Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas
12 instructional faculty members promoted in past year
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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12 instructional faculty members promoted in past year
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LAWRENCE -Twelve individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year.
These promotions are determined and awarded through school or departmental reviews, which concluded by early summer. Promotions for tenure-track faculty and scholarly positions follow a separate pr
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans From Cryptocurrency Scams
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
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Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November
OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
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September 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair an
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
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The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market C
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Black & Veatch celebrates more than fifteen years of FLNG innovation, engineering experience and advancement of PRICO liquefaction performance at Gastech 2026 | Black & Veatch
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Sept. 14 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Black and Veatch posted the following news release:
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Black & Veatch celebrates more than fifteen years of FLNG innovation, engineering experience and advancement of PRICO liquefaction performance at Gastech 2026 | Black & Veatch
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* Up to 15 percent production improvements realized through Black & Veatch's Advanced Liquefaction Architecture, combining advanced engineering, project development, lifecycle support and new digit
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City: Clear Rounds Raise Over $140,000 for Heart Health
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 14 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Clear Rounds raise over $140,000 for heart health
September 14, 2026
At the Spruce Meadows CPKC International Grand Prix in Calgary Sept. 13, 2026, every clear round helped advance heart health in southern Alberta. Through CPKC's Clear Rounds for Heart initiative, the company donated $140,000 to the Libin Cardiovascular Institute t
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Cessna SkyCourier UX: What to Know About the Autonomous Logistics Concept
WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release:
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Cessna SkyCourier UX: What to know about the autonomous logistics concept
The Cessna SkyCourier UX concept pairs the existing proven SkyCourier platform with Merlin Pilot autonomy to explore a medium-payload logistics capability for distributed and contested environments.
Here are answers to key questions about the concept and its potential missions.
What is the SkyCourier UX?
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Democratic Governors Call Out Corrupt Trump Administration For Fueling Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Democratic Governors Call Out Corrupt Trump Administration For Fueling Affordability Crisis
Sep 11, 2026
DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear: "Under Donald Trump, you haven't made any more money. What you've done is paid more costs."
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As Donald Trump and Republicans held their midterm convention, DGA Chair Governor Beshear, along with Governors Laura Kelly, Tim Walz, Bob Ferguson, and Matt Meyer highlig
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DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
Sep 14, 2026
Today, the Democratic Governors Association is announcing a new Expand the Map Fund to raise additional resources to support Democratic candidates running for governor in challenging races across the country.This will be the DGA's first-ever direct no-overhead fund solely dedicated to further changing the playing field and how Democrats think about
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Distinguished Consumer Law Attorneys Join National Consumer Law Center Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release:
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Distinguished Consumer Law Attorneys Join NCLC Board of Directors
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Boston Lawyer Jonathan Kravetz Elected Board President
BOSTON - Prominent consumer law attorney Jim Kowalski Jr. and eminent law professor Patricia McCoy have been named to the board of directors of the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC).
In addition, Jonathan Kravetz, formerly a partner at the Mintz law
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DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge
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Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio
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DSCC: "Shame on You" - Roger Marshall Relentlessly Booed, Heckled at Debate Amid Questions About His Toxic Record, "Predatory" Practices as OB-GYN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 12, 2026
"SHAME ON YOU": Roger Marshall Relentlessly Booed, Heckled at Debate Amid Questions About His Toxic Record, "Predatory" Practices as OB-GYN
On the heels of investigative reporting that found Marshall filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients who struggled to cover medical bills, he was interrupted repeatedly with loud boos and chants of "shame on you" throughout the
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DSCC: GOP Senate Candidates "Booed, Jeered and Heckled" & "Blatantly Cheat" on Debate Stages as They Face Furious Voters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 14, 2026
GOP Senate Candidates "Booed, Jeered and Heckled" & "Blatantly Cheat" on Debate Stages as they Face Furious Voters
The Hill: "Peltola almost immediately raised her paddle to the 'no' side while Sullivan did not respond for a few moments before appearing to glance at his opponent's paddle and then flipping it to the 'no' side himself"
The Lawrence Times: "The two major
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FHSU receives ESGR Above and Beyond Award
HAYS, Kansas, Sept. 14 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news:
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FHSU receives ESGR Above and Beyond Award
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By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications
HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University's commitment to supporting military-connected students and employees has earned statewide recognition with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Above and Beyond Award.
