Tuesday - September 8, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas

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10 Weeks Out - Democrats' "Growing Momentum" Stretches "Toss-Up" Battle for Senate Control "Deep Into Trump Country"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * TEN WEEKS OUT: Democrats' "Growing Momentum" Stretches "Toss-Up" Battle for Senate Control "Deep into Trump Country" Axios: "At the start of the cycle, Cook Political Report called Democrats' path to a Senate majority 'herculean.' Last week, it declared the battle for the Senate a toss-up" NBC News' Ryan Nobles: "The results in Alaska during this last primary were as   more
After Eight Years as President and CEO, Ron Draper Announces Retirement
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * After Eight Years as President and CEO, Ron Draper Announces Retirement; Brian Rohloff to Lead Textron Aviation Forward Textron Aviation can confirm that Ron Draper has announced his retirement from his role of president and CEO. Following a thoughtful succession process, Brian Rohloff has been named president and CEO of Textron Aviation, effective Monday, Aug. 31,   more
CNN's Nick Paton Walsh Reports in "The End of the World As We Know It" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Nick Paton Walsh Reports in "The End of the World As We Know It" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * August 24th, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 AT 8PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (August 24, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an examination of the rapidly growing doomsday prepper movement in North America. "The   more
Congressman Cleaver Calls on President Trump to Reconsider Importation of Foreign Beef Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Calls on President Trump to Reconsider Importation of Foreign Beef Products * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) urged the Trump Administration to reverse course on its plan to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef over the next 90 days. In a Truth Social post, the President indicated that these beef products will not be subject to  more
CPKC Women's Open Raises Nearly $5 Million for Alberta Cardiac Care
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 25 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * CPKC Women's Open raises nearly $5 million for Alberta cardiac care This weekend in Edmonton saw more than a golf tournament. While bringing world-class women's professional golf to the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, the 2026 CPKC Women's Open raised a record $4.95 million to support cardiac healthcare in Alberta. On the fina  more
DGA Issues Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' Latest Cost-Raising Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' Latest Cost-Raising Tariffs DGA Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' Latest Cost-Raising Tariffs Following Donald Trump's announcement of a new round of cost-raising tariffs, DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement: "As Trump announces round after round of reckless tariffs that jack up costs fo  more
Freese Brings Professional Experience to Central Campus Theatre
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 24 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Freese Brings Professional Experience to Central Campus Theatre * Long before a San Jacinto College audience takes their seats, Liz Freese has already spent weeks shaping what they'll see. As the Central Campus technical theatre professor and the department's scenic and costume designer, she's the one turning a script into a reality one build at a time. Freese joined the College in 2023, bringing decades of pr  more
Iowa Office of State Archaeologist to Repatriate Human Remains to 1 of 27 Native American Tribes in South Dakota, Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program at the University of Iowa will repatriate human remains to 1 of 27 Native American tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains represent one adult male and were reported at an antique mall in Arnolds Park, Iowa, in June 2026. The State Archaeologist transferred the remains to the program in July. Handwriting on the remains indicates t  more
K-State Partners With Atom Grants to Power Faculty Funding Discovery
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State partners with Atom Grants to power faculty funding discovery Kansas State University has established an institutional membership with Atom Grants, providing faculty, staff and graduate students access to an AI-powered platform that makes finding and securing external funding faster and less burdensome. The new partnership directly supports one of the central commitments of the Next-Gen K-State Stra  more
Kansas State University: Timothy Schuler to Lead New APDesign Initiative for Kansas Community Outreach
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * A new voice for community impact Timothy Schuler to lead new APDesign initiative for Kansas community outreach By Thom Jackson, College of Architecture, Planning & Design When communities face challenges related to housing, economic development, infrastructure, or the quality of life, solutions rarely emerge from a single discipline. They are built through partnerships, informed by local knowledge and st  more
Kean Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders * (August 24, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Lifeline for First Responders Act with Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Gabe Evans (CO-08), and Sharice Davids (KS-03). The bipartisan bill would create the first federal grant program dedicated to mental health care f  more
KU institute to publish 60th edition of Kansas Statistical Abstract
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU institute to publish 60th edition of Kansas Statistical Abstract * LAWRENCE -A comprehensive data resource from the University of Kansas that helps policymakers, scholars and media understand changes across the Sunflower State will turn 60 this year. The 2025 Kansas Statistical Abstract will be available online Sept. 1. The data compendium is published annually by KU's Institute for Policy & Social Res  more
KU welcomes more than 70 new faculty members across Lawrence and Edwards campuses
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU welcomes more than 70 new faculty members across Lawrence and Edwards campuses * LAWRENCE -On Aug. 17 and 18, new faculty members met at the Jayhawk Welcome Center to participate in New Faculty Orientation. This year's new faculty cohort represents 39 units across the KU Lawrence and Edwards campuses. "We are excited to welcome more than 70 new faculty to KU," said Amy Mendenhall, vice provost for fac  more
LSUS Debate ranked No. 10 nationally among all styles
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 24 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS Debate ranked No. 10 nationally among all styles * SHREVEPORT - The International Public Debate Association world is well aware of LSU Shreveport's brand and strength, particularly after the Pilots claimed three national titles this past season. But the entire debate world took note as the Pilots were ranked No. 10 in all styles of debate by American Liberty Media, which pub  more
Record $4.95 Million Raised for Heart Health in Alberta as Miyu Yamashita Wins CPKC Women's Open
EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 25 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Record $4.95 million raised for heart health in Alberta as Miyu Yamashita wins CPKC Women's Open The 2026 CPKC Women's Open raised a record $4.95 million to support heart healthcare in Alberta, while on the golf course, Miyu Yamashita concluded a historic performance on Sunday to capture the 2026 CPKC Women's Open c  more
Research explores new markets for prickly pear cactus
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Research explores new markets for prickly pear cactus * Texans often view prickly pear cactus as a nuisance, but researchers with Texas A&M AgriLife Research are seeking opportunity. Susanne Talcott, Ph.D., a molecular researcher and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology, leads a multidisciplinary t  more
Senator Marshall: American Ranchers Need Certainty to Rebuild the Cattle Herd
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: American Ranchers Need Certainty to Rebuild the Cattle Herd * Senator Marshall Joins KCMO Radio, Mundo in the Morning Great Bend - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined KCMO Radio's Pete Mundoto discuss the state of America's cattle industry and what he's hearing directly from Kansas farmers and ranchers during his 120 Stops to Strengthen Rural Kansas Tour. Senator  more
September Highlights on TNT, TBS & truTV
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * September Highlights on TNT, TBS & truTV * Tuesday, September 1 * MLB on TBS * Milwaukee vs Cubs - 7:30PM Wednesday, September 2 * AEW Dynamite on TBS - 8PM Thursday, September 3 * Impractical Jokers Season Finale on TBS - 10PM * The Jokers are back pretending to be overnight watchmen who don't know when to call it quits before rallyi  more
Study finds sustainable farming program helps refugees, immigrants boost health while launching agribusinesses
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds sustainable farming program helps refugees, immigrants boost health while launching agribusinesses * LAWRENCE -The slang term "touch grass" encourages people to step away from the internet or devices and connect with the real world. New research from the University of Kansas has found that a project that helps resettled refugees and immigrants learn sustainable farming has many of the term's sa  more