Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas
Accuracy in Media: 'We're Still Trying to Do the Work' - Mizzou Staffer Exposes Yet Another DEI Rebrand
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news:
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"We're Still Trying to Do the Work": Mizzou Staffer Exposes Yet Another DEI Rebrand
October 13, 2026
Last year, Missouri moved to eliminate DEI from higher education. But at the University of Missouri, staffers are admitting that the work hasn't disappeared -- it's simply operating under different names.
Ainsley Acuff, an Academic Advisor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri,
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AFSCME: Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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October 13, 2026
Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
San Francisco - A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to stop implementing an unlawful reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The lawsuit, filed by labor unions, nonprofit organizations, and cit
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AG Fitch Secures Settlement With 3 More Generic Drug Companies
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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October 13, 2026
AG Fitch Secures Settlement with 3 More Generic Drug Companies
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced settlements with three more generic drug companies in litigation brought by a coalition of 45 states and territories alleging a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreas
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AG Nessel Seeks Settlements with Drug Manufacturers Ascend, Citron and Mayne
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Seeks Settlements with Drug Manufacturers Ascend, Citron and Mayne
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy
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Bales Choral Society to perform with professional vocal ensemble
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Bales Choral Society to perform with professional vocal ensemble
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LAWRENCE -- The KU Bales Choral Society will join Prometheus: An American Vocal Consort for "A People United: The Human Spirit in Song" on Oct. 22 at the Lied Center of Kansas.
The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Bales Recital Hall, 1600 Stewart Drive. A freewill donation will be accepted. Tickets can be reserved online.
The c
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Bering Land Bridge base camp reveals what life was like nearly 14,000 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Bering Land Bridge base camp reveals what life was like nearly 14,000 years ago
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LAWRENCE -- The area of water between Russia and North America and the Pacific and Arctic oceans is now known as the Bering Strait. Yet it was once what we call the Bering Land Bridge, an exposed land and maritime region that connected Asia to North America.
The Bering Land Bridge formed 35,000 years ago, eventually disappea
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Area September 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Area September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Oct. 14, 2026
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Area prices rose 1.2 percent in August and September, up 4.0 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area increased 1.2 percent for the two months ending in September 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region September 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Oct. 14, 2026
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Regional prices rose 0.9 percent in September, up 4.2 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region increased 0.9 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy i
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Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release:
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Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
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Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues.
Contacts:
AFGE: Tim Kauffman, tim.kauffman@afge.org
AFSCME: Zach Hudson, zhudson@afscme.org
NFFE: Matt Dorsey, mdorsey@nffe.org
NTEU: Jack Delaney, jack.delaney@nteu.org
WWP:
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CPKC Holiday Train Begins 182-stop Journey of Music, Giving Nov. 19
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 14 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release:
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CPKC Holiday Train begins 182-stop journey of music and giving Nov. 19
October 13, 2026
Calgary, Alberta
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today announced the 2026 CPKC Holiday Train program will kick off Nov. 19 in Montreal, beginning a 32-day journey in support of local food banks through music, celebration and giving, with sto
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Eagles-Jaguars delivers NFL Network's second most-watched International Series game ever
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Eagles-Jaguars delivers NFL Network's second most-watched International Series game ever
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NFL Network's second consecutive week from London drew 8.1 million viewers on NFL Network and NFL+ on Sunday morning for the Jacksonville Jaguars' last-second win over the Philadelphia Eagles from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking the network's second most-watched NFL Internatio
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Economics Daily: Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increased in 9 Metropolitan Areas Over the Year Ending August 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 9 metropolitan areas over the year ending August 2026
October 14, 2026
From August 2025 to August 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 9 metropolitan areas, decreased in 5 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 373 areas.
The largest statistically significant over-the-year percentage gains in
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For Bulldogs kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29, success is a family affair
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 14 -- Bryant University posted the following news:
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For Bulldogs kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29, success is a family affair
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It was a moment visualized by great competitors: two seconds left on the clock, game on the line, and a chance to score and give your team the win. When Bryant field goal kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29 lined up to seal the Bryant Football team's comeback win over North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Oct. 3, he not
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Governor will speak at KU's 50th annual Kansas Economic Policy Conference
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Governor will speak at KU's 50th annual Kansas Economic Policy Conference
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LAWRENCE -- For 50 years, the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas has hosted an event for scholars, policymakers and local leaders to discuss the economy. The 2026 Kansas Economic Policy Conference, taking place Oct. 29, will address the "Future of the Kansas Economy" and feature a discussion with Kan
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Husch Blackwell Shortlisted for Financial Times ' Innovative Lawyers Awards North America 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Shortlisted for Financial Times ' Innovative Lawyers Awards North America 2026
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National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted by the Financial Times for its 2026 Innovative Lawyers Awards North America, recognizing the firm's Data Center Practice in the Innovation in Practice Management category.
