CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Tax Reform with 24 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 The Honorable Brett Guthrie Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 * The Honorable Gus Bilirakis Chairman Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives 2125 Rayburn House Off more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 26 states, urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.  In their amicus brief filed today, Raoul and the coalition argue tha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- The Center for Biological Diversity with 178 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Natural Resources Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 The Honorable Bruce Westerman Chair House Natural Resources Committee 1324 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 * The Honorable Jared Huffman Ranking Member House Natural Resources Committee 1332 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chair Westerman, Ranking Member Huffman, On behal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Comer, Gill, Burchett Investigate California's Taxpayer-Funded Prisoner Digital Tablet Program Recent reporting exposes how prisoners have used tablets to sexually exploit women and minors * House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gi more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Community advocates celebrate legislation to ensure coal mine cleanup * May 26, 2026 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org COAL COUNTRY - Advocates from across coal communities celebrated the introduction of three bills today to address the root causes of the "zombie mine" crisis -the increasing number of non-producing, unreclaimed modern-era coal mines. Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Penn more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children  Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.  "Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our investigation seeks to uncover exactly what the com more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 26 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DAV statement on Major Richard Star Act * The vote to turn the Major Richard Star Act into law is long overdue. Fortunately, a " discharge petition " can finally get this done. For years, combat-injured veterans forced into medical retirement have been denied the full benefits they earned through service and sacrifice. Under current law, veterans must offset earned retirement pay simply because their injuries ended their  more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, May 27 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Students Showcase Research at Posters-at-the-Capitol Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) undergraduate students presented their research to legislators at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5 at the Kentucky State Capitol. Four EKU students joined 32 other undergraduate students from across the state to showcase the results of their research. The research showcase was hosted collaboratively with the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Former Department of Justice Contractor Sentenced to Prison for $1.3 Million Cell Phone Fraud Scheme * WASHINGTON - Javan King, 42, of Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 12 months and one day in prison in connection with his theft of more than 4,800 government cell phones when he worked for the Department of Justice, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. King pleaded guilty on Feb more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * From Kentucky to deep space: UK research supports Artemis II return, future exploration When NASA's Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a path around the moon -farther from Earth than any humans have traveled in decades -the world watched in awe.  Yet, one of the most critical parts of the journey remained invisible. For a team of faculty, staff and students in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers. The amicus or "friend of the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allowing a single Colorado locality to hold the entire  more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 26 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * How understanding moral injury could save veterans' lives * For most of her 16 years with the New Mexico Army National Guard, retired Master Sgt. Crystal Romero loved with her job and the opportunities that came with it. She worked in logistics, public affairs, human resources and homeland security. She supported relief efforts for three major hurricanes and the space shuttle Columbia disaster. She loved the people she wo more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * IDRPP Project Aims to Improve Follow-Up After Hearing Screening in 4 States * Approximately 98% of infants born in the U.S. receive hearing screenings within one month of birth. It is the first step in ensuring that those with hearing differences have the best chance at success in building strong communication skills and supporting healthy socio-emotional and behavioral development. But follow-up after not passing a hearing screening is also critical, and it does more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 26 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Invisible threats: New tick-borne dangers found on U.S. military installations * While service members train for visible threats, a nearly invisible one is emerging from our own backyards. Rare but dangerous viruses carried by ticks no bigger than a sesame seed are being detected on and around U.S. military installations, and a proactive public health program is giving us the early warning we need to stay safe. The MilTICK SURE Path program, a nat more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 26 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Tracking Nutrients Beyond the Corn Row New Kentucky State research offers early field data on how fertility practices influence soil health and water movement  * A cornfield does not end at the edge of a row.  What farmers apply to the soil can move through it, shaping not only crop production but also the quality of water that eventually leaves the field. New peer-reviewed research from Kentucky State University takes that movement seriously, offe more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * McLeod appointed IACUC chair We are pleased to announce that Kyle R. McLeod, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), effective July 1, 2026. Dr. McLeod currently serves as IACUC vice chair.  Dr. McLeod earned his B.S. and M.S. from Texas Tech University and his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. He began his career as a Research Animal Scientist at the USDA Research Center in Beltsville, Marylan more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 3 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Trump administration's appeal and uphold a lower cou more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 26 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Nursing Major Morgan Hicks Gains Global Health Experience Through Gilman Scholarship * Gaining global perspective for her future goals, Morgan Hicks is looking forward to spending her summer in London and Amsterdam. A nursing major originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Hicks is hoping to bring her love of travel and her passion for nursing to her study abroad experience. Before applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Precision Duplicating Solutions Brings Robotic Automation to Kentucky Businesses Through New Partnership With Pudu Robotics * BTA member Precision Duplicating Solutions Inc. (PDS) has announced a new partnership with Pudu Robotics, a global leader in intelligent service and delivery robotics. For more than two decades, PDS has helped businesses across Kentucky improve efficiency through Konica Minolta office technolog more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to the Office of Personnel Management: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 The Honorable Scott Kupor Director U.S. Office of Personnel Management 1900 E. St. NW Washington, DC 20415 Dear Director Kupor: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is conducting oversight of taxpayer-funded payouts to federal employees issued to settle disputes initiated by feder more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Sixteen Thirty Fund: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 14, 2026 Ms. Amy Kurtz President Sixteen Thirty Fund 1828 L St. NW Washington, DC 20036 Dear Ms. Kurtz: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is exploring whether legislative reforms are necessary to uphold fundamental American civil liberties and protect the integrity of American elections. In particular more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Force Leaders Connect with Public, Present 'Always Above' at Western Kentucky University * BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AFNS) - Top Space Force leadership engaged with the local community at Western Kentucky University May 22, fielding questions and presenting the service's immersive planetarium documentary, "Always Above." Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, and Brig. Gen. Nick Hague, Assistan more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 26 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees Select Chancellor Todd Shields as President, Appoint Provost Calvin White as Interim Chancellor * LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting selected Dr. Todd Shields, chancellor of Arkansas State University since 2022, to become the fourth president of the ASU System effective July 1. At the recommendation of interim president Dr. Robin Myers, the board also voted to name Dr. Calvin White more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 26 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Turfgrass students gain competitive edge through Husker Athletics * The athletic fields at Nebraska have become living laboratories where science, management and hands-on experience come together -preparing the next generation of turfgrass professionals one field at a time. Many students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's plant and landscape systems major partner with Nebraska Athletics, applying classroom concepts to the daily demands of collegi more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 26 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Will clinics help Kentucky families protect land, plan for the future Cooperative Extension at Kentucky State University offers heirs' property education as part of its broader work to serve families and communities across the Commonwealth  * Kentucky families working to protect land, preserve family assets, and plan for future generations are receiving support through one of many community-focused programs offered by Cooperative Extension at Kentuck more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by CEO Bill Zoeller, on behalf of Zoeller Co., Louisville, Kentucky, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "America 250: Industrialization and the Rise of Small Manufacturers": * * * Thank you, Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and members of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee for inviting me to testify today. My name is Bill Zoeller, CEO of Zoeller Company and proud great-grandson of August "Pop" Zoe more PR