BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 21 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 10 WKU Students Awarded Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad * (First row, L to R: Lacy Hardin, Martha Onda, Koe Reh. Second row, L to R: Sian Pau, Brianna Bennish, Anne Liberal. Third row, L to R: Malick Ibrahim, Clinton Richardson, Marcus Lum) 10 WKU students earned the US Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2026 application cycle. The Gilman Scholarship funds study and internships a more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 21 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * A 140-Year Charge to Serve * Dear Thorobred Family, This is an auspicious week, marking the 140th anniversary of the founding of Kentucky State University. On May 18, 1886, the Commonwealth authorized the creation of the State Normal School for Colored Persons, giving the institution a specific public purpose: preparing teachers for Kentucky schools. The language reflected its time, but the goal was clear. Kentucky needed trained teachers, and this more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by Fiscal Policy Director Jordan Haring: * * * Examining the Costs of a Federal Gas Tax Holiday Executive Summary * Rising gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have prompted calls for a federal gas tax holiday; President Trump has expressed support for suspending the gas tax temporarily and both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have introduced legislation to do so. * Any gas tax holiday would impose costs on the federa more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $5.5 Million Settlement with Family Dollar over Rat Infestation * Griffin: 'Arkansans-particularly those who rely on neighborhood discount stores for everyday essentials-are entitled to products that are safe, lawfully sold, and honestly marketed' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a $5.5 million settlement resolving the State's consumer protect more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 22 -- The Bluegrass Institute issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by Liam Sigaud, research analyst at the Knee Regulatory Research Center, and Edgar Orozco, student in economics at West Virginia University: * * * Certificate-of-Need Laws in Kentucky: Current Status and Opportunities for Evidence-Based Reforms Kentuckians struggle to receive timely, high-quality care. This policy brief examines Kentucky's current certificate of need laws, summarizes relevant empirical research, and discusses several evide more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie Touts House Passage of Lulu's Law Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following the House passage of S. 1003, Lulu's Law. "In moments of crisis, strong public safety communications save lives. In honor of Lulu Gribbin of Alabama, the House passed Lulu's Law to clarify the FCC's ability  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Votes for 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, as amended in H.Res. 1299, with support from Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05). "In Eastern Kentucky, catastrophic flooding and tornadoes have magnified the need for more affordable housing options in Kentucky's Appalachian region. We need to help more American families who are ready to buy  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 21 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility * A new study from researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is exploring whether a drug originally developed to combat neuroinflammation in dementia could also help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with alcohol withdrawal -a discovery that could eventually open new treatment pathways for alcohol use disorder. The s more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 22 (TNSrep) -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tom Flanigan Talks Private Equity Investment in Kentucky with The Lane Report Private equity activity continues to accelerate across Kentucky and the Midwest, creating new opportunities and new complexities for closely held businesses considering a sale. In a recent interview with The Lane Report examining the evolving PE landscape, Dinsmore Corporate Transactions Partner Tom Flanigan emphasized that successful transactions often d more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida completes solar energy site in Sumter County, estimates $250 million in customer savings over its service lifetime * Customers are benefiting from three rate reductions this year - lowering bills by approximately $50 * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Today, Duke Energy Florida announced the completion of the Jumper Creek Solar Complex in Sumter County. The site is part of the company's plan to build 900 megawatts (MWs) of so more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Votes to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights and Expand Benefits for Severely Injured Heroes * Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of legislation to protect veterans' Second Amendment rights and expand benefits for brave Americans who were severely injured in the line of duty and Gold Star families. Passing these bills builds upon the recent work by the House of Representatives to fully fund the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-627) on the Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act (H.R. 6373). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 28, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary The purpose of H.R. 6373 is to expand the national security waiver provided in Section 173 of the Clean Air Act, for certain offset requirements, to advanced manufacturing facilities and critical mineral facilities. Background and Need for Leg more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-626) on the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act (H.R. 4214). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 28, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose And Summary H.R. 4214 is necessary to provide greater clarity and improve implementation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) process under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to concurrently publi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-625) on the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act (H.R. 161). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 28, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 161 would provide clarity around the definition of "modification" in the Clean Air Act (CAA) which would improve the administration and application of the New Source Review (NSR) program. The bill would ensure that updates or improvements of an existing fa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-629) on the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act (H.R. 7266). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 30, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7266, the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, was introduced by Representative Miller-Meeks (R-IA) on January 27, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce on January 27, 2026. H.R. 7266 reauthorizes the Rural and Municipal Ut more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-619) on the Equal Representation Act (H.R. 151). The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on April 21, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 151 directs the inclusion of a question on the decennial census questionnaire for each respondent to indicate for themselves and for each household member whether they are a citizen of the United States. It also amends existing statutes to make clear tha more ST

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 21 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * How one veteran uses gaming to change lives * While deployed in Afghanistan, DAV life member Melissa Allen used her free time to set up a shared network for her unit's temporary living quarters so the soldiers could play on their Xboxes together. In her small unit, connection was mission-critical. Allen handled everything electronic-radios, satellites and any other systems that kept soldiers linked and safe. "Military s more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 21 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast's Dufrene shares Mid-Year Economic Outlook with local community leaders * Louisville metro area business and community leaders gathered today at Indiana University Southeast to hear Sanders Chair in Business, Dr. Uric Dufrene, speak about national trends and the implications for the local economy during the Mid-Year Economic Update. Dufrene, former IU Southeast Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the IU Southeast  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Student creativity and insight grace the pages of literary journals English students earn rare distinction as published authors in academia before earning their degree. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 Lipscomb's Department of English & Modern Languages has produced seven published student authors for the 2025-2026 school year, with a combination of poetry and essays published in literary journals. The consistent success of Lipscomb's student writers is more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Passes Legislation to Strengthen Federal Agency Performance and Ensure Robust Oversight Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and advanced legislation that supports the Committee's mission to strengthen oversight and ensure federal agencies deliver results for the American people. "Working alongsi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Helps Secure $10 Million in Federal Funding for Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $10 million in federal funding for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Hebron, Kentucky. Senator McConnell helped secure this funding that will be used by CVG to modernize outdated equipment in Con more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Navy Budget Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Navy": I want to start by acknowledging the men and women of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. They continue to meet lengthy deployments, a high  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 19, 2026: * * * The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Suozzi, U.S. House of Representatives, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representatives Murphy and Suozzi: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical specialty societies and state medical associations write to express our strong support for H more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 22 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Commends S.D. Supreme Court For Upholding Murder Conviction of Pierre Man South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the South Dakota Supreme Court for upholding the conviction and life sentence of David J. Shangreaux, Jr., a Pierre man found guilty by a Hughes County jury of second-degree murder for the November 2023 killing of a teenage victim, identified in court records as more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 21 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Celebrates Inaugural Head Football Coach Mark Snyder Across Three Regional Events * Shawnee State University hosted three regional receptions to formally introduce Coach Mark Snyder as the University's first-ever Head Football Coach. Events were held at Marting's in Portsmouth, Ohio; Bellefonte Country Club in Ashland, Kentucky; and the Athletic Club of Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. Coach Snyder brings 37 years of championship-leve more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 21 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * The Southern Kentucky Concert Band at WKU to present an "Old Fashioned Sousa Band Concert" * The Southern Kentucky Concert Band at WKU is presenting an "Old Fashioned Sousa Band Concert" on Thursday, June 11, at 7:45 p.m. in the Downing Student Union auditorium. The concert will feature music that would have been heard at a Sousa Band Concert in the early years of the 20th century, including exciting classical overtures, popular songs of the er more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 21 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Thoro10 Framework Takes Statewide Stage at Pedagogicon 2026 * Faculty members shared how Kentucky State is embedding essential skills into curriculum, assessment, and student career readiness. FRANKFORT, Ky. -Kentucky State University faculty helped bring Thoro10 into a statewide conversation on how colleges can connect classroom learning, student engagement, and workforce preparation. The University's work was highlighted during the Graduate Profi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Rosen Gives Major Speech on Antisemitism, Bipartisan Bill to Combat it at the Federal Level * Watch Senator Rosen's full remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) gave a major speech on the Senate floor to talk about the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. and her comprehensive, bipartisan Jewish American Security Act. This sweeping bipartisan bill would strengthen federal efforts to fight antisemitism - including in U more PR