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Chairman Guthrie Celebrates President Trump's SOTU Address, Marking an Era of Prosperity and Strength for America's 250th (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026:
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Chairman Guthrie Celebrates President Trump's SOTU Address, Marking an Era of Prosperity and Strength for America's 250th
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress:
"Tonight, President Trump laid out a bold vision for the more PR
Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Protect Consumer Choice and Lower Home Energy Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026:
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Protect Consumer Choice and Lower Home Energy Costs
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act.
Chairman Guthrie's remarks on H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Prot more PR
Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on the Reauthorization of PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on the Reauthorization of PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled America's Energy Infrastructure: Authorizing Pipeline Safety.
"America's pipelines are the safe more PR
Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer Announce Legislative Hearing to Discuss the Potential of America's Brownfields Sites (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer Announce Legislative Hearing to Discuss the Potential of America's Brownfields Sites
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, announced a hearing titled Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America's Brownfields more PR
Coalition of State Attorneys General Urges CMS to Finalize Rule Blocking Federal Medicaid Funds for Gender-Affirming Procedures for Minors (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them.
The proposed rules aim to prevent the usage of federal Medicaid funds for procedu more ST
Comer Announces Hearing With Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison on March 4 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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Comer Announces Hearing with Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison on March 4
Oversight Committee Continues to Investigate Rampant Fraud in Minnesota's Social Services Programs
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Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing on March 4 titled, "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Fe more PR
Congressman Rogers Invites Pulaski County Small Business Owner to President Trump's State of the Union Address (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Invites Pulaski County Small Business Owner to President Trump's State of the Union Address
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced his guest for President Donald J. Trump's 2026 State of the Union address is Alex Wilson, co-founder and COO of Ridgenet Network Group in Science Hill, Kentucky.
"President Trump has made our U.S. economy great again, and small business owners like Alex Wilson have seen more PR
DGA Announces Additional 2026 Leadership Appointments (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026:
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DGA Announces Additional 2026 Leadership Appointments
Today, the DGA announced that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will continue to serve as Chair of the Women Governors Fund, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will serve as DGA Finance Chair, and California Governor Gavin Newsom will continue to serve as DGA Policy Chair. The appointments are for one year and were made official at a meeting of Democratic governors in Washington, DC la more PR
Enrollment Momentum Meets Expanded Access as Kentucky State University Joins Common App (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 26 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Enrollment momentum meets expanded access as Kentucky State University joins Common App
Student interest in Kentucky State University continues to rise, and now the University has opened another front door for them to apply.
Kentucky State is now part of Common App, a college application platform that allows students to create one profile, add colleges, track requirements, and submit applications in one place. Each year, more than 1 million students a more PR
Environment Subcommittee Chairman Palmer Issues Statement at Hearing on Safe Drinking Water (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 24, 2026, at a hearing entitled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water":
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"Good morning and welcome to Ranking Members Pallone and Tonko, my colleagues, and to our witnesses for this hearing of the Subcommittee on the Environment.
"Today's hearing provides a timely and important opportunity t more PR
FAA Approves Noise Exposure Maps for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a determination confirming that the noise exposure maps submitted by the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky, comply with federal requirements.
The submission by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority includes the 2024 Existing Condition Noise Exposure Map and the 2029 Future Condition Noise Exposure Map. These documents depict aircraft operations and their effects on land use near the facility. Per federal law, th more PR
Guthrie Praises President Trump's State of the Union Address (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie Praises President Trump's State of the Union Address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress:
"Tonight, President Trump laid out a bold vision for the American people as we celebrate the 250th anniversary since our founding. By unleashing American energy domina more PR
House Passes Energy and Commerce Legislation Rolling Back Unaffordable Government Mandates (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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House Passes Energy and Commerce Legislation Rolling Back Unaffordable Government Mandates
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated the House passage of two bills that lower prices for hard-working families, protect consumer choice, and cut burdensome regulations.
The House passed H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Pr more PR
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor
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AFGE says Acton supports public-sector workers and their union rights
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Dr. Amy Acton for election as Ohio's next governor in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is May 5, and the general election is Nov. 3.
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LOUISVILLE LYFT RAPIST: ICE Asks Kentucky Authorities to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Charged for Sexual Assaulting a Mother of Four Passenger (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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LOUISVILLE LYFT RAPIST: ICE Asks Kentucky Authorities to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Charged for Sexual Assaulting a Mother of Four Passenger
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Criminal illegal alien released by Biden locked the woman in his car, pulled a gun on her, and sodomized her
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement announcing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detai more PR
Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem
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The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure
WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expressing gratitude to the hard-working men and women o more PR
Rep. Pfluger Champions Need for Access to Safe Drinking Water in Rural Texas, Calls for Relief from One-Size-Fits-None Regulatory Mandates (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pfluger Champions Need for Access to Safe Drinking Water in Rural Texas, Calls for Relief from One-Size-Fits-None Regulatory Mandates
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WASHINGTON, DC -During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing titled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water," Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) strongly advocated for rural communities in West Texas that more PR
Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
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Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026
FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Cheese/Cheese Product
Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized.
Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Brand Name: Great Value
Product Description: Cottage Cheese
Company Announcement
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Statement on DAV member Royce Williams being awarded Medal of Honor (10)
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Statement on DAV member Royce Williams being awarded Medal of Honor
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DAV proudly congratulates retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams for his extraordinary courage and sacrifice, which has now been recognized with our nation's highest military honor. In the face of overwhelming odds and without regard for his own safety, Capt. Williams demonstrated exceptional skill, valor and unwavering devotion to duty. His actions reflect t more PR
Student-Driven Research at WKU Leads to Publication on Piranha Bite Stress (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 25 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Student-Driven Research at WKU Leads to Publication on Piranha Bite Stress
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Research led by Dr. Steve Huskey, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at WKU's Ogden College of Science and Engineering, has found that piranhas possess the highest bite stress of any vertebrate ever measured, outshining even the T.rex.
As illustrated in the article titled "Biomechanics, muscle modeling, and the elevated bite force and tooth stress of p more PR
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul to speak at Commencement (10)
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul to speak at Commencement
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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, will deliver the commencement address at Grove City College's 146th Commencement exercises on May 9.
Now in his third term in the Senate, Paul has established a national reputation as a thoughtful advocate for constitutional government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty - principles that align with the College's longstanding commitment to faith and more PR
UK researcher explores new approaches to computer-aided design education (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 25 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK researcher explores new approaches to computer-aided design education
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Video produced by Ben Corwin and Erin Wickey, UK Research Communications.
A University of Kentucky researcher is examining how students learn computer-aided design and what makes them excited to use it.
Kristi Bartlett, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UK College of Design focuses on computer-aided design (CAD) and how it prepares students for a wide range of careers. Bar more PR
University of South Alabama: Building a Legacy of Care (10)
MOBILE, Alabama, Feb. 25 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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Building a Legacy of Care
Education changed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush -and now, through a $1.3 million planned gift to the University of South Alabama, their gratitude will change the lives of future nurses for generations to come.
Education transformed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush. Now, they're paying that legacy forward.
The two met while attending a Florida community college and fell in love. They got married and b more PR
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