WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Adoration Home Health, a Kentucky-based provider offering home health services to Medicare beneficiaries across 78 branches in 13 states, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The organization is expressing urgent concerns regarding proposed adjustments in the Medicare Program's 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate and durable medical equipment supplies competit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Condemns Charlie Kirk Assassination as a "National Disgrace and a National Tragedy" * Lexington, KY-- After President Donald Trump confirmed that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday at Utah Valley University, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) released the following statement: "The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a national disgrace, a national tragedy, and a wake   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing serious concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The pilot program, intended to address issues within the 340B Program-a federal program that allows eligible healthcare organizations to purchase drugs at reduced prices-has been criticized for its limited scope and its potential to adversely affect health  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * FCC Saves Taxpayers Over $9 Million Following Audit Reviews Wireline Bureau Orders Seven Companies to Repay the Universal Service Fund Based on Audit Findings of Non-Compliance * The Federal Communications Commission today ordered seven phone companies to repay over $9 million to the Universal Service Fund after audits discovered overpayments of federal support. In doing  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has issued a request for information to Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative Corp., Kentucky, concerning its application to adjust customer rates. The inquiry is part of the commission's review of the "Electronic Application of Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation for Pass-Through of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.'s Wholesale Rate Adjustment Using Electronic Filing Procedures" (Case No. 2025-00223)  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has issued a request for information to Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corp., Paintsville, Kentucky, regarding its application to pass through a wholesale rate adjustment from East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc., Wuinchester. The inquiry, referenced in the docket as the "Electronic Application of Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation for Pass-Through of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.'s Wh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has issued a request for information to Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corp., Glasgow, Kentucky, asking the utility to provide justification and clarification for its application to pass on a wholesale rate adjustment from East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc., Winchester. The inquiry, titled "Electronic Application of Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation for Pass-Through of East Kentucky Power Coope  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has issued a request for information to Fleming-Mason Energy Cooperative Inc., Flemingsburg, Kentucky, regarding its application to pass on a wholesale rate adjustment from East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc., Winchester. The inquiry, referenced in the docket as "Electronic Application of Fleming-Mason Energy Cooperative, Inc. for Pass-Through of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.'s Wholesale Rate Adjustment"  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has issued a request for information to Kentucky Power Co., Columbus, Ohio, regarding its plans for power generation and capacity. The request is part of a proceeding titled "Electronic Application of Kentucky Power Company for Approval of (1) A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Make the Capital Investments Necessary to Continue Taking Capacity and Energy from the Mitchell Generating Station After  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, staff has filed a request for information from East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc., Winchester. The request relates to the cooperative's application to amend its environmental compliance plan and seek approval to recover costs. The proceeding is entitled, "Electronic Application of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. for Approval to Amend its Environmental Compliance Plan, and Recover Costs Pursuant to its Envi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, is questioning Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp., Nicholasville, Kentucky, over its application to pass through a wholesale rate adjustment from East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc., Winchester. The inquiry, referenced as the "Electronic Application of Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation for Pass-Through of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.'s Wholesale Rate Adjustment" (Case No. 2025-00220), seeks cla  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has allowed South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corp., Somerset, to put a rate increase into effect while the case is still under review. The action comes after the utility filed a notice to implement the proposed rates on September 1, 2025. This move is permitted under state law and subject to a potential refund to customers. South Kentucky RECC had filed its application for a rate adjustment on February 3  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSdok) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, has begun an inquiry into an application by Clark Energy Cooperative Inc., Winchester, Kentucky, to pass along a wholesale rate adjustment. The investigation, titled the "Electronic Application of Clark Energy Cooperative, Inc. for Pass-Through of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.'s Wholesale Rate Adjustment" (Case No. 2025-00219), raises questions about the utility's proposed rate hike. In a first request f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Secures Federal Funding to Fight Opioid Addiction in Kentucky * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will distribute $706,113 in federal funding to the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant Program. The funding will be use  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on the Passing of Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw: "For nearly 30 years, Bobbie's effective leadership made local government accessible, reliable, and responsible for all Jefferson Co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Rand Paul's Bipartisan Risky Research Review Act Approved by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), announced that his bipartisan Risky Research Review Act has passed out of committee following a successful markup. The legislation, which establishes the first-eve  more