LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF Louisville host press conference on combatting firearms trafficking to Mexico The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Louisville Field Division hosted a joint press conference to showcase recent efforts to combat the trafficking of firearms to Mexico. ATF was also joined by the IRS, Drug Enforcement Administratio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Lead Members of NJ Congressional Delegation in Letter to PJM Interconnection (PJM) Raising Serious Concerns over Rate Increase Impacting New Jersey Families NEWARK, N.J. - This afternoon, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) led a letter alongside seven members of New Jersey's congressional delegation to PJM Interconnection (PJM), New Jersey's regional transmission organization more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, and Reps. James and Obernolte Op-Ed: How Congress is Fighting Biden's Disastrous EV Mandate WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), Vice Chairman of the House Committee on En more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * DeLauro Statement on Trump's Roadmap of Destruction WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's plan for fiscal year 2026: "Instead of tackling the cost-of-living crisis, President Trump's 2026 budget request will ma more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau has finalized a rule approving the substitution of channel 12 in place of channel 20 for WYMT-TV in Hazard, Kentucky. The change, initiated by a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC, the station's licensee, aims to ensure the continuation of reliable service to viewers in the region. The Commission determined that the technical proposal complied with all principal community coverage and  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 3 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a second request for information to Salt River Electric Cooperative Corporation as part of an ongoing case concerning the utility's proposed revisions to its outdoor and commercial lighting rate schedules. The PSC's request, dated May 2, 2025, directs Salt River Electric to provide specific details related to its procedures for replacing outdoor lighting lamps. This request follows up on information previously more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on FY26 Budget Request Defense Topline LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on the outlined President's budget request: "It is peculiar how much time the President's advisors spend talking about restoring peace through strength, given how apparently unwi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * Over $10 Million in SBA Relief Approved to Assist Kentucky State Rebuild After Severe Storms ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $10 million in federal disaster loans to support Kentucky businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters affected by severe storms, straight-Line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides occurring more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight Committee Urges USDA to Abolish Biden-Era Rule to Protect the Rights of Horse Breeders, Trainers, and Owners WASHINGTON-- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative John Rose (R-Tenn.) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to abolish an arbitrary Biden-era rule that has caused confusion for horse breeders, trainers, an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Oversight Committee Urges USDA to Abolish Biden-Era Rule to Protect the Rights of Horse Breeders, Trainers, and Owners WASHINGTON-- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative John Rose (R-Tenn.) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to abolish an arb more PR

EAGAN, Minnesota, May 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Marks Trump's First 100 Days with 100 Headlines Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's first 100 days in office. "Family farmers are struggling right now. They need certainty. They need access to new markets and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Christopher Krepich for his career in the U.S. House of Representatives. An Altoona, Pennsylvania native, Christopher began his near decade long career on the Hill a year after graduating from Pepperdine University in 2014. Christopher has served in many different roles during his tenure an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brannon Rains on his career with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A Dundee, Oregon native and 2018 graduate of Oregon State University, Brannon began his career in the U.S. House of Representatives as an intern for his home state Congressman, Representative Greg Walden (OR02) bef more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Available to Indiana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by September Drought ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP)organizations of the May 30, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought beginning Sep. 24 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Kentucky Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by September Drought ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP)organizations in Kentucky of the June 2 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought be more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development (Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. "When America's farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders Recognize EPA's 100 Monumental Actions in First 100 Days of Trump Administration WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin recognized the historic first 100 days of the Trump administration by releasing 100 environmental actions taken by EPA since Jan. 20 th to advance the agency's core mission of protecting human hea more PR