WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI), Lexington, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) raising alarm over the potential implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on copyright protection for its members. The AMI, representing a community of biomedical illustrators, animators, and interactive designers, emphasizes the critical role its professionals play in conveying scientific information through vi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Destroys Democrats' Anti-Trump Hoax House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today destroyed Democrats' latest anti-Trump narrative during House consideration of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. In his remarks, Chairman Comer outlined the Oversight Committee's tho  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Subpoenas Banks for Epstein Records, Seeks Information from USVI Attorney General House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued subpoenas to J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank for Jeffrey Epstein's financial records. Chairman Comer is also requesting U.S. Virgin I  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Votes to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC - In a nearly unanimous vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) by a vote of 427-1, requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to release all documents and records relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Congressman Rogers voted in support of the bill, as well as the House Resolution tha  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DAV backs bill to modernize transportation equipment for disabled veterans * For service-disabled veterans, the freedom of independent travel is often hard-won, yet for many, it remains out of reach due to outdated federal regulations. The Department of Veterans Affairs Automobile Adaptive Equipment (AAE) program, while a vital resource, is currently hindered by a narrow,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket 23-237 & WT Docket 02-378) on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * The Region 17 (Kentucky) 700 and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Beginning at 1:30 pm, the 700 MHz RPC will convene at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort KY, Room C118. Immediately  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * The Great American Smokeout Sparks Call for Investment in Tobacco-Free Futures * FRANKFORT, KY - Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout, taking place on Thursday, November 20th, by calling on Kentucky lawmakers to increase funding for vital fact-based tobacco control programs to $4  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Introduces Bill to Expand Delta Regional Authority to Include Three Kentucky Counties * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) introduced legislation to amend the Delta Development Act to expand the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) area to include Daviess, Hancock, and Ohio counties. This legislation will ensure that all counties within the Green River Area Development Distri  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Daylight and Destinations: Examining Time, Travel, and Tourism" at 10 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2025, at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses: * Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO, American Hotel and Lodging Association * Jay Karen, CEO, National Golf Course Owners Association * Dr. Tyler J. Kleppe. Ph.D., CPA, EY Associate Professor  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Joe Mantegna supports America's veterans * Army veteran Nick Koulchar's courage and perseverance have inspired countless peopleincluding actor Joe Mantegna to support America's ill and injured veterans. Koulchar's path to becoming such an inspiration started years earlier, during his service in Iraq. In 2006, Koulchar joined the Army and by 2008 he was deployed to Sadr Ci  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Massie-Khanna "Epstein Files Transparency Act" Passes House of Representatives * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie announces that his Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) passed the House of Representatives today on a vote of 427-1. EFTA received a vote after Rep. Massie successfully gathered 218 signatures on a discharge petit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Endangered Freshwater Species Shows Signs of Population Increases Oneida, Tennessee: An endangered freshwater mussel species in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is showing signs of natural population increases for the first time. The tan riffleshell (Epioblasma walkeri) is an endangered mussel found in only a few locations within the Big South Fork of th  more

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 18 -- Toyota Motor issued the following news release: * * * Toyota Announces $912 Million Investment in U.S. to Expand Hybrid Vehicle Production Capacity Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota's North American headquarters, today announced an investment of 912 million USD in five manufacturing plants in the United States involved in hybrid vehicle production to meet growing demand for the vehicles in the U.S. The plants to receive the investment are the Buffalo plant in W  more

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 18 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Boosts Hybrid Production with $912 Million Investment Creating 252 New U.S. Manufacturing Jobs * * More jobs, investments in Toyota's West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee plants * Hybrid-electric Corollas coming to Mississippi PLANO, Texas, (Nov. 18, 2025) - Toyota's U.S. manufacturing presence is expanding again to meet growing demand for hybrid vehicles. As  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK research collaboration links key corn protein to stronger, longer-lasting seed By Jordan Strickler, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment A new international study co-led by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) shows how a single genetic change helps protect corn seeds during storage. This offers plant breeders a   more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, November 18 through Saturday, December 6. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, November 18 3 p.m.: Chai Chat. The Majlis, Honors College & Int  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU College of Health and Human Services launches new Collegiate Recovery Resource Center * The WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is proud to announce the establishment of its new Collegiate Recovery Resource Center (CRRC), a comprehensive, trauma-informed support program designed to serve students impacted by opioid use disorder and other substance use challenges. The launch of t  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology Earns APA Accreditation for New Programs * Western Kentucky University's Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program in Clinical Psychology has been granted initial accreditation status by the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation (APA-CoA), effective November 8, 2024. This milestone affirms the program's quality and its commitment to pre  more