Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri
BCLP Advises Oceanwide Plaza LLC, to Position the Company for a Successful Bankruptcy Exit and Sale of Landmark Los Angeles Development
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP Advises Oceanwide Plaza LLC, to Position the Company for a Successful Bankruptcy Exit and Sale of Landmark Los Angeles Development
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BCLP advised Beijing-based real estate developer Oceanwide Plaza LLC, as debtor, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, positioning it for a successful bankruptcy exit and court-approved sale of th
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Cape Girardeau May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cape Girardeau May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 11, 2026
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Workers in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.23 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that hig
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Columbia May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Columbia May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 11, 2026
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Workers in the Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.51 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying majo
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Jefferson City May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Jefferson City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 11, 2026
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Workers in the Jefferson City, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.25 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Joplin May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Joplin May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 11, 2026
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Workers in the Joplin, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.66 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Kansas City May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kansas City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 11, 2026
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Workers in the Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.99 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher pa
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Springfield May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Springfield May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 11, 2026
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Workers in the Springfield, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.12 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher payin
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in St. Joseph May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in St. Joseph May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 11, 2026
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Workers in the St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.48 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher payi
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in St. Louis May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in St. Louis May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 11, 2026
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Workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.89 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying
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ConnectWise & SentinelOne Announce Shared Strategy to Advance Managed Cybersecurity for MSPs at Black Hat 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ConnectWise & SentinelOne Announce Shared Strategy to Advance Managed Cybersecurity for MSPs at Black Hat 2026
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ConnectWise and SentinelOne announced at Black Hat 2026 their shared strategy to advance managed cybersecurity for MSPs and the customers they protect.
Building on the companies' established collaboration through ConnectWise Managed EDR with SentinelOne, th
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Crexendo Surpasses 8 Million Users as Global Adoption of Its Cloud Communications Platform Accelerates
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Crexendo Surpasses 8 Million Users as Global Adoption of Its Cloud Communications Platform Accelerates
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Crexendo Inc. has announced that its AI-enhanced UCaaS software platform now supports more than 8 million users worldwide.
The milestone represents the addition of approximately 1 million users since the platform surpassed 7 million users in late 2025. When Crexend
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DEX Imaging Acquires Imagine Technology Group
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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DEX Imaging Acquires Imagine Technology Group
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BTA member DEX Imaging LLC has announced the acquisition of BTA member Imagine Technology Group (ITG), headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with branch operations in Flagstaff and Tucson, Arizona. The transaction marks DEX's fifth acquisition of the year, continuing the company's nationwide expansion.
Founded in 2011 as a
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Epson's New Projection & dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV & Education Industry Awards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Epson's New Projection & dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV & Education Industry Awards
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Epson has announced it received 16 industry awards at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, ISTELive 26 in Orlando, Florida, and from Spaces4Learning magazine, recognizing the company's most ambitious display portfolio to date. Honored by several leading industry award programs, the wins
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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. Starts Assessment of Partial Spin-Off of Business Innovation Business
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. Starts Assessment of Partial Spin-Off of Business Innovation Business
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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. has announced it has begun the assessment of a partial spin-off of its Business Innovation business, premised on the listing of the shares of FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corp., as one of the key st
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Ga. A.G. Carr, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Chuck Schumer
Minority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Hono
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Gordon Flesch Company Marks 70 Years of Innovation, Service & Family Leadership
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Gordon Flesch Company Marks 70 Years of Innovation, Service & Family Leadership
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BTA member Gordon Flesch Company (GFC) will celebrate its 70th anniversary the week of Aug. 17, marking seven decades of innovation, uncompromising service and enduring customer relationships.
In addition, weeklong events and photo memories will be shared with GFC staff at their local br
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Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 Fl. Oz/200 Ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 11, 2026
Product Type: Cosmetics
Reason for Announcement: Due to Packaging Defect
Company Name: Henkel Corp
Brand Name: Schwarzkopf Profession
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How Todd Blanche Can Weaponize the Nation's Top Law Enforcement Agency Against Reproductive Freedom
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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How Todd Blanche Can Weaponize the Nation's Top Law Enforcement Agency Against Reproductive Freedom
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TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All
RE:
DATE: August 11, 2026
Todd Blanche was just sworn in as Trump's U.S. Attorney General yesterday, putting one of his closest loyalists and former personal defense attorne
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Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs
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by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer
What began as a shared interest in entrepreneurship has grown into a community of six Cedarville University students who are launching businesses, leading a national organization and pursuing kingdom impact through the "Hustle House."
Centered on the intersection of faith and entrepreneursh
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
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Aug. 3-9, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 10, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week duri
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Mizzou Discovery Could Change How Scientists Measure the Universe
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou discovery could change how scientists measure the universe
Study challenges a decades-old assumption used by astronomers to estimate the mass and evolution of distant galaxies.
