RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). "People should be able to afford their medications, and they can't if PBMs are hiking up the costs," said Attorney Ge more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 28 -- The Bluegrass Institute issued the following commentary on April 27, 2026, by CEO Caleb O. Brown, Gary W. Houchens, director of the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program at Western Kentucky University, and John Garen, professor emeritus of economics at the Gatton College of the University of Kentucky: * * * Would Jacqueline Coleman bring sound education policy into the governor's office? Coleman could be amenable to dismantling some regulatory barriers to education and employment, but her overall record rai more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana v. Callais * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais: "This Supreme Court decision is a generational setback for American democracy - one that threatens to drag us back to a dark time in our nation's history. Not since Jim Crow have we seen this level of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including un more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 29 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty sharpen classroom tools to support student success in math and physics New strategies will help students engage difficult concepts, receive faster feedback, and access support beyond traditional class hours  * In mathematics and physics, a difficult problem can become a turning point.  For Kentucky State University faculty, the question is how to make sure that moment becomes an opportunity for deeper learning rather than a barrier to stu more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 29 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston Celebrates Derby Day at Trifecta * On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street Boston invites Bostonians, visitors, and guests to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in style at Trifecta, the hotel's lobby lounge and bar. Bookable at USD 109 per person via OpenTable, attendees are encouraged to show up in their Derby Day best, decked out in top hats, fascinators more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Drives 250+ Public Comments Supporting Independent Contractor Rule as Comment Period Closes As the public comment period closes on the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed independent contractor rule, Independent Women announced today it has driven more than 250 public comments from women in support of flexible work and freelance opportunities. In a formal letter to the Department of Labor's Wage and H more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 29 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Jesse Crenshaw remembered by alma mater as an alumnus whose service widened the path for others * FRANKFORT, Ky. -Before Jesse Crenshaw's name became associated with historic milestones in Kentucky law and public service, he was a Kentucky State University student preparing for a life shaped by discipline, intellect, and responsibility. That foundation never left him. Crenshaw, a 1968 Kentucky State graduate who went on to serve as a veteran, att more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Lawsuit Settlement Causes Review and Removal of 800,000 Ineligible Voters from Oregon Voter Rolls Judicial Watch announced a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for review and removal from voter registration lists. The settlement requires state officials to produce detailed data and enforce federal voter roll clean-up procedures under the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Smithsonian Institution American Art Museum issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago * "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for the first time, photography surveys that capture an  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Leyshock to Sit on Panel at NKY Chamber of Commerce HR 100 * Taft Cincinnati partner Sarah Clay Leyshock will be a panelist for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's HR100 Employment Law Update on Wednesday, May 13. The panel will discuss important federal and state law updates and recent cases in employment law. For more information or to register, visit here. Leyshock advises employers on all aspects of employment law. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell in The Washington Post: Why is the Pentagon holding up Ukraine funds? * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, submitted the following op-ed published in The Washington Post regarding Ukraine: Headlines often say that Americans don't support U.S. aid to Ukraine, but real Americans say otherwise. They have consistently affirmed that Washington should aid more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretaries Bessent and Kennedy and Acting Sec more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * NextGen Acela Takes Center Stage in Amtrak's New Bold Commercial, 'The Build' * Ad embraces a new era of American rail with a confident, premium edge Amtrak's newest commercial, ' The Build,' has just dropped with 30-second and 15-second spots featuring the electrifying speed, premium amenities, and smooth ride of its NextGen Acela trains. The commercial exudes a polished, sleek aesthetic, and a direct, confident tone amplifying Amtrak's com more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * "Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy" Businesses and community leaders in Northeast Ohio are sounding the alarm on the devastating impacts of President Trump's reckless war with Iran and his policies like tariffs that are hurting our economy and making life harder for working families and small businesses. Additionally, in this new survey, nonprofit community organizations emphasized that "people in th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Oversight Committee Passes Sweeping Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and advanced nine bills aimed at protecting taxpayer funds and combating rampant fraud and improper payments in federal programs. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimates that between $233 billion an more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 29 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Appoints Tyler Walters Chief Advancement Officer * Shawnee State University has appointed Tyler Walters as Chief Advancement Officer, expanding his leadership responsibilities within the university. In this role, Walters will oversee the Office of Development and advancing major project initiatives through capital campaigns, annual funds, major gifts, planned gifts, alumni engagement, athletics resource cultivation, and private more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * Alumni honored at annual banquet The Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner was held on Saturday, April 18. * The annual Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner was held on Saturday, April 18, in Hall Campus Center's Memorial Ballroom. During the ceremony, the Rev. Dr. Oneal Sandidge '78 received the T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award, named for a member of the Class of 1904 who was a devoted trustee and board president. Lynchburg's highest alu more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, April 29 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Veteran Debt Assistance donates $100,000 to support disabled veterans * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has received a $100,000 donation from Veteran Debt Assistance to support the organization's mission of empowering America's veterans to lead high-quality lives. The contribution will benefit DAV Caregivers Support as well as DAV's 104th National Convention later this year.  DAV Caregivers Support provides tailored su more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * The Student Perspective on the 2026 4C's Conference * The 4C's conference is on college composition and communication. It gives undergraduate and graduate students the chance to present their research to a group of other academics in similar and differing fields of research. The conference focuses on different topics in the rhetoric field each year. For English, this year's focus was how we communicate with each other and how we can improve lif more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU, City of Bowling Green and Commonwealth of Kentucky proclaim "Bike4Alz Day" in honor of student-led Alzheimer's awareness effort Western Kentucky University (WKU), the city of Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky came together on Tuesday, April 28, to officially recognize Bike4Alz Team XIV with a proclamation declaring April 28 as "Bike4Alz Day" in Kentucky.  Bike4Alz is a student-run nonprofit organization based at WKU dedicated more PR