Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas
$22.4 million grant renewal enables KU Alzheimer's center to expand search for cure
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news:
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$22.4 million grant renewal enables KU Alzheimer's center to expand search for cure
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A $22.4 million grant renewal will enable the University of Kansas Medical Center to continue -and grow -its mission to discover causes and cures for Alzheimer's disease.
KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is a hub for Alzheimer's research, clinical trials, healthcare, educa
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American Accountability Foundation President Jones Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Thomas Jones, president and founder of the American Accountability Foundation, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind":
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Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify.
My name is Thomas Jones. I am the founder and P
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Congressman Cleaver Votes for Legislation to Protect Missourians from Paying for Development of Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver Votes for Legislation to Protect Missourians from Paying for Development of Data Centers
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(Washington, D.C.) - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) voted in favor of the Ratepayer Protection Act to protect Missouri families from bearing the burden of increased costs for energy and grid upgrades required for the development of new data centers. The legis
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Congressman Estes Announces New Communications Director
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Estes Announces New Communications Director
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U.S. Representative Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has hired Jackson Baker as communications director, replacing Natalie Turner. Baker will be based in Rep. Estes' Washington, D.C., office.
Baker most recently served as communications director for Congressman David Schweikert (R-Arizona), where he led press, digital, and member communications and develop
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Davids, Schmidt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Kansas Families Build Financial Security for Children
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids, Schmidt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Kansas Families Build Financial Security for Children
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to help Kansas families save for their children's futures. The bill would streamline how state agencies connect with new parents, ensuring families receive timel
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Drew University Art Department Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez Hosts Campus Exhibit
MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Drew University posted the following news:
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Drew University Art Department Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez Hosts Campus Exhibit
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#Martinez's Conocerla is on display at the Korn Gallery through October 16
September 2026 - Drew University's Art Department has welcomed Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez for a gallery talk and exhibit on campus.
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Martinez will present an exhibit, Conocerla, which will be on display at the Korn Gallery in org
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Estes Introduces Bill to Update US International Tax Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Estes Introduces Bill to Update US International Tax Rules
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Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) on Wednesday introduced the U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act of 2026, which would improve the international tax rules for companies that operate both in the U.S. and overseas. It will ensure that America remains the most innovative country in the world for decades to come.
The bill builds on the intern
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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Early Learning Council
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Early Learning Council
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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jan Lacina, Ph.D., Jennifer Vincent, and Jennifer Warren, Ed.D. to the Texas Early Learning Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Early Learning Council serves as Texas' State Advisory Council as required by the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007. T
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Hardin, Logan-Tate join MC School of Nursing faculty
CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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Hardin, Logan-Tate join MC School of Nursing faculty
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Ryan Hardin, an RN with six years of experience as a staff nurse and charge nurse in labor and delivery at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, and Kansas Logan-Tate, an MC alum and RN with more than 1000 hours of clinical experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner, are among the latest faculty additions to the School of Nursing at Missis
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Kansas State University: Early-career Faculty Invited to Apply for Seed Funding for Waste Recovery, Water Reuse Research
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Early-career faculty invited to apply for seed funding for waste recovery, water reuse research
Sept. 16, 2026
The team behind the Circular Waste Recovery and Water Reuse project -- also known as c(wr)2 -- is requesting proposals to its Early-Career Circularity Seed Funding Program. Seed projects should support research that extends the c(wr)2 project's existing work, which involves studying economically
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Kansas State University: Pourkargar to Modernize Integrated Chemical Manufacturing and Energy Systems
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Pourkargar to modernize integrated chemical manufacturing and energy systems
NSF CAREER award advances engineering professor's research to build a more resilient future
By Grant Guggisberg, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Sept. 17, 2026
A growing variety of everyday essential items depend heavily on modern chemical manufacturing. Fuels, fertilizers, medicines, plastics and other advanced materials re
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KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, September 2026
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, September 2026
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It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates.
Have something to share? Submit by Oct. 22 for the next edition. Se
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Missouri Bar Elects 2026-2027 Officers
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- The Missouri Bar issued the following news:
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September 17,2026
Missouri Bar elects 2026-2027 officers
Jennifer M. Crompton, of St. Louis, sworn in as new Missouri Bar president
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Jennifer M. Crompton, chief operating officer and trial lawyer at Crompton Pancoast in St. Louis, was elected as 2026-2027 president of The Missouri Bar during the Sept. 16 Board of Governors meeting. She was sworn in Sept. 17 during the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar
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NASDA Members Elect Washington State Agriculture Director Derek Sandison as 2026-2027 President
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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NASDA Members Elect Washington State Agriculture Director Derek Sandison as 2026-2027 President
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PORTLAND, Maine - During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected their 2027 officers. Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek
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PASSED: Committee Advances Sen. Moran's Legislation to Bolster Airport Surface Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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PASSED: Committee Advances Sen. Moran's Legislation to Bolster Airport Surface Safety
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation - applauded this week's committee passage of the Runway Surface Awareness and Focused, Effective Training and Technology (Runway SAFE-T) Act, which he introduced with Sen. John Hickenloop
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Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown's newest students traveled to campus from across the world via many modes of transportation, including planes, trains and automobiles -and at least one bicycle.
