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ADM's $26M Investment in Erlanger Facility Strengthens Capabilities for Growing Reformulation Demand (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release:
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ADM's $26M Investment in Erlanger Facility Strengthens Capabilities for Growing Reformulation Demand
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Expansion advances ADM's resources to enable continued growth and bolster customer partnerships through next-generation solutions for shifting food and beverage reformulation needs.
CHICAGO - ADM (NYSE: ADM), a glob more PR
Berea College's Brushy Fork Leadership Institute Launches Initiative to Strengthen Central Appalachia's Nonprofit Ecosystem (10)
BEREA, Kentucky, Jan. 15 -- Berea College issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Berea College's Brushy Fork Leadership Institute Launches Initiative to Strengthen Central Appalachia's Nonprofit Ecosystem
Berea College, through its Brushy Fork Leadership Institute, has announced the launch of the Strengthening Central Appalachia's Nonprofit Ecosystem project, funded in part by a $390,410 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission's READY Grants to Grow (G2G) program.
This thr more PR
Bluegrass Institute, VA Office of Regulatory Management Issue Commentary: Kentucky Needs Regulatory Transparency Now (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 16 -- The Bluegrass Institute issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026, by CEO Caleb O. Brown and Reeve T. Bull, director of Virginia Office of Regulatory Management:
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Kentucky Needs Regulatory Transparency Now
Kentucky's businesses and lawmakers are often operating in the dark when it comes to regulation.
Regulation is the code that governs the most basic operations of Kentucky businesses. It sometimes exists in books that sit in drawers across multipl more PR
Building Community Around HPV Prevention (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 16 -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news:
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Building Community Around HPV Prevention
The 8th Annual US vs. HPV Week, January 26-30, focuses on raising awareness
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The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) and the Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC) announce the 8th annual Us vs HPV Week, a global virtual conference dedicated to raising awareness, fostering collaboration, and advancing strategies to pre more PR
Cengage School Launches Explore, a Unified K-12 Learning Platform Designed to Engage Every Student and Personalize Instruction at Scale (10)
INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, Jan. 16 -- Cengage Group, an education and technology company, issued the following news release:
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Cengage School Launches Explore, a Unified K-12 Learning Platform Designed to Engage Every Student and Personalize Instruction at Scale
New platform unifies instruction, engagement and real-time insights to simplify teaching and improve learner outcomes
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Boston, MA - January 15, 2025 - Cengage School, the K-12 education business of global edtech company Cengage Gr more PR
Commitment to Customers: 2025 Year in Review (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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Commitment to Customers: 2025 Year in Review
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Throughout 2025, AEP's operating companies made significant strides in building trust with customers through improved communication, enhanced service reliability and programs that address their evolving needs. Our employees continue to demonstrate our commitment to being a responsible and valued partner to the communities and c more PR
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Backs Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Morgan McGarvey Backs Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced his decision to back articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
"ICE is committing atrocities in communities across the country every single day," said McGarvey. "In a long list of failures to pr more PR
Congressman Rogers Applauds Final Passage of Federal Funding Package with Nearly $40 Million for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Applauds Final Passage of Federal Funding Package with Nearly $40 Million for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky
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Includes Millions for Kentucky Infrastructure, Coal Communities, First Responders, Combatting Opioid Abuse, Spurring Innovation in Business and Education, and more
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers celebrates final passage of the Commerce, more PR
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving KEAWIS Crib Mattress (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Name of Product: KEAWIS Crib Mattress
Hazard: The aftermarket mattresses violate the mandatory standard for crib mattresses, as the mattresses may not adequately fit certain play yards or non-full-sized cribs, which could create gaps posing a deadly entrapment hazard. Babies can face a risk of suffocation in gaps between an undersized mattress, or extra padding, and side wal more PR
Federal Grand Jury Returns Two Indictments Charging Nine Individuals With Drug Trafficking Offenses (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Federal Grand Jury Returns Two Indictments Charging Nine Individuals with Drug Trafficking Offenses
On January 7, 2026, a federal grand jury in Louisville returned two indictments charging nine Louisville residents and one Detroit, Michigan resident with drug trafficking offenses.
U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western Distric more PR
Guthrie Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced the winning submissions for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge.
"I am proud to announce the winning submissions for Kentucky's Second District," said Congressman Guthrie. "Out of the more than 57 submissions, these students' submissions showcased incredible ingenuity more PR
How States Are Reining in Costly Regulations (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release:
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How States Are Reining in Costly Regulations
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Georgia continues to grapple with a complex, outdated and steadily expanding regulatory environment. Debates over the state's regulatory burden, including proposals such as the " Red Tape Rollback Act " introduced last year, are not occurring in isolation. They reflect a broader national movement in which states are reassessing long-standin more PR
Husted Secures $6.87 Million for Ohio in Senate-approved Funding Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Husted secures $6.87 million for Ohio in Senate-approved funding package
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today voted to pass a funding package, which secured critical investments for Ohio while taking an important step toward preventing another government shutdown.
