News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors
AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2026.
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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, and Charles Meyers, Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinix, have been elected to AEP's Board of Directors (the "
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the
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Barr Leads House Passage of Main Street Capital Access Act to Strengthen Community Banks and Expand Opportunity
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Leads House Passage of Main Street Capital Access Act to Strengthen Community Banks and Expand Opportunity
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, applauded House passage of the Main Street Capital Access Act, legislation to strengthen community banks, expand access to credit, and support families, farme
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment June 2026
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unempl
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CSIS Issues Commentary: Elbows Up - Price of Economic Coercion Against Canada
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 21, 2026, by Philip Luck, director of Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business:
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Elbows Up: The Price of Economic Coercion Against Canada
Trade negotiators often speak of tariffs as "leverage." As tariffs have been utilized by the Trump administration, this is essentially another word for coercion. On July 20, 2026, the Trump administration escalated what
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing
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From denial to relief: One veteran's battle over cancer benefits
ERLANGER, Kentucky, July 21 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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From denial to relief: One veteran's battle over cancer benefits
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For years, Javier Guzman had no reason to question his health.
While stationed at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri, Guzman drove vehicles on the flight line, near aircraft and while transporting officers. Like other airmen, he ate the food, drank the water and did his job without hesitation.
He
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Guthrie, Energy and Commerce Advance Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Increased Energy Costs Related to Data Center Development
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie, Energy and Commerce Advance Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Increased Energy Costs Related to Data Center Development
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act to the full House of Representatives unanimously. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, spoke in support of t
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I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success. I&M has requested approval from the Indiana Utility Regulator
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James Donovan: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 21 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following Q&A involving James Donovan, dorothy salmon professor at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law:
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James Donovan: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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James Donovan, Ph.D., the Dorothy Salmon Professor at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.
Drawing on expertise that spans law, library science and anthropology
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Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners
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Strong talent strengthens service for clients in Southwest Florida
CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 21, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank,
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Jean Chenault Logue Appointed to EKU Board of Regents
RICHMOND, Kentucky, July 21 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Jean Chenault Logue Appointed to EKU Board of Regents
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Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Jean Chenault Logue of Richmond, Kentucky, to the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Board of Regents. She will serve on the board through June 30, 2032. Logue's appointment replaces Alan Long on the Board of Regents, whose term expired.
"We welcome Jean back to her alma mater with her service on our Board of Rege
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Joint statement on VA's release of new traumatic brain injury numbers
ERLANGER, Kentucky, July 20 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Joint statement on VA's release of new traumatic brain injury numbers
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Congress must act to advance TBI research for service members, veterans
WASHINGTON, DC, July 20, 2026 -DAV ( Disabled American Veterans) National Commander Coleman Nee and Invisible Wounds Foundation CEO Shannon Connell issued this joint statement today in response to the Department of Veterans A
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Kentucky Sheriff Removes Unconstitutional Easter Posts After FFRF Intervention
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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Kentucky sheriff removes unconstitutional Easter posts after FFRF intervention
The Freedom From Religion Foundation convinced the Rowan County Sheriff's Office in Morehead, Ky., to remove social media posts promoting Christianity after FFRF raised constitutional concerns.
A local resident informed FFRF that the Rowan County Sheriff's Office posted on its official Facebook page on Apri
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KnowledgeWorks: Policy Resources for Education Innovation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Policy Resources for Education Innovation
Empowering states to turn policy flexibility into real innovation and transformation
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Many states already have significant policy flexibility to support learner centered innovation but lack practical tools to help leaders operationalize those opportunities
* KnowledgeWorks' innovation guides and policy primers translate policy flexibility into clear, act
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Pawpaw Ale-8 Partnership Highlights Decades of Kentucky State Research
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 21 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Pawpaw Ale-8 Partnership Highlights Decades of Kentucky State Research
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Returning seasonal beverage brings the University's pawpaw expertise to a growing audience
For a second summer, Pawpaw Ale-8 will quench the thirst of consumers eager to experience the tropical character of the largest edible fruit native to the United States.
Developed in collaboration with Kentucky State University research
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added two experienced professionals to its Health & Benefits team. Kim Malleolo has joined th
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Professor Showcases EKU Music on International Stage, Performing in Brazil
RICHMOND, Kentucky, July 21 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Professor Showcases EKU Music on International Stage, Performing in Brazil
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An international partnership led by an Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Music professor is creating global opportunities for students while bringing Brazilian music to audiences on one of the world's most celebrated stages.
On July 8, EKU Professor Dr. Bernardo Scarambone served as the featured solo pianist in the world pr
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SCC announces new endowed scholarship for Wayne County students
SOMERSET, Kentucky, July 21 -- Somerset Community College posted the following news:
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SCC announces new endowed scholarship for Wayne County students
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The family of the late Conley H. Gregory has established the Conley H. Gregory Memorial Endowed Scholarship to support Wayne County students enrolled in a technical or health sciences program at Somerset Community College (SCC).
Conley Gregory began his career in the construction industry as a teenager. In 1982, he and his wife, Joanna
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Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia
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Severe flooding may contribute to higher mortality rates from opioid use in rural Appalachia, according to a study by researchers at Penn State.
The findings -published today (July 20) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences -are particularly relevant as they come as severe floods are increa
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University of Maine School of Law's Privacy Program Continues to Innovate
PORTLAND, Maine, July 21 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news:
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Maine Law's Privacy Program Continues to Innovate
Information privacy law is changing. What once was a niche field focused on personal data protection has evolved into a complex ecosystem that now encompasses AI governance, cybersecurity frameworks, trust and safety, and other facets of digital governance. As early innovators in privacy law education, Maine Law is not just watching this evolutio
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WKU Communications and Marketing wins 2026 Circle of Excellence Award
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 21 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Communications and Marketing wins 2026 Circle of Excellence Award
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The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently named the recipients of its 2026 Circle of Excellence Award winners. This global recognition celebrates outstanding work in educational advancement from institutions around the world.
WKU Communications and Marketing was honored with a Gold Award for the c
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