First-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam made much of the trip from the West Coast to the East Coast
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Rep. Tiffany: Recognizing American Historical Sites and Promoting Proper Land Management
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following news release:
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Recognizing American Historical Sites and Promoting Proper Land Management
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on nine bills to recognize important sites in American history, improve the management of our public lands and address challenges facing federal lan
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Reps. Cleaver and Wagner Introduce Backlog Justice Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Cleaver and Wagner Introduce Backlog Justice Act of 2026
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#Bipartisan bill is designed to address the national backlog of untested sexual assault kits
(Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO) reintroduced the Backlog Justice Act of 2026, legislation designed to bring justice to victims of sexual violence by addre
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Reps. Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids Take Kansas-Grown Children's Savings Initiative Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids Take Kansas-Grown Children's Savings Initiative Nationwide
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A program now being implemented in Kansas to help families learn about savings and investment opportunities for their children could soon be expanded nationwide.
Today, U.S. Representatives Derek Schmidt (KS-02) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced the bipartisan Born to Invest Act,
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Republican Attorneys General Association Slams Jena Griswold With New Ad, Backs Michael Allen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Slams Jena Griswold With New Ad, Backs Michael Allen
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Colorado Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Colorado.
"Michael Allen is the proven, results-driven prosecutor Colo
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Senator Marshall Applauds Farm Bill 2.0 Passage on Party-Line Vote
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Applauds Farm Bill 2.0 Passage on Party-Line Vote
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after Farm Bill 2.0 passed the Senate Agriculture Committee on a party-line vote, with every Democrat on the committee voting no after blocking the bill for more tha
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Senator Marshall Applauds House Passage of His Legislation to Strengthen Employee Ownership in America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Applauds House Passage of His Legislation to Strengthen Employee Ownership in America
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed his bipartisan legislation strengthening employee ownership in America. The Retire through Ownership Act provides legal and regulatory clarity, making the f
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Sens. Schiff, Wyden Press Flock CEO for Answers on Troubling Abuse of Technology Amid Surveillance Network Concerns, Push to Protect American's Privacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Wyden Press Flock CEO for Answers on Troubling Abuse of Technology Amid Surveillance Network Concerns, Push to Protect American's Privacy
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, are pressing for information regarding allegations of abuse of Flock's s
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Students Pursue International Opportunities as Gilman Scholars
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Students pursue international opportunities as Gilman Scholars
Future Gilman Scholars can apply for the next award cycle by Oct. 1
Sept. 17, 2026
Out of the nearly 2,000 Wildcats who have studied abroad in the past five years, 33 have done so with the support of the nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
The Gilman scholarship provides up to $5,000 in merit-based scholarshi
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Textron Aviation: Mission Brief - Bob Gibbs and Matt George on the Cessna SkyCourier UX
WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release:
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September 17 2026
Mission Brief: Bob Gibbs and Matt George on the Cessna SkyCourier UX
The future of military logistics may depend on delivering critical supplies faster, farther and with less risk to personnel. In this Mission Brief, Bob Gibbs, vice president, Defense & Special Missions Sales, Textron Aviation, and Matt George, co-founder and CEO, Merlin, discuss the Cessna SkyCo
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Trump Administration Investigates Massachusetts School District for Allegedly "Transitioning" Student Without Parents' Knowledge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Investigates Massachusetts School District for Allegedly "Transitioning" Student Without Parents' Knowledge
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education's (the Department's) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) launched an investigation into The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough in Massachusetts to determine whether the school district violated the Protection of P
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UMKC Conservatory Expands Professional Theatre Partnerships Across Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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UMKC Conservatory Expands Professional Theatre Partnerships Across Kansas City
New agreements with Kansas City Actors Theatre, Unicorn Theatre and The Coterie will create ongoing professional opportunities for graduate theatre students
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The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory has formalized new partnerships with three leading Kansas City theatre companies, expanding
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White House: President Trump's Top 250 Victories for People of Faith
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith
September 17, 2026
Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. P
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Women's Council Honors a Leader On and Off the Gridiron
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Women's Council Honors a Leader On and Off the Gridiron
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OXFORD, Miss. - Few athletes are remembered as fondly for their impact away from the game as they are for their on-field accomplishments. For Dexter McCluster, the former Ole Miss All-American and NFL standout, service to others has become just as important to his legacy as his remarkable football career.
The Ole Miss Women's Council for P
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