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*Kentucky Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday June 28, 2025 ( 8 items )  

Barr Announces Introduction of a Constitutional Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Announces Introduction of a Constitutional Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants * Washington, D.C.-- Following the Supreme Court's decision today in Trump v CASA, Trump v New Jersey, and Trump v Washington, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced his will introduce new legislation: Protecting American Citizenship Amendment. This proposal ends birthright citizenship f  more

Chairman Comer Subpoenas Anthony Bernal After Bailing on Transcribed Interview
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Subpoenas Anthony Bernal After Bailing on Transcribed Interview WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued a subpoena to Anthony Bernal, former Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the First Lady, to appear for a deposition on July   more

Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Issue Statement After the Supreme Court Upheld the Constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 27, 2025: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Issue Statement After the Supreme Court Upheld the Constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and  more

Educators explore military career, training opportunities at Joint Base San Antonio
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Educators explore military career, training opportunities at Joint Base San Antonio * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Educators from Tennessee, Ohio, and Indiana toured Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from June 10-11 as part of the Trilateral Army Recruiting Battalion Educators Tour. The Educator's Tour is an annual event where ou  more

Federal Grants to State & Local Governments - Trends & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40638) on June 26, 2025, entitled "Federal Grants to State and Local Governments: Trends and Issues" by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In FY2024, the federal government provided an estimated $1.1 trillion to state and local governments in federal grants, funding a wide range of public policy initiatives such as health care, transportation,  more

Interior Announces Nearly $725 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Announces Nearly $725 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines * Date: June 27, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON -- As part of President Donald J. Trump's America First Energy Agenda, the Department of the Interior today announced the availability of nearly $725 million in fiscal year 2025 funding to clean up abandoned coal mines and restore opportunity in Ameri  more

Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden Call on Republicans to Stop Solar Cuts that Threaten K-12 School Funds
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden Call on Republicans to Stop Solar Cuts that Threaten K-12 School Funds * Lawmakers release data showing over 250 schools at risk of delayed projects and higher energy costs Letter Text and Full Dataset (PDF) Washington (June 27, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions  more

McConnell on War Powers Resolution: Divorced From Strategic And Constitutional Reality
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell on War Powers Resolution: Divorced From Strategic And Constitutional Reality * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement ahead of today's Senate vote on the Kaine War Powers Resolution: "Iran's war against the United States is decades old. Through direc  more