LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 27 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 17 faculty named 2026-27 University Research Professors * On Friday, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 17 University Research Professors for the 2026-27 academic year. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK. "It is our privilege each year to recognize distinguished experts who have more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA research details toll of broken medical liability system * New research studies from the American Medical Association (AMA) reveal that many physicians face a significant risk of being sued during their careers. The ever-present risk of lawsuits-even when no error occurred-and high medical liability insurance premiums have contributed to a prolonged period of heavy more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 27, 2026, by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * The Government Is Rigging the Game Against Churches - Now We're Taking It to the Supreme Court The government is rigging the game against churches - and we're asking the Supreme Court to stop it. Imagine this: A church wants to build a place of worship. At the same time, a nursery school down the street can locate wherever it wants more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Paul to Introduce a Bill to Move President Trump's New Ballroom Project Forward Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and a member of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), will introduce a bill tomorrow to authorize construc more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, April 27 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DAV-supported bill would expand coverage for recreational prostheses * Veterans who play sports and exercise regularly report higher self-esteem, lower depression and anxiety levels, and reduced stress. For those transitioning back to civilian life, physical activity is also a proven tool for reducing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Yet for veterans living  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy commits $1 million to strengthen nonprofits helping North Carolina customers meet essential needs * 500,000 will be awarded to 20 nonprofits supporting seniors - applications open through May 29 * Additional $500,000 to support Share the Light Fund(R) agencies statewide * The Duke Energy Foundation is committing $1 million to support nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that del more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 27, 2026: * * * EEOC's Top 5 Enforcement Trends for Pregnancy Accommodations Can Teach Employers Lessons The EEOC hasn't been shy about launching litigation against employers that haven't met their accommodation obligations since the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took full effect. A review of the agency's PWFA enforcement actions since its final rule took effect in June 2024 reveals that the EEOC  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Mike Braun Highlights Skilled Trades, Apprenticeships, and Workforce Development in Visit to Central Midwest Carpenters Governor Mike Braun today visited Central Midwest Carpenters during Apprenticeship Week to highlight the importance of skilled trades training, apprenticeships, and career-connected education in building Indiana's workforce and supporting the state's future growth. " more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm's Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of courts where agency employees serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The government petitioned for certiorari after a panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the agency's in-hous more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Justice Department Secures $510,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Kentucky Landlord The Justice Department announced today that Joseph E. Johnson, the owner and manager of residential rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, agreed to pay $510,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act. "The J more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Analysis Finds the Sustainable Rivers Program Delivers Strong Returns for Taxpayers, Communities and Recreation * A new independent analysis found that the Sustainable Rivers Program, a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and The Nature Conservancy that improves how the nation's existing dams operate, delivers strong economic returns while boosting re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch released the following testimony by Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper Jennifer Hemingway from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Heinrich, and members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of the office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget request. The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Rear Adm. Richard Lofgren, acting chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 59,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, 2,400 Strategic Sealift Officers, and 400 civilians of the Navy Reserve. I want  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH graduate student turns childhood fascination with storms into award-winning research career Russ Nelson For Madison Wallner, a graduate research assistant of Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, a childhood moment of awe has grown into a professional pursuit: the study of thunderstorms to predict why some  more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Study Links Coal Ash Sites to Elevated Cancer Risk Nationwide National analysis finds higher cancer rates in communities near impoundments * Counties near coal ash storage facilities are more likely to report higher cancer rates, raising questions about regulation and long-term health risks of such installations, a new study concludes. University of Mississippi public health professor a more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 27 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * 'Power Is Created From the Ground Up' * Sometimes it takes getting out of town to remember what brought you there in the first place. For Emily Liu '26, that moment arrived early in her first year at the University of Virginia School of Law, when she and John Henry Vansant '25, who was then the president of the Virginia Employment and Labor Law Association, or VELLA, took an impr more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following statement by President Timothy C. Caboni: * * * Wrapping up the Academic Year Colleagues, As we approach Commencement, we pause to reflect on the academic year - where we have been, what we have accomplished and the effect of our shared work in the lives of our students. This important season of reflection always reminds us of the faculty who challenge and inspire students in and out of the classroom; th more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Greek community presents 2026 awards * Photo Caption: Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon with the Reed Morgan Award WKU's Greek Community hosted its annual awards convocation on April 26 at E. A. Diddle Arena. During Greek Week, 55,000 cans were donated to House on the Hill. The Greek Week Blood Drive collected 1,263 pints of blood, which has the ability to save up to 3,400 lives. The follow more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU's Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 50 new members * WKU's Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 50 new members to the society on Thursday (April 23). The NSLS is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success and empowers them to have a positive more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU's Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 50 news members * WKU's Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 50 new members to the society on Thursday (April 23). The NSLS is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success and empowers them to have a positive more PR