WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer Statement on Dr. O'Connor Pleading the Fifth House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement after Dr. O'Connor pled the Fifth at his deposition: "It's clear there was a conspiracy to cover up President Biden's cognitive decline after Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Bide  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Guthrie and Chairman-Designate Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Preserving Access to Timely and Affordable Care Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman-Designate of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Legislative P  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie and Chairman-Designate Palmer Announce Hearing to Address Advanced Recycling Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman-Designate of the Subcommittee on Environment, announced a hearing titled Beyond the Blue Bin: For  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces Delta Regional Authority Grants * Funding for the Boys and Girls Club and University of Memphis WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will provide $7 million for 25 workforce development projects throughout the lower Mississippi River Delta, including two in Memphis. The Boys and Girls Club of Memphis will  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty's team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack is currently serving as the Chief of Staff f  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Hartford Bakery, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" * Summary Company Announcement Date: July 10, 2025 FDA Publish Date: July 10, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared hazelnuts Company Name: Hartford Bakery, Inc. Brand Na  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has issued an order (Case No. 2025-00195) granting Owen Electric Cooperative Inc., Owenton, Kentucky, a certificate of public convenience and necessity to bid on an electric transmission and distribution service franchise offered by the city of Independence, Kentucky. This decision, made on July 10, 2025, allows Owen Electric to pursue providing electricity services within the city limits. Owen Electric submitted its appl  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has issued an order (Case No. 2025-00199) granting Duke Energy Kentucky Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, a certificate of public convenience and necessity to bid on two franchises offered by the city of Independence, Kentucky. The decision, made on July 10, 2025, allows Duke Kentucky to pursue franchises for both electric and natural gas transmission and distribution service within the city. Duke Kentucky submitted its application  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has issued an order (Case No. 2024-00351) directing Shelby Energy Cooperative Inc., Shelbyville, Kentucky, to maintain meticulous records as it implements its proposed rate increase, effective July 1, 2025. This action, outlined in an order issued on July 10, 2025, in the "Electronic Application of Shelby Energy Cooperative, Inc. for a General Adjustment of Rates", allows the cooperative to place its rates into effect subj  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Oversight Committee Releases Dr. O'Connor's Deposition Video The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today released the video of Dr. Kevin O'Connor's deposition as part of the investigation of the cover-up of President Biden's cognitive decline and potentially unauthorized executive actions. Dr. O'Connor  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Sheehan Brothers Vending Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to an Undeclared Sesame Allergen * Summary Company Announcement Date: July 08, 2025 FDA Publish Date: July 10, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared sesame Company Name: Sheehan Brothers Vending Brand Name: Sheehan Brothers Vending Product Descr  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Adds 848 Miles and 14 New Sponsors to U.S. Marine Highway Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The network, which now cove  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Adds 848 Miles and 14 New Sponsors to U.S. Marine Highway Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway P  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for Secretary Rollins' National Security Action Plan * (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025) -- Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins' announcement of the National Farm Security Action Plan, elected leaders and industry stakeholders praised the policy agenda. Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud USDA's Plan to Protect National Securit  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The Kentucky State Parks Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, establishing cultural affiliation with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, the Osage Nation and the Chickasaw Nation. This action aligns with national guidelines, allowing for their return. The site identified human remains representing at least 524 individuals, along with 41,857 associated funerary objects. These objec  more