Tuesday - April 30, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Wednesday April 03, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Coalition of 21 Neb. A.G. Hilgers Defeat Biden Administration's Green Agenda in Court
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: Attorney General Hilgers announced a Kentucky federal judge blocked the Biden Administration's highway emissions rule that attempted to drive gas-powered cars off the road. A coalition of 21 state attorneys general brought a challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule that attempted to force states to reduce CO2 e  more

Delta Regional Authority, U.S. Department of Defense to Host Medical Mission in Western Kentucky
HENDERSON, Kentucky, April 3 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) will be providing medical, dental, optical and veterinary care to residents in Western Kentucky this summer through an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) medical mission. "DRA is proud of our ongoing partnership with the Department of Defense, as we work together to connect those living within our Delta comm  more

Eastern Kentucky University: Scholars Showcase Highlights Student and Faculty Accomplishments
RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 3 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) annual Scholars Showcase has arrived for the 2024 season, celebrating and highlighting the creative accomplishments of students and faculty. The annual showcase will be held April 3-19, 2024, and will feature a variety of events and activities promoting the rich culture of scholarship, research and creative endeavors. From award ceremonies to honors and research presentatio  more

Fla. A.G. Moody and Multistate Coalition Defeat Biden Administration's Green Agenda in Court
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is announcing a federal judge blocked the Biden administration's highway emissions rule that tried to drive gas-powered cars off the road. In a 21-state coalition of attorneys general, Attorney General Moody brought a challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule that attempted to for  more

Idaho A.G. Labrador: Idaho, Kentucky, and Multistate Coalition Hands Significant Defeat to Biden Administration's Green Agenda
BOISE, Idaho, April 3 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Attorney General Raul Labrador announced Tuesday that a federal judge blocked the Biden Administration's highway emissions rule that tried to drive gas-powered cars off the road. As part of a 21-state coalition led by Kentucky, Idaho brought a challenge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule that attempted  more

In a Victory for Ohio A.G. Yost and 20 Colleagues, Court Rules That Emissions Rule Constitutes Federal Overreach
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 3 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: A federal judge in Kentucky has declared the Federal Highway Administration's Emissions Rule unlawful, agreeing with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 20 of his counterparts that the restrictions both exceed the authority Congress granted the Agency and encroach on the authority of the states. The Emissions Rule, an attempt by the Federal Highway Administration to use its authority over road safety   more

Statement From Fla. Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. on Federal Courts in Kentucky and Texas Striking Down USDOT's Unlawful Rule Forcing States to Track Drivers' Tailpipe Emissions
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- The Florida Department of Transportation issued the following statement on April 2, 2024: * * * Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. issued the following statement following two separate Federal Court decisions that ruled in favor of twenty-two states, including Florida, who sued the federal government to block the implementation of the unlawful greenhouse gas emissions program. "Florida is glad to see both Texas and Kent  more

Transylvania University Unveils Three-Year Degree Option: Accelerate
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 3 -- Transylvania University issued the following news: Incoming students at Transylvania University can now embark on a faster path to graduation with the launch of Accelerate. This initiative, starting in fall 2024, allows motivated students to complete their degrees in just three years. Designed for focused learners Accelerate is ideal for students who are eager to graduate sooner and enter the workforce or pursue further education. The program recognizes prior c  more