WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA awards first Community Health Impact Lab micro grants * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the inaugural recipients of its $1 million Community Health Impact Lab micro grants. Launched in 2025, the initiative supports physician-led projects partnering with organizations to address pressing community health challenges through innovative,   more

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Black and Veatch posted the following news release: * * * Black & Veatch continues leading utility broadband spectrum strategy following 800 MHz portfolio sale Grain Management and T-Mobile finalize sale, creating new opportunities for mission-critical utility communications - Black & Veatch, Grain Management's exclusive sales agent and industry partner supporting utility spectrum transactions, today recognized the completion of G  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Washington University for Retaliation * Federal suit alleges university fired employee after she complained of race discrimination related to mandatory DEI training ST. LOUIS -Washington University, a private research university in St. Louis, violated federal law when it fired an employee in retaliation for her opposition to race discrimination and filing a discrimination ch  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 12 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Eight GCSAA members chosen for inaugural class of Advance Leadership Program Presented in partnership with Jacobsen Ltd., the Advance Leadership Program is a new career development opportunity for superintendents with less than five years experience as a full-time superintendent Sponsored by Jacobsen Ltd., Advance engages golf course superintendents at the start of the  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Ovarian AMH blood marker may help refine chemotherapy for premenopausal patients with breast cancer A blood marker commonly used to measure ovarian reserve may help identify which premenopausal patients with the most common form of breast cancer are most likely to benefit from chemotherapy, according to new research led by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. The   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopter as modified by Skyryse, establishing safety standards for a digital fly-by-wire flight control system that replaces the aircraft's mechanical primary flight controls. The final special conditions take effect September 11, 2026, and become part of the helicopter's type certification basis. The FAA said existing air  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The Drug Enforcement Administration issues this temporary order to schedule O-desmethyltramadol, including its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters and ethers, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. DEA bases this action on a finding that placing O-DSMT in schedule I is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Playing for the prairie Undergraduate researcher Lauren Seybold designs board game that turns climate science into an adventure rooted in Kansas wildflowers By Emily Boragine, K-State News and Communication Services "It's Oregon Trail, but for plants." That's how Lauren Seybold explains LeafSpan, the board game she designed to help middle school students learn about climate change through the lives of na  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU economics expert can discuss how misinformation in social networks may affect midterm election * LAWRENCE -As the 2026 midterm elections draw near, University of Kansas researcher Tarun Sabarwal is available to discuss how misinformation contagions in social networks might affect the Nov. 3 election. "Spreading misinformation for personal gain is not new," said Sabarwal, a professor of economics at KU.  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news: * * * Lockton Private Risk Solutions Appoints Tom Knop Yacht Practice Leader Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage, today announced the appointment of Tom Knop as Yacht Practice Leader for Lockton Private Risk Solutions. Knop's appointment strengthens the firm's private yacht and recreational marine capabilities and reinforces Lockton's commitment to pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- PBI Holdings Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, has applied to become a bank holding company by acquiring Omaha-based Premier Bancshares Inc. and indirectly acquiring Premier Bank N.A. The Federal Reserve System said the application was filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. Public portions are available at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and Board offices. Comments are due September 11, 2026, to the Kansas City Reserve Bank or Board of Go  more

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Aug. 13 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State and community celebrate opening of new Kelce College of Business, reimagined Besse Hotel Two ribbon cuttings on Tuesday celebrated a transformational milestone for campus and community with the dedication of the new home of the Kelce College of Business and the reopening of the historic Besse Hotel. Numerous city, county, and state leaders and elected officials joined alumni, PSU Foundatio  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * Registration Is Open For MHA's 104th Annual Convention * One need look no further than the faces in the hallways of our hospital organizations to find the meaning of our work. They are faces of compassion and purpose, directed toward improving lives, health, and care for the individuals and communities we serve. As waves of change wash over hospitals and health sys  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Hosts Artemis II Astronauts & NASA Administrator at the Cosmosphere * HUTCHINSON, KS - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science - yesterday hosted astronauts from NASA's Artemis II crew, Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch, as well as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, at the Cosmosphere   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Uniformed Services University Family Medicine Interest Group Earns National Award for Innovative Programming * The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) has received for the 2026 Excellence for Innovative Programming Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), recognizing the organization's exceptional efforts to engage   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Awards Nearly $550,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships This fall, 115 student veterans will attend college with additional financial peace of mind - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce 115 student veterans were selected to receive VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarships" for the 2026 fall semester. The student veterans   more