ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems awarded $146 million to kick-start second source production of M776 cannons for the U.S. Army BAE Systems has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin manufacturing M776 cannons for the U.S. Army's M777 Towed 155mm Howitzer. This contract supports the Army's robust artillery capability needs and for the first time ensures a second source producer of M776 cannons--the main armam  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following statement on April 8, 2026: * * * Center for a Humane Economy Responds to Courier-Journal Investigation on Lead Poisoning of Kentucky Eagles The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action and the today issued the following statement in response to a deeply reported investigation by the Louisville Courier-Journal documenting the ongoing toll of lead poisoning on Kentucky's bald eagles and other rap  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce Hearing on the Semiconductor Ecosystem and Supply Chain Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a hearing titled Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Solutions Aimed at Improving the Health of Americans Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Healthier   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 8 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU President Stacy Davis Gates Applauds Chicago Board of Education Resolution Rejecting Privatization, Calls on Pritzker to Back Public Schools * CHICAGO -A Statement from the Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jackson Potter on the Chicago School Board's resolution urging Pritzker to reject public funds for private schools: "Across the country, the school privatization i  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 9 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Becomes Kentucky's Third-Largest Public University Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to the latest data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). EKU reported total enrollment of 15,969 students for Fall 2025. With steady enrollment growth over the past few years, EKU became Kentucky's largest  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN delivers stellar 2025-26 women's college basketball campaign * * NCAA DI Women's Basketball Tournament finished as the second most-watched on ESPN networks with 1.3 million avg. viewers * Second most-consumed Women's Tournament on record with 9 billion minutes of live games watched * Champ Week delivered continued growth * Regular season viewership up, m  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issues a proposed rule amending the Class E airspace over Springfield, Kentucky, to enhance safety and efficiency for aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. This proposal follows a review of the airspace triggered by updates to instrument procedures at the Lebanon Springfield Airport/George Hoerter Field, Kentucky. The proposed changes would expand the existing airspace radius around   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a bid protest filed by Sigo Valiant JV LLC, Louisville, Kentucky, challenging the award of a construction contract to KMC Solutions LLC, Hampton, Virginia, for expansion work at the Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the invitation for bids on June 30, 2025, seeking a contractor to develop new burial land at the cemetery. The procurement was set aside for service-di  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-569) on the Guidance Clarity Act (H.R. 2409). The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on March 24, 2026. * * * SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION H.R. 2409 requires federal agencies to state prominently on the opening page of any guidance document that: (1) agency guidance does not have the force and effect of law and is not binding on the public; and (2) the document is int  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch: 372,000 Inactive Voters Removed from Colorado Voter Rolls after Lawsuit and Settlement * Six Million Inactive Names Removed Nationwide Due to Judicial Watch Judicial Watch announced today that 372,000 ineligible voter names have been removed from Colorado's voter registration lists following a Judicial Watch lawsuit and legal settlement addressing the state's compliance with   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on Rutte, Trump Meeting * LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement prior to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's meeting with President Trump: "The President's meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte comes at a consequential moment in America's alliance relationships. Clos  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 7 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * McSwain Theatre announces April movies and live music events * The McSwain Theatre is set to host its monthly movie showcase throughout April, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. each Thursday. Tickets for the movie showcase are $3 for general admission, $2 for seniors and $2 for children ages 12 and under. A $5 combo   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Senior Named Among Nation's Best Business Majors * Tyler Porter, a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received national recognition from Poets&Quants for Undergrads as one of the publication's 100 Best and Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2026. Porter, who hails from Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a business analytics major with a minor in entrepreneurship and internationa  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Sessions Announces Hearing on Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by States Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing on "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States" as part of the House Committ  more

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tech that matters: EBT cards increase SNAP participation * A new national study from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business finds the transition from paper food stamps to electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards modestly increased participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with notable effects two years after states fully rolled out the EBT program. Miguel Gomez and Harry Kaiser,  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK panel to explore future of rural Appalachian communities * Economic transition is reshaping rural America, and a public panel at the University of Kentucky will explore how Appalachian communities are responding through research, collaboration and local action. The UK Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program -housed in the College of Arts and Sciences -will host the discussion, " Shifti  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 8 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU CPR Training Center announces monthly ACLS Provider courses and Mega Code Skills sessions * The WKU CPR Training Center is pleased to announce an expansion of its training offerings with a monthly Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider course. This new opportunity is designed to serve healthcare professionals, students, and community partners seeking Advanced Cardiovascular Life  more