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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for 2026-08-17 ( 4 items )  
New Thorobreds Begin Their Kentucky State Journey (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * New Thorobreds Begin Their Kentucky State Journey * New-student move-in launches the academic year as campus renewal welcomes a new generation New students and their families arrived at Kentucky State University on Thursday, Aug. 13, carrying boxes, meeting roommates, and beginning a new chapter as Thorobreds. The annual move-in welcomed first-time freshmen and transfer students to campus ahead of the start of fall classes Monday, Aug. 17. With addi more PR

Parking and Transit Update (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Parking and Transit Update * Welcome to The Hill for the Fall 2026 semester! Parking and Transportation Services is sharing the following important reminders and service updates. Parking Regulations Normal parking enforcement will resume at the start of the semester: * Housing parking: Enforcement begins Sunday, August 23, at 4:30 PM. Vehicles must display the appropriate housing permit for their assigned zone or lot. * Faculty/Staff and  more PR

Report From Human Rights Watch: US Civil Rights Enforcement Under the Trump Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- Remedies Abandoned: US Civil Rights Enforcement Under the Trump Administration - A report from Human Rights Watch - August 2026 (118 pages) * * * Contents Summary ... 1 Recommendations ... 10 Methodology ... 13 Background ... 14 The Origins of Federal Civil Rights Enforcement in the United States ... 14 2025 Executive Orders ... 19 Disparate Impact ... 20 The Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard Case ... 22 Creating an Environment for Discrimination ... 24 DISMANTLED: The Systematic Destruction of more ST

University of Kentucky Professor of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry and Psychology Warns Proposed Federal Research Funding Rule Risks Scientific Progress and Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Joshua A. Lile, Ph.D. Tenured Professor of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry and Psychology University of Kentucky Responses to the Proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200) Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 1. Section 200.205 - Political Review of Scientific Awards The proposed requirement for senior political approval of discretionary aw more ST