LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news: * * * AMWA Welcomes the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR) as an Affiliate Member Organization This past year, AMWA was pleased to welcome the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR) as an affiliate member organization. This partnership reflects a shared commitment of both organizations to advancing innovation in medicine, supporting physician leader  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 23 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Sues Roblox and Discord for Knowingly Profiting from Putting Children at Risk Griffin: 'Roblox left the front door unlocked, and Discord handed predators a private room. Arkansas children paid the price. That stops now' - Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed suit against Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc., two of the most-cited platforms in federal ch  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Could nighttime light affect brain health? UK researchers investigate Alzheimer's links * A growing body of research suggests that sleep may be more than a symptom of Alzheimer's disease -it may also play a role in how the disease develops and progresses. Now, new research from the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is shedding light on how everyday environmental factors and inflam  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * EEOC OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO NEA FOLLOWING CHARGE THAT THE NATION'S LARGEST TEACHERS UNION DISCRIMINATED AGAINST JEWISH EDUCATORS Allegations include anti-Semitic harassment, denial of leadership opportunities, and the promotion of hostile work environments - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has opened an investigation into the National Education As  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Eight student media lawsuits we're following * It has been a turbulent year in the courts for student journalism, with a number of decided and ongoing cases that could have long-lasting implications for student press freedom and beyond. From adviser firings, magazine shutdowns, AI surveillance of student work and lawsuits over the chilling effect of immigration enforcement, t  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Farmstead Cheese Story Shows How Extension Supports Kentucky Small Farms * WEKU feature on Wildcat Mountain Cheese includes insight from Kentucky State University's Laura Rogers on the challenges facing small farmers FRANKFORT, Ky. -A recent WEKU feature on Wildcat Mountain Cheese in Laurel County offered more than a glimpse inside a family-run dairy and cheesemaking operation. It also underscored t  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jun 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone Announce Agreement on Bipartisan Kids' Safety Package Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie, Ranking Member Pallone Release Revised KIDS Act Text Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released legislative text of the Kids Internet and Digital   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Energy Subcommittee Markup of Eight Bills on Electricity and Pipeline Safety Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a subcommittee markup of eight bill  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 18 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health-Midlands opens state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility * COLUMBIA, S.C. - MUSC Health-Midlands, in partnership with Dallas-based Intuitive Health, has cut the ribbon on MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care-Garners Ferry, the state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility. Located at 7620 Garners Ferry Road, just off I-77, the 12,  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to the District of Columbia Council Chairman Phil Mendelson: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 16, 2026 The Honorable Phil Mendelson Chairman Council of the District of Columbia 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504 Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chairman Mendelson: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is conduct  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to State Democracy Defenders Fund: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 11, 2026 The Honorable Norm Eisen Co-founder and Executive Chair State Democracy Defenders Fund 611 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 143 Washington, DC 20003 Dear Ambassador Eisen: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform continues to investigate a  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Reps. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and William Timmons, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, issued the following letter to the Government Accountability Office: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 17, 2026 Ms. Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street NW Washington,   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Reps. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and William Timmons, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of State: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 17, 2026 Mr. Arne B. Baker Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Inspector General U.S. Department of State Office of Inspector General 1700 North Mo  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the University of Kentucky: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Eli Capilouto, President University of Kentucky Office of the President 101 Main Building Lexington, KY 40506 Dear President Capilouto: Thank you for your responses to the Committee's March 1, 2024 letter requesting information detailing the University of Kentucky'  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, June 22 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Setting the Tempo for Kentucky's Future Teachers * Kentucky continues to face a teacher shortage, creating challenges for school districts across the state. The 2025 Kentucky Educator Shortage Survey noted more than 2,400 total vacancies across school districts in the Commonwealth, including 671 certified teacher vacancies. Also in the survey, 72% of districts reported an observed decrease of the numb  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news: * * * The Kirchgraber Student Fund - A Newly Named Fund Supporting Residency Applications * The American Medical Women's Association has long believed in investing in the next generation of women physicians -not only through mentorship and leadership development, but by helping to open doors at critical moments in training. The Kirchgraber Student Fund, established by life   more

PLANO, Texas, June 19 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Announces Executive Changes * Toyota announced executive changes to its manufacturing, supply chain, and financial services operations designed to better serve its customers, drive continued growth, and advance its commitment to building where it sells. Retirements Ellen Farrell, group vice president and executive advisor, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), will retire in Au  more

PLANO, Texas, June 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Kentucky Begins Assembly of All-New RAV4 Hybrid; Breaks Ground on Advanced Paint Facility * Toyota's $500,000 workforce grant underscores milestone achievements GEORGETOWN, Ky. (June 22, 2026) -Four decades strong, Toyota Kentucky continues moving forward, building on a legacy of investment, innovation and the people who have shaped its success. Supported by $2 billion in  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Introduces Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis * Western Kentucky University is launching a new Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Fall 2026. The new 40 credit hour face to face degree prepares graduates with the analytical skills, professional dispositions, and applied experiences necessary to provide neuroaffirming care and support for individuals with autism and dev  more