FHSU received the award Sept. 9 on the university campus in recognition of its sup
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Groundwork Collaborative Urges FTC to Ban Surveillance Pricing Rather Than Relying on Consumer Disclosures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
Chairman Ferguson
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20580
RE: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing,
Docket ID: FTC-2026-1057
Chairman Ferguson,
I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) policy
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Hope Family Care Center Urges CMS to Reject Direct Employment Remote Monitoring Mandates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3027 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64128
P: 816-861-6500
To honor God by providing quality, personal health care.
September 5, 2026
RE: CMS-1848-P CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
To whom it may concern,
Hope Family Care Center appreciates the opportunity to comment on the CY 2027 Medicare Phy
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How Newman prepared civil servant Alaina Garrett '14 to serve on the world stage
WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 14 -- Newman University posted the following news:
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How Newman prepared civil servant Alaina Garrett '14 to serve on the world stage
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When Alaina Garrett '14 was an undergraduate student at Newman University, her worldview expanded with every history seminar, Honors Program debate and study abroad experiences.
Today, she puts those skills to use with her work at the center of global defense policy in Washington, D.C., where she helps shape national security deci
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Kansas State University: People With Purpose - Lauren McDaniel
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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People with Purpose: Lauren McDaniel
For Lauren McDaniel, the best lessons are the ones students carry beyond the classroom and into the clinic, where knowledge, confidence and a passion for movement can change lives.
By Abbigail Marshall, News and Communications Services
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
For Lauren McDaniel, a little movement can go a long way: whether it's a few minutes of physical activity or a
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KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards recognize 11 distinguished alumni
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards recognize 11 distinguished alumni
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design will honor 11 graduates whose leadership, innovation and professional achievements have advanced the design professions and strengthened communities through the 2025 KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards.
The awards recognize alumni who have demonstrated leadersh
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Miami International Holdings Urges CFTC and SEC to Permit Cross-Margining Links With Subpart C Derivatives Clearing Organizations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
7 Roszel Road, Suite 1A Princeton, New Jersey 08540 miaxglobal.com
August 31, 2026
Ms. Vanessa Countryman Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Secretary of the Commission Securities and Exchange Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission 100 F Street, NE Three Lafayette Centre Washington, DC 20549
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MSU Extension director Quentin Tyler selected for national Extension leadership role
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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MSU Extension director Quentin Tyler selected for national Extension leadership role
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Michigan State University Extension Director Quentin Tyler is taking on a new national leadership role.
Tyler has been selected to serve a four-year term on the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP), representing the North Central Region.
ECOP serves
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Natural Gas Utility Urges DOE to Demonstrate Market Failure and Account for Full Fuel Cycle Costs in Appliance Efficiency Rulemakings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
15 East Fifth Street Tulsa, OK 74103 918-947-7000 onegas.com
September 8th, 2026
Appliance and Equipment Standards Program U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, CM-5B 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585
Submitted via email: ASmethodreview2022OT0004@ee.doe.gov
Re: ONE Gas Inc.'s Comments o
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New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success
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Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university.
As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen
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NFL Kickoff Game on NBC and Peacock Featuring Patriots-Seahawks Tops 25 Million Viewers for Fourth Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NFL Kickoff Game on NBC and Peacock Featuring Patriots-Seahawks Tops 25 Million Viewers for Fourth Consecutive Year
NBC Sports delivers largest adult 18-49 audience for NFL Kickoff Game in 5 years. Audience for Seahawks' 13-10 victory over Patriots in Super Bowl LX rematch peaked at 27.4 million viewers in second quarter. Patriots-Seahawks viewership topped only prior Wednesday N
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NFL Ties Week 1 Scoring Record for Super Bowl Era
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL ties Week 1 scoring record for Super Bowl era
Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer
A 14-year Week 1 record has been matched.
Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos combining for 41 points on Monday night, the opening slate of games for the 2026 season has officially tied the 2012 season's record for the most Week 1 points scored (791) during the Su
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NFLl: Chiefs' Travis Kelce Moves Into Second Place for All-time Tight End Receiving Yards
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Chiefs' Travis Kelce moves into second place for all-time tight end receiving yards
Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor
It was quite a milestone offseason for Travis Kelce.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end wasted no time in making it a milestone regular season, as well.
