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*Kentucky Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for 2025-01-15 ( 9 items )  
Kentucky PSC Approves Water District Expenditure for Leak Detection (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 15 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the Garrison-Quincy-KY-O-Heights Water District's request to use $32,070.80 from a water loss surcharge fund to purchase and install a 6-inch By-Pass/Master Meter Set. This expenditure was previously included in the District's approved Qualified Infrastructure Improvement Plan (QIIP). The new meter will be installed at the District's tank site and will monitor water flow for a significant portion of its sy more PR

Kentucky PSC Seeks Information From Natural Energy Utility (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 14 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a request for information to Natural Energy Utility Corporation in Case No. 2024-00369, an investigation into the utility's Electronic Purchased Gas Adjustment filing. Key Requests: * Tariff Rate Confirmation: The PSC is seeking confirmation that the "Ky PSC Approved Tariff Rate" used in invoices for May-October 2024 includes the base usage rate and the Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rates approved by the Commissi more PR

Kentucky PSC Staff Releases Report on Fleming County Water Association Rate Request (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 14 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has released a report containing the recommendations of Commission Staff regarding Fleming County Water Association, Inc.'s (Fleming Water) proposed rate adjustment. Fleming Water is required to file written comments on the Staff's recommendations within 14 days of receiving the report. Fleming Water filed an application with the PSC seeking approval to adjust its rates. The PSC's order of September 4, 2024, initiated more PR

Ky. PSC: Delta Natural Gas Seeks Approval for Indebtedness Issuance (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 14 -- Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. has filed an application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking approval to issue an evidence of indebtedness. The PSC has issued an order establishing a procedural schedule for the review of Delta Natural Gas' application. This schedule outlines key deadlines and procedural guidelines for the case. Key Considerations: * Electronic Filing: All filings with the PSC must be submitted electronically in accordance  more PR

NEH Announces $22.6 Million for 219 Humanities Projects Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced $22.6 million in grants for 219 humanities projects across the country. Among these are grants that will establish protocols for the stewardship and voluntary return of unethically acquired archaeological and ethnographic artifacts to their communities of origin; enrich K-12 educators' understanding and teaching of t more PR

Rep. McGarvey Issues Statement on Service of Former Kentucky State Sen. Southworth (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Kentucky State Senator Adrienne Southworth in recognition of her service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and unwavering dedication to the principles of transparency, accountability, and innovation in public service. Since her election in 2020, as the state senator for Kentucky's 7th Senate District, Senator Sout more PR

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Announces New Safety Product to Provide the Public With More Information About Serious Chemical Incidents Reported to the Agency (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Reports Cover Incidents in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas * * * Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it is launching a new initiative to give the public more details about the serious chemical in more PR

U.S. Department of Commerce Awards $25 Million in Latest Installment of Good Jobs Challenge Funding to Strengthen Workforce Training Programs Across the Nation (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $25 million in Good Jobs Challenge program funding to eight grantees to support high-quality, locally-led workforce training programs that create a pathway for workers to be placed into good-paying jobs. This marks an expansion of the Good Jobs Chal more PR

U.S. Department of Commerce Awards $25 Million in Latest Installment of Good Jobs Challenge Funding to Strengthen Workforce Training Programs Across the Nation (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: New awards expand program that has trained and placed more than 12,000 American workers into good jobsĀ  U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $25 million in Good Jobs Challenge program funding to eight grantees to support high-quality, locally-led workforce training programs that create a pathway for workers to be placed  more PR