FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve, USACE align priorities during Engineering Program Review * LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District welcomed Army Reserve leaders and key stakeholders to Louisville, Kentucky, for the Army Reserve Engineering Program Review (EPR), held Jan. 13-14, 2026. The biannual meeting serves as a vital opportunity for the Army Reserve and USACE to  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Kentucky 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 18, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.3 percent in Kentucky, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the U.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Raises Concerns With Kentucky "Addictive Platforms" Bill * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association expressed opposition to a Kentucky online addiction bill. Kentucky House Bill 227 would impose sweeping requirements on online services, including restrictions tied to undefined "addictive" design features, broad age-ba  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer Announce Hearing on Safe Drinking Water Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, announced a hearing titled From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Comer Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition for 1st District High School Students * WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) is inviting all high school students in Kentucky's 1st Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition provides local students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity and compete for national reco  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced a change regarding service additions to the procurement list in Kentucky. This action involves services provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The change affects the following service: * Customer Contact Center 2 (CCC2): GSA PBS Region 3, Defense Manpower Data Center (CONUS), Fort Knox, Kentucky The committee ap  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Joins Local & State Officials to Break Ground on Ashland's Largest Wastewater Treatment Project * ASHLAND, KY (February 18, 2026) - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) joined local and state officials in Ashland on Wednesday to break ground on the city's largest wastewater treatment project to date. The nearly $100 million project is critical to support economic development in  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Feb. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DAV announces new partnership with Solace Health supporting veterans' care * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is proud to announce a new partnership with Solace Health as its first new partner in 2026. The partnership is supported by a donation from Solace Health to advance DAV's mission of empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives.  The collaboration brings together  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents nearly 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 18-24 * * 17 ranked teams featured across ESPN networks * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases an ESPN doubleheader featuring NC State-No. 9 Duke (7 p.m. ET) and No. 7 LSU-No. 17 Ole Miss (9 p.m.) * Women's College GameDay heading to Columbia, S.C. (Feb. 22, 11 a.m.)   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-486) on the Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure With Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications Act (H.R. 1588). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Feb. 4, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 1588, the "Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act," was introd  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-484) on the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Feb. 4, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, was introduced by Representative Goldman (R-TX) on July 25, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 25, 2025. H.R. 4758 repeals three sections of the Infla  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-483) on the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4690). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Feb. 4, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, was introduced by Representative Langworthy (R-NY) on July 23, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 23, 2025. H.R. 4690 repeals section 433  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-488) on the Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act (H.R. 1731). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Feb. 4, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1731, the "Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (FEES) Act," was introduced on February 27, 2025, by Representatives Gary Palmer (R-AL) and Patrick Ryan (D-NY). It would direct  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Humana Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to the CMS Plan Benefit Package and Formulary 2027 requirements, warning that certain prior authorization and data entry revisions could impose major operational burdens on Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. In its commentary, Humana expressed support for CMS's ongoing efforts to streamline prior auth  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * EPA Begins Rolling Back Biden's "Good Neighbor" Rule The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced "Phase 1" of its rollback of Biden's "Good Neighbor" rule, which would approve the plans of eight states to address the interstate transport rules for the 2015 eight-hour ozone standards that the Biden administration rejected as insufficient. The eight states whose plans would now be accepted ar  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Student Selected for Appalachian College Association Faculty Fellowship Natalie Holt, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Composition and Applied Linguistics doctoral program, has been selected for a $10,000 faculty fellowship through the Appalachian College Association. Holt, of Pippa Passes, Kentucky, is one of only three pre-doctoral students selected for the award, whic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Justice Department Secures $850,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Kentucky Landlord and Property Manager The Justice Department announced today that the owners and property managers of residential rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky have agreed to pay $850,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that two property managers sexually harassed female tenants in violatio  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 19 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Animal Nutrition course builds dairy-sector readiness through experiential learning Kentucky State University is expanding hands-on learning that equips students with practical, job-ready skills for the dairy and livestock sectors. A centerpiece of that effort is the Animal Nutrition course, which blends classroom instruction with experiential learning tied to real production decisions. Animal nutritio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on FEC Nominees * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration nominees for the Federal Election Commission, Ashley Stow and Andrew Woodson: "I applaud the president for putting forward strong, qualified choices to serve as commissioners at the Federal Election Comm  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 19 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * High School Flag Football Revisions Include Opportunity for Scoring Team to Retain Possession of the Ball if Trailing in Score In its first meeting to address rules changes in the sport, the NFHS Flag Football Rules Committee approved eight changes to the initial set of rules developed last year. All revisions recommended by the NFHS Flag Footb  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation, Storytelling and Cultural Impact From the very beginning, NBC has led in innovation, repeatedly redefining what was possible and leaving an enduring mark on American culture. Over the past century, NBC has pioneered industry firsts that shaped the media landscape as we know it today. The network delivered the first coast-to-coast ra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Invests $2.5 Million to Revive Forest and Freshwater Habitats Across the Southern Appalachians The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $2.5 million in grants to implement wildlife-focused, voluntary forest management practices on private lands in the Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians region of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee.   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 18 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Remains from 20-year-old Mississippi County Cold Case Identified Using Advanced DNA Testing * Griffin: 'This is yet another example of my office's Cold Case Unit working seamlessly with local law enforcement to find answers' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the results of advanced DNA testing he funded for a cold case in Missis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Paul Introduces the End the Vaccine Carveout Act U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the End the Vaccine Carveout Act, legislation to remove special liability protections that shield manufacturers and administrators from civil claims when Americans are harmed. This bill was introduced in the House by Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), and is cosponsored by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). Fe  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky posted the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Two Former BOP Employees Sentenced for Separate Bribery and Illegal Gratuity Offenses Two former employees at the Federal Medical Center Lexington ("FMC Lexington"), a federal prison managed by the Bureau of Prisons, were sentenced last week for separate incidents related to receiving illegal bribes and gratuities. A. Jade Howard, 36,  more