Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas
"Republicans Should Be Worried" - DSCC's Devan Barber Discusses How Dems Are Moving "Deeper Into Republican Territory" on NPR's Morning Edition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 6, 2026
"Republicans Should Be Worried" - DSCC's Devan Barber Discusses How Dems Are Moving "Deeper Into Republican Territory" on NPR's Morning Edition
DSCC Executive Director Devan Barber: "I think the polls are showing us, across the battleground, a very clear trend: which is that the battleground is moving deeper into Republican territory. Democrats have some enthusiasm at our b
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Bind Better With Formax's Lineup of Binding Equipment
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Bind Better With Formax's Lineup of Binding Equipment
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Formax has introduced its new line of punch and binding equipment. From entry-level to modular production systems, it closes the loop for any customer.
Backed by Formax's decades of design and engineering expertise, these units deliver quality binds, and fast and quiet operation, with no tools and no messy setup.
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Canon Launches Connected Value Platform to Deliver AI-Powered Feature Enhancements for Select Printing Products
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Canon Launches Connected Value Platform to Deliver AI-Powered Feature Enhancements for Select Printing Products
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Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced the Connected Value Platform, a cloud-based platform that uses generative AI and Canon imaging technology to add smart, on-demand capabilities to select home and office printers.
The platform launches with its first phase on s
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ConnectWise Names Mari-Frances Bentvelzen President, Revenue & Commercial Operations
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ConnectWise Names Mari-Frances Bentvelzen President, Revenue & Commercial Operations
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ConnectWise has announced that Mari-Frances Bentvelzen has been named president of revenue and commercial operations, effective immediately. In the expanded role, Bentvelzen will lead the company's global sales organization while continuing to oversee partner success, professional serv
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Davids Helps Launch Bipartisan Agenda to Cut Red Tape, Boost Local Economies, Lower Everyday Costs for Kansas Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Helps Launch Bipartisan Agenda to Cut Red Tape, Boost Local Economies, Lower Everyday Costs for Kansas Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids, a member of the Build America Caucus, helped announce the Build More Agenda -- a major bipartisan policy platform designed to fix federal gridlock, strengthen local economies, create jobs, and lower everyday prices for
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Distribution Management Names Greg Welchans Chief Corporate Development Officer
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Distribution Management Names Greg Welchans Chief Corporate Development Officer
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Distribution Management (DM) has announced that Greg Welchans has been named chief corporate development officer (CCDO), effective Oct. 1, 2026.
In this newly focused role, Welchans will lead DM's strategic growth and diversification initiatives, including acquisitions, strategic partnersh
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DSCC: "A Senate Majority is Squarely in Democrats' Sights as Kansas Moves to Toss Up" [Cook Political Report]
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 6, 2026
"A Senate Majority is Squarely in Democrats' Sights as Kansas Moves to Toss Up" [Cook Political Report]
Cook Political Report: "Four weeks out from Election Day, the Senate map is shifting further in Democrats' favor -- and with it, their odds of winning back the majority"
Two years ago, Cook Political Report called Senate Democrats' quest to reclaim the majority "hercule
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Family Promise Urges HHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Threatening Homeless Children's Access to Head Start
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
71 Summit Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 Phone: 908-273-1100
info@familypromise.org www.familypromise.org
October 5, 2026 Re: Docket ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Introduction
I am writing on behalf of Family Promise, a leading nonprofit organization working to advance proven, com
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the
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Futures First Urges ACF to Withdraw or Revise Proposed Head Start Standards to Protect Program Quality and Accessibility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 200
Kansas City, KS 66101
913.342.1110
futuresfirstkc.org
September 28, 2026
Office of Head Start
Attention: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom
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Great Plains Housing Innovations Spotlighted at HUD's Innovative Housing Showcase
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release:
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Great Plains Housing Innovations Spotlighted at HUD's Innovative Housing Showcase
October 6, 2026
MISSOURI - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) spotlighted housing innovations from the Great Plains region during the sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, held September 22-24, on the National Mall. This year's theme, "Made in America," highlighted American
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K-State Expands Regenerative Agriculture Impact
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 7 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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K-State expands regenerative agriculture impact
Through partnership with King Arthur Baking Co., university also joins 1% for the Planet network
By Jennifer Tidball, Division of Communications and Marketing
Oct. 6, 2026
A next-generation partnership at Kansas State University shows that when a land-grant university, farmers and a food company work together, good things happen.
