LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order (PDF) requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Brett Guthrie Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Treatment for Rare Diseases * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act alongside Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50), Congre  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed: Congress is Done Waiting for Big Tech to Protect Kids Online * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared in the Washington Post today. "The most popular social media platforms are constantly changing and reinventing themselves, but one challenge has remained consistent over thre  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Joyce Announce Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Ongoing Investigation into Medicare and Medicaid Programs Nationwide Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and I  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Core Facility Expo connects state-of-the-art capabilities with researchers * The University of Kentucky Research Core Facility Expo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the Biomedical Biological Sciences Research Building atrium, will showcase the depth, innovation and collaborative power of UK's shared research resources. This free event is open to all members of the university community and bri  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors * Counselors from 20 Mississippi school districts received school crisis training through the Southern Regional Education Board's Crisis Recovery Network in February. School counselors from 20 school districts attended the Crisis Recovery Network training on Feb. 24 and 25, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- VETERANS INDEPENDENT BUDGET - A report from Disabled American Veterans, Erlanger, Kentucky - March 2026 (16 pages) * * * Disabled American Veterans issued a report presenting the Veterans Independent Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining funding recommendations intended to strengthen the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and ensure that veterans receive adequate health care, benefits and support services. The report evaluates the growing demand for veterans  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy prices upsized offering of $1.3 billion of 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) announced the pricing of its offering of $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of its 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private placement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The size of the offering was increased from the prev  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reaches agreement with South Carolina customer groups and others on proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress * Settlement guarantees hundreds of millions of dollars of savings to Duke Energy customers * Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached a settlement agreement in South Carolina on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke En  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reaches agreements with North Carolina customer advocates, NC Attorney General's office and others on proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress * Settlement guarantees hundreds of millions of dollars of savings to Duke Energy customers * Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached settlement agreements on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Caroli  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 9 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * IACUC Chair Message from the VPR * After many years of dedicated service as IACUC Chair, Paul Murphy, Ph.D., will be stepping down from the role. Dr. Murphy's leadership has been instrumental in maintaining a high-quality and compliant animal care and use program at the University of Kentucky, and we are deeply grateful for his commitment to the university and its research mission. Please join me in t  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, March 10 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Informed consent bill would empower veterans prescribed high-risk medications * Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability for those who have served, and severe pain is 40% more common among veterans than nonveterans. What's more, this pain can often be accompanied by coexisting mental health conditions. When left untreated or unrelieved, chronic pain can contribute t  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky posted the following news release: * * * Johnson County Clinic Owner Convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances The defendant ran a cash-based, high-volume pill mill in Paintsville, Ky. * FRANKFORT, Ky.- A Harrodsburg, Ky., man, Jeremy Bryson, 47, was convicted by a federal jury in Frankfort on Wednesday for charges related to unlawfully distributing controlled substances.   more

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- Legal Services Corp. announces the availability of funding for basic field grants to support civil legal aid for low-income individuals. The corporation distributes funds to service providers across the country to ensure access to justice in civil matters. This announcement precedes a congressional appropriation for fiscal 2027, with grant terms scheduled to begin in Jan. 1, 2027. Applicants must be qualified to deliver efficient legal services within designated  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers * Alexander Villatoro Moreno, age 53, also known as Quichi, pleaded guilty in federal court in Tampa, Florida, to conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida had pre  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * New Testing Detects Toxic PFAS in Herbicide Applied Across Public Lands * Washington, DC - New independent testing by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has detected toxic PFAS - also known as "forever chemicals" - in the herbicide Indaziflam, sold under the brand name Rejuvra. There is a growing concern that PFAS are used in pestici  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Massie and Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill Allowing Interstate Traffic of Raw Milk Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces the introduction of H.R. 7880, the Interstate Milk Freedom Act. The bill prohibits federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is th  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate model. The hospital highlighted the severe financial implications that the new model could impose on facilities operating under tight budget constraints. The organization elaborated on its current financial situation, sharing that its annual cost for 340B-acquired medications is ap  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Clear communication and teamwork help stop mistakes. Patient safety is everyone's job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8-14. This year's theme is "Teaming Up for Patient Safety." The t  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers encourage college students to eat healthy with dorm room recipes * Video via the YouTube channel of Aurora Occa. Attending college brings on a lot of change for students, including how they eat. Dining halls are the norm, but today college students have access to food delivery apps, 24-hour diners and, sometimes, kitchens in their residence halls. Researchers at the University of Ken  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor selects participants for national effort to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New York, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia will participate as "core states" in fiscal year 2026 in its National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network initiati  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 10 through Saturday, March 28. 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 10 5 p.m.: JCPenney Suit-Up Event. Greenwood Mall, 2625 Scott  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Housing & Residence Life Presents Resolution of Appreciation and Service Award at SEAHO * During the business meeting of the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) annual conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Thursday, March 5, 2026 Western Kentucky University Housing & Residence Life (HRL) presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Lana Kunkel, former Director of Housi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming passes law to fast-track home building permits Cheyenne, Wyoming: On Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon signed the Fast Track Permits Act into law, requiring local governments to approve or deny completed building permit applications within 30 calendar days, effective July 1. Builders in Wyoming will no longer face open-ended government delays on residential building  more