Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas
$1.5 million NSF grant will support KU research modeling molecular systems using AI
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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$1.5 million NSF grant will support KU research modeling molecular systems using AI
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LAWRENCE -University of Kansas researcher Ilya Vakser is leading a new National Science Foundation-funded project on modeling molecular systems using artificial intelligence.
Vakser, professor of molecular biosciences and director of the KU Computational Biology Program, will collaborate on the three-year, $1.5 million g
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Alumna Kaitlynn Fears earns degree while balancing life
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- Newman University posted the following news:
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Alumna Kaitlynn Fears earns degree while balancing life
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Kaitlynn Fears '26 was juggling an online education program at Newman, a job as a high school basketball coach, teaching as a long-term substitute and being a mom of two boys while her husband was deployed.
Fears relied on the support provided by her professors at Newman throughout her journey to earn her bachelor's degree in elementary education.
She had
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Benedictine Library Dedication With U.S. Supreme Court Justice Barrett
ATCHISON, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- Benedictine College issued the following news:
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Benedictine Library Dedication with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Barrett
The new Independence Hall-inspired library at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, is complete and will be formally dedicated on September 26 during the college's Family Weekend. The Moritz Library in D'Aniello Hall will be the center of attention in a ceremony that includes remarks from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The e
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Bradley Gross Named Exclusive MSP Legal Resource for MSP OneShare & IBPI Members
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Bradley Gross Named Exclusive MSP Legal Resource for MSP OneShare & IBPI Members
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MSP OneShare has announced a new partnership with The Law Office of Bradley Gross, P.A., naming technology attorney Bradley Gross as the exclusive MSP legal resource for MSP OneShare and IBPI members.
For more than 27 years, Gross has represented thousands of MSPs across the United Stat
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CMC Business Systems Joins the UBEO Family of Companies, Expanding UBEO's Service Footprint Across West Texas
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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CMC Business Systems Joins the UBEO Family of Companies, Expanding UBEO's Service Footprint Across West Texas
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BTA member CMC Business Systems Inc. has officially joined BTA member UBEO's family of companies. The move strengthens UBEO's long-standing presence in west Texas and gives area businesses access to a broader range of technology solutions, all delivered by the
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ConnectWise Appoints Cybersecurity & Enterprise Tech Leader Craig Rones as Chief Marketing Officer
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ConnectWise Appoints Cybersecurity & Enterprise Tech Leader Craig Rones as Chief Marketing Officer
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ConnectWise has announced the appointment of Craig Rones as chief marketing officer. Rones will lead global marketing strategy, brand and demand generation, reporting to CEO Manny Rivelo.
Rones joins ConnectWise at a category-defining moment as managed service provider
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Crexendo to Add Native vCon Support to NetSapiens Platform, Expanding AI & Recurring-Revenue Opportunities for Service Providers
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Crexendo to Add Native vCon Support to NetSapiens Platform, Expanding AI & Recurring-Revenue Opportunities for Service Providers
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Crexendo Inc. has announced that its upcoming Version 46 software release will include native, platform-level support for the emerging IETF vCon standard for capturing, storing and exchanging conversational data. The planned integration will
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Criminal Justice Data - Human Trafficking Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47211) on Aug. 17, 2026, entitled "Criminal Justice Data: Human Trafficking" by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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SUMMARY
Human traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals for commercial sex and forced labor in a variety of legal and illegal industries, both across the United States and around the world. While some estimates of the incidence of human trafficking exist, compre
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Culture, grit and the will to win help Panthers secure first national title
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Culture, grit and the will to win help Panthers secure first national title
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Davenport University's men's volleyball program has had its ups and downs and struggled to net the sport's top prize, but this year, that all changed. In April, the 2025/2026 team secured its first-ever National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF) Division II title. In doing so, the team solidified its position as a volleyb
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Davids Announces New Grant to Strengthen Olathe Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Announces New Grant to Strengthen Olathe Head Start Programs
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Olathe Public School's Head Start program with a new federal grant. The $1.9 million award will be used to continue providing early education opportunities and family support services to children and families in the O
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to Host Annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Aug. 27-29
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release:
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to Host Annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Aug. 27-29
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CONTACT: Bill Medley, Abbey Schieffer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will convene its annual Economic Policy Symposium Aug. 27-29 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The 2026 event, which marks the symposium's 49th year, provides a venue for international cen
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FHSU announces 2026 Homecoming events
HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news:
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FHSU announces 2026 Homecoming events
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By: FHSU Alumni Office
HAYS, Kan. - Gather friends, family, classmates, and teammates and make plans to come home for Fort Hays State University's Homecoming weekend, October 1 - 3! Visit FHSUhomecoming.com for additional information and to view a full schedule of the planned festivities. Several events on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, require advanced r
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
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The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Ascension Health Alliance's (Ascension) proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC.
