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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for 2026-02-06 ( 20 items )  
'UK at the Half:' UK Team Creates a 'Cellular Symphony' to Decode Disease (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 5 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'UK at the Half:' UK team creates a 'cellular symphony' to decode disease By Tom Musgrave, Public Relations and Strategic Communications University of Kentucky researchers are using an innovative technique called data sonification to transform complex biological information -- such as protein structures and gene mutations -- into musical sound. By mapping cellular data onto elements like pitch, rhythm  more PR

Accuracy in Media: University of Kentucky Staffer Suggests DEI Continues Quietly, in Defiance of State Ban (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * University of Kentucky staffer suggests DEI continues quietly, in defiance of state ban A staff member at the University of Kentucky (UK) has been caught in an undercover investigation, suggesting the university continues to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, despite a statewide ban on DEI in higher education. Justin Conder, a Department Manager Associate in the Department of Soc more PR

Catawba College's Roots Run Deep - All the Way to the Super Bowl (10)
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College's Roots Run Deep - All the Way to the Super Bowl * On January 17th, Drake Maye, second-year quarterback of the New England Patriots and MVP candidate of the NFL, was in Foxborough, Mass. preparing for the biggest football game of his life to that point - an AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans, one of the most feared defenses in the league. On the same night, his grandfa more PR

Civil Rights Coalition Urges HUD To Extend Comment Period On Fair Housing Disparate Impact Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, alongside a coalition of advocacy organizations, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging an extension of the comment period for a proposed rule affecting the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The organizations are calling for a minimum additional 30 days beyond the current deadline of February 13, 2026. The coalition asserts that the proposed rul more ST

Congressman Cleaver Secures More than $15 Million for Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Initiatives in MO-05 Through Appropriations Packages (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Secures More than $15 Million for Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Initiatives in MO-05 Through Appropriations Packages * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that he has secured $15,468,000 in Community Project Funding for public safety, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives across the Fifth more PR

Dartmouth College: Scott Jennings and Ana Navarro Debate Over the GOP (10)
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 6 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Scott Jennings and Ana Navarro Debate Over the GOP The Republican analysts differ on some key Trump administration actions. * With nine months to go before the 2026 midterms, and one year into the second Trump presidency, a major issue already facing the Republican Party is how to prepare for a post-Trump world. The future of the GOP was the subject of a Dartmouth Political Union debate on Feb. 3 between f more PR

Duke Energy Invests $500,000 in North Carolina Community Colleges to Strengthen Energy Workforce Pipeline (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy invests $500,000 in North Carolina community colleges to strengthen energy workforce pipeline * Up to 20 community colleges eligible for grants - apply by Feb. 25 * Funding will support high-demand craft and technical programs critical to the energy industry * Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 to community colleges across the state to help prepare the next generation of skilled e more PR

Hands-on learning drives Tennessee Tech robotics team to world championship (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Hands-on learning drives Tennessee Tech robotics team to world championship * For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech University's Autonomous Robotics Club is headed to a world championship, powered by hands-on learning and a team culture that welcomes students of all backgrounds. The award-winning club's competition team has earned a spot in the VEX U Robotics World Champion more PR

HBO Original MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY, A Two-Part Documentary, Debuts February 19 (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY, A Two-Part Documentary, Debuts February 19 * * The HBO Original two-part documentary MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY, directed by award-winning filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (HBO's "Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures" and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye") debuts THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO im more PR

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report on Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-455) on the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act . The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 14, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION H.R. 5103 codifies core components of the March 27, 2025, Executive Order on Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful (EO 14252). Specifically, the bill requires the development and more ST

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report Recommending to Hold Ex-Secretary of State Clinton in Contempt Over Subpoena Refusal (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-469) on a resolution recommending that the House find ex-Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026. * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Hillary R. Clinton, former Secretary of State (Secretary Clinton), willfully failed to comply with a depositi more ST

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report Recommending to Hold Ex-Secretary of State Clinton in Contempt Over Subpoena Refusal (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-469) on a resolution recommending that the House find ex-Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Congress has held individuals in contempt for failing to comply with duly issued subpoenas. In the more ST

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report Recommending to Hold President Clinton in Contempt Over Subpoena Refusal (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-468) on a resolution recommending that the House find President William J. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026. * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY William J. Clinton, former President of the United States (President Clinton), willfully failed to comply with a depositi more ST

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report Recommending to Hold President Clinton in Contempt Over Subpoena Refusal (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-468) on a resolution recommending that the House find President William J. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) President Clinton has not properly asserted any claims of privilege, nor has he asserted any basis for immunit more ST

Humana Seeks Clarification From CMS on EOC Due Dates for Medicare Plans (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Humana Inc., a health care company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's recent information collection notice titled "Annual Notice of Change and Evidence of Coverage for Applicable Integrated Plans in States that Require Integrated Materials." The letter, dated January 13, addresses important aspects of the proposed revisions to the Integrated Dual Special Ne more ST

Littler Issues Commentary: Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson: * * * Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations. The main provision  more PR

Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State's Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State's Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets OKLAHOMA CITY--Today, a Hughes County small business filed a lawsuit challenging an Oklahoma law that arbitrarily restricts who can and cannot sell caskets in the state. Caskets of Honor owners Candi Mentink and her husband Todd Collard have partnered with the Institute for J more PR

Reed-Scott Bicameral Bill Would Target Federal Funds to Rebuild & Upgrade America's Public Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed-Scott Bicameral Bill Would Target Federal Funds to Rebuild & Upgrade America's Public Schools * WASHINGTON, DC - School infrastructure has an outsized impact on learning. To ensure more schools are in good condition, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) proposed a bicameral bill today that would target new federal infrastructure funding to help local school  more PR

Soldier Killed in 2013 to Be Awarded Medal of Honor (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Soldier Killed in 2013 to Be Awarded Medal of Honor * Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, a 10th Mountain Division soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2013 while shielding a Polish military officer from an explosion, will be awarded the Medal of Honor. President Donald Trump announced the award in a call Tuesday with Ollis' parents, Robert and Linda Ollis, according to t more PR

Undergraduate STEM Research Program at Kentucky State Wraps Up Impactful Fall 2025 Semester (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 6 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate STEM Research Program at Kentucky State Wraps Up Impactful Fall 2025 Semester From influenza and maternal mortality to animal health and artificial intelligence in clinical settings, undergraduate researchers at Kentucky State University spent Fall 2025 tackling real-world questions alongside faculty mentors--building skills, confidence, and career clarity through applied, interdisciplinary more PR