ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 18, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Kentucky - Third Quarter 2024": * * * Among Kentucky's three largest counties, employment increased in Fayette (+1.0 percent) and Jefferson (+0.5 percent) from September 2023 to September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Comer and Luna Applaud the Trump Administration for Releasing JFK Files WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), the chairwoman of the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, today praised the Trump Administration fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 18, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Symmetry Energy Solutions LLC, Houston, Texas (SPE604-25-D-7507, $36,173,223); NRG Business Marketing LLC, Princeton, New Jersey (SPE604-23-D-7507, $28,569,813); Tiger Natural Gas Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma (SPE604-25-D-7511, $20,523,130); Gas South LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (SPE604-25-D-7510, $18,638,280); and Enspire Energy LLC, Norfolk, Virginia (SPE604-25-  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * DOD K-9 Competition returns to JBSA-Lackland after 13 years, showcasing MWD excellence * By Jonathan Cotto * 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Military Working Dog teams from across the U.S. gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for the Department of Defense K-9 Competition, held March 6-7. This marked the first competition   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on March 5, 2025: Here are excerpts: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity across the Eighth District has been flat since our previous report. Employment was unchanged and contacts noted increased retention. Wages continued to increase at a moderate pace. Prices continued to increase moderately; however, price increases have been slightly above expectations. Throughout the Di  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests 81 illegal aliens as part of joint federal law enforcement operation in Kentucky, of which 25 also charged with felony criminal offenses LOUISVILLE, Ky. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 81 illegal aliens during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation March 10 to 14 which included multiple federal law enforcement agenc  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated March 3, 2025, from the Oceantic Network: * * * To: Lindy Nelson, NEPA Coordinator Environmental Branch for Renewable Energy Bureau Ocean Energy Management 45600 Woodland Road, VAM-OREP Sterling, VA, 20166 Re: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Construction and Operations Plan Submitted by Vineyard Mid-Atlantic  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication on March 7, 2025, from Regional Plan Association: * * * Comments in Response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Construction and Operations Plan submitted by Vineyard Mid-Atlantic, LLC. (Jan 14, 2025) Submitted by Regional Plan Association (RPA) * * * Overview Regional Plan  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Bill Prohibits 340B Health Care Facilities Savings for Transgender Surgeries Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the No 340B Savings for Transgender Care Act to prohibit covered entities in the 340B drug program from using their savings to offer free or discounted procedures such as transgender surgeries or hormone replacement therapy. "Tra  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 19 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved revisions to Kentucky Power Company's Industrial General Service Tariff (Tariff I.G.S.), aimed at establishing new conditions for large-load customers with contract demands of at least 150 MW. The approval comes with modifications to ensure existing customers are not unduly burdened. The PSC's decision, outlined in Case No. 2024-00305, follows a review of Kentucky Power's proposed tariff revisions, which   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 19 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued its fifth request for information to East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC), seeking further clarification on the cooperative's proposed generation resources and demand-side management tariffs. The request, under Case No. 2024-00370, focuses on EKPC's plans for new generation resources, site compatibility, and demand-side management programs. The PSC's latest inquiry, issued on [Date of order], demand  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 19 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a comprehensive request for information to East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) regarding its application to issue up to $450 million in secured or unsecured debt obligations. The PSC's inquiry, filed under Case No. 2025-00044, aims to thoroughly evaluate EKPC's financial plans and justifications. The PSC's request, issued on [Date of order], directs EKPC to provide detailed explanations and support  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MORELLE ANNOUNCE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS FEDERAL CANCER CENTER DESIGNATION FOR WILMOT CANCER INSTITUTE Designation Will Boost Clinical Opportunities, Reputation, And Research $$ For U Of R's Wilmot Cancer Institute, Upstate NY's Largest Cancer Provider, Which Has Made Significant Cancer Discoveries And Treats Thousands Each Ye  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on March 13, 2025: * * * Madam President, on January 6, 2021, a solemn constitutional proceeding was disrupted when a mob of thugs, egged on by President Trump, attacked and trashed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn a free and fair election. The grimmest results of the insurrection were the subsequent deaths of five of our law enforcement officers and the injuries to approximately 140 other  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Is Delivering Needed Economic Relief Americans are continuing to see the benefits as the economic agenda of President Donald J. Trump and his administration comes into focus. After years of soaring prices and economic pain, the Trump Administration's focus on cutting regulations and unleashing American energy is leading to stability for Americans' bottom lines. EGGS: The average wholesale price of eggs   more