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Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (State) Newsletter for Friday November 15, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Urges FCC to Strengthen Process to Block Robocallers
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Mayes and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "Illegal robocalls aren't just annoying--they're a gateway for fraud and  more

Ill. A.G. Raoul Calls on FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robocallers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with the attorneys general of Arkansas, North Carolina and Ohio, led a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "Robocalls cost consumers time  more

Johnson and Johnson: Nipocalimab Demonstrates Significant Clinical Improvement in Disease Activity and IgG Reduction in Phase 2 Sjogren's Disease Study
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Adults with moderately-to-severely active Sjogren's disease who received investigational FcRn blocker nipocalimab had improvements in disease activity scores at 24 weeks with accompanying significant reductions in IgG and autoantibody levels Nipocalimab was granted U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of adults living with moderate-to-severe Sjogren's disease base  more

K-State Engineer Leading Study on Point-of-Care Additive Manufacturing
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: A Kansas State University engineer is conducting a study aimed at assessing and increasing the technical knowledge and professional skills of engineering students in the emerging field of point-of-care additive manufacturing. Meng Zhang, Steve Hsu keystone research scholar and associate professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, received a more-than-$300,000 grant from the Nati  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Announces Dockets for Nov. 14, 2024
TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 15 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * 25-DPAX-195-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of AT&T LLC Date Filed: 11/14/2024 * * * 25-TRAM-203-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Bixenman Bros Inc Date Filed: 11/14/2024 * * * 25-TRAM-208-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description  more

KU, Haskell Renew Long-Standing MOU, Recommit to Partnership Opportunities
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 15 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University have renewed their long-standing memorandum of understanding on shared areas of interest. Originally established in 2012, the MOU codifies key opportunities for partnership and serves as a framework for cooperation in areas ranging from education to service to research. The two universities celebrated the renewal of the MOU with a signing ceremony Nov  more

Mastercard Extends Live Music Footprint With New U.S. Benefits for Cardholders
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Beginning early 2025, Mastercard cardholders will gain exciting access to tickets and Priceless Experiences at major music venues and festivals in the U.S. Building on its extensive partnership portfolio, Mastercard today announced the expansion of its live music experiences for Mastercard cardholders to a number of prominent U.S. concert venues. Through priceless.com, eligible cardholders from aroun  more

NBCUniversal: Year of Peacock
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Peacock has captured audience attention in 2024 with its rich blend of live events, exclusive sports, and award-winning series. * * * Throughout the year, NBCUniversal's Peacock has dominated cultural conversation, breaking streaming and viewership records. From breakout hits like The Traitors and Love Island USA to must-see sports moments like the Paris Olympics and NFL exclusive games, Peacock's gr  more

Neb. A.G. Hilgers Co-Leads 18-State Coalition Fighting Crypto Regulatory Overreach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska and Kentucky are co-leading an 18-state coalition challenge to the Biden-Harris Administration's unlawful and sweeping regulations of cryptocurrency. In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, the attorneys general and other parties sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (  more

Nev. A.G. Ford Announces Cooperation Agreements, Settlements With Heritage, Apotex Totaling $49.1 Million
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Nov. 15 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Nevadans who bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2018, could be eligible for money * * * Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories to announce two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million.  more

Va. A.G. Miyares Calls on FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robocallers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares and a bipartisan coalition of 46 Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "When was the last time anyone was thankful for a robocall?" s  more