The Financi
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ICE HSI Arrests Cuban Alien for Illegally Voting in Past Elections in Missouri
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE HSI Arrests Cuban Alien for Illegally Voting in Past Elections in Missouri
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This alien entered the country illegally, and was then granted Lawful Permanent Resident status by the Obama Administration
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland
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Indiana University Media School: 5 Alumni Named HSJI Distinguished Alumni in Celebration of the Institute's 80th Anniversary
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news:
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5 alumni named HSJI Distinguished Alumni in celebration of the institute's 80th anniversary
October 14, 2026
The High School Journalism Institute at Indiana University celebrated its 80th anniversary over the summer. Since its founding, more than 32,000 students have participated in HSJI, building a remarkable legacy of journalism, leadership, and service. In July, 265 students from 28 states, P
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Jayapal, Randall Lead PNW Members in Demanding Answers on NWDC Contract
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal, Randall Lead PNW Members in Demanding Answers on NWDC Contract
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SEATTLE, W.A. -- U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Emily Randall (WA-06) are leading Members from Washington and Oregon in demanding answers and transparency into ongoing efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to purchase existing immigration detention ce
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Kan. Commerce Dept.: Boundaries Set for State City Chiefs STAR Bonds District
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Boundaries Set for Kansas City Chiefs STAR Bonds District
Oct 13, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today published the boundaries for the Kansas City Chiefs STAR Bonds District, as authorized by K.S.A. 12-17, 160 et. al.
The STAR Bond district will collect new sales tax revenues to finance the construction of the $3 billion state-of-the-art domed stadium in Wy
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Kansas State University: A Message From President Linton
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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A message from President Linton
Oct. 14, 2026
Dear K-State Community,
With tremendous gratitude for my time at Kansas State University and excitement for what lies ahead, I want to share that I have accepted the opportunity to serve as president of my alma mater, Virginia Tech. Having earned all three of my degrees from Virginia Tech, this opportunity brings my professional journey full circle. Returning
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Kansas State University: Jordan Wilson Named Chief Information Security Officer
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Jordan Wilson named chief information security officer
Oct. 14, 2026
Following a national search, Jordan Wilson has been appointed assistant vice president and chief information security officer at Kansas State University. She will start Oct. 26.
Wilson will provide universitywide leadership for K-State's information security program, working across the institution to strengthen cybersecurity, manage risk
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Kansas State University: WellCAT Well-being Challenge Encourages Students to Explore Campus Resources
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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WellCAT Well-being Challenge encourages students to explore campus resources
Oct. 14, 2026
October is Health and Well-being Month at Kansas State University, and students have a new opportunity to explore campus resources, try activities and make their well-being a priority.
The new WellCAT Well-being Challenge, taking place Oct. 1-31, encourages students to discover resources available across campus and
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KU Law professor writes book on negotiation skills
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Law professor writes book on negotiation skills
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LAWRENCE -- Almost everyone negotiates. Negotiation skills are especially important for attorneys who frequently negotiate on behalf of their clients in high-stakes transactions and disputes, such as the sale of a business or the settlement of a complex case involving thousands of parties. A University of Kansas law professor has written a book on negoti
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KU Law professor writes book on negotiation skills
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 14 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news:
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KU Law professor writes book on negotiation skills
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LAWRENCE -- Almost everyone negotiates. Negotiation skills are especially important for attorneys who frequently negotiate on behalf of their clients in high-stakes transactions and disputes, such as the sale of a business or the settlement of a complex case involving thousands of parties. A University of Kansas law professor has written a b
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KU Law welcomes Class of 2029
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 14 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news:
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KU Law welcomes Class of 2029
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LAWRENCE - The University of Kansas School of Law welcomed the Class of 2029 to Green Hall in August. This year's incoming class is made up of 121 J.D. students from 22 states and 62 undergraduate institutions.
The class of 2029 sets another KU Law record for the highest combined median LSAT score and GPA. This is the sixth consecutive year that the incoming cl
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KU presentation will share story of Lawrence native, Met Opera singer Beatrice Belkin
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU presentation will share story of Lawrence native, Met Opera singer Beatrice Belkin
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LAWRENCE -- Before she sang at the Metropolitan Opera and Radio City Music Hall, coloratura soprano Beatrice Belkin was a Lawrence teenager learning music and teaching piano. A public presentation Nov. 8 will tell that little-known story in the town where it began.
