News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors
1 gene, 2 diseases: Sanders-Brown study reveals opposing dementia and cancer risks
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 1 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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1 gene, 2 diseases: Sanders-Brown study reveals opposing dementia and cancer risks
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Researchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging have uncovered evidence that a single genetic variant may influence the risk of two of the diseases people fear most -dementia and cancer -but in opposite ways.
The findings, recently published in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neur
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Spec
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AMWA President Dr. Paulette Cazares Shares Vision for the Year Ahead
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association posted the following news:
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AMWA President Dr. Paulette Cazares Shares Vision for the Year Ahead
As President of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), Dr. Paulette Cazares is focused on advancing women physicians, improving the health of women, and strengthening physician leadership.
She assumed her role during AMWA's 111th Annual Meeting in March 2026. Dr. Cazares now leads the orga
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Attorney General Tong Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country r
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Comer Announces $24 Million Secured for Paducah's Riverport West Project
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Comer Announces $24 Million Secured for Paducah's Riverport West Project
Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $24 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority's (PMCRA) Riverport West Project. Since December of 2025, Congre
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Comer, Sessions, Higgins, Biggs Continue Oversight of CIGIE Following GAO Report Uncovering Integrity Committee Failures
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Comer, Sessions, Higgins, Biggs Continue Oversight of CIGIE Following GAO Report Uncovering Integrity Committee Failures
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman
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Comer, Speaker Johnson, and Republican Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Let Jones Act Waiver Expire to Bolster America's Maritime Industry
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Comer, Speaker Johnson, and Republican Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Let Jones Act Waiver Expire to Bolster America's Maritime Industry
Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Republican lawmakers today urged the Trump Administration to allow the current Jones Act waiver to expire as scheduled, and to take additional policy steps to safeguard American s
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Community Builders Award Recognizes Edwin Chavous' Agricultural Outreach
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Community Builders Award Recognizes Edwin Chavous' Agricultural Outreach
Kentucky State's Third Thursday Thing program continues nearly three decades of practical training, partnerships, and support for producers
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Edwin W. Chavous, who leads Kentucky State University's Third Thursday Thing Workshop, received the Community Builders Award from the Frankfort/Franklin County NAACP during its Annual Freedo
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DGA Chair Gov. Beshear Statement on Phil Weiser Becoming Democratic Nominee in Colorado
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Phil Weiser Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Colorado
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Phil Weiser securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado:
"Congratulations to my friend Phil Weiser on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado. When we served together as Attorneys
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Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson Begins Tenure as President of Frostburg State University
FROSTBURG, Maryland, July 2 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson Begins Tenure as President of Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University officially welcomed Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as its president on July 1, 2026. He succeeds Darlene Brannigan Smith, PhD, who is retiring after serving as interim president since January 21, 2025.
Dr. Robinson joins Frostburg State from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, where he served as Provos
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Duke Energy Foundation Invests $773,000 to Strengthen STEM Education in Florida
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 2 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation invests $773,000 to strengthen STEM education in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $773,000 to 22 nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions working to strengthen STEM education by expanding access to hands-on learning opportunities and helping prepare Florida students for careers in high-demand industries.
High-impact investments
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Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures.
"The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," sai
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Global Learning, Student Research Lead Kentucky State Presence at NAPA Conference
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Global Learning, Student Research Lead Kentucky State Presence at NAPA Conference
Conference highlights student presentations, international engagement, and workforce development partnerships connected to the University's Land-Grant mission
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A 19-member delegation from Kentucky State University's College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources helped advance conversations on agricultural innov
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House Passes Energy and Commerce Legislation to Strengthen Grid and Cyber Security
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Energy and Commerce Legislation to Strengthen Grid and Cyber Security
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated House passage of four bills that will harden the electric grid, clarify federal emergency leadership, and ensure smaller utilities have the resources they n
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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IU Southeast Graduates Lead IU Regional Campuses in Career Success and Employment in Their Field
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 1 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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IU Southeast Graduates Lead IU Regional Campuses in Career Success and Employment in Their Field
A new survey from Indiana University shows that graduates of Indiana University Southeast continue to achieve exceptional career outcomes, leading all IU regional campuses in both job placement rates and graduates employed in their field of study.
According to the IU First Destination Survey, 97 pe
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OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 20 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 20 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
Under the CRA, the OCC assesses
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Food City Team Up With NASCAR Father-Son Duo Richard and Kyle Petty for In-Store Donation Drive
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Food City Team Up with NASCAR Father-Son Duo Richard and Kyle Petty for In-Store Donation Drive
The campaign encourages Food City shoppers to donate $1, $3, or $5 at check out from July 1-28, 2026
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Paralyzed Veterans of America - the nation's premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families and caregivers - tomorrow launches its annual in-
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Public Citizen Issues Letter to Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Public Citizen issued the following letter to members of the Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 25, 2026
Senate Should Not Slash Funding for OSHA
Dear Members of Congress:
Public Citizen, a national nonprofit consumer and worker advocacy organization with more than one million members and supporters, writes to urge the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies
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REJECTED: Higgins Leads Roundtable on Addressing Unaccompanied Alien Children Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Higgins Leads Roundtable on Addressing Unaccompanied Alien Children Crisis
Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) delivered opening remarks at today's roundtable on "Catch and Release, Lose and Forget: Addressing the Crisis of Unaccompanied Alien Children--Part II." In his statement, Subcom
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Reps. Steil, Jordan, Comer Issue Letter to ActBlue
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to ActBlue:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 2, 2026
Ms. Kimberly Peeler-Allen
Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
ActBlue
Dear Ms. Peeler-Allen:
The Committee on House Administratio
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Somerset Community College Welcomes Andrea Clue as Director of Advancement
SOMERSET, Kentucky, July 1 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news:
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Somerset Community College Welcomes Andrea Clue as Director of Advancement
Somerset Community College (SCC) is pleased to welcome Andrea Clue as its new Director of Advancement, where she will lead the college's fundraising efforts, cultivate community partnerships, and support initiatives that expand educational opportunities for students throughout SCC's 13-county service area.
Clue succeeds Cindy Clo
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Somerset Community College Welcomes New Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall
SOMERSET, Kentucky, July 1 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news:
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Somerset Community College welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall
In March, Somerset Community College (SCC) welcomed its newest Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall.
Originally from Ashland in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Hall deeply understands how education can empower Appalachian families and break generational cycles.
"What I love about this area is that it feels like h
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Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership
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Tarleton State University has officially begun full-time membership into the United Athletic Conference (UAC) as of Wednesday. Tarleton State announced last summer the Texans would begin membership in the new conference on July 1, 2026.
The UAC sponsors 16 sports, which includes Tarleton State in each; baseball, men's
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There May Be Three Times as Many Insect Species as Previously Thought
STORRS, Connecticut, July 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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There May Be Three Times as Many Insect Species as Previously Thought
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A new estimate of insect species globally finds that there may be 8 to 14 million more species than people thought, with few of them discovered yet.
Most experts have currently accepted an estimate of about 6 million insect species, an appraisal that has stood for the last 40 years. But the new count, which used genetic inform
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