ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - November 2024": * * * Area prices unchanged in November; up 2.7 percent over the past year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the South was unchanged in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A decline in the gas more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts Many of the bridges that Americans drive over each day need repairs. The Department of Transportation awarded $2.4 billion for 37 bridge repair or replacement projects through a new grant program. DOT held webinars and set up a dedicated email address to answer grant applicant questions. But during the program's first year, its processes didn't fully align wi more PR

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Dec. 12 -- Kentucky Youth Advocates issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Kentucky Youth Advocates and partners from across the Commonwealth released the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children 2025 priority agenda. The Blueprint speaks with a common voice to create brighter futures for all Kentucky kids and their families. The Blueprint for Kentucky's Children is a coalition of non-profit, public, and private organizations that stands on three pillars: thr more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Dec. 12 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 2024-00256) on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Peaks Mill Water District Unaccounted-For Water Loss Reduction Plan, Surcharge And Monitoring COMMISSION STAFF'S NOTICE OF INFORMAL CONFERENCE Commission Staff hereby schedules an informal conference on December 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, to take place via videoconference link to discuss several questions more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Dec. 12 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00354) on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. For: 1) An Adjustment Of The Electric Rates; 2) Approval Of New Tariffs; 3) Approval Of Accounting Practices To Establish Regulatory Assets And Liabilities; And 4) All Other Required Approvals And Relief ORDER This matter arises upon the motion of the Attorney General of the Commo more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Dec. 12 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00370) on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. For 1) Certificates Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Construct A New Generation Resources; 2) For A Site Compatibility Certificate Relating To The Same; 3) Approval Of Demand Side Management Tariffs; And 4) Other General Relief ORDER This matter arises from an app more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Dec. 12 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00305) on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Western Fleming County Water District's Unaccounted-For Water Loss Reduction Plan, Surcharge And Monitoring COMMISSION STAFF'S FOURTH REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO WESTERN FLEMING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Western Fleming County Water District (Western Fleming District), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with the Commission  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) today voted in favor H.R. 5009 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA), legislation that delivers a well-deserved pay raise for our troops, counters the growing threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and restores focus on military readiness. "The passage of this defense bill sends more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: A federal grand jury returned an 18-count indictment yesterday charging Michael David Barker, 47, of Foster, with mail fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, and money laundering. The indictment was unsealed today following Barker's arrest by law enforcement officers. The indictme more PR