WASHINGTON, April 23 -- A group of nine hospitals and health systems submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, arguing that the approach would undermine the intent of the long-standing drug pricing program and strain providers serving vulnerable populations. The hospitals underscore that the original 340B Drug Pricing Program was designed to provide upfront discounts on outpatient drugs to saf more ST

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community * Video produced by UK Research Communications. To view captions for this video, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on the gear icon in the same area. For decades, the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has helped shape how the world understands Alzheimer's dise more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 22 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson raises concerns over credit rating agencies' ESG policies * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 23 states in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have pledged to systematically incorporate ESG considerations int more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Certifies Act 934 of 2025, Expanding the Law on Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products * Griffin: 'It has been a long road to get to this point, but I am proud of my team for successfully defending the 2023 law, and I am happy to finally certify this Act.' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after certifying Act 934 of 2025, which updated a 2023 law outlawing the sale  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies * Lincoln, NE - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today co-led a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have pledged to systematically incorporate ESG considerati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing to Strengthen FDA Food Regulation 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 a hearing titled Healthier America: Legislative Proposals on the Regulation and Oversight of Food more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on Strengthening our Electric Grid While Supporting Ratepayers Today, 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 AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Committees on Energy and Commerce and Financial Services Introduce Pair of Privacy Bills to Establish Comprehensive Data Protections for All Americans Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Leader of the Energy and Commerce Data Privacy Working Group and Chairman of the Energy  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Exploring Dr. Dawn Winters Faculty Retention Research in Her Publications * WKU English is proud to showcase Dr. Dawn Winters who has had a co-authored article: "Strengthening Faculty Retention and Belonging: Applying and Expanding Job Embeddedness Theory through an Onboarding Initiative in Higher Education." The article was published in the journal Educational Renaissance. Dr. Winters has been at the university since she started back in 2002 more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Fresh Food Company earns marketing and sustainability awards * Western Kentucky University's Fresh Food Company has won the 2026 Sustainable Food Award, the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Award and the 2026 Green Marketing Award from the Green Restaurant Association. A 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant(r), Fresh Food Company earned 99.5 GreenPoints(tm) in the competition's Food category. Fresh Food Company serves 54% vegetarian and an additional  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Carr Urges Payment Processors to Stop Transactions of Illegal Chinese Vapes Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in sending a letter to credit card companies urging them to stop the sale of illegal vape products facilitated through their payment card networks. Illegal vapes, overwhelmingly manufactured in China, now account for almost all of the U.S. vape market - generat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following floor remarks on April 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Republicans' Work Uplifting Rural America Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.Res. 1182, a resolution highlighting Republicans' work to uplift rural communities across America. Chairman Guthrie's remarks on H.Res. 1182, as  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * House Passes Energy and Commerce Resolution to Recognize the Importance of Protecting Rural Communities Across America Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following House adoption of H.Res. 1182, a resolution highlighting ways in which House Republicans have sought to strengthen rural communities more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * House Passes FIRE Act to Support States and Manufacturers Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated the House passage of H.R. 6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, led by Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08). The legislation would ensure that states and manufacturers are not penalized for w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * House Passes Permitting Reform Legislation to Halt Federal Green Energy Mandate and Protect National Security Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated House passage of H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act. Led by Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23), the legislation repeals Section 433 of the Energy Inde more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing support for the agency's proposed rule on maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The proposal would enable establishments operating under the NSIS to determine their own line speeds based on their ability to maintain stringent food safety controls. The department endorses the FSIS proposal as a reflection of prioriti more ST

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, and esteemed members of the Committee, it is an honor to be here today, and I thank you for this invitation. The topic of waste, fraud, and abuse is not necessarily the most p more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Kentucky Hospital Association, Louisville, representing all hospitals and health systems in Kentucky, including 79 participants in the 340B drug pricing program, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program initiated by the Health Resources and Services Administration. KHA expressed opposition to replacing the long-standing upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism, citing substantial costs and burdens on member h more ST

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 22 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Gov. Cournoyer joins multi-state effort to champion Iowa agriculture and national food security * Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer, alongside a bipartisan coalition of lieutenant governors from across the country, announced the passage of a national resolution recognizing the critical impact of American agriculture on the global economy and food security. The resolution, passed during a recent meeting of the National Lieutenant Governo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Matthew 25 AIDS Services Inc., Henderson, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program proposed by HRSA's Office of Pharmacy Affairs. The organization expressed concerns that implementing this rebate model would threaten patient access, increase financial risks, and impose substantial administrative burdens that could undermine the sustainability of essential health services. Matthew 25 AIDS Services explained that the propos more ST

