LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards * The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center is honoring 12 students with its annual research awards. Eight graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four students received the Eller and Billings Student Research Award. "This year's award recipients represent a range of discipl  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Eighteen Economic Development Organizations to Grow Community Opportunities with 2026 AEP Ohio LEAP Grants GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio is announcing the 2026 recipients of its Local Economic Advancement Program (LEAP) grants. The 18 selected organizations will receive more than $461,000 combined to plan their local economies' futures, prepare local industrial sites for new businesses   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors * Every year, the University of Kentucky's Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) selects a new cohort of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors -a group of outstanding students who serve as advocates for undergraduate research at UK. This year, OUR awarded four students as Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in recognition of their ou  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring * Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers. Presented each year by the Office of Undergraduate Research, this student-nominated award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding co  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Names Andy Gurgol Vice President of Investor Relations * COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Andy Gurgol vice president of Investor Relations, effective May 9. He will succeed Darcy Reese, who will retire at the end of the year. Gurgol will report to Trevor Mihalik, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "I am thr  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Announces Open Houses for Customer-Funded Substation and Transmission Line Project in Southern Ohio GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio will upgrade the power grid in Pike, Jackson and Gallia counties to serve a data center campus planned for the site of the former gaseous diffusion plant in Piketon, Ohio. The data center customer is paying for all transmission investments needed to   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the ta  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 8 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Annual Expree Research Day celebrates student ideas and faculty excellence * Applied learning, classroom scholarship, and faculty achievement anchored the annual School of Business event FRANKFORT, Ky. -More than 60 Kentucky State University students brought their ideas before faculty, peers, and judges April 30, using original research to examine applied questions across academic disciplines and care  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down th  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Two Arrests Made by His Medicaid Fraud Control Unit * Griffin: 'When individuals attempt to bill Medicaid for services involving their own children, they undermine a system designed to serve vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing two arrests for Medicaid fraud: "On April 30, Po  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Joins State, Local Officials for Water Project Celebration * Mount Vernon, KY - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local leaders in Rockcastle County on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the long-awaited, nearly $4.6 million water treatment project for the Mount Vernon Water Treatment Plant. "Perseverance has been the key to success for this project," s  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 9 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida celebrates FAMU partnership, highlights customer savings during Rattler Renewable Energy Center unveiling in Hernando County * The solar energy site is located on land that Duke Energy Florida leases through an agreement with Florida A&M University * Customers will save an estimated $250 million over the site's operational lifetime * BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Today, Duke En  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 8 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Former faculty member's gift helps Kentucky State singers carry forward music legacy * Three students earned annual vocal scholarships recognizing their talent, preparation, and commitment to University ensembles. FRANKFORT, Ky. -A Kentucky State University music legacy will continue through the voices of three students selected for annual vocal scholarships from Dr. Vernell Bennett, a former music fac  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026. These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Un  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship * Congratulations, Georgia! The third annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship was held May 6 th and 7 th, with seventeen LifeSmarts State Junior Varsity Champion teams from across the country competing. The LifeSmarts Junior Varsity level involves students who are currently in g  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Governor Signs Biomarker Testing Coverage Bill * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gov. Bill Lee signed House Bill 0484 into law Friday, thereby increasing access to biomarker testing for Tennesseans enrolled in state employee health insurance plans and TennCare. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanks lawmakers for their support of the bill, which w  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 8 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * JCTC TRIO students see Kentucky State as next step toward bachelor's degree * Campus visit highlighted transfer pathways, student support services, and scholarship opportunities designed to help community college students continue their education FRANKFORT, Ky. -For community college students considering the next step in their education, a campus visit can turn a possibility into a plan. That was th  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses--including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and se  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Announces Awards for Federal Library Excellence * The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) has announced the winners of its national awards for federal librarianship. These awards celebrate the innovative ways federal libraries, librarians, and library technicians serve with distinction and meet the information demands of the government, business and scholarly communities, and the A  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs   more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * PJM To Lead Market Reform Effort To Support Generation Investment and Reliability New report describes changed investment climate and choices to be made about shared reliability, consumer protections and the role of markets * PJM today launched an effort to rethink the future of  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources PJM May Implement Load Management Measures During Peak Demand, Similar to Last Summer * PJM forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer and is prepared to call on contracted demand response r  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor to offer free webinars in May providing compliance assistance on youth employment ahead of summer hiring season * ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is hosting a webinar series in May to provide information and resources on how to comply with regulations affecting youth employment, ahead of the summer hiring season. Employers, young workers, parents  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 8 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Where's the best king rail habitat along the Mississippi? Researchers have found a way to work around the wary habits of king rails to conserve birds known for their elusiveness. "There still seems to be some spots where there is hope for them," said Dustin Brewer, assistant professor at Lake Superior State University in Michigan. The king rail (Rallus elegans) is a mars  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 8 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU academic colleges recognize 2026 graduates * WKU's five academic colleges -Gordon Ford College of Business, Potter College of Arts & Letters, Ogden College of Science & Engineering, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and College of Health and Human Services -recognized their spring and summer 2026 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena. The ceremonies include  more