Friday - October 23, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas

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After 44 Years, UVA Athletics' Longest-tenured Employee is Retiring
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * After 44 years, UVA Athletics' longest-tenured employee is retiring By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu September 22, 2026 For more than four decades, University of Virginia student-athletes have counted on Ethan Saliba. "Every athlete knows that Ethan has their back and he's going to be there for them," UVA men's basketball coach Ryan Odom said. "He's going to answer the phone. He's going to   more
Federal Land Ownership - Overview & Data Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42346) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Federal Land Ownership: Overview and Data." The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Eric P. Nardi, legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz, defense infrastructure policy analyst Andrew Tilghman and research librarian Scott Vierick. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The federal government owns roughly 640 mill  more
NWTF Infuses Funding in Wild Turkey Research for Fifth Consecutive Year
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Infuses Funding in Wild Turkey Research for Fifth Consecutive Year September 21, 2026 EDGEFIELD, S.C. -- Wild turkey research provides the science needed to inform management decisions to changing populations, landscapes and emerging challenges. For 2026, the National Wild Turkey Federation continues to direct significant funding to wild turkey research projects through th  more
Stormont and Cowan Families Honored as Emporia State's 2026 Hornet Heritage Family
EMPORIA, Kansas, Sept. 23 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * Stormont and Cowan Families Honored as Emporia State's 2026 Hornet Heritage Family Sept. 23, 2026 Two families with their own deep connections to Emporia State University -- brought together through marriage and united by generations of Hornet experiences -- have been selected as the 2026 Hornet Heritage Family. The ESU Alumni Association recognized the Stormont and Cowan families Saturday, Sept. 19, duri  more
U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports - Section 338 of Tariff Act of 1930 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49349) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports: Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930" by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura: * * * Contents Introduction ... 1 Overview and Background ... 2 Alcohol ... 4 Dairy ... 4 Motor Vehicles ... 5 Other Issues ... 6 Options for Congress ... 7 Contacts Author Information ... 8 * * * Introduction On   more
UMKC Undergraduate Nursing Ranked Top Program in Missouri, Climbs in National Rankings
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Undergraduate Nursing Ranked Top Program in Missouri, Climbs in National Rankings As demand for registered nurses grows nationwide, UMKC prepares graduates to meet critical healthcare needs. - UMKC's School of Nursing and Health Studies Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been ranked the No. 1 top public university nursing program in Missouri for a second year in a r  more