NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies New Grassroots Leaders Also Elected * Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management. For the fourth year, delegates were polled during the voting ses  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * AP: DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Says "Focusing on Everyday Concerns is Key for Democrats Vying for Governorships" * New reporting from the AP highlights how DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear sees Democratic gubernatorial candidates building on their historic success in 2025 by focusing on "offering solutions for Americans feeling stressed by high costs for housing, health care and other essent  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Jan. 14 -- Hosparus Health issued the following news: * * * Baptist Health and Hosparus Health Expand Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership to Southern Indiana New inpatient program at Baptist Health Floyd builds on successful Louisville collaboration * Hosparus Health and its palliative care affiliate, Pallitus Health Partners, in collaboration with Baptist Health, announce the expansion of their innovative partnership to Southern Indiana. As of January 2, 2026, Pal  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Boyd County Man Receives 10 Year Sentence for Armed Fentanyl Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession ASHLAND, Ky. - A Boyd County, Ky., man, Terry Gannon, 52, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning to 120 months' imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, possession of a fire  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Anthony Pham, of Winnetka, has been appointed Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator of the Barstow Veterans Home of California. Pham was Skilled Nursing Facility and Subacute Administrator at Greenfield Care Center of Filmore from 2023 to 2024. He was Skilled Nurs  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Announces Markup of Resolutions to Hold Clintons in Contempt of Congress House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced a markup on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to consider two resolutions and accompanying reports recommending to the U.S. House of Represent  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer: Bill and Hillary Clinton Are Not Above the Law Following former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's failure to appear for her scheduled deposition, Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will initiate contempt of Congress proceedings next week   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Delivers Speech on the Ukraine Peace Proces * "Putin should not achieve through negotiation what he has not managed to achieve on the battlefield," Chairman Wicker asserts Watch Video Here WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today delivered a speech on the Ukraine peace process from the floor of the U.S. Senate. In  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Clark County Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearm Possession A Clark County, Ky., man, Tommy Martin, 70, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves to 480 months' imprisonment for multiple counts of distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine; possessing, carrying,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Financial Services & National Security Bill * Saves taxpayer dollars, reins in the IRS, invests in small business loans and drug-free communities WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the bipartisan Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act of  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy brings new grid battery on line at former Allen coal plant * $100 million, 50-megawatt (MW) battery to be followed by 167-MW battery, the company's largest, to support rapid growth across the Carolinas * New energy infrastructure will reduce fuel costs, maximize 40% federal tax credits to save customers money * Duke Energy has brought on line a 50-megawatt, four-hour battery energy storag  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida announces storm cost recovery charge will be removed from customers' bills a month early * Residential customers can expect an approximately $33 reduction on their monthly bills beginning in February * In March, residential customers will experience another approximately $11 decrease - meaning their bills will be $44 lower when compared to January * ST. PETERSBU  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents nearly 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 14-20 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top-4 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET) * Sunday's ESPN2 slate showcases two top matchups with No. 9 Louisville at NC State (Jan. 18, 1 p.m.) and No. 6 LSU at No. 13  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Votes In Favor of Two-Bill Appropriations Package Funding National Defense and General Government Programs * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security and Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. "In 2024, the American peo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Congress Must Enact Solutions to Detect and Prevent Fraud in Federal Programs, Protect Taxpayer Dollars Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on "Curbing Federal Fraud: Examining Innovative Tools to Detect and Prevent Fraud in Federal Programs." At the hearing, members exam  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Mike Braun's 2026 State of the State Address Below are remarks as prepared by Governor Mike Braun in his 2026 State of the State Address. President Pro Tem Bray, Speaker Huston, Lt. Governor Beckwith, Chief Judge Tavitas, Chief Justice Rush, members of the General Assembly, honored guests, Maureen and family, welcome. In 2025 our message was clear: Indiana is open for business. I  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Delivers Remarks on NATO, Greenland, and the Credibility of U.S. Alliance Commitments * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor: "For years, the most pressing concern about the future of NATO was whether and when European allies would take the obligati  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Jan. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * No-cost camp for veteran, military children opens registration * For the 14th year, DAV-supported program Camp Corral will return this summer to bring joy, fun and support to the children of those who served and sacrificed. From June through August, Camp Corral will host 23 weeklong summer camps across the country for children ages 8 to 15 who have a parent who is a disable  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Her Confirmation, Reps. Pallone, Stanton, Wasserman Schultz, Carter Lead Democrats Calling for DHS Secretary Noem's Removal Over FEMA Mismanagement * Washington, DC -One year after Kristi Noem was confirmed as Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Her Confirmation, Reps. Stanton, Pallone, Wasserman Schultz, Carter Lead Democrats Calling for DHS Secretary Noem's Removal Over FEMA Mismanagement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year after Kristi Noem was confirmed as Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Troy   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Evans Helps Introduce Legislation to Support Responsible Hemp Production * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) helped introduced the Hemp Planting Predictability Act to provide a two-year extension on the hemp provision passed in the FY2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations bill that restricts the definition of  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. View the St. Louis Fed's  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 15 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * SMRI professor travels to Hong Kong to present on jockey health, performance By Ryan Clark, Public Relations and Strategic Communication A Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI) researcher and assistant professor in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) recently traveled to Hong Kong to present on topics focused on jockey health, safety and performance at an international conference drawing experts   more