WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45184) on April 17, 2025, entitled "Teen Births in the U.S.: Overview and Recent Trends" by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler and social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Adolescent childbearing is associated with significant social, health, and financial risks for teens, their families, and society more broadly. Data from the National Center for Health  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Appalachian Voices has released a report titled "Clean Energy Tax Credits: Working for Appalachia," illustrating the significant positive impact of federal clean energy and energy efficiency tax credits on nonprofits and businesses across Central and Southern Appalachian states. The report, issued in April 2025, focuses on Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, detailing how Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives are driving job creation more ST

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Border Patrol announces illegal alien previously removed in 2017 is arrested Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal re-entry MOBILE, AL - A Guatemalan national will be referred to immigration officials for deportation proceedings following his sentencing last week for illegally reentering the United States after previously having been deported. Francisco more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Comer Refers Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to Trump DOJ for Criminal Prosecution The Biden DOJ refused to act after documents and testimony suggest Andrew Cuomo deliberately lied to Congress to cover up New York's COVID-19 nursing home tragedy and dodge responsibility for the deaths of thousands WASHINGTON--A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 21, 2025 NAVY Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $180,000,000 undefinitized cost modification (P00012) to a previously awarded contract (N0001923C0003). This modification adds scope to procure materials, parts, and components in support of the conversion of three production F-35 aircraft to flight science replacement a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Katy Barnett, director of LeadingAge Home Care and Hospice Operations and Policy: * * * To: Drug Enforcement Administration Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, Virginia 22152 Subject: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations * * * Dear  more ST

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Who got the biggest raises as the pandemic subsided? Low-wage workers moving into low-wage industries In the wake of the pandemic, low-wage workers got bigger pay increases for moving into the two industries that rely on them most: Leisure and hospitality and trade and transportation. New Cleveland Fed research shows that workers earning less than the US median wage saw relatively larg more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has released its monthly notice listing petitions filed in March 2025 under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, a no-fault alternative to traditional legal proceedings for individuals claiming harm from certain childhood vaccines. The program, established by Subtitle 2 of Title XXI of the Public Health Service Act, allows individuals to seek compensation t more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 22 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is continuing its examination of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.'s application for adjustments to its electric rates, new tariffs, and proposed accounting practices. On April 22, 2025, the PSC issued its fourth request for information to Duke Energy Kentucky, seeking clarification and additional data. The PSC's request, filed under the authority of 807 KAR 5:001, requires Duke Energy Kentucky to provide electronic response more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 22 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has turned down the initial request from Kentucky Utilities Company (KU), along with Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E), for permission to use a condensed newspaper notice regarding KU's upcoming electric rate adjustment application. The PSC issued its order on April 21, 2025, citing a lack of sufficient detail in the utilities' proposal to deviate from standard public notification rules. KU and LG&E (jointly  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 22 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied a request from Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) (jointly LG&E/KU) for permission to use an abbreviated newspaper notice regarding their upcoming applications for electric and gas rate adjustments. The PSC issued an order on April 21, 2025, stating that LG&E/KU failed to provide sufficient information to justify the deviation from standard notification procedures. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of his holiness, Pope Francis: "Elaine and I join people of faith around the world in mourning the passing of his holiness, Pope Francis. From the beginning of his papacy, the Holy Father invited Christians more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu in Data For Progress Insights: Voters Across Party Lines Agree That Disaster Relief Should Come with No Strings Attached Newly released polling by Data for Progress shows 71% of Americans believe disaster relief should be given without conditions attached PASADENA, CA -- Today, Data for Progress released a DFP Insights opinion piece (link is external) by Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) that includes more PR