Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas
AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel members
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel members
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The AMA convened diverse experts with deep expertise across a broad range of medical topics to serve as the AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel (the Guides Panel). This group includes physicians, qualified health professionals, as well as stakeholders from the regulatory and legal community.
Panel members
* ## Douglas W. Martin, MD, c
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Davids, Kansas Farm Leaders Discuss Protecting North American Trade, Fighting Tariffs, Supporting Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids, Kansas Farm Leaders Discuss Protecting North American Trade, Fighting Tariffs, Supporting Rural Communities
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OLATHE, KS -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined Kansas farmers, agribusiness leaders, and the Kansas Farm Bureau for a roundtable discussion on the future of agricultural trade with Canada and Mexico. New data released at the event highlights just how much Kansas farmers d
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Davids, Local Leaders Celebrate Completion of Multi-Decade Turkey Creek Flood Control Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids, Local Leaders Celebrate Completion of Multi-Decade Turkey Creek Flood Control Project
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KANSAS CITY, KS -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Turkey Creek Floo
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Federal Reserve Bank Issues National Summary of October 2026 Beige Book
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following October 2026 Beige Book:
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Overall Economic Activity
Since the prior Beige Book, two of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts reported moderate growth in economic activity. Three Districts reported modest growth, while four reported slight growth, and three reported no significant change. Robust, broad-based growth in manufacturing led the moderate growth reported in the Dallas District. While not as robust, another six D
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Issues October 2026 Beige Book
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following October 2026 Beige Book:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Business activity in the Tenth District continued to hold steady in a pattern of subdued conditions punctuated by pockets of strong demand. Durables manufacturing and business services were the strongest segments; however, it was noted that the data center buildout has crowded out other production and put pressure on the labor market. Firms have incre
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Ford Plant Health Clinic Providers Vote to Join UAW
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 22 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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Ford Plant Health Clinic Providers Vote to Join UAW
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The nurses and providers who care for our members at Ford plants across the country are now joining UAW themselves.
On October 20th, the three registered nurses at the Chicago Stamping Plant voted unanimously for their union in an NLRB election.
The previous day, the physician assistant at Kansas City Assembly voted in a self-d
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FSU College of Music celebrates Carlisle Floyd's centennial with production of 'Of Mice and Men'
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU College of Music celebrates Carlisle Floyd's centennial with production of 'Of Mice and Men'
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* Floyd spent 30 years on FSU's music faculty, composing his first nine operas at the university, including his acclaimed work "Susannah," which premiered in 1955.
* The production features FSU student singers and instrumentalists and is part of a national collaboration with three major opera companies.
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KU Libraries name 2026 Shulenburger Award recipients, honor contributions to open scholarship
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Libraries name 2026 Shulenburger Award recipients, honor contributions to open scholarship
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LAWRENCE -- Michael Vitevitch and Emily Casey, two University of Kansas faculty members whose work expands access to scholarship through public engagement, open publishing and research resources, have been named recipients of the 2026 Shulenburger Award for Innovation and Advocacy in Scholarly Communication by K
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KU researchers uncover mechanics of protein implicated in neurological disorders
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Oct. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news:
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KU researchers uncover mechanics of protein implicated in neurological disorders
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A recent study has found that the NIPA2 protein, long believed to be a magnesium transporter, actually prefers to transport more complex molecules called nucleotides.
Magnesium is an essential mineral in the body. Not only is it important for bone health, energy production, muscle f
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Managing a world of risk -- and D&O programs -- from a single boardroom
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news:
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Managing a world of risk -- and D&O programs -- from a single boardroom
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Key takeaways:
* Geopolitical events often create D&O exposure not only through business disruption but through governance, oversight, disclosure, and communication challenges that can affect both public and private companies.
* D&O underwriters are increasingly evaluating governance, communicatio
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Military aircraft to fly over campus Friday morning in advance of Oct. 24 football game
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Military aircraft to fly over campus Friday morning in advance of Oct. 24 football game
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LAWRENCE -- U.S. military aircraft will fly over the Lawrence campus Friday, Oct. 23, in advance of the Oct. 24 football game between KU and Baylor University.
