Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas
After 44 Years, UVA Athletics' Longest-tenured Employee is Retiring
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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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
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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.
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SUMMARY
The federal government owns roughly 640 mill
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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:
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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
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Stormont and Cowan Families Honored as Emporia State's 2026 Hornet Heritage Family
EMPORIA, Kansas, Sept. 23 -- Emporia State University issued the following news:
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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
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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:
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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
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Introduction
On
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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:
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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.
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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
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