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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Wednesday June 10, 2026 ( 22 items )  

'She looks after the veterans': APSU's Shirley Conner guides hundreds to student success through Veterans Upward Bound
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 9 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * 'She looks after the veterans': APSU's Shirley Conner guides hundreds to student success through Veterans Upward Bound * Shirley Conner, the assistant director of APSU's Veterans Upward Bound program, meets with a student veteran. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University is Tennessee's leading provider of higher education for military-affiliated students, and to   more

2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit  more

A.G. Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs - Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr  more

Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp  more

Barr Votes to Fund Border Security through 2029
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Votes to Fund Border Security through 2029 * Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), one of the strongest members on border security in the U.S. House of Representatives, voted to approve almost $70B in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Secure America Act fully funds border security through September of 2029, delivering $39B for Immigration and Customs   more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Kentucky Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Kentucky Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Among Kentucky's three largest counties, employment declined in Jefferson (-0.6 percent) from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that employment increased over the year in Boone (+3.4 percent) and Fay  more

Creating a legacy that protects you, your family and DAV
ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 9 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Creating a legacy that protects you, your family and DAV * Whether you call it gift planning, estate planning, legacy planning or any other term, please know that DAV has resources available to help you create a plan that protects your family and loved ones, lessens your tax burdens, and builds an impactful legacy that will help ensure the future of your family and our natio  more

DUECE to restore US uranium enrichment capability
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * DUECE to restore US uranium enrichment capability * For nearly a decade, a team at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has been working to develop and demonstrate the next generation of gas centrifuges, technology that will restore a crucial capability the U.S. last had in 2013: to enrich uranium for defense-related missions, such   more

EKU Recognizes 2026 Society of Foundation Professors
RICHMOND, Kentucky, June 10 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Recognizes 2026 Society of Foundation Professors * Every year, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognizes faculty who demonstrate the highest standards of teaching through the Society of Foundation Professors. For 2026, the Society inducted Dr. Ray Richardson, professor of engineering and technology, and Dr. Brad Wood, professor of history. Dr. David Hayes, professor of biological sciences, rece  more

EKU Recognizes Outstanding Employees at 2026 President's Excellence Awards
RICHMOND, Kentucky, June 9 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Recognizes Outstanding Employees at 2026 President's Excellence Awards * Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized outstanding faculty and staff at its annual President's Excellence Awards on April 16, 2026. Seven EKU employees were awarded for their exceptional commitment to students and the university. "Every day across EKU, our employees demonstrate what commitment and excellence look like   more

Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians * Las Vegas has always been known for its dazzling lights, beautiful casinos, and bountiful entertainment options, but these were not what ultimately led Dr. Edwin Avallone - associate professor and internal medicine residency associate program director in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine - to move to th  more

Guthrie Votes to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, and End Democrats' Open-Border Distraction
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Votes to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, and End Democrats' Open-Border Distraction * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following his vote in favor of S. 2, the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation package to provide funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through fiscal year 2029. This   more

Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
TAMPA, Florida, June 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers * Tampa, FL -An illegal alien was sentenced today to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a federal racketeering conspiracy that relied on fraudulent submissions to immigration authorities and used fraud and coercion  more

John Walz Named Inaugural Dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing
ELON, North Carolina, June 9 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * John Walz named inaugural dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing The president emeritus of Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin brings to North Carolina his decades of leadership experience in engineering education, innovation, fundraising and student success. A former president of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and longtime leader in engineering and technology educat  more

KnowledgeWorks: Permission Granted - How Arizona Is Leading the Future of Learning
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 9 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Permission Granted: How Arizona Is Leading the Future of Learning KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Even with strong policy frameworks, innovation stalls when educators believe they need explicit permission, highlighting the importance of clarifying existing flexibility * Arizona's "Permission Granted" initiative bridges the gap between policy and practice by making flexibility visible, actionable and grounded in real examples fr  more

McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Air Force Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Air Force 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 Air Force": Secretary Meink, General Wilsbach, General Saltzman - welcome. I need to b  more

Miriam Kienle: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 9 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Miriam Kienle: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky's 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Miriam Kienle, Ph.D., associate professor of art   more

Oversight Committee Releases Bombshell Report Exposing Rampant Fraud Plaguing Minnesota's Taxpayer-Funded Social Programs
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Oversight Committee Releases Bombshell Report Exposing Rampant Fraud Plaguing Minnesota's Taxpayer-Funded Social Programs The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a staff report today titled, "The Cost of Doing Nothing: How Tim Walz and Keith Ellison Fueled Minnesota's Fraud Explosion." Th  more

PCAL Announces Future Names and Structure of Schools
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * PCAL Announces Future Names and Structure of Schools * Following approval from the President and Provost, the Potter College of Arts & Letters at WKU announces the future names and structure of their schools. The college, which currently houses eight departments and one school, will now be restructured into four schools and one department. Entitled PCAL Forward, the restructure initiative includ  more

University of Southern Mississippi: Four Professionals to Be Awarded Friends of NCS4
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 10 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Four Professionals to Be Awarded Friends of NCS4 Four professionals will be recognized for their contributions to NCS4 during 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 Fri  more

WKU/ECTC Expand Educational Opportunities with New B.S. in Management: Human Resources at WKU in Elizabethtown
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU/ECTC Expand Educational Opportunities with New B.S. in Management: Human Resources at WKU in Elizabethtown * Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. -Western Kentucky University and the Robbins University Center at Elizabethtown Community & Technical College (ECTC) are expanding their partnership with the addition of a new B.S. in Management: Human Resource Management at WKU in Elizabethtow  more