Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri
81st Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb and the beginning of the Atomic Age
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news:
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81st Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb and the beginning of the Atomic Age
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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Eighty-one years ago, a one-page operations order, Number 35, was issued on Aug. 5, 1945, and resulted in the 509th Composite Group-a predecessor of the 509th Operations Group assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri-dropping the first wartime atomic
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Ameren earns national recognition for helping attract investment and jobs across two-state region
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Ameren earns national recognition for helping attract investment and jobs across two-state region
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Company named among nation's top utilities for economic development
Key Takeaways:
* Site Selection Magazine named Ameren Corporation among the Top Utilities in Economic Development for 2026.
* Ameren-supported projects helped create more than 3,7
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American Soybean Association Statement on Small Refinery Exemptions & RIN Reallocation
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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ASA Statement on Small Refinery Exemptions & RIN Reallocation
The American Soybean Association today responded to the administration's actions on 2025 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions, which remove approximately 1.76 billion Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) from Renewable Fuel Standard compliance for small refiners but propose to reallocate 100% of those RI
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American Soybean Association Welcomes David Johanson as International Trade Advisor
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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ASA Welcomes David Johanson as International Trade Advisor
The American Soybean Association today welcomed David Johanson, former chairman and commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission, to its government affairs team as ASA international trade advisor. Johanson has extensive international trade experience, with much of his career focused on agriculture.
"Da
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Anheuser-Busch Honors Idaho Veterans During Inaugural Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Anheuser-Busch Honors Idaho Veterans During Inaugural Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
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Leading American Manufacturer builds on longstanding partnership with Honor Flight Network,
#bringing 49 Veterans from Idaho to visit memorials built in their honor
Key Facts:
* * Anheuser-Busch sponsored Idaho Honor Flight's inaugural trip to Washington, D.C. for 4
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BCLP advises Tenergie on major acquisition, financing, and refinancing
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP advises Tenergie on major acquisition, financing, and refinancing
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BCLP advised Tenergie, a French renewable energy developer and producer, on the acquisition, financing and refinancing of a portfolio of more than 350 photovoltaic assets in France (TENFI 6).
This portfolio includes operating assets, recently commissioned projects as well as projects curre
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Burlison Opens Hearing on State and Local Natural Gas Bans Increasing Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Burlison Opens Hearing on State and Local Natural Gas Bans Increasing Energy Costs
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WASHINGTON-Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing titled "No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs." In his statement, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison highlighted how natura
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Democracy Forward: GenBioPro, Manufacturer of Generic Mifepristone, Responds to Texas Court Staying Florida Et Al. vs. FDA Case
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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GenBioPro, Manufacturer of Generic Mifepristone, Responds to Texas Court Staying Florida et al. v. FDA Case
Patients' Access to Mifepristone Nationwide Remains Unchanged for Now
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Wichita Falls, Texas - Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
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Drew Barringhaus, Member of Mo. University of Science & Tech's Class of 2026, Establishes Scholarship to Help Future Students
ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
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Drew Barringhaus, member of Missouri S&T's Class of 2026, establishes scholarship to help future students
Author By Collins, Patrick
One of the most popular ways S&T graduates support the university is by establishing endowments that fund scholarships for current students. What's uncommon is for a Miner to set up an endowment immediately following his own graduation.
"A staggering numb
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Faculty and Staff Briefs July and August 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Briefs July and August 2026
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Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members acr
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Farah Yousry joins AHCJ as first journalist-in-residence
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 2 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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Farah Yousry joins AHCJ as first journalist-in-residence
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The Association of Health Care Journalists and the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism have named award-winning journalist and editor Farah Yousry as our first journalist-in-residence.
Yousry will serve as both a working journalist and an editorial coach for AHCJ members nationwide, producing repor
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First Mid Ag Services Releases 2026 McLean County Corn Yield Estimate
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Ag Services Releases 2026 McLean County Corn Yield Estimate
30th annual survey projects an average yield of 212.39 bushels per acre across the county
Bloomington, IL - First Mid Ag Services has released the results of its 30th Annual McLean County Corn Yield Estimate, projecting an average yield of 212.39 bushels per acre. Ten First Mid Farm Managers collected 1,570 samples from 157 location
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First Mid Bank & Trust Prepares for Annual Paint-A-Thon Event
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Bank & Trust Prepares for Annual Paint-A-Thon Event
As the 33rd Annual Painting Project Nears, First Mid Employees Recount the Event's Lasting Impact
Burlington, IA For more than three decades, Paint-A-Thon volunteers, sponsors, and community members have witnessed firsthand what a home can mean to people. As First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) prepares to participate in this year's Paint-A-T
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FNBO to Acquire InBank, Expand Colorado Market
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 3 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news:
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FNBO to Acquire InBank, Expand Colorado Market
Omaha, NE and Denver, CO - First National of Nebraska, with its subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), and Denver, Colorado-based InBankshares, Corp jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which First National of Nebraska will acquire InBankshares, Corp
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Historic $50 Million Gift Powers Payne Energy Innovation Center at Mizzou
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Historic $50 million gift powers Payne Energy Innovation Center at Mizzou
David Payne's support will also transform electrical engineering and computer science while accelerating Mizzou's leadership in energy innovation.