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Show Announces 2026 Project and Product of the Year Awards Winners * LAS VEGAS, NV- NAB Show today announced the recipients of its prestigious 2026 Project of the Year and Product of the Year Awards during a special ceremony at the Las Vegas Convention Center. These awards recognize the most innovative and forward-looking products featured on the 2026 show floor, along with outstanding projects delivered in 2025. T more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NAVSEA Announces 2025 Active and Reserve Sailors of the Year * WASHINGTON -Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced the active and reserve 2025 Sailors of the Year during a ceremony held at its headquarters April 17. Navy Diver First Class Andrew D. Turner, representing the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport, was named the Active-Duty Sailor of the Year. Electronics Technician First Class Carl R. Frost II, representing Navy Res more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Owensboro Health Inc. and Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the Request for Information regarding the 340B Drug Discount Program proposed rebate model. Both entities, nonprofit acute care hospitals operating in Kentucky, highlighted the potential financial and operational impacts of transitioning from the current 340B upfront discount system to a rebate-based payment model. In their letter, Owensbo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Saint Joseph Health, Mishawaka, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The faith-based safety-net health system opposed the potential shift from the current upfront discount mechanism to a rebate system under the 340B drug pricing program. Saint Joseph Health emphasized that the upfront discount model, which has been in place for decades, effectively helps nonprofit more ST

DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Scientific researchers awarded $15 million to study heart valve disease * Scientific research teams from Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute in Boston, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Center and the University of Pittsburgh will lead a new $15 million initiative dedicated to better understanding how to diagnose and treat heart valve disease. The Strategically Focused Research Network on Earlier Detection an more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Shrimp Symposium Brings Global Aquaculture Leaders to Kentucky State University * The two-day event in Frankfort linked Kentucky State research with the growing commercial promise of inland shrimp production. FRANKFORT, Ky. -Shrimp remains America's most-consumed seafood, and rising demand is sharpening interest in domestic production. That momentum brought global aquaculture leaders to Kentucky State University this month for the 2026 Shrimp Farmi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by State Financial Officers Foundation CEO OJ Oleka from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Dr. OJ Oleka, and I serve as Chief Executive Officer of the State Fin more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 22 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Students break MSU communication awards record at MAB * Contact: Sarah Nicholas STARKVILLE, Miss.-Students representing Mississippi State University's Department of Communication, Media and Theatre, along with MSU's radio station WMSV-FM 91.1 The Junction, earned more than two dozen student and professional honors at the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Annual Awards this month, pushing the department past its previous record and to a more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Teacher Leader Leon Smith Named 2026 National Teacher of the Year Washington, D.C. -- Teach Plus congratulates Pennsylvania high school social studies teacher and PA Policy Fellowship alumnus Leon Smith for being named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. A veteran educator, current senior member of the Teach Plus more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Celebrates Traffic Safety Advocates Committed to Making American Roads Safer Department recognizes public awareness campaigns across the country aimed at reducing traffic fatalities * The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week celebrated nine individuals and three organizations committ more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK celebrates Earth Day with year-round commitment to sustainability * At the University of Kentucky, environmental stewardship and sustainability are 24/7/365 commitments. As the world commemorates the 56th annual Earth Day today, UK is highlighting some of the year-round programs, learning opportunities and community events that make sustainability part of everyday life on campus. That commitment extends beyond a single day or a single course. Ac more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 23 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Whitnee Coy Honored with EKU's Young Alumni Award Dr. Whitnee Coy, '15, was awarded with the Young Alumni Award from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). The Best of Eastern Alumni Awards, presented annually during Homecoming weekend, celebrate excellence among EKU alumni. The Young Alumni Award recognizes individuals who graduated from EKU in the last 10 years and have demonstrated exceptional talent in their professions. Raised in Lexington by her h more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU grad brings light to connections between art and science through psychological science * The research laboratory or the art studio? For graduating senior Maria Elena Carmichael, the exploration of science and art created a unique educational pathway for her journey on the Hill. Carmichael initially planned to pursue a degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Arts, with a goal of pursuing art therapy as a profession. A chance encounter  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Regents to conduct special called meeting on April 24 * The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct a special called meeting on Friday, April 24, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and take action on the execution and delivery of project documents for the university's public-private partnership. The meeting will take place in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall and will be streamed at http://youtube.com/wkunews. The age more PR