LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 19 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'Behind the Blue': The science of March Madness * March Madness is built on split-second decisions, emotional swings and the thrill of uncertainty. From game-winning shots and busted brackets to late-night tip-offs and watch parties with friends, the NCAA tournament offers more than drama on the court -it also creates a window into how people think, react, connect and make meaning through sports. Usi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SAYS PROPOSED FEDERAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER MANUFACTURING RULE SETS 'IMPOSSIBLE' STANDARD * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky in urging the Federal Highway Administration to withdraw a proposal that would require electric vehicle (EV) chargers funded with federal dollars to be made  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 20 -- The Bluegrass Institute posted the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by Jeffrey A. Singer, senior fellow at the Cato Institute: * * * Kentucky's Blood Bill Promises Autonomy--But Delivers Mandates The bill promotes "medical freedom" by expanding government mandates over insurers and private medical providers. * Earlier this month, Kentucky Republican State Representative Candy Massaroni introduced House Bill 752, which would give patients the right to  more PR

PLANO, Texas, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Catholic Organization Denied Right to Build on Own Property Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court * Washington, DC- Attorneys of First Liberty Institute, Quinn Emmanuel, and Breidenstein Legal Services, LLC filed a petition for writ of certiorari at the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Hearing to Discuss Legislation that Protects American Communities from Emerging Illicit Drug Threats Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Announce Hearing to Review the 1996 Telecom Act Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced a hearing titled The Telecommunications Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Palmer Expand Investigation into Potomac Interceptor Collapse Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Cha more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Comer and Aderholt Continue PBM Probe, Urge CMS to Protect Patient Care Under New Bipartisan Reforms House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-Ala more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 19 -- Hampshire College posted the following news: * * * Dr. J Finley 00F, Professor of Africana Studies Who Researches Black Women's Humor, to Deliver Commencement Address * When Finley was a high school student in Kentucky, a coworker told her she was "a Hampshire student" and suggested she look up the College. "I was never the 'follow the directions' type," she says now. "I mean, I listen, but I always have to put a little razzle-dazzle on things to make th more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy invests $500,000 to strengthen storm preparedness across North Carolina * Funding will help communities better prepare for severe weather, natural disasters and emergency response challenges * Local nonprofit and government organizations can apply by April 30 * Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 in grants to support local storm preparedness and emergency readiness initiatives ac more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy partners with colleges to train next generation of lineworkers Through the Duke Energy Foundation, Duke Energy is awarding Lake-Sumter State College, Seminole State College of Florida, Valencia College, St. Petersburg College and South Florida State College each $50,000 to support their electrical lineworker training programs. Why it matters * Each program provides students with industry- more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, March 20 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * Humana to Invest $125K to Benefit Students, School of Nursing at EKU Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Humana announced a $125,000 investment to support nursing students and further advance the excellence of EKU's School of Nursing. The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to addressing Kentucky's healthcare workforce shortage and expanding access to high-quality care acros more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI, AL.com: 'Selfless sacrifice' of 6 killed in Iraq refueling plane crash honored on floor of Congress * WASHINGTON - Today, AL.com published a story regarding U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) leading a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor the KC-135 crew who were killed in Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Rep. Rogers was joined by the entire Alabama House Delegation and members of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Kentucky Protection and Advocacy has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed rule changes that could undermine accessibility for individuals with disabilities across the Commonwealth. The letter criticizes plans to rescind vital regulations that mandate accessibility in federally assisted programs and activities. In the public comment letter, KY P&A outlined concerns that the proposed rules would eliminate cru more ST

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky posted the following news release: * * * London Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving COVID Relief Loans LONDON, Ky. - A London woman, Nicole Pennington, 50, was sentenced on Tuesday to 44 months by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, arising out of a scheme to fraudulently obtain Economic Injury Dis more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell, Coons Meet with Representatives of Denmark, Greenland * R-L: U.S. Senator Coons, Head of Representation Isbosethsen, Ambassador Moller Sorensen, U.S. Senator McConnell. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Ranking Member, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), released the following statement today on their more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by John Walke, federal clean air director and a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, from a March 11, 2026, hearing on the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act (S. 3135): * * * Thank you, Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Whitehouse for the opportunity to testify today. My name is John Walke, and I am the Federal Clean Air Director and a senior attorney for the Natur more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Kentuckians Are Paying $190 More on Electricity Thanks to House Republicans * New data released earlier this week proves that House Republicans' reckless policies are spiking energy costs on Kentucky families - and House Republicans are to blame. Under total GOP control of Washington, Kentuckians are paying $190 more on electricity in 2025 - a nearly 12% jump from 2024 more PR