WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Slams President Trump's Harmful Tariffs LOUISVILLE, KY (February 2, 2025) - Today, following President Donald Trump's announcement that he will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, triggering retaliation from both countries, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement: "President Trump promised to lower prices, but these tariffs will do th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 3, 2025 NAVY Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Syracuse, New York, is awarded a $551,012,019 cost-plus-incentive-fee, fixed-price incentive (firm-target), and firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering and technical support and production of the submarine AN/BLQ-10 electronic warfare systems on new-construction and in-service submarines.   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland announces new members of Bank advisory councils The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has named 48 new members to its advisory councils, including 17 joining a new Shenango-Mahoning Valley Business Advisory Council, which covers parts of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Through its advisory councils, the Cleveland Fed engages with a diverse range o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced the start of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky's Second District. "I'm encouraging all high school students, who enjoy creating art, to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Each year I enjoy hosting this competition, and I'm always impressed with the ar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2025: * * * Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after Chris Wright was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Secretary of the Department of Energy. "Maintaining affordable and reliable energy will be key to both our economic success and national security   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 4 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a post-hearing request for information to Kentucky Power Company, demanding detailed compensation data for both Kentucky Power executives and executives at its parent company, American Electric Power (AEP). The request, stemming from Case No. 2024-00243, focuses on the utility's application for approval of a renewable energy purchase agreement with Bright Mountain Solar, LLC. Kentucky Power is required to pro  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 4 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Office of Rate Intervention, full intervenor status in the case concerning Big Rivers Electric Corporation's annual review of its MRSM (presumably, Modified Rate Stabilization Mechanism) charge for calendar year 2024. The PSC's order, issued January 30, 2025, formalizes the Attorney General's participation in the proceedings. The Attorney Gene  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 4 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to bid on a franchise offered by the city of Fairview for electric and natural gas service. The order, issued on January 29, 2025, authorizes Duke Kentucky to participate in the bidding process for the right to provide transmission and distribution services within Fairview's city limits. The city of Fairview authorized the fr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville Fight to Protect Women and Girls' Athletics Introduce legislation protecting Title IX WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and 34 of their Senate Republican colleagues recently reintroduced S.9, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. In December 20  more