| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Wednesday March 04, 2026 ( 25 items ) |
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AG Nessel Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Deceptive Web Pages
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Deceptive Web Pages
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter (PDF) to GoFundMe, after reports that GoFundMe created unauthorized and deceptive donation pages without the consent of charities. In the letter, the coalition shares its grave concerns abou
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AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department)
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Demanding GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Demanding GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe following reports that the platform plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide wi
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans
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Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEMANDS GoFundMe PROVE REMOVAL OF ALL PLAGIARIZED CHARITIES' WEB PAGES
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEMANDS GoFundMe PROVE REMOVAL OF ALL PLAGIARIZED CHARITIES' WEB PAGES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe after reports the company plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide without those charities' prior knowledge or consent.
In the letter, Raoul an
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Chairman Comer Announces Secretary Lutnick to Appear Voluntarily for a Transcribed Interview
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026:
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Chairman Comer Announces Secretary Lutnick to Appear Voluntarily for a Transcribed Interview
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced that Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will appear voluntarily for a transcribed interview as part of the Committee's
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Chairman Guthrie Announces Full Committee Markup of Nine Bills
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026:
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Chairman Guthrie Announces Full Committee Markup of Nine Bills
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced a Full Committee markup of nine bills.
WHAT: Full Committee Markup
DATE: Thursday, March 5, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM ET
LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building
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DAV Partners with M&D Supply Ace Hardware Stores Across Texas to Support Veterans and Their Families
ERLANGER, Kentucky, March 3 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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DAV Partners with M&D Supply Ace Hardware Stores Across Texas to Support Veterans and Their Families
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ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is proud to announce a new partnership with select Texas-based M&D Supply Ace Hardware stores on a series of round-up campaigns to support ill and injured veterans and their families.
The select M&D Supply Ace Hardware loc
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gina Hinojosa's Primary Victory in Texas
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gina Hinojosa's Primary Victory in Texas
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gina Hinojosa securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Texas:
"Congratulations to Gina Hinojosa on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor of Texas. A native of the Rio Grande Valley, Gina is a fighter who has never been afraid to ta
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DHL Express Teamsters Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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DHL Express Teamsters Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Thousands of Teamsters at DHL Express have voted by a 96 percent margin to authorize a strike if the logistics giant fails to present a fair contract by March 31. Teamsters have made clear to DHL management that all supplemental bargaini
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Duke Energy Florida Highlights Record-Low Outage Time for Customers in 2025
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Florida highlights record-low outage time for customers in 2025
In 2025, Duke Energy Florida achieved the lowest average outage duration per customer in more than two decades. At approximately 64 minutes, this record metric - which excludes outage time caused by significant events like named storms - can be attributed, largely, to year-round grid hardening efforts across the state.
"Grid h
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ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line
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* Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches
* College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium
* 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN
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Following Trump's State of the Union Call, Barr Introduces House Dalilah Law to Secure Our Roads and Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Following Trump's State of the Union Call, Barr Introduces House Dalilah Law to Secure Our Roads and Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced he will introduce the House companion to the "Dalilah Law," cracking down on left-wing states like New York, Illinois, and California giving out commercial driver's licenses to illegals. Barr, one of
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Guthrie Releases Statement Following Briefing on Ongoing Military Strikes in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie Releases Statement Following Briefing on Ongoing Military Strikes in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement following the conclusion of a Congressional briefing regarding Operation Epic Fury. This briefing was presented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John R
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Here's what came from historic women veterans legislation
ERLANGER, Kentucky, March 3 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Here's what came from historic women veterans legislation
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January 2026 marked five years since the enactment of one of the most significant policy victories for women veterans. Named after the woman who brazenly disguised herself as a man so she could fight in the Revolutionary War, the Deborah Sampson Act mandated historic investment in understanding the unique health ca
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JACO Coach Company, LLC to Pay $95,000 Settlement Following Sexual Harassment Finding by the EEOC
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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JACO Coach Company, LLC to Pay $95,000 Settlement Following Sexual Harassment Finding by the EEOC
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Resolves charge that Louisville limousine company failed to address repeated employee complaints
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - JACO Coach Company, LLC, a Louisville transportation company, entered into a public conciliation agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to
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Justice Department Receives Notifications From Training & Readiness Accelerator II for Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities.
These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of
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Kentucky Legislature Introduces Bill to Kick the Public Out of the Public Service Commission
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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Kentucky Legislature Introduces Bill to Kick the Public Out of the Public Service Commission
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LOUISVILLE, KY. - This week, the Kentucky legislature introduced a dangerous bill that would eliminate the opportunity for Sierra Club and other organizations to intervene in proceedings at the Kentucky Public Service Commission on behalf of Kentuckians, kneecapping the groups' ability to defend
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Kentucky Museum receives IMLS grant to Inventory Collection
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Kentucky Museum receives IMLS grant to Inventory Collection
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The Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University has received a $246,233 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Museums for America program, to support inventorying and cataloging the Museum's collection.
This grant will empower the Museum team to conduct an inventory of its extensive holdings, w
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Kentucky State University to Host Tenth Annual Expree Student Research Day on April 30
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 4 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Kentucky State University to Host Tenth Annual Expree Student Research Day on April 30
Kentucky State University's School of Business and Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy, in partnership with Expree Credit Union, will host the Tenth Annual Expree Student Research Day and Awards Banquet on April 30, 2026.
Titled "Linking Teaching and Research in the Classroom to Enhance Student Learn
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National Center for Science Education Endorses FFRF Action Fund's Model Legislation
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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National Center for Science Education endorses FFRF Action Fund's model legislation
FFRF Action Fund is delighted to announce that the National Center for Science Education has endorsed its model legislation to keep religious pro
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North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit
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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson recently reaffirmed his commitment to the state's ongoing lawsuit against RealPage and several landlords sued by the state for utilizing RealPage software.
On February 12, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office released a video about the state's recent
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Protect Our Care: Hospital Crisis Watch - Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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Hospital Crisis Watch: Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness
First Reported in Pulse, Protect Our Care is Kicking off Our Seven-Figure Campaign to Hold Trump and His Allies' Feet to the Fire for Putting Hospitals in Crisis, Kicking Millions Out of Coverage, and Making Americans Sick Again.
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Last week, Protect Our Care and Senator Murphy (D-CT) announced anothe
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UK researchers discover brain's energy 'hijacked' by Alzheimer's protein
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 3 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK researchers discover brain's energy 'hijacked' by Alzheimer's protein
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Scientists at the University of Kentucky have uncovered a new reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle with sleep, long before memory loss begins. The study, led by researchers at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, reveals that a protein called tau "hijacks" the brain's energy supply, keeping the brain in a sta
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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What's Happening at WKU
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Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 3 through Saturday, March. 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, March 3
4 p.m.: Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series featuring Allie
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