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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Wednesday October 01, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents Into the Record
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents into the Record Today, Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine the Biden administration's abuse of the TSA's Quiet Skies Program and ad  more

Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents Into the Record
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents into the Record Today, Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine the Biden administration's abuse of the TSA's Quiet Skies Program and entered newly obtained documents into the record. The hearing followed an inve  more

Congressman Andy Barr Announces $130,000 FEMA Grant for Stamping Ground Volunteer Fire Department
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Andy Barr Announces $130,000 FEMA Grant for Stamping Ground Volunteer Fire Department * Stamping Ground, KY-- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced a major, $130,000 federal grant for the Stamping Ground Volunteer Fire Department (SGVFD). Secured through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, the funding will enable SGVFD to replace outdated gear with new Persona  more

Congressman Guthrie Calls on Senate Democrats to Vote to Keep Government Open
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Congressman Guthrie Calls on Senate Democrats to Vote to Keep Government Open * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement ahead of the Democrat Shutdown, which is set to begin at 12:01 AM EST October 1, 2025, barring Democrat action in the Senate. "Earlier this month, House Republicans came together to pass a clean Continuing Resolution to temporarily fund t  more

Government shutdown and the impact on VA services
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Government shutdown and the impact on VA services * As our nation once again faces the threat of a lapse in government funding, we know this news can cause anxiety and uncertainty within the veteran community. We want to assure you that DAV is closely monitoring the situation and has reviewed the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) official contingency plan to provide you  more

Hager Ends Week with No Errors to Earn Attacker of the Week
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Hager Ends Week with No Errors to Earn Attacker of the Week * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Brooke Hager, a junior middle blocker from Campbellsville (Ky.), has been named the NAIA Women's Volleyball Attacker of the Week. Hailing from Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Hager delivered an exceptional display of skill in a recent match against the Georgetown (Ky.) Tiger  more

Rep. Andy Barr: Why I'm Introducing Legislation to End Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andy Barr: Why I'm Introducing Legislation to End Government Shutdowns * Every year, hardworking American families sit around their kitchen tables and make sure their bills are paid. They don't get to "shut down" their household if they miss a deadline. They make adjustments, tighten their belts, and do what's necessary to keep the lights on and food on the table. Congress should be held to the   more

The fight to expose hidden brain injuries that are killing veterans
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * The fight to expose hidden brain injuries that are killing veterans * Trigger warning: This story contains discussions of suicide. For confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones, contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 then press 1, texting 838255 or chatting online at veteranscrisisline.net. For many former Navy Special Warfare Combat Crewmen,  more

Words Matter: EKU Research Reveals the Best Way to Handle Negative Online Reviews
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Words Matter: EKU Research Reveals the Best Way to Handle Negative Online Reviews In today's digital marketplace, a single bad review can determine whether a customer walks through the door or walks away. In fact, 94% of consumers say they will avoid a business because of a negative review, according to ReviewTrackers. Recognizing the real-world stakes, a recent study at Eastern Kentucky Univer  more