WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 14 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a proposed rule that would establish a federal review process for bar complaints and ethics allegations against department attorneys. The letter outlines concerns about politically driven efforts to leverage bar complaints against DOJ attorneys, which have escalated in recent years. Groups such as the Legal Accountability Center, the 65 Project, and the Ca  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 W.Y. Boyd Literary Novel Award Winner- Robert Inman for the book "Villages" * Villages by Robert Inman is the winner of the 2026 W.Y. Boyd Literary Novel Award "for excellence in military fiction." The book was published by Livingston Press, an imprint of The University of West Alabama in 2025. The W.Y. Boyd Literary Novel Award honors the best American milita  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 16 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * A bold, new chapter begins at Kentucky State University * Enacted legislation and historic state investment position the University for focused growth FRANKFORT, Ky. -With Senate Bill 185 enacted and related action on state funding in place, Kentucky State University is entering an important period in its ongoing evolution as Kentucky's only public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution. The law es  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-KY Calls Out KY Senate for Refusing to Help Kentuckians Afford the American Dream * FRANKFORT, KY - Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) called out the Kentucky Senate for failing to pass an affordable housing bill, Senate Bill 9, which would have given Kentuckians access to the foundation of the American Dream: owning a home. AFP-KY Director Heather LeMire   more

SALEM, Oregon, April 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Charity Leader for Stealing Nearly $837,000 Meant for Disaster Victims * Marcus Brooks allegedly used funds from Cascade Relief Team to gamble, visit strip clubs, travel, and pay personal bills while fire and flood victims went without help Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today against Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of Casc  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 17 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Symposium investigates the history and global reach of the Baha'i Faith Eight scholars from around the country came to Binghamton to present research on the religion's history By Jennifer Micale New York state and the Baha'i religion are woven together. The first knot of that tapestry was tied in 1848, a momentous year, said Binghamton University Professor of Middle East Studies Omid Ghaemmaghami. That  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 17 -- The Bluegrass Institute issued the following commentary on April 15, 2026, by CEO Caleb O. Brown: * * * Kentucky General Assembly failed to deliver on housing affordability Lawmakers' failure carries real consequences for young people across our commonwealth. * Kentucky's next generation deserved better from this legislative session. For two years, Kentucky's Housing Task Force built a record, heard from builders, experts, local officials, and families stru  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. William H. 'Butch' Graham Jr., chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * *. Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to testify before your committee today, along with the Honorabl  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 16 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * DARE-KY AgTech Symposium to spotlight innovation in soilless agriculture * First annual event at Benson Farm will highlight hydroponics, aquaponics, and the growing Kentucky State University-led initiative FRANKFORT, Ky. -Soilless agriculture is opening new possibilities for food production, sustainability, and applied research. From hydroponic systems, in which plants grow in nutrient-rich water,   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to strengthen Florida communities ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - To strengthen communities across Florida as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $22,500 to five nonprofit organizations through its America250 initiative. The grants are part of a first round investment totaling more than $250,000 acr  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release: * * * Excellence in Marketing Awards Announced at CCA's Mobility & Connectivity Show Louisville, Kentucky - Competitive Carriers Association announced the winners of the 2026 Excellence in Marketing Awards today at its Mobility & Connectivity Show (MCS 2026). The awards recognize CCA members' most effective and innovative marketing campaigns from last year across various platforms such as digital,   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-85) on April 16, 2026: * * * On April 16, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) accepted for filing an application seeking consent to the assignment of 23 broadcast television station licenses from INYO Broadcast Licenses, LLC (INYO), to ION Television License, LLC, a subsidiary of the E.W. Scripps Company (Scripps, and, together with INYO, Applic  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Fraud Runs Rampant When States Do Not Prevent It Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing titled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States." During the hearing, members examined why fraud exists in federally funded, state-administe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) Distributes Awards Through Nuclear Grant Program By Camille Norton, NASEO In March 2026, the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) selected 6 organizations to receive up to $2 million in investment through the Nuclear Energy Development Grant Program. The funding, $10 million in total, aims to stimulate job   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 16 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * From Enactment to Implementation * Dear Thorobred Family, With Senate Bill 185 now enacted into law, Kentucky State University enters a new phase of work. Over the past several weeks, much of our communication has focused on advocacy, explanation, and the importance of preserving what is essential about this University. That work mattered. It helped produce a stronger result. Now our responsibility   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter * Itasca, IL- On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a significantly revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter. Today, more than 130 organizations issued the following st  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS Foundation Announces 2026-2027 Faculty Scholars Prestigious mentorship program welcomes cohort of six new pharmacy professors. * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS Foundation) has selected the participants for the 2026-2027 Faculty Scholars Program. Six faculty members from U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide will engage in a  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, April 16 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Process eases for women veterans needing specialists * On Dec. 4, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a significant update to health care access for women veterans. The VA has eliminated the administrative requirement of obtaining a primary care referral for gynecology appointments. This policy change allows the more than 1 million women veterans enrolled i  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards 2025 winners announced The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 5 with 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ Region 5 includes Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winn  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers   more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2026 Commencement Speakers * A successful Connecticut State Representative and trained pharmacist, Tracy Marra, will address graduates during the 2026 Pharm.D. ceremony. Born and raised in Kentucky, Representative Marra took her values of community and responsibility and her passions for academics to Butler University. Graduating in 1999 with a Phar  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Barr: A Credit Reporting System That Ignores Real Obligations Is Not More Fair; It's Simply Less Accurate Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Subcommittee on Financial Institutions hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Andy Barr (KY-06), to examine the consumer credit reporting mar  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Senate Passes Biomarker Testing Coverage Bill, Sending to Governor's Desk * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Senate unanimously passed a bill to expand coverage of biomarker testing on Thursday, April 16, sending it to the desk of Gov. Bill Lee. SB0435 would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients enrolled in state employee health insuranc  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 16 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK contributes to global study showing where people live may impact how the brain ages * Where people live -and the air they breathe, green space they can access, and social and political conditions they experience -may play a major role in how the brain ages, according to a large international study recently published in Nature Medicine. Researchers analyzed brain scans and health data from 18,701  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * A criminal justice degree prepares some grads for private-sector work Program alums have found fulfilling careers in asset protection and loss prevention By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's top-ranked criminal justice program is a national leader in education and research within this vital field. The program is consistently recognized for equipping law enforcement   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co  more