COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026, and is the company's 464 th consecutive qu  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 2 Incumbents from Indiana for Reelection to Congress * Largest federal employee union says Reps. Mrvan and Carson are strong supporters of federal workers and all working families INDIANAPOLIS - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Frank Mrvan and Andre Carson from Indiana for reelection to C  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 7 Congressional Candidates from Ohio Ahead of Next Tuesday's Primary Election * Largest federal worker union says labor-backed candidates will fight for federal employees and all working people INDIANAPOLIS - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven congressional candidates from Ohio for the  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Purchases of Farmland by Corporate Investors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is working to end the Wall Street buy-up of farmland across the nation. Today, Booker reintroduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation that would limit corporate ownership of farmland in the United States.  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 29 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation invests $275,000 in nonprofits supporting Floridians' most essential needs The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations that are helping meet Floridians' most basic, essential needs and increasing access to quality health care, affordable housing, workforce development and more. High-impact investments: Statewide ($25,000) * Florida Council on   more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 29 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Engineering Program Receives $800K Investment Following Toyota Grant and State Match On March 23, Toyota Kentucky announced a $400,000 grant to support Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) Engineering program, helping to advance the next generation of the workforce. The funding was announced during Toyota's celebration of 40 years at its Georgetown plant, as part of new grant funding further solidi  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the EPA FY2027 Budget Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), led a hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Protection Agency Budget. "Today's hearing provided the opportunity to discuss the EPA's budget request," said Congressman Griffith. "Over the past year, under the   more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces Fourth Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 43 Candidates Across 11 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and Pennsylvania NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its fourt  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Provides More Than $67 Million to Support Survivors Through State-Led Crisis Counseling, Case Management Programs Across Nine States FEMA approved more than $67 million in funding to support state-managed Crisis Counseling Programs and Disaster Case Management Programs in nine states following federally declared disasters. These funds help individu  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 28 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Goat Month spotlights Kentucky State's practical support for small-ruminant producers * New videos connect parasite management, student learning, and sustainable land-grant outreach FRANKFORT, Ky. -A goat can be more than livestock. Across Kentucky, goats support family farms, contribute to local food systems, help manage pasture and understory vegetation, and create hands-on learning opportuniti  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 28 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Awards Inaugural Kansas Order of the Sunflower Recipient * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced the first recipient of the Kansas Order of the Sunflower award. Established by Executive Order No. 26-03, this new honor recognizes exceptional service and leadership in support of military communities and the State of Kansas. Michelle Rone, the "First Lady" of the United States  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Commends DOJ for Holding Dr. Morens Accountable for Concealing Information about COVID-19 Origins Following today's indictment of Dr. David Morens, a former senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) commended the U.S. Department   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Comer Demands All Records from Completed Internal Investigation Into Manipulated D.C. Crime Data The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform continues to investigate the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) practices related to the reporting of crime data in Washington, D.C. An Oversight Committee staff report released in   more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 29 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Jessica Gutzwiller Honored with EKU's Young Alumni Award Jessica Gutzwiller, '19, was awarded with the Young Alumni Award from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). The Best of Eastern Alumni Awards, presented annually during Homecoming weekend, celebrate excellence among EKU alumni. The Young Alumni Award recognizes individuals who graduated from EKU in the last 10 years and have demonstrated exceptiona  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 28 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * KSU Edge expands educational opportunity through Kentucky State partnership with Kentucky League of Cities * Eligible KLC employees and affiliated families can pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees online or on campu s FRANKFORT, Ky. -Kentucky League of Cities employees and others in the KLC network now have a new avenue to pursue a Kentucky State University education. The program, ca  more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports Presents the 152nd Kentucky Derby This Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock * NBC Sports presents coverage of the 152 nd Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock this Saturday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. ET live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The 2026 "Run for the Roses" marks NBC Sports' 26 th presentation of the Kentucky Derby - a show which has grow  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Se  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Corporate Land Grabs * Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation to curb the rise in corporate ownership of agricultural land and keep farmland in the hands of farmers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced companion legislation. Corporations and privat  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 28 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Student achievement celebrated at annual Kentucky State University Academic Honors Convocation * Fifty-three President's Award recipients joined honorees recognized for citizenship and campus distinction FRANKFORT, Ky. -Academic excellence at Kentucky State University was measured not only in grades on Tuesday, April 21, but also in perseverance, service, leadership and the responsibilities student  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 28 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Turning what farms leave behind into renewable energy * Kentucky State research collaboration explores how dairy manure can produce more renewable methane FRANKFORT, Ky. -On a dairy farm, one of the most overlooked energy sources may be the material most people would rather not think about. Dairy manure is a waste-management challenge for producers, but it also holds renewable energy potential. A  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 28 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers bridge Kentucky's energy past with world's energy future * Coal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather's days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage -in the form of lithium-ion batteries. Matthew Weisenberger, Ph  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to in  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 28 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Board of Regents approves public-private partnership transaction for $350 million "Elevate WKU" student housing partnership * The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Friday, April 24, to approve a public-private partnership (P3) transaction with Gilbane Development Company and its affiliates for the operation, management and improvement of the University's residential portfoli  more