BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in securing two settlements totaling $17.85 million against pharmaceuti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories announcing two additional settlements (PDF) in the long-running generic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following testimony by Gayle Conelly Manchin, federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms": * * * Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee: I'm Gayle Manchin, Feder more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached two settlements totaling $17.85  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Batter Up! SEC Network Features Nearly 140 SEC Baseball and Softball Games During 2026 Slate * * Nearly 190 Games Across ESPN Linear Networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network * SECN+ to showcase more than 675 regular season games during 2026 season * Rally Cap Returns Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET Throughout the 2026 baseball and softball regula more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 3 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Benbrook honored as Outstanding Young Alumni for national journalism career * Media Contact: Oklahoma State University | Department of Brand Management | 405-744-6260 | news@okstate.edu From cheering in Boone Pickens Stadium to interviewing the president of the United States, Julia Benbrook's path reflects the Cowboy Code's call to "dream as big as the sky." Benbrook, a 2017 Oklahoma State Universi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Announces the Clintons Caved, Will Appear for Depositions House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for transcribed, filmed depositions to face questio more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Guthrie Leads Effort to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Health Programs * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, examining fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. This hearing follows the largest Department of Justice health care fraud bust in history and the widely reported allegat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman McConnell Secures $1.7 Billion in Federal Funding for Kentucky Defense Priorities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, announced today that he secured nearly $1.7 billion in federal funding in the FY 2026 Defense Appropriations bill. The federal resources would be used to strengthen the defense industrial ba more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Thriving Church: What We Can Learn from Faithful Congregations Christian Theological Seminary alumnus Kory Wilcoxson (MDiv '01) has written his fair share of sermons and seminary papers. With degrees from CTS and Lexington Theological Seminary, where he earned a Doctor of Ministry, Wilcoxson is no stranger to academic writing. His more than twenty-five years in ministry have given him extensiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Rails Against DHS Funding Bill on House Floor * "I don't want to stand at this podium in two weeks with a longer list of names, Mr. Speaker." WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 3, 2026) - Today, the House will begin voting on a Senate-passed government funding package, which includes two weeks of stopgap funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Congressman Mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Secures Nearly $95 Million for Southern and Eastern Kentucky Road Projects, Water Systems, Emergency Operations and Economic Development * WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives ended a short partial government shutdown on Tuesday, with passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148. The comprehensive package provides federal funding for Transportation, Housing and Urba more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegati more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following written testimony by Corey Wiggins, federal co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms": * * * On behalf of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), I am pleased to submit th more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy approaches $4 million in energy bill assistance in North Carolina over past year with $562,500 in new funding following prolonged cold * Duke Energy Foundation's contribution to Share the Light Fund(R) will help customers in need manage energy bills as extended cold drives increased energy use * Recent below-normal temperatures across North Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and h more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy approaches $520,000 in energy bill assistance in South Carolina over past year with $187,500 in new funding following prolonged cold * Duke Energy Foundation's contribution to Share the Light Fund(R) will help customers in need manage energy bills as extended cold drives increased energy use * Recent below-normal temperatures across South Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and hig more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Feb. 3-8 * * Tobacco Road takes center stage as No. 4 Duke visits No. 14 North Carolina Saturday night, with College GameDay live from Chapel Hill that morning * ESPN Saturday night tripleheader features Duke-UNC, No. 25 Tennessee at Kentucky and No. 8 Houston at No more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's industry-leading college baseball coverage returns for 2026 with expanded linear presence and more than 4,000 games through the Men's College World Series * * 24 of the top 25 preseason ranked teams featured across ESPN * At least 65 matchups between Top 25 teams * Exclusive home of The Road to Omaha ESPN's industry-leading coverage of Division I college more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Four Charged in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy * BOSTON - Three individuals have been arrested, and another individual has been charged, with an alleged fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. T more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Gov. Mike Braun Announces Kentucky Manufacturer, Recycler Relocating Headquarters to Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that Global Polymers, a Kentucky-based small business and provider of recycled plastic products, plans to expand its operations in Charlestown, creating up to 30 new jobs by the end of 2030. The company will relocate its headquarters and operations t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Secures Over $76 Million in Community Project Funding for Kentucky's Second District * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after the final passage of H.R. 7178, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill included funding for the final two of 13 total community projects requested by Congressman Guthrie, totaling $76.65 million in funding more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie, McConnell, Meredith Secure Nearly $30 Million for Improvements for Edmonson County Water District * Washington, D.C. - Following the final passage of H.R. 7178, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) announced that they have helped to secure more than $23.25 million in federal funding to support much-needed upgrades for th more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news: * * * Regionals at the Rotunda: Olivia Castetter and Devon Erickson Eight IU Southeast students have been selected to present their research findings at the second annual Regionals at the Rotunda on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at the Capitol building in Indianapolis. The event will bring standout student researchers and their faculty mentors together to demonstrate how each regional campus makes a more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 3 -- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet issued the following news on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Bringing More Affordable, Efficient Homes to Kentucky Communities As high housing prices continue to challenge many Kentuckians seeking to own a home, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is working with Next Step, a Louisville-based nonprofit organization, and the Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute (KMHI) to demonstrate the role modern manufactured homes can more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG Consumers Could Be Eligible for Compensation if They Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31,  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * More Help for Southeastern Dairies * USDA awards $3.45 million to support region's d airy business innovation initiative KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Center for Dairy Advancement and Sustainability (CDAS), directed by Associate Professor Elizabeth Eckelkamp of the Department of Animal Science, has received an additional $3.45 million in funding for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Highlights Wide-Ranging Wins for Alaska in Appropriations Package * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) celebrated major Alaska priorities she successfully secured in the final appropriations "minibus" bill that completes five of the final six spending bills to fully fund the government. H.R. 7148 includes the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Labor, Health and Human Services, more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing Complaint Alleges Conspiracy to Fix Prices for Generic Drugs, Driving up Costs for Patients * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced today that New Jersey filed a multistate complai more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * NIH Opens East Palestine, Ohio Health Research Office to Study Train Disaster * EAST PALESTINE, OHIO -FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, today opened the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program Office to assess and address the long-term health outcomes stemming from the 2023 tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McConnell Secures $70 Million for Kentucky Priorities in Education and Health Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $70 million in federal funding for institutions of higher education and health facilities included in Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and r more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McConnell Secures More than $117 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky Transportation and Economic Development * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $117 million in federal funding for Kentucky airports, highways, and economic development projects included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for Transportation-Housing and Urban Devel more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 4 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Be part of the Climate Change Quilt project Adrienne Clarke, Public Relations and Strategic Communications To help raise awareness for climate action across the United States, the Lewis Honors College, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Student Sustainability Council are sponsoring the Climate Change Quilt project Feb. 17. The University of Kentucky community is  more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Winter Storm Fern Could Reach USD 4 Billion Freeze is expected to be the largest driver of insured losses among the modeled perils * BOSTON - Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, estimates insured industry losses to property and auto from Winter Storm Fern coul more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Feb. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Veterans benefits increase 2.8% to keep pace with inflation * The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. The increase, which is 0.3% higher than the previous year, is designed to ensure benefits keep pace with inflation. The COLA is calculated annually by the Department of Labor using the Consumer Price Index, which measu more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU President highlights record student success, financial strength and major campus investments at beginning-of-the-semester press conference * Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni met with local media today (February 3) for the university's beginning-of-the-semester press conference, outlining significant accomplishments from the fall semester and providing updates on the init more PR