WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Texas Appoints Anas Daghestani, MD, President & CEO of Austin Regional Clinic, to Board of Directors * Ascension Texas is proud to announce the appointment of Anas Daghestani, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Austin Regional Clinic (ARC), to its Board of Directors. Dr. Daghestani brings a wealth of experience as a highly respected ph  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 4 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Brent Andrews ('19) awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant * Brent Andrews, a 2019 graduate of WKU's School of Nursing and Allied Health, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Award to study the implementation and efficacy of dengue screening protocols as part of the master's degree program in Global Health at National Taiwan University starting in Fall 2026. Andrews,   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer and Republican Lawmakers Seek DOJ Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Made During Epstein Investigation Oversight Committee also releases transcript from Sarah Kellen's interview - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Republican lawmakers today sent a letter to Act  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie Supports CMS Rulemaking on Commonsense Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement in response to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Interim Final Rule requiring able-bodied adul  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing to Examine Policies Increasing Price Transparency for Patients and Employers 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 Lowerin  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta Request Investigation of Foreign Adversaries' Efforts to Block American Data Center Buildout * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommi  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta Request Investigation of Foreign Adversaries' Efforts to Block American Data Center Buildout Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Con  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * CMT Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Establishing a Federal Data Privacy Law Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a hearing titled Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law. "Am  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Advances $35 Million for Coal Country Economic Revitalization Projects & Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced $35 million for Kentucky projects passed a critical hurdle on Wednesday after being approved by the House Appropriations Committee in the fiscal year 2027 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. The federal funding bill  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Advances Nearly $85 Million for Flood-Resilient Housing, Veterans' Ranch and Infrastructure Projects in Eastern Kentucky * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers announced nearly $85 million for Eastern Kentucky projects won the approval of the House Appropriations Committee, moving on for a vote in the House. The federal funding will be used to provide flood-resilient ho  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 5 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Tops Chambers Rankings Once Again Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that 14 departments and 37 attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition of the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. This includes Band 1 ranking in "Real Estate" and "Public Finance." Highlights from the 2025 rankings: Department Rankings - Real Estate - Band 1 - Public Finan  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Class E airspace at following a review tied to updated instrument procedures at Lebanon Springfield Airport/George Hoerter Field, Springfield, Kentucky. The action is designed to support instrument flight rule operations, align airspace boundaries with operational requirements and update airport information in federal aviation records. The amendment becomes effecti  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Duke Energy offers $500,000 to support small businesses across North Carolina * Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 by June 30 * Nonprofit organizations will use the funds to provide awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses - The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in grants to support nonprofit-led programs that help small bu  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Votes in Favor of House Appropriations Package, Investing in Rural Communities * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation allocates over $26 billion to protect our nation's food supply, support Kentucky farmers, and prioritize Americ  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Rampant Fraud in Medicaid Waiver Program The Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held its first hearing today titled "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs." During the hearing, members examined fraud in Ohio's Medicaid Home and Comm  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 4 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Ian Boggero: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Ian A. Boggero, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Orofacial Pain in the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. The University Research Professorships were established by the UK Board of Trustees in 1976 to recognize outstanding research achievements by members of its  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 4 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * A Charge to Steward a Historic Investment * Dear Thorobred Family, This week, I want to focus not on the ways Kentucky State University may be changing, but instead on what the Commonwealth is investing in us to become. Much of the recent conversation around Senate Bill 185 has understandably focused on academic planning, areas of study, program review, and the responsibilities that come with this   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler and Its Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Across Key Practice Areas Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, and its attorneys have once again earned recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. These notable rankings, grounded in comprehensive market research and independent analysis, highli  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42757) entitled "National Park Service Appropriations: Ten-Year Trends" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The National Park Service (NPS) receives appropriations in annual Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations acts. Over the past decade (FY2017-FY2026), NPS received both regular (annual) appropriations and, in some yea  more

IRVING, Texas, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Four of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * Ribbon of Hope Foundation and The Honor Foundation Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants Irving, TX (June 4, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is making a $5,000 contribution to both  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Active Management is Key to Wildfire Prevention * Senator Marshall Questions Witnesses at Senate Ag Committee Hearing Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz during a Senate Agriculture Committee oversight hearing focused on the agency's management of national forests and grasslands. Senator Marshal  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 5 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following Newsworthy for Week of May 29-June 4, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of May 29 - June 4 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, May 29, 2026. * Americans are dropping out of Obamacare, especially in Kentucky (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/americans-dropping-obamac  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 5 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Joe Monroe Named Recipient of the NCS4 Champion of Change Award Joe Monroe will be recognized with the Champion of Change Award at the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition on June 23-25 in Palm Desert, Calif. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi. The  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 4 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Veteran suicide report released * The Department of Veterans Affairs released its National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report in February 2026, analyzing data through 2023. Total veteran suicides fell slightly from 6,422 in 2022 to 6,398 in 2023, averaging 17.5 deaths per day. Despite this marginal decline, the report highlights a staggering gap in outreach: 61% of veterans  more