WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) announced the introduction of the Laken Riley Act. The Laken Riley Act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting offenses and would mandate that they are detained until they are removed from the United States so more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. For the past four years, the Biden Administration has taken a sledgehammer to Title IX through rulemaking at the Department of Education. This legislation would reverse the Biden Administration more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) along with 28 Republican Senators introduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, or S. 9, to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. For the past four years, the Biden administration has taken a sledgehammer to Title IX through rulemaking at the Department of Education (ED). This legislation would reverse the harmful ED ru more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) assumed Chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee during the 119th United States Congress. "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as 15th Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in the modern era. I chose to chair this Committee over another because I believe that, for the health of our republic, Con more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $25 billion over five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure im more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 that would preserve Title IX protections for female athletes and allow safe and fair competition in women's sports in the U.S. "We have to stand up to the radical Left now before it's too late," said Senator Graham. "This legislation is much-needed to protect more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $25 billion over five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements. The AIG funds can be used f more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order approving a three-year extension for Columbia Gas of Kentucky's Performance-Based Ratemaking (PBR) mechanism, with modifications to the sharing of cost savings between the company and its customers. The PBR mechanism incentivizes Columbia Gas to reduce natural gas costs by comparing its actual costs to benchmarks. Savings are then shared between the company and its customers. The PSC order acknowled more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved revisions to Kenergy Corp.'s budget billing plan. The changes were necessitated by technical limitations in Kenergy's billing software that prevented the simultaneous operation of the "fixed" and "levelized" budget billing options as initially ordered by the PSC. The approved revisions include: * 12-Month Billing Cycle: The "fixed" budget billing plan will now be calculated over 12 months instead of 11, r more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a rate increase for Fountain Run Water District No. 1. The increase is necessary to reflect a rise in the wholesale water price the district pays to its supplier, Glasgow Water Company. The PSC order allows Fountain Run Water District No. 1 to adjust its rates by $0.08 per 1,000 gallons of water. The order also emphasizes the importance of addressing the district's water loss, which has shown significant i more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially approved a recent training seminar for water district commissioners. Held on December 3-4, 2024, at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the seminar covered crucial topics including: * Applicable laws and regulations * Risk management * Utility administration The PSC, mandated to enhance commissioner understanding of their responsibilities, determined that the seminar effectively fulfilled this object more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to Western Pulaski County Water District. The CPCN authorizes the district to replace an aging 300,000-gallon elevated water storage tank with a new 1,000,000-gallon tank and install 600 feet of new water main. The PSC found that the existing tank is in poor condition and lacks the capacity to meet current and future water demands in the area. The proj more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied a motion to intervene in the rate case filed by Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. The motion was filed by David Smith, a residential and commercial customer of Delta, who argued that the company's rates are "unconscionable" and that service has declined since Delta was acquired by Peoples. In its order, the PSC stated that Mr. Smith did not demonstrate a "special interest" in the proceeding that is not already  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied a request from Black Mountain Utility District for an extension to file its 2023 audit report. The PSC acknowledged that the district has made progress in improving its operations, but emphasized the importance of timely financial reporting. The Commission noted that the district's auditor has had sufficient time to complete the audit and recommended the district explore options for expediting future audits, more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted intervention status to Roger and Janelle Nicolai in a case involving the construction of a wireless communications facility in Grayson County. The Nicolais had previously intervened in a similar case involving the same facility. While that case was initially held in abeyance, it was later dismissed by the PSC. The PSC determined that the Nicolais have a special interest in the proceeding that is not adequat more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a Second Request for Information to Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. in its ongoing rate case. The request seeks detailed information on various aspects of the company's operations and financial performance, including: * Construction Costs: The PSC is seeking an explanation for significant increases in construction costs for certain projects, particularly in the areas of Smart Grid investments and transmission stat more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order requiring East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) to respond to data requests filed by a group of intervenors in the company's application to construct new generation resources. EKPC filed an application with the PSC in November 2024, seeking approval for various projects, including the construction of new generation resources and the implementation of demand-side management programs. A group of more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that, as of January 4, 2025, 23.6 million consumers have selected a plan for coverage in 2025 since the start of the Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP). Over 20.4 million consumers had active 2024 coverage a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today announced updates to his senior staff: "As I continue to represent the people of Kentucky, my work over the next two years will focus especially on protecting the institution of the Senate and rebuilding American hard power.  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani has announced he will resign as chief law enforcement officer for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) effective midnight Jan. 19. "Serving as the 24th Presidentially Appointed U.S. Attorney for this incredible district has been the honor of a lifetime," said Hamdani. "Over the past two years, we have made significant strides across m more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: Cincinnati, OH - The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) together with the Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force (CKFTF), the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, and the Kenton County Sheriff's Office arrested fugitives Willie and Jeromy Jones this morning in Northern Kentucky. The suspects were wanted by the Hamilton County Sheriff's  more PR