LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 2 Markey researchers awarded $1.9 million to study treatment-resistant cancers * Two University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have each received a Research Scholar Grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS), securing a combined $1.9 million to fund laboratory studies that may lead to new or more effective treatments for patients with few options. Ka Wing Fong, Ph.D., and Xia Liu, P more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Top Credit Ratings Agencies to Stop Using Unlawful Policies that Hurt Iowa Farmers * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a coalition of 23 states urging the top three credit rating agencies to stop using unlawful environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies in their credit rating process. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Mood more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 23 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies * Attorney General Murrill 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 systematic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Urges Passage of the Major Richard Star Act to Support Combat-Wounded Veterans * Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) is calling on House leadership to pass the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102), a bipartisan bill to correct a longstanding injustice impacting combat-wounded veterans. The Major Richard Star Act seeks to eliminate what is widely known as the "wounded veter more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Trump's War in Iran Is Causing Gas Prices To Surge Across the Country An analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/state-by-state-increases-in-gas-prices-since-trumps-war-on-iran/) from the Center for American Progress finds that the Trump administration's war in Iran has driven a widespread increase in gas prices across the country, with Americans now paying a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Introduces Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today introduced legislation to protect taxpayer dollars by preventing fraud in federal programs, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) and the Pre-Payment  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 23 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026 to celebrate Kentucky State's largest class in recent history * More than 400 graduates are expected to cross the stage May 9, including 30 high school seniors earning associate degrees through dual credit Kentucky State University is preparing to celebrate what is expected to be the largest graduating class in its recent history, with more than 400 graduates projected for Commenc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Continues Efforts to Expand Services and Federal Support in Rural America * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for two bills this week to expand services and maintain strong federal support for Rural America. Congressman Rogers voted for the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act, ensuring the Rural Health Services Outreach Programs will more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events announces 2026 Shriners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball showcase * * Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Stanford to headline primetime doubleheader from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort on September 9 ESPN Events will once again present the Shiners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball event, returning th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Soy in Frederik's By Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix Summary Company Announcement Date: April 23, 2026 FDA Publish Date: April 23, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Wheat & Soy Company Name: Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. Brand Name: F more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War * Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Great Lakes, Appalachian Mussel * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to follow through on plans to protect salamander mussels under the Endangered Species Act. The Service also failed to finalize protections for more than 2,000 miles of critical habitat for the mussels. Sa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * McOmber Delivers Earth Day Message: Spend Time Outdoors, Enjoy the Sense of Place our Green Spaces Provide * ATLANTA (April 23, 2026) - On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Southeast Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber reflected in an op-ed piece on his past experience as an engineer designing a public park in Suwanee, Georgia. He encouraged everyone to en more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Massie and Boebert Introduce the "Surveillance Accountability Act" to Require Warrants for Government-Initiated Searches * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) introduced H.R. 8470, the Surveillance Accountability Act (SAA). The legislation requires government-initiated searc more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * The Gatton Academy Selects 97 Students for Class of 2028 * The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 97 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2028, marking The Gatton Academy's 21 st incoming class. "Each year during the admissions process we have the opportunity to meet incredible young people from all over the Commonwealth who are seeking opportunities to take the more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Rain, steep slopes put NY community at risk of landslides, geologist warns UC expert talks to NBC station about risk of landslides By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu News10-NBC in Rochester turned to a University of Cincinnati geosciences expert to explain recent landslides that have occurred in some parts of the state this week after heavy rains. Associate Professor Dan Sturmer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * What They Are Saying: American Energy Producers Support the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, today highlighted widespread support from American energy producers for H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, which repeals Sect more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * WILLIAMS COLLEGE VIOLATED RIGHTS OF ORTHODOX JEWISH STUDENT, DENIED FAIR HOUSING, BRANDEIS CENTER ARGUES IN FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND HUD CLAIM The Brandeis Center urges federal Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity to investigate, school to revise housing policies * The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law today filed a first-of-its-kind c more PR