Samantha Cooper, Robert M. Beren Assistant Professor i
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MHA Convention Preview: 2026 Aim For Excellence Awards
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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MHA Convention Preview: 2026 Aim For Excellence Awards
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The Missouri Hospital Association will honor three hospitals with its 2026 Aim for Excellence Award at MHA's 104th Annual Convention in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The awards will be presented to Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Mo.; Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph, Medical Center; and
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MHA Supports Building Missouri's Health Care Workforce Through Career Exploration Events
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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MHA Supports Building Missouri's Health Care Workforce Through Career Exploration Events
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Missouri's health care workforce grows when students are introduced to careers early, connected with strong partners and shown clear pathways into the field. The Missouri Hospital Association is proud to support members through events that make those connections possible.
Rec
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NBA Names Three Referees to 2026-27 Officiating Staff
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release:
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NBA names three referees to 2026-27 officiating staff
October 14, 2026
NEW YORK - NBA G League referees Nate Cearley (KEER-lee), Brent Haskill (hass-CULL) and Chelisa (SHUH-lee-suh) Painter have been named NBA staff officials for the 2026-27 season, it was announced today by Albert Sanders, NBA Executive Vice President, Head of Referee Operations, and Monty McCutchen, NBA Senior Vice President,
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Northwest Student Advocates for Music Education on Capitol Hill
MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 15 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
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Northwest student advocates for music education on Capitol Hill
Oct. 14, 2026
A Northwest Missouri State University student traveled to Capitol Hill during the summer to explain and advocate for Title funding in music education, while building her experience on the performance stage.
Maddie Fenimore, a senior instrumental music education major from Bethany, Missouri, participated in
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Springfield College Names Edward R. O'Connor as Provost
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- Springfield College issued the following news:
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Springfield College Names Edward R. O'Connor as Provost
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Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper has announced the appointment of Edward R. O'Connor, PhD, MBA, FACHE, as the College's next provost. Dr. O'Connor brings extensive experience in academic leadership, health sciences, interdisciplinary education, and student success to Springfield College.
O'Connor most recently served as provost a
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Textron Aviation: Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 Light Jet to Make NBAA-BACE Show Debut
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release:
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Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 light jet to make NBAA-BACE show debut
Textron Aviation's business jet lineup showcases practical innovation, connectivity and trusted support designed to help customers operate with confidence
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WICHITA, Kan. (Oct. 14, 2026) -- The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2, designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, will make it
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Transfer students add experience, insights to USC campus
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Transfer students add experience, insights to USC campus
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Transfer students find their way to the University of South Carolina in all sorts of ways. Some have started at another USC campus or a different college or technical school. Some have been serving in the military, while others are returning from breaks in their educational journey.
Regardless of how they get here, their numbers ar
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UCLA Williams Institute: Kansas Law Restricts Restroom Access for Nearly 30,000 Transgender Residents and Invalidates IDs for Thousands More
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release:
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Kansas law restricts restroom access for nearly 30,000 transgender residents and invalidates IDs for thousands more
On February 18, 2026, the Kansas Legislature enacted S.B. 244 over Governor Laura Kelly's veto, and the law took effect immediately. It restricts restroom access in public buildings based on a person's biological sex at birth. It also prohibits changes
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University of Nebraska: 172 Husker Undergrads Receive Stipends for Research Projects
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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October 14, 2026
172 Husker undergrads receive stipends for research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 172 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor during the fall and spring semesters.
Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative
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University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston: Kaddurah-Daouk Secures $12M Grant to Advance Brain Health Research
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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Kaddurah-Daouk secures $12M grant to advance brain health research
By Catherine Thibault October 14, 2026
Rima Kaddurah-Daouk, PhD, professor and chair in the Department of Precision Behavioral Health at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences, has secured a five-year, $12 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to investigate how changes in the brain
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Appoints Richard Linton as 17th President
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appoints Richard Linton as 17th president
14 Oct 2026
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors today appointed Richard Linton as the university's 17th president. Linton will succeed Tim Sands, who will continue to serve as president until Linton assumes office at the beginning of the 2027 spring semester. Linton, an alumnus who received his bachelor's degree, master's degree, and Ph.D.
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Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma
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Washington, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 45 states and territories, has reached settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and mani
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Wichita nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Wichita nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
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Registered nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph hospitals in Wichita, Kansas, voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract today, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced National Nurses Organ
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