Kelce moved into second all time for receiving yards by a tight end during the Chiefs' 31-10 seas
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On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for September 2026
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for September 2026
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Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of September 2026:
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Names Dr. John Lucio As CEO
Dr. John Lucio has been named CEO of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City, effective Sept. 14. He also will serve as
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Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Prevent Fraudulent IRS Returns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Prevent Fraudulent IRS Returns
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U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-California) introduced legislation on Thursday to help prevent the submission of fraudulent IRS returns before they are filed. The legislation verifies that Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFIN), which identify who submitted the return to the IRS, are active and
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Sierra Club Executive Director Chu
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Sierra Club Executive Director Dan Chu:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Mr. Dan Chu
Executive Director
Sierra Club
50 F Street, NW, Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Mr. Chu:
The House Committee on Scienc
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SBA Announces Suspensions for 870,000 U.S. Borrowers Tied to $39 Billion In Suspected Pandemic Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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SBA Announces Suspensions for 870,000 U.S. Borrowers Tied to $39 Billion In Suspected Pandemic Fraud
Largest SBA action extends nationwide crackdown to recover funds and hold fraudsters accountable
WASHINGTON -- Today, during a major fraud announcement in Kansas City, Missouri, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Assis
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Sen. Moran Announces $16 Million Federal Investment for Kansas Rural Health Providers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Moran Announces $16 Million Federal Investment for Kansas Rural Health Providers
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced $16 million in federal investments for Kansas rural health care providers through the third round of funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), administered by the Kansas Department of
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Senator Marshall Urges USDA to Provide Diesel Relief for Farmers During Harvest
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSida) -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Urges USDA to Provide Diesel Relief for Farmers During Harvest
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Wichita - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the Trump Administration to work with Congress to provide temporary, targeted relief for farmers and ranchers facing rapidly rising diesel costs during the 2026 harvest seas
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StoryCorps Founder, K State Common Read Author to Visit Campus Oct. 1
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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StoryCorps founder, K State common read author to visit campus Oct. 1
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
Dave Isay -- award-winning radio producer, founder of StoryCorps and author of the 2026 K-State common read "Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work" -- will give a public lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the K-State Student Union.
The hourlong lecture, which is free to the public, will explore themes fro
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Textron Aviation and Merlin Introduce Cessna SkyCourier UX Concept Aircraft
WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release:
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Textron Aviation and Merlin Introduce Cessna SkyCourier UX Concept Aircraft
Concept pairs FAA-certified Cessna SkyCourier with Merlin Pilot autonomy to explore a scalable, autonomous approach to sustaining dispersed forces when traditional logistics routes are constrained or unavailable.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (Sept. 14, 2026) - Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) comp
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THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF NEW SERIES: NFL PLAYERS & DOGS: LIFE OFF THE FIELD
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Animals] -- The American Kennel Club posted the following news release:
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THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF NEW SERIES: NFL PLAYERS & DOGS: LIFE OFF THE FIELD
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The American Kennel Club (AKC(r)) is bringing together two of America's most beloved passions, dogs and football, in a new television series, NFL(r) Players & Dogs: Life Off the Field. Each original one-hour episode will feature five to seven NFL players and their four-legged best friend
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Trump Administration Announces Nearly $17 Million to Adopt Emerging Healthcare Technologies and Improve Patient Transportation Between Facilities Across Rural Kansas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces Nearly $17 Million to Adopt Emerging Healthcare Technologies and Improve Patient Transportation Between Facilities Across Rural Kansas
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The Trump Administration announced today that a nearly $17 million investment is being delivered to support rural healthcare technology and increase patient tran
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UTIA Appoints New Precision Agriculture Extension Specialist for Row Crops
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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UTIA Appoints New Precision Agriculture Extension Specialist for Row Crops
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Jose Peiretti brings more than a decade of expertise to Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. - Precision agriculture technologies can help producers maximize land productivity and make informed management decisions. To assist Tennessee growers in determining which of these innovations are most benefic
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Whip Emmer Reacts to VP Vance's Announcement Blocking Fraudsters From Accessing Federal Loans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer Reacts to VP Vance's Announcement Blocking Fraudsters From Accessing Federal Loans
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response to Vice President JD Vance's announcement blocking nearly one million fraudsters from accessing federal loans.
"Today, Vice President Vance announced a major win for American taxpayers: if you stea
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