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University of Missouri researchers have uncovered evidence that challenges one of astronomy's most trusted assumptions, a breakthrough that could reshape how scientists measure galaxies and reconstruct
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Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Ace Hardware Distribution Facility in Kansas City From Hunt Midwest for $158.5 Million
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Ace Hardware Distribution Facility in Kansas City From Hunt Midwest for $158.5 Million
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced today the acquisition of a newly developed, 1.5 million-square-foot distribution facility i
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Quocirca Again Names Ricoh a Print Security Leader for its 'Device-Agnostic' Managed Security Services
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Quocirca Again Names Ricoh a Print Security Leader for its 'Device-Agnostic' Managed Security Services
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Ricoh has once again been named a leader in the print security market, according to the latest Print Security Vendor Landscape 2026 report from Quocirca, reflecting its sustained commitment to protecting customers as printers become a bigger target for cyberattacks.
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Rural Pharmacies Identify Thousands of Patients at Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Pilot Program Finds
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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Rural Pharmacies Identify Thousands of Patients at Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Pilot Program Finds
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 11, 2026) - A trailblazing new program using rural pharmacies to identify and screen patients at risk of stroke and heart disease may have saved hundreds of lives, improved outcomes for thousands of patients, and saved mi
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SHANE GILLIS AND PEYTON MANNING DO ANYTHING FOR A BUD LIGHT ON GAMEDAY IN NEW SPOTS KICKING OFF THE 2026 NFL SEASON
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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SHANE GILLIS AND PEYTON MANNING DO ANYTHING FOR A BUD LIGHT ON GAMEDAY IN NEW SPOTS KICKING OFF THE 2026 NFL SEASON
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#The Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL is back with another epic campaign that makes it fun to fan with hilarious creative, return of fan-favorite team cans and a chance to snag the ultimate game day upgrade
Key Facts:
* -Bud Light, the O
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Sharp Named as NJBIZ Best Place to Work for Sixth Consecutive Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Sharp Named as NJBIZ Best Place to Work for Sixth Consecutive Year
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Sharp Electronics Corp. (SEC), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, has announced it has been named a Best Place to Work in New Jersey 2026 by NJBIZ. This marks the sixth consecutive year that SEC has received this recognition in the large company category (250+ employees) joining other leading organ
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South Dakota Mines Proposed to Receive $25 Million to Build Next Generation of Mining Talent
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 11 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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South Dakota Mines Proposed to Receive $25 Million to Build Next Generation of Mining Talent
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South Dakota Mines is slated to receive $25 million in federal funding to expand mining education and workforce development as the United States works to strengthen its domestic critical minerals supply chain and address a growing shortage of skilled professionals.
Presiden
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St. Louis University Clinicians Will Offer Free Psychological Services to St. Louis City Residents
HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 12 -- St. Louis University issued the following news:
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SLU Clinicians Will Offer Free Psychological Services to St. Louis City Residents
By Jay Veteto
St. Louisans seeking affordable mental health care can take the first step by getting a free assessment at Saint Louis University's Psychological Services Center.
Psychological assessments help determine cognitive, educational, emotional and behavioral difficulties for both children and adults and can result in
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St. Louis University: Leslie Ain McClure to Be Honored for Work in Social Justice by Association for Women in Mathematics
HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 12 -- St. Louis University issued the following news:
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Leslie Ain McClure to be Honored for Work in Social Justice by Association for Women in Mathematics
By Jay Veteto
Leslie Ain McClure, Ph.D., will receive the 2027 Mary and Alfie Gray Award for Social Justice from the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Chicago, in January 2027.
McClure, dean of the College for Public Health and Social Justice and a professor of
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TD SYNNEX Expands IBM Distribution to Accelerate Partner-Led Growth Worldwide
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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TD SYNNEX Expands IBM Distribution to Accelerate Partner-Led Growth Worldwide
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TD SYNNEX has announced the expansion of its IBM distribution footprint into 20 new countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific (under the Tech Data and Tec-D brand in Malaysia) and Latin America, advancing global scale and enabling more consistent, partner-led growth across markets.
Through thi
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Toshiba Software Secures Global Stevie Award
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Toshiba Software Secures Global Stevie Award
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Toshiba America Business Solutions' has announced its patented, QR-enabled eTAG (Encompass Tag & Assessment Generator) invention, which simplifies the often-tedious asset tag process, has won the international Bronze Stevie Award for Technical Innovation of the Year in the 2026 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.
The
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UMSL's Teach in Residency provides flexible path to career in education
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 10 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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UMSL's Teach in Residency provides flexible path to career in education
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Patryce Jackson provides guidance to a 7th-grade student at Compton-Drew ILC Middle School during a cursive writing lesson, helping the student develop and strengthen handwriting skills in the classroom. Jackson is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis' innovative Teach in Residency program. (Photo
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Usherwood Dedicates Conference Rooms to Founders During 50th Anniversary Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Usherwood Dedicates Conference Rooms to Founders During 50th Anniversary Year
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As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, BTA member Usherwood Office Technology hosted employees and representatives from CenterState CEO at its Syracuse headquarters. The event included the official dedication of two conference rooms honoring company founders Carol and Charles Usherwood
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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What's Happening at WKU
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Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 11 through Thursday, August 27. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Tuesday, August 11
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope's 30th Ann
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