG (Encompass Tag & Assessment Generator) invention, which simplifies the often-tedious asset tag process, has won the Gold Merit Award for best Business Technology.
Merit Awards acknowledge the efforts put forth by organizations and the markets they serve. The Gold Merit A
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U.S. Department of Education Partners with the U.S. Department of Justice to Protect Parental Rights
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Partners with the U.S. Department of Justice to Protect Parental Rights
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced it will work alongside the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect parental rights in Kansas. In April 2026, the Department's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) found that Kansas City, Kansas Public School District (the Dis
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University of Kansas: Study reveals what people really see when they read lips
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Study reveals what people really see when they read lips
New research from the University of Kansas uses network science to determine why people make mistakes when lip reading.
Michael Vitevitch, professor of speech-language-hearing at KU, and his co-authors created a visual map of around 20,000 words in English, hoping to better grasp why some words are more difficult to lip-read than others.
The results
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VFW: Voices Strong Support for Congressional Bills Aimed at Reforming VA Healthcare, Accountability
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following statement by National Legislative Service Associate Director Meggan Coleman:
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Pending Legislation
Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony regarding this pendin
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