LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'Research Rising': The people powering clinical trials at UK * Clinical trials are often associated with new treatments, breakthrough findings, and the promise of what comes next. What is less visible is the hard work behind the scenes that makes those moments possible. Officially organized and promoted by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) since 2014, Clinical Trials Day is celebrated annually on May 20 to encourage reflectio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Just Ousted Incumbent GOP Candidate in Primary By Logan Sekulow In a firestorm of social posts, President Donald Trump repeatedly refused to endorse Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-4) in the Republican primary based on the Congressman's lack of support for the Administration's agenda. Trump instead backed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who then won big in Kentucky. As reported by CBS News Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massi more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 20 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * And They're Off: Goats Steal the Show at Bluegrass Bock Fest * Derby-inspired races gave festivalgoers a lively look at Kentucky State's small ruminant teaching, research, and outreach FRANKFORT, Ky. -The week after Kentucky's most famous race, a different kind of field found its stride in Lexington. Six goats from Kentucky State University's Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm traded the pasture for an all-grass track May 9 at Bluegr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Commends Kentucky Pledge Signers Ahead of May 19 Primary As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending. Fortunately for voters in Kentucky, these candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made written commitments to oppose and vote against tax hikes. Current Elected Officials: * Senator Mitch McConnell * Senator Rand  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers * North Carolina's rural counties would be the hardest hit. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that would have devastating consequences for North Carolina's healthcare workforce and leave many rural residents without primary care.  The new rule, created by the Department of Educ more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 20 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill Urges DOJ to Restore States' Authority for Swift Justice in Heinous Crimes * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in filing a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions. In support of the rule, DOJ notes that the average time spent on death row i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Chairman Paul Leads HSGAC Republicans in Advancing DHS Reconciliation Bill to Fund ICE and Border Patrol U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), today led Committee Republicans in advancing reconciliation legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Bord more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Clear Creek Baptist Bible College has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the recently proposed rule titled "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The letter addresses concerns about the rule's potential negative impact on religious studies programs at faith-based institutions under the Department's implementation of the "Do No Harm more ST

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- The Abolitionist Law Center postedthe following news: * * * Coalition Urges Federal Officials to Halt Letcher County Prison Project, Citing Newly Discovered Safety and Environmental Risks Letcher County, Kentucky--A coalition of advocacy organizations, Building Community Not Prisons (BCNP), has submitted a formal letter to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) demanding that the agency rescind its approval of a proposed federal prison in Letcher County and undertake additional environmental review that is re more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, May 21 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees Meet some of your new colleagues, and get to know a little bit about them! Alicia Lutz The College of Charleston is excited to welcome this group of new employees! Whether they're taking on a new role or stepping onto campus for the first time, these Cougars bring a lot of experience, talent and enthusiasm to the community. Find out a little about your new colleagues below - and be sure to extend a  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Court Rules for Small Businesses, Dismisses Case Threatening Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Coalition of Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses and Trade Organizations Triumphs After Intervening to Defend Equity Department of Transportation Program * Frankfurt, Ky. - A U.S. District Court in t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Doug Jones Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Alabama DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Doug Jones securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Alabama: "Congratulations to my friend Doug Jones on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Alabama. Doug has spent his career fighting to do what is right for the people of Alabama - no matter  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. Tina Kotek Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Oregon DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Tina Kotek securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Oregon: "Congratulations to Governor Tina Kotek on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Oregon. Governor Kotek has spent the past four years working to tackle Oregon's biggest challen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Keisha Lance Bottoms Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Georgia DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Keisha Lance Bottoms securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia: "Congratulations to Keisha Lance Bottoms on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia. As Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha's strong executive leadership attracted major more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Pennsylvania DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Pennsylvania. "Congratulations to my friend Gov. Josh Shapiro on officially becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Pennsylvania. Gov. Shapiro has spent his first term getting more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Charles Booker on His Victory in the Kentucky