FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 29 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has delayed its decision on Atmos Energy Corporation's (Atmos) application to issue up to 2 million shares of common stock. The PSC found that Atmos's application lacked sufficient information to determine the necessity and appropriateness of the stock issuance. Specifically, the application failed to explain the circumstances under which the stock would be issued, the expected issuance rate, or the potential impact on more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-788) on the Bank Resilience and Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 8337), which aims to amend the Federal banking laws to improve the safety and soundness of the United States banking system. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 3, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on May 10, 2024, by Representative Andy Barr, H.R. 8337, the Bank Resilie more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-787) on the Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 7428), which aims to regulate the business of offering and providing earned wage access services to consumers. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 3, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on February 20, 2024, by Representative Bryan Steil, H.R. 7428, the Earned Wage Access Con more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Job openings rates increased in 2 states in November 2024 January 28, 2025 Job openings rates increased in 2 states, decreased in 2 states, and were little changed in 46 states and the District of Columbia in November 2024. The national job openings rate (4.8 percent) was little changed over the month. The increases in job openings rates occurred  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 29 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has revoked Louisville Gas & Electric Company's (LG&E) current Gas Supply Cost (GSC) rate. This decision follows LG&E's failure to submit required reports and comply with Commission regulations. The PSC found that LG&E's proposed GSC rate was not supported by adequate documentation and lacked transparency. Specifically, LG&E failed to submit required invoices and usage reports, hindering the Commission's ability to pr more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 29 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order notifying South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (South Kentucky RECC) of a formal complaint filed by Virginia Huddleston. The complaint, filed on August 2, 2024, and subsequently amended on October 28, 2024, alleges unspecified issues with South Kentucky RECC's services. The PSC order directs South Kentucky RECC to either address the concerns raised in the complaint or file a writte more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Proud to Confirm Bessent as Treasury Secretary Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the confirmation of Scott Bessent as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury: "The American people voted resoundingly to return to commonsense, pro-growth policies after four years of reckless spending and runaway inflatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Proud to Confirm Duffy as Secretary of Transportation Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the confirmation of Sean Duffy as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation: "Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is another wise addition to the President's cabinet. His focus on safety and efficiency in our tr more PR