WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Announces $1M Federal Grant to University of Kentucky to Build Critical Minerals Workforce * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced that the University of Kentucky (UK) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive $1 million through the PROSPECT Planning Prize. The award will help UK train the next generation of mining engineers and critical minerals professionals. Barr voted for the federal fund more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. CES-26-64) entitled "Which Employers Alter Offers of Health Insurance in Response to Minimum Wage Increases? Evidence From the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Insurance Component." The paper was written by Emma Wohl. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Minimum wage increases raise labor costs for employers, who may adjust labor practices to minimize cost increases. They can do so through a variety of adjustments, including  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Comer Announces $40 Million Secured for Paducah's Riverport West Project WASHINGTON--Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded a $40 million dollar Port Infrastructure Development Program grant to the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority for the Riverport West Project. Congressman Comer recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSida) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 23, 2026 Comer Investigates PBMs for Retaliatory Audits of Independent Pharmacies Seeks documents, communications, and briefings from CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx - WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating whether pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) targeted independent pharmacies with punit more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 27 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * Curiosity sparks UK researcher's exploration of quantum materials * From faster computers to new ways to manage information, quantum technologies are opening the door to possibilities that could reshape the future of technology. Helping make those possibilities a reality is William Gannon, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, whose research focuses on the fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases New Coordinated TV Ad in KY-06: "What I'll Do" * The DCCC released a new coordinated TV ad in the race for Kentucky's 6th District, "What I'll Do," highlighting ninth-generation Kentuckian, Navy veteran, and former federal prosecutor Zach Dembo's plans to lower prices for Central Kentuckians. In the ad, Zach pledges to restore the devastating Medicaid cuts, protect rural hospitals, end the war in Iran, and get rid o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * EM Leadership Surveys Portsmouth Cleanup Progress, Paving Way for Reindustrialization and Energy Future October 27, 2026 PIKETON, Ohio -- Leadership from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) recently visited the Portsmouth Site to observe firsthand the accelerating pace of cleanup work actively clearing the path for future reuse and energy development. Led by Assistant Secretary for  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 28 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 FFRF stops Kentucky elementary school from promoting Christian events The Freedom From Religion Foundation has successfully stopped a Kentucky public elementary school from sponsoring devotional events. The swift resolution came just two days after FFRF contacted Pike County Schools to object to a religious "prayer walk" that Mullins Elementary School held. A concerned district community member reported that Mullin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed: Republicans Are Ending the Healthcare Fraud Free-for-All Oct 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following op-ed, authored by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared in the Washington Examiner last week: "For too long, fraudsters have been treating programs funded by families' hard-earned tax dollars like a piggy b more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Oct. 27 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * How DAV's entrepreneurship program fosters community and impact * Katherine Pratt has long felt called to serve veterans in unique ways, inspired by her own military family and her husband's time as an Army Ranger. As a driven problem-solver, Pratt naturally combined her calling with her more than two decades of experience in the corporate financial sector. In 2025, Pratt retired from what she called her "big girl" job an more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Oct. 28 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * NASA Leaders Visit Morehead State to Highlight Space Science Excellence 27 October 2026 Morehead State University's growing impact in space science and aerospace education drew national attention as university leaders welcomed top NASA officials and federal policymakers to campus. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen and U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers visited Morehead State on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to highlight the University's  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 27 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * New Student Success leaders strengthen support and engagement at Kentucky State * Myiah Clemons (L) and Jasmine Prince (R) bring experience in advising, retention, and student leadership Helping students stay on track toward graduation and find their place on campus is the shared focus of two new leaders in Kentucky State University's Student Success team. Myiah Clemons serves as director of student success and retention. Jasmine Prince is director  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Recapitalization, Financing of Fritz Farm Lifestyle Center in Lexington, Kentucky October 26, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has arranged the recapitalization of Fritz Farm, a 330,077-square-foot lifestyle center and mixed-use destination in Lexington, Kentucky. The transaction adds Kimco Realty as a preferred equity investor in the property, wh more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research: * * * One Week Away: Registrations Surge Among Newly Eligible Voters * With one week to go before the 2026 midterm elections, there are now 3% more youth (ages 18-29) registered to vote than there were at a similar time before the 2022 midterms. And among newly eligible voters ages 18-19, there is an even larger increase: +8%. These estimates of changes in youth voter registration are based more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Quorum sale raises concerns reminiscent of Steward, Prospect * New Mexico -- A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) warns that GoldenTree Asset Management's proposed sale of Quorum Health to a newly formed nonprofit could follow a troubling pattern seen at Steward Health Care and Prospect Medical Holdings, where private equity firms exited heavily indebted hospital companies. The proposed $957  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * Rheumatology chief: UK CCTS provides the backbone for cutting-edge clinical trials * Video produced by Megan Moloney, CCTS Director of Research Communications and Visibility When Paramarajan Piranavan, M.D., arrived at the University of Kentucky in 2021, the rheumatology division was small, with just three faculty members, two advanced practice providers, and no clinical trials underway. Piranavan envisioned expanding the division's research capacit more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Save a life, donate blood at annual '100 Miles of Hope' drive Nov. 2-4 at MTSU * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- As the football rivalry between Middle Tennessee State University and Western Kentucky University heats up, the Blue Raider community will have a chance to score a victory -- long before the Nov. 7 kickoff between the two Conference USA rivals -- by donating at the annual "100 Miles of Hope" blood drive. Hosted in partnership with MTSU  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 27 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * UK researchers receive NCI grant to improve clinical trial conversations * University of Kentucky researchers have received a three-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to help develop new ways for patients, caregivers and providers to communicate about clinical trial participation. The $845,461 grant will support a project co-led by Aurora Occa, Ph.D, an associate professor in UK's College of Communication and Information, and Jerod Staple more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 27 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 27 through Saturday, November 14. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, October 27 Noon: Observe the Sun. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044. 3 p.m.: Tailgate & Celeb more PR