WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from Joseph Arcuri, CEO of American Greetings Corp., Cleveland, Ohio: * * * To: Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20230 Subject: Comments on Section 232 Investigation on Timber, Lumber, and Derivative Products (Docket No. BIS-2025-0011) * * * more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Comer: Oversight Committee Has Generational Opportunity to Pass Budget Reforms Saving Taxpayers Over $50 Billion Dollars WASHINGTON--Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at a markup to consider budget legislation that advances President Trump's A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors Legislation to Promote Public Trust Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvery (KY-03) cosponsored legislation to promote public trust in Congress by banning Members from trading or owning individual stocks. "Public trust is essential to our work as elected officials. I am proud to cosponsor the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act and TRUST in Congress  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025 Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025 today, which would create a 25-member commission to study and report on the "feasibility, considerations, limitations, and implications of creating and operating a sovereign wealth fund of the Unite more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Celebrates 100 Days with 100 Environmental Actions Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office. EPA's Region 2 office contributed to these and other accomplishments. EPA Region 2, under the leadership of Regional Administrator Michael Martucci more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 3 Highlights 100 Days of Environmental Actions Across the Mid-Atlantic and United States PHILADELPHIA (April 30, 2025) -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office, including the record Phase 1 hazardous materials clean up after the cat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA-Pacific Southwest Celebrates 100 Days with 100 EPA Environmental Actions Nationwide San Francisco - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office, including the announcement of major actions to combat PFAS contamination, redevelopment at 21 Superf more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued an order to Pedro Arce, the licensee of WCND(AM) in Shelbyville, Kentucky, demanding payment of $9,261.41 in delinquent regulatory fees or a compelling explanation for why the fees should be waived or deferred. The order, released by the FCC's Media Bureau and the Office of Managing Director on Wednesday, indicates that Arce has failed to pay regulatory fees for fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, and 2023. Accor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Full Committee Markup Recap: E&C Advances Six Bills to the Full House WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), reported six pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives. Chairman Guthrie issued the following statement after the conclusion of the mar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted twenty committee hearings on April 29, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS--JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL WORKPLACE RIGHTS, CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legislative Branch held a budget hearing on the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, and Congressional Office for International Leade more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Norton, Van Hollen Lead Bicameral Letter on Cuts to Medicaid in District of Columbia WASHINGTON, DC - Amid reports (link is external) that House Republicans plan to reduce the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in the District of Columbia, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led 15 Members in sending  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Norton, Van Hollen Lead Bicameral Letter on Cuts to Medicaid in District of Columbia WASHINGTON, DC - Amid reports (link is external) that House Republicans plan to reduce the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in the District of Columbia, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led 15 Members in send more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Puts Farmers First (Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025) \- In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken action to support the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and put Farmers First at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Farmers come first at t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from Monument Chemical, Indianapolis: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10 and Notice 2025-11) Room 5203, P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments to Notice 2025-10 and Notice 2025-11 on Section 45Z * * * Dear Sir/Madam: We appreciate the opportunity to provide comment to the Depa more ST

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 1 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has accepted the application of Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc., for a rate adjustment, according to an order issued on April 30, 2025. This decision follows an initial rejection of the application due to deficiencies in meeting regulatory requirements. Cumberland Valley Electric's application seeks a rate adjustment under the alternative procedure for rural electric cooperatives, as outlined in 807 KAR 5:078. The PSC's more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 30 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) to issue up to $450 million in secured or unsecured private placement or bank/financial institution debt. The order, issued April 30, 2025, grants EKPC's application filed on March 5, 2025, seeking financial flexibility for general purposes and capital projects. EKPC stated that the proposed financing would provide funds for general operations, initial constr more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 30 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order granting Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to bid on an electric transmission and distribution franchise established by the city of Rockport. The order, dated April 30, 2025, follows KU's application filed on April 24, 2025, seeking authorization to participate in the bidding process. Rockport initiated the franchise process with Ordinance No.  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 30 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted a request from Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) for a deviation from electronic filing requirements. In an order issued April 30, 2025, the PSC approved the joint utility's motion to submit oversized project files related to their application for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) via a physical thumb drive. LG&E/KU jointly filed their appl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Markup Wrap Up: Committee Advances Budget Legislation to Implement President Trump's Agenda, Save Taxpayers Billions WASHINGTON--As part of the budget reconciliation process, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup today and passed budget legislation that advances President Trump's agenda and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-7) on the history, jurisdiction and a summary of its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, on March 31, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM OF THE CHAIRMAN To Members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: The enclosed report reviews the accomplishments of the Committee in the 118th Congress. It wi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 7) d. Export controls compliance policies at AMD, Analog Devices, Intel, and Texas Instruments failed to meet best practices and recommendations from the Department of Commerce and non-governmental organizations. All except fo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Rules and Administration Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-5) on the review of its legislative activity during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, on March 25, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * RULE XXV STANDING COMMITTEES 1. The following standing committees shall be appointed at the commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and have the power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication on April 9, 2025, from the National Immigration Forum: * * * Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration National Immigration Forum Public Comment DHS Docket No. USCIS 2025-0004 * * * The National Immigration Forum (the Forum) respectfully submits the following comment in response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Ci more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service issued the following news release: * * * In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Puts Farmers First Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025 - In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken action to support the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and put Farmers First at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Far more PR