Wednesday - April 29, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Wednesday April 22, 2026 ( 13 items )  

2026 Gordon Ford College of Business Award Winners
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 21 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Gordon Ford College of Business Award Winners * The Gordon Ford College of Business honors faculty, staff, students, and alumni at the College's annual awards celebration. Congratulations to all the award winners. * Faculty Award for Excellence in Public Service- Dr. Kirk Atkinson * Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching- Dr. Tong Wu * Faculty Award for Excellence in Research &  more

After Landmark Harvard Conference, Brandeis Center Announces Call to Action for New Jewish Civil Rights Movement to Advance Third Emancipation
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * After Landmark Harvard Conference, Brandeis Center Announces Call to Action for New Jewish Civil Rights Movement to Advance Third Emancipation Following Illuminating Panels and Conversations, Brandeis Center Urges Law Schools, Universities, and Jewish Communal Organizations to Embrace Emerging Movement and Act * Boston, MA - Following a landmark conference at Harvard Uni  more

Department of Justice Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree With Nebraska to Enjoin the State From Enforcing Its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Nebraska to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens Today, the United States filed a complaint against Nebraska and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Nebraska laws that provide in-state tuition and   more

From Amazon Research to Italian Food Studies, Ohio Wesleyan Announces Spring 2026 Grant Recipients
DELAWARE, Ohio, April 21 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Educational Enrichment Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding $36,950 in OWU Connection grants this spring to help students conduct biodiversity research in Peru, work with zoo animals in Ecuador, research the bacteria that protect squid eggs, review American voting behavior, and explore the Slow Food Movement in Italy. The university awards multiple rounds of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) each aca  more

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Chairman Comer: Lawfare Puts American Agriculture at Risk
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer: Lawfare Puts American Agriculture at Risk House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at today's full committee roundtable titled "Farming on Trial: A Roundtable on the Growing Use of Lawfare Against American Agriculture." In his opening sta  more

House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Expand Access to Care and Promote Patient Health Outcomes
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Expand Access to Care and Promote Patient Health Outcomes 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, issued a statement following House passage of H.R.  more

House Passes Legislation to Support Affordable and Reliable Hydropower
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * House Passes Legislation to Support Affordable and Reliable Hydropower Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated the House passage of S.1020, which will ensure access to hydropower for communities across the United States. "As we work to secure our grid and unl  more

House Passes Telecom Bills to Streamline Bureaucratic Permitting Processes and Strengthen Emergency Communications
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * House Passes Telecom Bills to Streamline Bureaucratic Permitting Processes and Strengthen Emergency Communications Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, celebr  more

McConnell at SAC-D Hearing on FY27 Budget Request for National Guard, Reserve Forces
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell at SAC-D Hearing on FY27 Budget Request for National Guard, Reserve Forces * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the National Guard and Reserves Forces": With the FY27 appropr  more

NC Legislative Session Begins with Focus on Cancer Policy
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * NC Legislative Session Begins with Focus on Cancer Policy * RALEIGH, N.C. - As North Carolina lawmakers begin the 2026 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges them to prioritize HB567, legislation that will ease the burden of cancer on North Carolinians by increasing access to biomarker testing for those with sta  more

Powering Reliability: Duke Energy Lineworkers Sharpen Skills at Carolinas Lineman's Regional Rodeo
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Powering Reliability: Duke Energy lineworkers sharpen skills at Carolinas Lineman's regional rodeo * 30 regional winners advance to the International Lineman's Rodeo this fall, reinforcing the skills customers rely on for safe, reliable power * Duke Energy lineworkers from across the Carolinas advanced from a regional rodeo over the weekend to represent the company at the International Lineman's Rode  more

USAREC Talks New Strategy at Its Spring Leader Forum
FORT KNOX, Kentucky, April 22 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news on April 21, 2026: * * * USAREC talks new strategy at its spring leader forum By Col. Ellis Gales For the first time since the command's activation ceremony as 3-star headquarters, U.S. Army Recruiting Command hosted leaders responsible for marketing, recruiting and training America's best at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership April 16. USAREC's commanding general, Lt. Gen. Johnny Davis,  more

Wrap Up: Burdensome Regulations Harm Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Wrap Up: Burdensome Regulations Harm Farmers and Ranchers Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a roundtable on "Farming on Trial: A Roundtable on the Growing Use of Lawfare Against American Agriculture." During the roundtable, members heard directly from participants who have confronted a  more