The bill passed with overwhelming, bipartisan support.
"This bill includes significant investments in Ohio that advance research a more PR
Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Rare Appalachian Salamander (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Rare Appalachian Salamander
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to decide whether to protect the yellow-spotted woodland salamander under the Endangered Species Act. Only a few hundred of the salamanders remain.
"These are some of the most imperiled salamanders on the p more PR
New Roswell Park Strategy for Boosting Cancer Immunotherapy Hinges on Blockade of Metabolic Enzyme (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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New Roswell Park Strategy for Boosting Cancer Immunotherapy Hinges on Blockade of Metabolic Enzyme
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -New work from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center shows that the metabolic function of a key enzyme helps suppress the immune system's antitumor response. In preclinical findings published in Nature Communications, a team led by Saeed more PR
Professor's 'Complete Works' preserves music of pioneering African American bandleader (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Professor's 'Complete Works' preserves music of pioneering African American bandleader
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LAWRENCE -Historians know the early 19 th century African American bandleader and composer Francis (Frank) Johnson had performed for and rubbed elbows with presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren as well as French general and Revolutionary War hero Lafayette. Johnson also is known as one of the first African Ame more PR
Senator McConnell Secures More than $540 Million for Kentucky Priorities in Federal Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Senator McConnell Secures More than $540 Million for Kentucky Priorities in Federal Funding Bill
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $541 million in federal funding for several Kentucky-focused priorities included through FY 2026 appropriations for Commerce-Justice-Science; Interior-Environment; and Energy-Water, which passed the Senate today. more PR
Senator Paul Introduces the End Welfare for Non Citizens Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Senator Paul Introduces the End Welfare for Non Citizens Act
Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is introducing the End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, legislation intended to end the appropriation of taxpayer-funded benefits, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and any other federal benefit, subsidy, more PR
Trump Cites Cato's Michael F. Cannon in Truth Social Post on Obamacare (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Cato Institute issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Trump cites Cato's Michael F. Cannon in Truth Social Post on Obamacare
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump cited Michael F. Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, in a Truth Social post outlining proposals to provide relief from rising Obamacare premiums.
In response, Cannon has published a new blog post explaining his recommendations for providing relief from Obamac more PR
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Kentucky on History Rocks! and Returning Education to the States Nationwide Tours (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Kentucky on History Rocks! and Returning Education to the States Nationwide Tours
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GEORGETOWN, K.Y. -Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Georgetown Middle School in support of the Department's History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour and Bluegrass Community and Technical College in support of her Returning Education to the St more PR
University of Kentucky: Markey Cancer Center Treats 1st Patient in US With Lung Cancer Therapy (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 16 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Markey Cancer Center treats 1st patient in US with new lung cancer therapy
By Elizabeth Chapin, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has treated the first patient in the U.S. with a new immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer, offering hope for patients whose cancers have stopped responding to other treatments.
UK Markey Cancer Center is the f more PR
USPS honors boxing champion Muhammad Ali with Forever stamps (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release:
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USPS honors boxing champion Muhammad Ali with Forever stamps
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LOUISVILLE, KY -The U.S. Postal Service honored boxing great and humanitarian Muhammad Ali with two stamps today. A dedication ceremony for the stamps was held in his hometown of Louisville, KY.
"Muhammad Ali not only revolutionized boxing, he reshaped sports, fought for his beliefs, and became a symbol of courage, integrity and love" said R more PR
Voestalpine Receives Its Largest Order Ever for High Bay Warehousing Systems for Logistics Hub in Istanbul (10)
LINZ, Austria, Jan. 16 -- Voestalpine, a steel and technology group, issued the following news release:
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voestalpine receives its largest order ever for high bay warehousing systems for logistics hub in Istanbul
With its modern high bay warehousing systems made of high-quality steel profiles, voestalpine is one of the world's leading providers of sophisticated warehouse solutions. The steel and technology group has now received its largest order to date in high bay warehousing systems, w more PR
WATCH: Comer and Hemp Industry Leaders Push Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Hemp Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Comer and Hemp Industry Leaders Push Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Hemp Farmers
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WASHINGTON - Today in Washington, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) joined hemp industry leaders and farmers to host a press conference focused on the future of the U.S. hemp industry and the need for a responsible, workable regulatory framework. Congressman Comer emphasized that Congress must remain more PR
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