News Tipoffs - Kansas Editors
'Worlds of Fun' Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join IATSE Local 31 in Kansas City
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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'Worlds of Fun' Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join IATSE Local 31 in Kansas City
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KANSAS CITY, MO - In a victory for entertainment workers in the region, employees at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City voted 21-1 on July 7, 2026 to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 31. The newly formed bargaining u
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A Welcoming Start for FCPS Military Families
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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A Welcoming Start for FCPS Military Families
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Jack, an 11th grader at Robinson Secondary School, hasn't had his learner's permit for a full year, but he has already driven in four states. Travel is a familiar part of military family life. Jack has lived in Alaska, California, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Virginia (more than once).
"You learn to adapt in different environments," Jack said. You
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Billings May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Billings May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Billings, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.76 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Boulder May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Boulder May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $44.12 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major oc
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Casper May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Casper May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Casper, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.93 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occu
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Cheyenne May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cheyenne May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Cheyenne, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.33 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Colorado Springs May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Colorado Springs May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $34.03 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that high
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Denver-Aurora-Centennial May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Denver-Aurora-Centennial May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $39.28 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Collins-Loveland May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Collins-Loveland May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.95 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Junction May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Junction May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.08 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher p
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Great Falls May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Great Falls May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Great Falls, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.45 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Greeley May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Greeley May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.11 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major oc
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Missoula May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Missoula May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Missoula, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.80 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Pueblo May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Pueblo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Pueblo, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.04 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occu
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Club for Growth: Masterson Beats Schmidt In KS-GOV School Freedom Victory
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release:
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Masterson Beats Schmidt In KS-GOV School Freedom Victory
School Freedom Fund has defeated RINO and outspoken school freedom opponent Vicki Schmidt in Kansas' Republican Gubernatorial primary. Schmidt lost to Ty Masterson, who has championed school choice in his platform.
"Vicki Schmidt's loss is a win for Kansas parents," said School Freedom Fund President David McIntosh. "If you claim t
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CSULB debater-mentors instill the power of persuasion
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 5 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news:
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CSULB debater-mentors instill the power of persuasion
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Daniel Medina, standing before a classroom full of high school debaters, shared the knowledge he gained with Cal State Long Beach's forensics team.
"Hopefully, this one won't burn your brains out," Medina, a third-year criminal justice student said.
"What you're going to learn is how to flow," he said.
To flow, here, refe
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Davids Highlights Support for Local Small Businesses, Work to Secure Tariff Refunds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Highlights Support for Local Small Businesses, Work to Secure Tariff Refunds
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PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS -Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited local small businesses in Prairie Village to discuss the economic challenges of reckless tariffs. She highlighted her efforts in Congress to secure tariff refunds for small businesses, strengthen supply chains, and support small business growth.
"Wh
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Cindy Holscher Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Kansas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Cindy Holscher Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Kansas
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Cindy Holscher securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Kansas:
"Congratulations to Cindy Holscher on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Kansas. Cindy has a strong record of working to solv
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DGA Statement on Kansas GOP Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Kansas GOP Primary Results
DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Ty Masterson becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Kansas:
"After a messy and expensive primary, Ty Masterson emerges deeply damaged and even further out of step with Kansans. His far-right record includes opposing Medicaid expansion, ba
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DSCC Statement On Adam Hamilton's Victory In Kansas Senate Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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DSCC Statement On Adam Hamilton's Victory In Kansas Senate Primary
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on Adam Hamilton's primary victory in the Kansas Senate race:
"Kansans deserve a U.S. Senator who will show up and bring people together to get things done, and
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English Professor Ann Ryan Awarded Prestigious Tuckey Award by Center for Mark Twain Studies
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 4 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
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English Professor Ann Ryan Awarded Prestigious Tuckey Award by Center for Mark Twain Studies
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The Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College has honored Le Moyne English Professor Ann Ryan '85 with the John S. Tuckey Award, given to a scholar in recognition of lifetime achievements and contributions to Mark Twain studies.
Presented only once every four years, past recipients of the award include S
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Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The February 3, 2023, train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, raised the profile of rail safety issues. Railroad labor organizations and some state and local governments have voiced concerns about railroad busine
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FSU 175: Seminole Athletics reflects on years of tradition, excellence and pride
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU 175: Seminole Athletics reflects on years of tradition, excellence and pride
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From modest beginnings to national championships and some of college sports' most recognizable traditions, Florida State Athletics has played a defining role in shaping the identity and spirit of Florida State University.
As FSU celebrates its 175th anniversary, Seminole Athletics stands as one of the university's most v
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Husch Blackwell Advises Peaksware Holdings in Sale of TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic to Garmin
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Advises Peaksware Holdings in Sale of TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic to Garmin
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National law firm Husch Blackwell served as seller's counsel to Peaksware Holdings in the sale of its subsidiaries TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic, both leading innovators of endurance training software in the sports industry, to Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN).