The FTC's final consent order requires Ascension to divest seven AmSurg ambulatory surgery centers across Nashville, Tennessee; Panama City, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Waco, Texas an
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Golf Course Superintendents Association: Assistant Superintendents Chosen for Ninth Class of EXCEL Leadership Program
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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Assistant superintendents chosen for ninth class of EXCEL Leadership Program
GCSAA leadership training program is funded by Nufarm
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Eight assistant superintendent members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) have been chosen for the ninth class of the EXCEL Leadership Program, which is funded by Nufarm. The three-year program offers leade
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JEA honors two Friends of Scholastic Journalism in 2026
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 24 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA honors two Friends of Scholastic Journalism in 2026
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For making significant contributions to scholastic journalism, JEA will recognize Annette Johnson and the Los Angeles Times High School Insider as 2026 Friends of Scholastic Journalism during the Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November.
#Annette Johnson
Annette Johnson h
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Jennifer Fanz to Lead the Next Chapter of Operations at PEAC Solutions
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Jennifer Fanz to Lead the Next Chapter of Operations at PEAC Solutions
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PEAC Solutions has announced the promotion of Jennifer Fanz to senior vice president of operations, effective Sept. 1, 2026. In her new role, Fanz will report directly to Eileen Schoonmaker, president of the Americas.
Fanz currently serves as PEAC's vice president of sales -healthcare, a role she
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Katun's Eunice Wang Named Recipient of 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Award
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Katun's Eunice Wang Named Recipient of 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Award
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Katun Corp. has announced that its vice president of global supply chain and human resources, Eunice Wang, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Award, in the Workforce Innovator category.
Presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, leading
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Keypoint Intelligence Launches 'Why Buy Research Series' Exploring How SMBs Purchase Print & Scanning Technology
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Keypoint Intelligence Launches 'Why Buy Research Series' Exploring How SMBs Purchase Print & Scanning Technology
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Keypoint Intelligence has announced the Why Buy Research Series, a new set of primary research studies examining how small and medium-sized business buyers research, evaluate and purchase print and scanning technology across the United States and EMEA.
De
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Konica Minolta Appoints Steven Powers as President, U.S. Direct Sales & Service
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Konica Minolta Appoints Steven Powers as President, U.S. Direct Sales & Service
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the appointment of Steven Powers as president of U.S. direct sales and service, effective Aug. 17, 2026. Powers joins the company at a pivotal moment in its evolution, as Konica Minolta advances its direct sales model and broadens
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KU Dining kicks off the 2026-2027 academic school year with updated menus, specials
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Dining kicks off the 2026-2027 academic school year with updated menus, specials
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LAWRENCE -KU Dining is kicking off the 2026 fall semester with new changes and updates designed to enhance the dining experience for University of Kansas students, faculty and staff. Jayhawks can look forward to a variety of new features, including refreshed menus, limited-time offerings and new specials throughout the se
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Kyocera Launches the ECOSYS MZ3201ix, Bringing Enterprise-Level Capabilities to Growing Businesses
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Kyocera Launches the ECOSYS MZ3201ix, Bringing Enterprise-Level Capabilities to Growing Businesses
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Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. has announced the launch of the ECOSYS MZ3201ix to help organizations work smarter every day. Built for growing businesses, this new device delivers enterprise-class A3 copy, print, scan and optional fax functionalities in a compac
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Luciano Tosta selected for KU's Woodyard International Educator Award
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Luciano Tosta selected for KU's Woodyard International Educator Award
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LAWRENCE -Luciano Tosta, associate professor of Spanish & Portuguese and director of the Center for Global & International Studies at the University of Kansas, has been named the recipient of the annual George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award.