One of those good things: T
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Kansas Head Start Association Opposes Proposed HHS Rule Changes Threatening Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20528
RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30; Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595)
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
I am writing on behalf of the Kansas Head Start Association (KHS
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LDH Congratulates Baton Rouge Pharmacist T.J. Woodard on National Honor
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 7 -- The Louisiana Department of Health issued the following news:
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LDH congratulates Baton Rouge pharmacist T.J. Woodard on national honor
Prescriptions to Geaux owner named 2026 NCPA Independent Pharmacist of the Year
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Oct 06, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) congratulates Baton Rouge pharmacist T.J. Woodard, PharmD, on being named the 2026 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Willard B. Simmons Indepen
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Missouri Producers Explore Practical Resources at Regional Conferences
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 7 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Missouri Producers Explore Practical Resources at Regional Conferences
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Lincoln University of Missouri's (LU) Horticulture Program brought practical, research-based education to farmers through a recent series of regional conferences. The Southwest Farmers and Producers Conference on Aug. 27 in Springfield served as part of the series, offering agricultural education to Missouri producers closer to home.
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Mizzou Guarantees Admission for Eligible Students in Five Missouri School Districts
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 7 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou guarantees admission for eligible students in five Missouri school districts
New direct admission pathway lets qualifying students secure their spot at Mizzou before their senior year of high school.
Oct. 6, 2026
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Some Missouri high school students will begin their senior year already knowing they have a place at the University of Missouri.
Mizzou is launching a new Earl
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Montana State's Jason Bolte to kick off Provost's Distinguished Lecturer Series
BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 4 -- Montana State University posted the following news:
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Montana State's Jason Bolte to kick off Provost's Distinguished Lecturer Series
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BOZEMAN -- One may find Jason Bolte below ground, sampling the acoustics of the Lewis and Clark Caverns near Whitehall. Or perhaps on stage in Reynolds Recital Hall at Montana State University, plucking cactus spines like the strings of an instrument. Or, what he says is the most rewarding of all, in the classroom as director
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Montessori Partnerships for Georgia Raises Concerns Over Proposed Head Start Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Docket number ACF-2026-0595: RIN number 0970-AD30
October 1, 2026
Dear Secretary Kennedy and colleagues in the Office of Head Start,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on th
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National Sorghum Producers Welcomes Emergency Diesel Fuel Tax Relief
LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release:
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National Sorghum Producers Welcomes Emergency Diesel Fuel Tax Relief
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WASHINGTON (Sept. 28, 2026) -- National Sorghum Producers welcomes President Donald Trump's executive order directing temporary relief for the on-road use of dyed diesel, including deferral of applicable federal fuel taxes and relief from penalties through December 31, 2026. NSP urges the administratio
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NCPA Delegates Install Christian Tadrus as President, Approve Resolutions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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NCPA Delegates Install Christian Tadrus as President, Approve Resolutions
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2026) - Christian Tadrus, PharmD, of Moberly, Mo., was installed as 2026-2027 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association by its House of Delegates at the organization's 2026 Annual Convention in Kansas City. Download his headshot
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NCPA Foundation Awarded Grants To Support Disaster Relief, Rural Pharmacy Ownership Efforts
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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NCPA Foundation Awarded Grants To Support Disaster Relief, Rural Pharmacy Ownership Efforts
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2026) - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2026) - The NCPA Foundation today announced that it has received two grants to help it pursue its mission to improve community-based health care by advancing the sustainability, growth, and publ
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PFU America Introduces RICOH SP-2240
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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PFU America Introduces RICOH SP-2240
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PFU America Inc. has announced the launch of the RICOH SP-2240, a compact, reliable and affordable document scanner designed to meet the everyday scanning needs of businesses and departmental teams. Built on the trusted foundation of the RICOH fi Series technology, the SP-2240 delivers essential scanning functionality, high-quality
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Sharp Electronics Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work for Women
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Sharp Electronics Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work for Women
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Sharp Electronics Corp. has been recognized as one of Best Companies Group's 2026 Best Places to Work for Women. The recognition honors organizations that foster exceptional workplace environments where women can prosper and reflects Sharp's commitment to building an inclusive, supportive culture.
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Square 9 Puts Generative AI to Work to Unlock More Value From Microsoft Dynamics
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Square 9 Puts Generative AI to Work to Unlock More Value From Microsoft Dynamics
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Organizations invest heavily in Microsoft Dynamics to manage critical business operations, but much of the information those systems need still originates outside the ERP: invoices, purchase orders, contracts, forms, emails and other unstructured documents. Turning that information into ac
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Toshiba Accelerates the Human Element in AI Workflows
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Toshiba Accelerates the Human Element in AI Workflows
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Toshiba America Business Solutions is accelerating approval and decision processes for growing companies and global brands with the introduction of its Elevate Sky Workflow UserConnect module.
Toshiba's Elevate Sky Workflow platform helps organizations automate document-centric processes by capturing information, e
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University of Missouri Kansas City: Can AI Predict Who Will Be Rearrested?
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 7 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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Can AI Predict Who Will Be Rearrested?
New research suggests large language models can rival specialized statistical models, but their reasoning raises questions about transparency
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New research from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law associate professor Ryan Copus, J.D., Ph.D., and University of California, Davis researcher Hannah Laqueur, Ph.D., suggests artificia
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Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case
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Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulat
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