WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Spur Private Investment in Small Businesses * Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) and U.S. Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), reintroduced the Small Business Investor Capital Access Act. The bipartisan proposal increases the threshold for private fund advisers to register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Currently, t  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 4 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Brunton supports Disabled American Veterans through year-round campaign * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is thrilled to announce a new partnership and campaign with Brunton International, LLC--a precision navigation equipment company--to raise critical funds for the nonprofit. From now until May 1, 2026, Brunton will donate $1 from each sale of its two le  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Expands Investigation into Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up WASHINGTON--As part of the investigation into the cover-up of President Joe Biden's mental decline and potentially unauthorized issuance of sweeping pardons and other executive actions, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chai  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Celebrates House Passage of SUPPORT Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, by a vote of 366  more

INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, June 5 -- Gale, a part of Cengage Group, issued the following news release: * * * Gale, Part of Cengage Group, Introduces AI Leveler Tool in Beta to Personalize Learning and Support Student Reading Comprehension New GenAI tool is now available to K-12 educators in more than 50 school districts across 21 states; enables educators to adjust reading level to improve student outcomes. * BOSTON - June 4, 2025 - Today, Gale, part of Cengage Group, announced the launch of A  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 --The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-114) on the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R.2483), which aims to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on May 29, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary The bill reauthorizes key public health programs that help prevent drug overdoses, pro  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-82) on the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (H.R. 633), which aims to require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 28, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 633, the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobil  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Meets With Ukrainian Officials * Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today after meeting with senior Ukrainian officials, including Head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, and First Deputy Prime Minister,   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor remarks on June 3, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, the House of Representatives has lost a true statesman. Gerry Connolly was a father, a husband, friend, and a lifelong public servant that dedicated his life to his constituents, his community, and his country. I was deeply saddened to hear about his sud  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following floor remarks on June 3, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, the complexity of the government's procurement process and requirements can be overwhelming to small businesses, including those seeking a Federal contract for the first time. This government-speak, words we only find in government contracting docume  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following floor remarks on June 3, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, In recent years, both SBA and Congress have directed changes to the small business contracting programs to increase accountability and ensure proper use. The WOSB Accountability Act will continue this work by moving the Women-Owned Small Business Fede  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on June 3, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1816, the WOSB Accountability Act, introduced by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. McGarvey), the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez), and the gentleman from New York (Mr. LaLota). H.R. 1816 prohibits agencies from co  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 4 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Sharing your good work from 2025's DAV Community Impact Day * To every department, chapter, Auxiliary unit and friend of DAV who supported DAV Community Impact Day this past April, thank you. It's two words, but I want you to understand their weight. Close to 1,000 people pledged their time to serve veterans on April 5, and from the conversations I've had and the stories  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book ST. LOUIS -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennesse  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 4 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * The power is yours: Recruit a member, amplify veteran voices * A strong, engaged membership has always been DAV's backbone--but now more than ever, it's essential. With growing concern about threats to the benefits we've fought so hard to secure, expanding our membership means protecting our collective strength and our ability to stand guard for all veterans. We've equippe  more