Tosta will be recognized at a public celebration at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in th
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MALDEF REQUESTS EN BANC REVIEW IN EFFORT TO DEFEND TEXAS DREAM ACT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
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MALDEF REQUESTS EN BANC REVIEW IN EFFORT TO DEFEND TEXAS DREAM ACT
NEW ORLEANS - A Latino civil rights group has requested en banc review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit of a panel decision upholding a ruling that denied immigrant students in Texas the opportunity to intervene in a case where Texas and the federal government agreed to strike down a Texas law
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Message from the executive director of intercollegiate athletics
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Message from the executive director of intercollegiate athletics
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Davenport University Athletics continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the Midwest's premier athletic programs. The program supports more than 1,000 student-athletes across 40+ athletic programs. As a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), the Panthers are committed to excellence in competition, ac
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NBAA Marks Passing of Former Senator, GA Champion Nancy Kassebaum
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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NBAA Marks Passing of Former Senator, GA Champion Nancy Kassebaum
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Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org
Washington, DC, Aug. 24, 2026 - National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen marked the passing of former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS) by reflecting on her steadfast effort and commitment to revitalizing the nati
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NFL mascots inspire kids to PLAY 60 for better health
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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NFL mascots inspire kids to PLAY 60 for better health
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DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2026 -Fifteen NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class supporting the NFL and the American Heart Association's work to help kids a
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Notre Dame Law School Welcomes Visiting Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news:
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Notre Dame Law School Welcomes Visiting Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year
Four visiting faculty members join the Notre Dame Law School community for the 2026-27 academic year, including two new and two returning faculty members. Andrew Torrance and Dennis J. Wieboldt III join the Law School as visiting faculty this year, while Frederick Mostert and Daniel Slate return to the Law School
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NSF awards $2 million grant to KU-led project supporting future AI and computing leaders
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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NSF awards $2 million grant to KU-led project supporting future AI and computing leaders
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LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas-led initiative has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program to expand educational opportunities for low-income students pursuing careers in computing, engineering and emerging t
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RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2026:
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RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States
The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today announced nearly $7 million in August political spending across 13 states, launching an aggressive early offensive barrage to defend Republican attorneys general and flip Democrat-held offices across the country.
The initial spending is phase
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Rep. Amo, 33 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick, National Weather Service Director Graham, NOAA Administrator Jacobs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following letter with 33 co-signers to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, National Weather Service Director Ken Graham and NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
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The Honorable Dr. Neil Jacobs
Administrator
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis
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Ricoh Named a Leader For the Second Time in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Ricoh Named a Leader For the Second Time in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy
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Ricoh has announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc US54139426, June 2026), marking the second time the company has been recognized since the pr
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Senator Marshall Touts Beef Labeling Bill to Support Kansas Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Touts Beef Labeling Bill to Support Kansas Ranchers
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Great Bend - Earlier this year, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Beef Labeling Clarity Act, legislation to bring greater transparency to beef labeling, give consumers more information about where their beef comes from, and ensure American ranchers get the credit they deserve for raising the highest-qu
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Sharp Adds Visualis3R Print Embellishment Visualization Software to Its Production Print Portfolio
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Sharp Adds Visualis3R Print Embellishment Visualization Software to Its Production Print Portfolio
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Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has announced the availability of Visualis3R, a print embellishment visualization software solution distributed through Color-Logic. Designed for commercial printers, in-plant facilities and print service providers
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U.S. Feed-Grain Stocks Forecast Lower as Corn Exports Rise
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Feed Outlook: August 2026,' Report No. FDS-26h, by Steven M. Ramsey, Joshua Huang and Jennifer Bond. Approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board and issued Aug. 14, the report forecasts lower U.S. feed-grain ending stocks for 2026/27 as revisions to supply and demand tighten corn and sorghum balance sheets.
Ending stocks for feed grains--barley, corn, oats and sorghum--are projected a
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What's Happenin' Cares Presents $215,000 Check to Blood Cancer United
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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What's Happenin' Cares Presents $215,000 Check to Blood Cancer United
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What's Happenin' Cares Inc. (WHC), the 501(c)(3) charity arm of Industry Analysts Inc., has announced it is presenting a check for $215,000 to Blood Cancer United (BCU), the proceeds of its second annual What's Happenin' Charity Golf Classic held Aug. 9-10, 2026 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, O
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