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The University of Missouri is strengthening its position as a national leader in energy innovation with a historic $50 million gift and the start of construction on a new in
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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Tennessee is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia,
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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on 30th Anniversary of Welfare Reform
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on the 30th Anniversary of Welfare Reform
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following statement at a Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Welfare Reform at 30: Restoring the Promise of Work and Personal Responsibility in Federal Welfare Programs.
As prepared for
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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Issues Statement at Hearing on Strategic Partnerships to Secure Critical Resources & Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Chairman Smith Opening Statement at Hearing on Strategic Partnerships to Secure Critical Resources & Supply Chains: America Cannot Let Communist China Control the Resources Our Economy & National Security Depend On
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a Committee hearing on S
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Lindsay Aggarwal discusses BCLP's Parental Leave Program with ABA Journal
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Lindsay Aggarwal discusses BCLP's Parental Leave Program with ABA Journal
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Partner Lindsay Aggarwal, who spearheaded BCLP's Parental Leave Program, was featured in an ABA Journal article discussing parental leave in BigLaw. In the article, Lindsay discusses her return to work in 2022, BCLP's Parental Leave Coaching Program and the support she received from the f
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MDC Receives New Land Addition to Sugar Creek Conservation Area
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news:
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MDC receives new land addition to Sugar Creek Conservation Area
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces a new addition to Sugar Creek Conservation Area (CA), the Otten Unit. The Bill and Joyce Otten Unit of Sugar Creek CA was made possible through the generosity of the late Bill Otten, retired protection regional supervisor for north central Missouri,
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Mercy Health Urges CMS to Withdraw 340B Payment Cuts and Maintain Remedy Repayment Schedule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mercy
15740 S. Outer 40
St. Louis, MO 63017
August 26, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: CMS-1850-P Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and
Ambulatory Surgical Cen
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Mizzou Researchers Uncover Promising New Target for Treating High Blood Pressure
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou researchers uncover promising new target for treating high blood pressure
Discovery could lead to more precise treatments by reducing inflammation linked to hypertension.
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University of Missouri researchers are leading the fight against one of the world's deadliest health threats: high blood pressure. Recently, they identified a protein that contributes to arterial stiffening
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NCGA Responds to EPA Decision on Biofuel Credits
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2026:
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NCGA Responds to EPA Decision on Biofuel Credits
The Environmental Protection Agency today issued Small Refinery Exemptions equating to almost 1.8 billion credits known as Renewable Identification Numbers, or RINs, to small petroleum refineries. Today's decision exempts a swath of refineries from blending renewable fuels as required by the Renewable Fuels Standard. EPA w
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New Mexico State at Florida State Delivers The CW's Most-Watched Sports Broadcast in Network History
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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New Mexico State at Florida State Delivers The CW's Most-Watched Sports Broadcast in Network History
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The Week 0 Non-Conference Matchup Averaged 1.96 Million Total Viewers in Primetime Last Saturday
Game Delivered the 2nd Strongest Primetime Broadcast of the Night in the Adults 25-54 Demo, Surpassing all Primetime Shows on ABC, CBS and NBC
CW Coll
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Paul Dobbins Builds a Legacy of Giving Back to Southeast Missouri State University
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news:
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Paul Dobbins Builds a Legacy of Giving Back to SEMO
Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Paul Dobbins is working to create opportunities for the next generation of Redhawks.
Dobbins attended SEMO from 1998-2003, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and his connection to the University is part of a family legacy. Paul and his wife are both SEMO graduates, and
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President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Response to July 9-11 Flash Flooding and Severe Storms
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Response to July 9-11 Flash Flooding and Severe Storms
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Jefferson City
Federal share of recovery costs for Missouri communities is estimated at $19.9 million for the state's third major disaster declaration request of 2026
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that President Donald J. Trump has approve
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Rep. Bell, 67 Co-signers Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth, Acting-Secretary of the Navy Cao
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following letter with 67 co-signers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Acting-Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 26, 2026
The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington D.C. 20311
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The Honorable Hung Cao
Acting-Secretary of the Navy
1200 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350 1
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Dear Secretary Hegseth and Acting Secretary Cao:
We
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Reproductive Freedom for All Highlights Ongoing Mifepristone Attacks After District Court Stalls Florida v. FDA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Highlights Ongoing Mifepristone Attacks After District Court Stalls Florida v. FDA
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Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Washington, DC -Yesterday, a Republican-appointed judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted the Food and Drug Adminis
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Slippery Rock Into Top 25 After Minnesota-Duluth Upset
WACO, Texas, Sept. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Slippery Rock Into Top 25 After Minnesota-Duluth Upset
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Slippery Rock was in the other's receiving votes category when the AFCA Division II Coaches Preseason Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, came out a couple of weeks ago. That quickly changed thanks to their double-overtime victory over then-No. 12 Minnesota-Duluth. The Rock overcame a 16-point deficit in the final seven
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Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School Faculty Approve Redesigned Social Work Curriculum
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news:
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Brown School faculty approve redesigned social work curriculum
Myra Lopez
Faculty at Washington University's Brown School have approved a redesigned concentration curriculum for the Master of Social Work program, marking the first major revision to the program's curriculum framework in decades.
Faculty voted overwhelmingly on April 13 to approve the changes after t
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WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center perform breakthrough robotic liver-kidney transplant
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center perform breakthrough robotic liver-kidney transplant
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A surgical team at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center has performed the world's first-reported robotic combined liver and kidney transplant, extending the benefits of minimally invasive transplant surgery to a patient in need of both organs.
Robotic trans
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