Democratic Senate Primary The DNC congratulates Kentucky Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Charles Booker for winning tonight's primary. While Republican politicians continue to hemorrhage support by enabling Trump's cost-raising and corrupt agenda, Democrats are poised to flip this seat by connecting with voters on the issues that matter most: loweri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Zach Dembo on His Victory in the Kentucky Democratic Congressional District 6 Primary The DNC congratulates Zach Dembo for winning the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. While Republican politicians continue to hemorrhage support as their deeply unpopular policies raise costs on Kentucky families, Dembo is ready to deliver for Kentuckians and flip this seat. The DNC more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Legalizing Premium Health Care Act U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Legalizing Premium Health Care Act, legislation that will give Medicare beneficiaries the freedom to see the doctor of their choice. In recent years, burdensome paperwork requirements and declining reimbursement rates have driven thousands of health care providers, particularly those in private practice, to leave Medicare. As o more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, May 21 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news: * * * Fairmont State University DECA Students Represent West Virginia at International Conference in Louisville Fairmont State University's DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter represented the university and state of West Virginia at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. DECA is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in business disciplines like marketing, fina more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Historic Housing Package Championed by Congressman Andy Barr Sails Through Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed with overwhelming support in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), a senior member on the House Financial Services Committee, helped draft the legislation that will cut red-tape to speed up home building and expand access to credit for community banks that power main st more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Humana Inc., a leading health care company serving millions of Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plan beneficiaries, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Medicare Part C and D Reporting Requirements. The letter addresses specific operational concerns and proposes adjustments aimed at improving the reporting process for plans and reducing administrative burdens. Humana emphasized the challenges associated with audit timing, noting that requ more ST

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Policy Resources for Education Innovation Empowering states to turn policy flexibility into real innovation and transformation KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Many states already have significant policy flexibility to support learner centered innovation but lack practical tools to help leaders operationalize those opportunities * KnowledgeWorks' innovation guides and policy primers translate policy flexibility into clear, actionable pathways for designing and scaling new lear more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 20 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General Sues ISS for Misleading Investors and Pushing ESG Agenda * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), claiming the company misled Nebraska investors by promising objective advice while promoting an undisclosed ESG agenda and coordinating with activist groups. ISS is the world's largest proxy advisor firm. "ISS sold Nebraska investors on the promise of obj more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award * Each year, the University of Kentucky Graduate School recognizes exceptional faculty for their achievements in graduate education and scholarly research. The 2026 recipients of The Graduate School's top honors -the Albert D. and Elizabeth H. Kirwan Memorial Prize and the William B. Sturgill Award -are Guoqiang Yu, Ph.D., and Rachel Shane, Ph.D., respectively. Yu and Shane were recogniz more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech" * National Coalition Urges Congress to "Put a Stop to It" Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Hearing on SPLC The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and Nonprofits Together joined more than 44 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The J.B. Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, plans to repatriate 24 Native American cultural items linked to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice said the collection includes three sacred objects and 21 objects of cultural patrimony. Museum officials identified the sacred objects as one Sundance rattle, one beaded pipe bag and one beaded turtle amulet. The remaini more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 20 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * SPYPOINT renews partnership with Disabled American Veterans, commits $50,000 in support of the mission * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced today its renewed partnership with SPYPOINT, a leading innovator in trail camera technology. As part of this partnership, SPYPOINT has donated $50,000 and committed employee volunteer hours to help create blankets for veterans in need.  Since its founding in 2004, SPYPOINT has more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Ralph Alvarado * "Zach Dembo is exactly the type of candidate that is going to help Democrats take back the House majority in November. Zach has dedicated his life to serving this country, from his time in the Navy to his time with Teach for America to the Department of Justice. Voters want representatives like Zach who will fight for them - not self-serving politicians like Ralph Alvarado who only know how to cate more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 29 Tennessee Counties as Natural Disaster Areas with One Contiguous County in Georgia * Georgia This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule tha more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * West Virginia sues major proxy advising firm for misleading investors while pushing radical climate agenda Today, West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey filed a lawsuit against Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the world's largest proxy advisor firm, claiming the company misled West Virginia investors. ISS promised objective advice while promoting an undisclosed ESG (Environmental, Soc more PR