The transaction i
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Jay Cost Joins Geneva College Faculty as Assistant Professor of Political Science
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Jay Cost Joins Geneva Faculty as Assistant Professor of Political Science
Jay Cost, PhD joins the Geneva College faculty as assistant professor of political science. Cost has a PhD and a master's in political science from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in government and history from the University of Virginia.
He has spent twenty years writing broadly on American politics for a general au
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Kansas City Star Runs FFRF Attorney's Op-Ed on Recent Constitutional Win
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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Kansas City Star runs FFRF attorney's op-ed on recent constitutional win
FFRF Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence has written an op-ed for the Kansas City Star highlighting a recent notable Freedom From Religion Foundation victory regarding a Christian flag.
"The fire department of the city of Diamond, Mo., was flying the Christian flag outside its station. The Christian flag represents Chr
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Media Tip Sheet: What Michigan, Missouri and Kansas Primaries Tell Us About Voters Heading Into 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: What Michigan, Missouri and Kansas Primaries Tell Us About Voters Heading Into 2026
Tuesday night's primary elections across Michigan, Kansas, Missouri and other states offered a preview of the political battles that could define the 2026 midterms. The results highlighted several key trends, including influence among Republican voters, growing tensions within the Democratic Party, and the impo
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Missouri School of Journalism's AdZou wins FOX Sports sportsmanship-themed PSA Competition
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Missouri School of Journalism's AdZou wins FOX Sports sportsmanship-themed PSA Competition
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From Left: Connor Greene, Braden Dresner, Jayden Sudduth, Jackson White, Nathan McClellan, Reesi Nesbitt, Lucy Richardson.
By Austin Fitzgerald
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Aug. 4, 2026) -This spring, four teams of Missouri School of Journalism students worked to pitch public service announcemen
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Ohio Wesleyan University Esports Director Horne Recognized as National Association of Collegiate Esports Emerging Director of the Year
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Powered Up
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The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) has named Nevin Horne, director and head coach of Ohio Wesleyan University's Esports Program, as its 2026 Emerging Director of the Year.
NACE, the largest association of varsity collegiate esports programs in North America, describes the award as honoring new directors who display "outstanding leadership and mentorship, while actively
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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Schmitt Leads Bill to Prioritize Research on Tick-Borne Livestock Disease
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Schmitt Leads Bill to Prioritize Research on Tick-Borne Livestock Disease
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Bill Designates Tick-Borne Livestock Disease as High-Priority Research Area to Protect Missouri Livestock Producers, Specifically for Disease Associated with the Asian Longhorned Tick
U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), joined by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) and U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-WV), intro
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Sen. Moran & Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive 340B Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Moran & Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive 340B Reform Legislation
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) - members of the Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group - today released the following statement after introducing sweeping legislation to reform the 340B
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Senator Marshall: Congress Must Permanently End Gain-of-Function Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Congress Must Permanently End Gain-of-Function Research
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Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks Urging End to Gain-of-Function Research
Washington - U.S. Senator Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), today on the Senate floor requested unanimous consent for his Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act, urging Congress to permanently end taxpayer funding for dangerous viral gain-o
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SLAC researchers make movie of the first steps in a chemical reaction
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 5 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC researchers make movie of the first steps in a chemical reaction
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By Erin Woodward
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#Key takeaways:
* Researchers used SLAC's X-ray laser to image early electron movement at attosecond timescales in what's known as an "impulsively ionized" molecule.
* They captured two processes never before seen in real time: Coster-Kr
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving BNSF Railway, Kansas City Southern Railway, Union Pacific Railroad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 32760; Sub-No. 46) entitled "BNSF Railway Co. - Terminal Trackage Rights - Kansas City Southern Railway Co. and Union Pacific Railroad Co.":
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By decision served on July 21, 2026, the Board established compensation terms for use of terminal trackage rights by BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) over the Rosebluff Lead in the Lake Charles area of Louisiana. BNSF Ry.-
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Syracuse University: Where the World's Researchers Come to Learn Their Craft
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Where the World's Researchers Come to Learn Their Craft
The Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research draws graduate students and scholars from around the globe to the Maxwell School.
Jessica Youngman
This summer, 162 researchers from Yale, Oxford, the London School of Economics, Princeton, Columbia and dozens of other leading institutions from every continent except Antarctica traveled to the Maxwe
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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With new Department of Energy award, KU-Fermilab team builds next-generation detectors for CERN's Large Hadron Collider
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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With new Department of Energy award, KU-Fermilab team builds next-generation detectors for CERN's Large Hadron Collider
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LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas project to design and build two cutting-edge particle detectors for the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider has been approved for funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Res
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