COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Announces Public Offering of Common Stock with a Forward Component * COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2,600,000,000 of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward counterparties (as defined bel  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 12 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * AI could help agriculture grow smarter, Kentucky State researchers suggest * Review article examines AI's potential to strengthen controlled environment agriculture FRANKFORT, Ky. -The future of farming may depend as much on data as it does on soil, water, and sunlight. A new review article co-authored by Kentucky State University researchers examines how artificial intelligence can help producers   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The American Action Forum issued the following research on May 12, 2026, by health care policy analyst Nicolas Montenegro: * * * Certificate of Need: The Scope and Impact of Health Care Supply Restrictions Executive Summary * While federal policymakers establish national parameters for health care coverage and delivery systems, state-level policies that shape individual markets contribute to significant variation in health care access, quality, and costs across the coun  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.8 percent in April, up 3.6 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.8 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 5.8 percent over the month. The index for a  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Hearing to Examine Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and MACRA 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 Examining the Medicare Phys  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Joyce Announce Oversight and Investigations Hearing on the Potomac Interceptor Collapse Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, announced a hearing ti  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Comer Investigates Why the Federal Government Usually Pays to Make Federal Employee Grievances Go Away House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is conducting oversight of taxpayer-funded payouts to federal employees used to settle and often side-step employment disputes. The House Ov  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Comer Raises Concerns Over Left-Wing Influence in Regulatory Standards-Setting and Seeks NIST Briefing on Efforts to Protect U.S. Industry Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is raising concerns about the harmful influence of global left-wing activist groups on American b  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DAV, Americans for Ibogaine Launch Partnership to Advance Veteran Research and Policy Advocacy * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and Americans for Ibogaine today announced a partnership aimed at advancing education, awareness, research and advocacy surrounding emerging psychedelic therapies for veterans.  This collaboration brings together DAV's century-long mission of ad  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 12 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Forest health seminar takes aim at species threatening Kentucky woodlands * Kentucky State seminar series connects landowners, students, Extension professionals, stakeholders, researchers, and partners with practical management strategies FRANKFORT, Ky. -Unwanted species are taking root across Kentucky forests, crowding out native vegetation, weakening wildlife habitat, and driving up management cost  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter involving the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 30, 2026 The Honorable Edward C. Forst Acting Archivist of the United States United States National Archives and Records Administration 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408 Dear Acting Archivist Forst: The Committee on Oversight and Go  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter associated with health care costs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 30, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Dear Administrator Oz: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is continuing to investigate the drivers of rising healt  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Keeping Current: Why Officer Election Reports matter * As a DAV leader, you know that keeping the promise to veterans involves a lot of vigilance on many levels. Our strength depends on organized, accountable leadership throughout our ranks. A key part of that is submitting Officer Election Reports (OERs) on time, ensuring our records accurately reflect who's serving across   more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, May 13 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Ken Anderson '71 to speak at Augustana College's 166th commencement National Football League MVP Ken Anderson '71 will present the commencement address at Augustana College's 166th Commencement Convocation at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The ceremony will be held at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark, 1201 River Drive, Moline, Ill. Doors open at noon. No tickets are required. For those unable to attend, the c  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Defense Budget Hearing * 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 Department of Defense": Secretary Hegseth, General Caine - welcome. I'm looking forward to  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 11, 2026: * * * The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Onder, MD, JD U.S. House of Represen  more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 13 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Joins White Oak Initiative Partners to Advance Sustainable Forest Management Chattanooga Whiskey recently invited partners of the White Oak Initiative (WOI), including the National Wild Turkey Federation, to attend a tour of their facilities and a field day hosted by the Tennessee Forestry Association. The field day, sponsored by the Dendrifund, served as a space for partners  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Drummond leads 18-state coalition urging EPA to protect chemical facility data from cybersecurity threats Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to lock down a proposed federal database of chemical facility information that the coalition says could help foreign governments and hackers target American infr  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Preparation prevails at 2026 DAV Mid-Winter Conference * A light but disruptive snow fell over Washington, D.C., on a Sunday evening in February, dusting monuments and muting the usual hum of the nation's capital. By morning, it had shuttered congressional offices, scrambled schedules and forced DAV members to rethink carefully laid-out plans. It was an untimely inconvenie  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Recap of NCAA/NFHS Rules Meetings * Discussions of upcoming and potential rule changes in various sports by the NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) were discussed by sports organizations and members of the sporting goods industry at the 20 th annual Team Sports Conference hosted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Massie's NICS Data Reporting Act Passes House * Washington, D.C.- Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces that legislation he authored, the NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026 (HR 2267), passed the House of Representatives today by a unanimous voice vote. "The NICS Data Reporting Act requires the Attorney General to submit to Congress a report that includes the aggregate demographic data of  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 12 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Senior Spotlight: Morgann Lazrovitch's Academic and Creative Journey at IU Southeast * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about person with purple hair in white shirt and black pants standing next to poster board. about person with purple hair in white shirt and black pants standing next to poster board. Morgann Lazrovitch is a graduating senior at Indiana University Southeast, completing a de  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * This is who we are: DAV Community Impact Day continues to grow * To know me is to know the passion I have for volunteering and serving veterans. When I see a veteran helped-whether it's with their VA benefits or because someone has lent a helping hand-it reminds me of the good that exists in our country. That's why DAV Community Impact Day has become so special to me. Ov  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S. military nursing: From bedside support to combat-ready care * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The origins of U.S. military nurses trace back to the Revolutionary War, when women volunteered to care for wounded soldiers, and evolved during the Civil War era into an established nursing force providing much-needed care on the battlefield. Military nursing in th  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Hickenlooper, Fetterman Release GAO Report Highlighting Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the release of a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate t  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 12 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, May 12 through Saturday, May 30. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, May 12 7 p.m.: Planetarium Show : Motion of the Spheres: How Everything S  more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, May 13 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Wilmington Bids Farewell: Army Recruiting Commander Leaves Lasting Impact on Southeastern North Carolina By Twana Atkinson Wilmington, NC - Leadership of the Wilmington Recruiting Company changed hands during a relinquishment of command ceremony, as Cpt. Lance Arthur formally relinquished authority to Cpt. Alexis Ferguson, marking the next chapter for the unit responsible for Army recruiting oper  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 12 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU English Celebrates Outstanding Graduate * In the Spring of 2026, third-year graduate student in the M.F.A. English Program Heather Neidlinger spoke at the annual Associations of Writers and Writers' Programs Conference (AWP), which took place this year in Baltimore, Maryland. Her poem "Unbury My Childhood" was selected from the work of countless nominated M.F.A. students across the country. Th  more