SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Appalachian Regional Health nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve nurse retention * Registered nurses at nine Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) facilities across Kentucky and West Virginia voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract as of Jan. 23, 2026, winning provisions to improve nurse recruitment and retention announced Na more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Delivers $1.4 Million for Mount Sterling Industrial Park, Boosting Jobs and Growth * Mount Sterling, KY- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced the approval of $1,400,000 in federal funding through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations process to support the Industrial Park Improvement Project in Montgomery County. Barr sponsored these funds being include more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Votes to Cut Red-Tape, Lower Housing Costs, and Unleash American Homebuilding * Washington, DC --Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21 st Century Act, landmark legislation to expand housing supply, lower costs, and modernize federal housing policy. U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) voted for the bill and helped guide it to passage. "Every American deserves a fair shot at th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Comer and James Investigate Integrity of Michigan Jury-Pool Selection House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) are launching an investigation examining the integrity of the jury-pool selection and voter registration processes of the State of Michigan, based on reports  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Barr Names McKinzii Todd Poe as District Director * Lexington, KY - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced that McKinzii Todd Poe has been promoted to District Director. For almost four years, McKinzii served as the Deputy District Director under the leadership of the late Tatum Dale, who passed away on Christmas Eve of last year. "McKinzii has been a steady, trusted prese more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces More than $12 Million to Fund Local Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2026) - Today, Congressman McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he secured $12,354,000 in this year's government funding haul for 15 local community funding projects. "It's always an honor to serve Louisville in Congress, but I'm especially proud when we can bring federal funding back more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Secures $37 Million More for Northern Bypass in Pulaski County * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) secured $37 million in federal funding for construction of the Northern Bypass in Pulaski County. The funding was part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill signed into law by President Trump on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Co more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Feb. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs * Top veterans service organizations urge Congress to fully budget for veterans' needs WASHINGTON -DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have released their co-authored fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its fourth-quarter and year-end 2025 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors. Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss th more PR

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Empowering Army Recruiters: ASA-M&RA Visits Atlanta Recruiting Battalion By Charles Gilbert - Atlanta Bn APA Atlanta, GA - The Atlanta Recruiting Battalion recently had the honor of hosting Christopher Sims, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SOPDO ASA (M&RA)), during a dynamic visit aimed at bolstering recruiting op more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Energy and Commerce Weekly Look Ahead: The Week of February 9th, 2026 This week, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding one Subcommittee Hearing and two Subcommittee Markups. Read more below. SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP: The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will hold a markup of twelve bi more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15 * * No. 16 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Arizona headlines a Saturday ESPN Blockbuster, with College GameDay live from Tucson * Valentine's Day on ABC features a ranked rivalry doubleheader * Friday Night Hoops showcases undefeate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Young Introduce Bill to Preserve Ohio River Basin Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to improve water quality, transportation and economy, ecological well-being, and other aspects of watershed health. The restoration program would create an Ohio River National Program Office within t more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Feb. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Frostbite and combat wounds finally recognized for Korean War veteran * William Bolden was caught in a firefight with Chinese soldiers when the ice beneath his boots began to crack. Carrying two canisters of.30-caliber ammunition, the Army infantryman suddenly found himself waist-deep in freezing water. The pendulum of combat swung between the biting Korean winter and a rel more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Continues Calls for Across-the-Board Income Tax Cut * BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey continued his call for a 10 percent across-the-board income tax cut during remarks today at Meadowbrook Mall, citing improved state finances, sustained economic growth, and rising cost-of-living pressures facing West Virginia families. "When the state does better, more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to more PR