Three V-22 Ospreys will conduct a practice run over David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
On Saturday, the aircraft will again fly over t
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Missouri Surgeon and Kansas Medical Device Distributor Sentenced for Conspiring to Pay and Receive Kickbacks to Induce Use of Spinal Implants and Obstructing a Federal Investigation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Missouri Surgeon and Kansas Medical Device Distributor Sentenced for Conspiring to Pay and Receive Kickbacks to Induce Use of Spinal Implants and Obstructing a Federal Investigation
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BOSTON - A Missouri surgeon and Kansas distributor have been sentenced for conspiring to pay and receive kickbacks aimed at inducing the use of spinal implants sold by Spi
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National Sorghum Producers Thanks Secretary Rollins for Strong Sorghum Role in Food Assistance Forecast
LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release:
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National Sorghum Producers Thanks Secretary Rollins for Strong Sorghum Role in Food Assistance Forecast
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WASHINGTON (Oct. 22, 2026) -- National Sorghum Producers (NSP) today thanked U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for USDA's fiscal year 2027 international food assistance forecast, which includes 144,230 metric tons of U.S. sorghum, equivalent to approximate
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Report From University of Michigan: More Than 1 in 4 Eligible Detroit Voters Cannot Readily Produce a Current, Name-Matched Proof of Citizenship
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSCrpt) -- MORE THAN 1 IN 4 ELIGIBLE DETROIT VOTERS CANNOT READILY PRODUCE A CURRENT, NAME-MATCHED PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP. WHO IS MOST AT RISK? - A report from University of Michigan - October 2026 (8 pages) - Authored by Mara Cecilia Ostfeld and Yucheng Fan
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OVERVIEW
This brief highlights findings from a recent survey by the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) at the University of Michigan, commissioned by and conducted in partnership with Outlier Media, exa
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Republicans Keep Losing Support Among Rural Voters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Republicans Keep Losing Support Among Rural Voters
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Republicans' economic failures and broken promises have cost them support among rural communities. Only about 4 in 10 rural voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy and they know Republicans have no plan to address the cost of living crisis.
Polling
shows rural voters' disappointment and economic concerns:
* 67% are "
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Save a life: Donate blood during campus drive Friday, Oct. 30
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 22 -- Newman University posted the following news:
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Save a life: Donate blood during campus drive Friday, Oct. 30
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Newman University students in the radiologic technology program are putting their passion for healthcare into practice by organizing an American Red Cross blood drive on campus.
The blood drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in O'Shaughnessy Hall on the Newman University campus.
The department-sponsored initiative gives Newm
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Secretary McMahon Delivers "The Next 250: Affordability in Higher Education" Remarks at Arizona State University
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Secretary McMahon Delivers "The Next 250: Affordability in Higher Education" Remarks at Arizona State University
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered remarks at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, to highlight the Trump Administration's unprecedented progress in making higher education more affordable, transparent, and accountable.
Below is her speech, as prepared
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Sen. Moran, Rep. McDowell Introduce Resolution to Recognize Red Ribbon Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Moran, Rep. McDowell Introduce Resolution to Recognize Red Ribbon Week
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science - and U.S. Representative Addison McDowell introduced a joint resolution with Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) to recognize Red Ribbon Week from October 23 to Octobe
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Tax Insurance Safeguards Tax Leaders' Decisions
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news:
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Tax Insurance Safeguards Tax Leaders' Decisions
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Every VP of Tax knows the feeling: the company has a strong tax position, it's the right decision for the company and its shareholders, and the CFO and financial auditors agree. Still, uncertainty lingers--
* The regulations aren't 100% clear on the issue.
* The position has not been tested in any IRS rulings or case law
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Textron Aviation Employees Drive Industry Impact Across Sales, Maintenance and Aviation Safety
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 23 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following news release:
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October 22, 2026
Textron Aviation employees drive industry impact across sales, maintenance and aviation safety
Cameron Harris, Brandon Doramus and Stuart Rogerson were recognized by the National Business Aviation Association for contributions to sales, maintenance and aviation safety, highlighting the impact Textron Aviation employees have across the business aviation industry.
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Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers
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(Washington, D.C., October 22, 2026) - Today, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the selection of eight fertilizer manufacturing projects to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Fer
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W&M dedicates Gates Hall, reflecting commitment to civic leadership
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- William and Mary posted the following news:
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W&M dedicates Gates Hall, reflecting commitment to civic leadership
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The following story originally appeared on the W&M Alumni Magazine website as an online exclusive. - Ed.
As afternoon sun warmed century-old bricks, over 250 members of the William & Mary community gathered on Oct. 22 to dedicate Robert M. Gates Hall, a historic building with a 21st- century purpose.
Thanks to a $30 million lead gift fro
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Webcast replay | Roadmap to resilience: Navigating the rise of AI-enabled cyber threats
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news:
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Webcast replay | Roadmap to resilience: Navigating the rise of AI-enabled cyber threats
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As the cyber threat environment continues to grow in complexity and multiply in its perils, companies must think more about and devote more resources to protecting their networks, technology infrastructure, and employees, panelists on a recent Lockton and CrowdStrike webcast said.
T
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White House: President Trump Delivers Historic Wins for Kansas Workers, Families, Farmers, Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump Delivers Historic Wins for Kansas Workers, Families, Farmers, and Rural Communities
October 19, 2026
Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to Kansas to showcase his proven record of results that put Kansas workers, families, seniors, farmers, and communities first. Under the leadership of President Trump and Republicans, Kansans are benefiting from historic tax relief, surging private investment and j
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