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Feb. 11 -- Hosparus Health issued the following news: * * * Hosparus Health Hosts National Training on Trauma-Responsive Grief Support for Youth and Families Free, in-person NACG educational event offers CE credits for professionals supporting youth impacted by homicide loss * Hosparus Health is proud to host a National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) educational training, Trauma-Responsive Grief Support for Youth & Families Impacted by Homicide Deaths, on Tuesday more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 11 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Kobach releases AG opinion that Kansas's in-state tuition policies violate federal law Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today issued an Attorney General Opinion that concludes that a Kansas statute granting in-state tuition to illegal aliens violates federal law. "For more than 20 years, Kansas has been violating federal law with impunity. Now, the Trump Department of J more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Advances Six Bills in Major Financial Services Housing Affordability Package * Washington, D.C. - 2/9/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, a comprehensive housing affordability package that includes six bills authored by Congressman Lawler aimed at expanding housing supply and lowering costs for families. The measure  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell on Jimmy Lai Sentencing: U.S. Must Employ Moral Authority In Demanding Release * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), issued the following statement on Jimmy Lai: "Jimmy Lai spent a career supporting in Hong Kong the freedoms so many Americans take for granted. I have been proud to call him my friend. The Chinese Communist Party may hope that, in sentencing Jimmy La more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Feb. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Pass the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act * Military and veteran caregivers tend to the needs of a loved one who has limitations due to illness, injury or disability sustained during their service. Currently, over 14 million Americans voluntarily fill this essential caregiver role. Many provide 24/7, comprehensive support, which includes manag more PR

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 11 -- Toyota Motor issued the following news release: * * * Premiere of Three-Row Highlander BEV in North America Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will expand its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in North America as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. As part of this effort, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), Toyota's North American business entity, premiered a new BEV model of the three-row SUV Highlander on more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Feb. 9 -- Southeast Missouri State University posted the following news: * * * SEMO Transfer Center Brings Pop-Up Events to Regional Community Colleges * Hosted by the SEMO Transfer Center, the pop-up events provide drop-in opportunities for transfer students to connect with SEMO representatives, ask questions, apply for admission on the spot, and pick up SEMO swag. Snacks will be available, and students who apply during the event will have the chance to spin a priz more PR

WACO, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Six Head Coaches Named To AFCA Board Of Trustees * Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, New Mexico head coach Jason Eck, San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and Old Dominion head coach Ricky Rahne have been named to the Board of Trustees of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Kentu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Valley Authority goes back on commitment to retire dirty coal plants * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -In an extremely disappointing reversal, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it is planning to keep its Kingston and Cumberland coal plants operating for the foreseeable future, blowing by its upcoming deadlines to close the polluting facilities. The nation's largest federal utility had p more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Valley Authority goes back on commitment to retire dirty coal plants * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In an extremely disappointing reversal, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it is planning to keep its Kingston and Cumberland coal plants operating for the foreseeable future, blowing by its upcoming deadlines to close the polluting facilities. The nation's largest feder more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Two KU Debate teams qualify for 80th National Debate Tournament * LAWRENCE -Two University of Kansas debate teams -Rose Larson, Milwaukee, with Luna Schultz, Houston, and Owen Owings, Lee's Summit, Missouri, with Zach Willingham, Topeka -were selected as automatic qualifiers for the 2026 National Debate Tournament to take place March 26-31 in Houston. The top 16 teams in the country based on season perfo more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK study: 'Person-centered care' improves lives of dementia residents, caregivers Christian Honce, Research Communications For many Kentuckians with dementia, medical interventions may seem like the only choice, but a new University of Kentucky study shows that prioritizing joy and engagement through enrichment activities is vital for the health of both residents and the caregivers who suppor more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 11 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * CHET 2025 Doctoral Student Pilot Grants announced Ariel Arthur, College of Medicine The University of Kentucky's Center for Health, Engagement and Transformation (CHET) awarded pilot funding to three doctoral students to support research projects focused on improving the health of a population of high need. CHET's 2025 Doctoral Student Pilot Grants were awarded to Zachary Siegel, Abigail Moore and Th more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 10 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa among 8 institutions honored by NAFSA for campus internationalization excellence * Today, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced that The University of Tulsa has been selected to receive a 2026 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, named after the late Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois. "It is wonderful to be recognized by our leading national association, NAFSA, with  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU's Gordon Ford College of Business Welcomes New Business Advisory Board Members * The Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB) at Western Kentucky University proudly announces its 2026 Business Advisory Board. These respected professionals bring real-world expertise and leadership that help shape strategic priorities, expand student opportunities, and deepen connections between the College and t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Fetterman Introduce Bill to Preserve Ohio River Basin * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) recently introduced the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to improve water quality, transportation and economy, ecological well-being, and other aspects of watershed health. The restoration program would create an Ohio River National Program Office within the Enviro more PR