News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors
ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news on July 24, 2026:
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ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of Colorado, challenging the state's Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow (ASSET) Law.
Colorado's ASSET law was initially passed in 2013 and revised in 2022 to expand higher
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AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are imposing unlawful conditions on federal funds to coerce states into complying with the federal administration's political agenda, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a l
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into com
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration
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Ashley Seifert: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Ashley Seifert: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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Ashley W. Seifert, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.
Seifert's interdisciplinary research group is constructing a blueprint for musculoskeletal regeneration to help inform next-generation regenerative and sc
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
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Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money
Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration'
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds -specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds -to coerce states into complying with
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Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Press Releases
Attorney General Tong Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal fund
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Brandeis Center, ADL Secure Landmark Title VI Settlement Requiring Sweeping Antisemitism Reform at Reed College
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release:
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Brandeis Center, ADL Secure Landmark Title VI Settlement Requiring Sweeping Antisemitism Reform at Reed College
Organizations reach a historic agreement requiring Reed College to adopt sweeping reforms, strengthen protections for Jewish and Israeli students, and establish a na
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CDC: Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce Expanded to Four New States
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release:
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states.
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections has been updated at https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html.
Key Points:
* Since the last update on July 18, 2026, 4 states have been added to the multistate
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CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 14 Actions
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 14 Actions
Upholding Ethical Standards in a Thriving Network of Over 109,000 CFP(R) Professionals
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), a nonprofit organization with more than 109,000 CFP(R) professionals, today announced actions taken to uphold its ethical standards, imposing sanctions on fourt
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 12 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts, Expand Access to Medical Innovation for American Patients
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 12 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts and Expand Access to Medical Innovation for American Patients
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor for 12 bills aimed at promoting the health and wellbe
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Civil engineering graduate student spends summer with TDOT
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Civil engineering graduate student spends summer with TDOT
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Nishat Tasnim Nisha during testing of the Market Street draw bridge. Photo by Angela Foster.
Nishat Tasnim Nisha's internship at the Tennessee Department of Transportation began with a visit to a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga career fair.
After learning about the opportunity, the master's student in civil
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Conexon Connect Scales with Agent Workforce Cloud
SAN JOSE, California, July 23 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Conexon Connect Scales with Agent Workforce Cloud
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced today that Conexon Connect, the internet service provider arm of rural fiber broadband leader Conexon, is leveraging Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud on the AI-native Calix One (tm) platform to scale their growth across residential, business, and multi-dwelling
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Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Kentucky Voters' Sensitive Personal Information
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The League of Women Voters of Kentucky issued the following news release:
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Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Kentucky Voters' Sensitive Personal Information
Ruling blocks Trump administration's attempt to obtain confidential voter data
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FRANKFORT, KY -- A federal court dismissed the US Department of Justice's lawsuit seeking to force Kentucky election officials to disclose sensitive voter information, including voters' dates of birth, driver's license numbers,
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Dentons Strengthens Position in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons strengthens position in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 rankings
Elevation in rankings represents Dentons' continued commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients
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Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has achieved 31 individual lawyer rankings and 12 practice rankings in this year's edition of Chambers High Net Worth, a leading international legal directory recognizing the foremost legal ad
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Doc Drop: Slack Messages Reveal Proximal Origin Authors Privately Doubted the Science Behind Their Own Paper, Coordinated With Intelligence Community And NIH
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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DOC DROP: Slack Messages Reveal Proximal Origin Authors Privately Doubted the Science Behind Their Own Paper, Coordinated with Intelligence Community And NIH
Newly released documents show the scientists behind one of the most influential early COVID-19 origin papers gave real odds to a lab leak even as they publicly ruled it out
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U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate HomelandSecurity
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Dr. Rand Paul's Legislation to Lower Drug Prices Unanimously Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Dr. Rand Paul's Legislation to Lower Drug Prices Unanimously Advances Out of Committee
Yesterday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee unanimously advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to streamline the approval process for biosimilars by eliminating costly and redundant clinical study requirements. Dr. Paul's Expedited Access to
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EKU Expands Aviation Training Fleet
RICHMOND, Kentucky, July 23 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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EKU Expands Aviation Training Fleet
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Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is enhancing the student flight training experience by upgrading its aviation fleet with new Piper Aircraft, further strengthening hands-on learning opportunities at Kentucky's only FAA Part 141 collegiate flight program.
"Students come to EKU from all over the nation to learn to fly and pursue an aviation aerospace career," sai
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Financial Services Committee's Main Street Capital Access Act Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Financial Services Committee's Main Street Capital Access Act Passes House
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access ("Main Street") Act, by a vote of 270-155-1. Sponsored by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr
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House Committee on Energy and Commerce Advances 17 Bills to House
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Advances 17 Bills to the Full House of Representatives
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led a markup of 17 bills aiming to lower energy costs, cut red tape, protect communities from illicit drug threats, and empower patients by expanding ac
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House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup to Promote Affordability, Wellbeing of Americans
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup to Promote Affordability and the Wellbeing of Americans
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of 29 bills.
Chairman Guthrie's opening statement as prepared for deliv
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House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie Releases POWER Act to Lower Electricity Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Chairman Guthrie Releases POWER Act to Lower Electricity Costs for American Families
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released a discussion draft of the Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act, a package of Energy and Commerce Committee bills, to addr
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House Financial Services Chairman Hill and Subcommittee Chairman Barr Encourage Federal Reserve to Continue Streamlining Bank Merger Reviews
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026, with Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions:
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Chairman Hill and Subcommittee Chairman Barr Encourage Federal Reserve to Continue Streamlining Bank Merger Reviews
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr (KY
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House Oversight & Government Ranking Member, Chairman James Comer Pass Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractors
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Reps. Robert Garcia, D-California, and James Comer, Kentucky, ranking member and chairman, of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Chairman James Comer Pass Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractors
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. James Comer, Chairman of the Committee on O
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House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Strengthen Public Health Efforts and Expand Access to Medical Innovation for American Patients
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Strengthen Public Health Efforts and Expand Access to Medical Innovation for American Patients
This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on
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ICYMI: "Lawmakers Target Energy Affordability Through Sweeping Permitting Overhaul in New House Bill"
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: "Lawmakers target energy affordability through sweeping permitting overhaul in new House bill"
In case you missed it, Fox News recently reported that Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released a discussion draft of the POWER Act, a combination of 19 Republican measures focused on low
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ICYMI: Chairman Guthrie Joins Fox Business Network to Talk AI Policy and the Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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ICYMI: Chairman Guthrie Joins Fox Business Network to talk AI Policy and the Ratepayer Protection Act
This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, joined Fox Business' "The Bottom Line" to discuss AI policy, data centers, and the Ratepayer Protection Act.
Chairman Guthrie
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Moreno Applauds Sixth Circuit Confirmation of Judge Flowers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno Applauds Sixth Circuit Confirmation of Judge Flowers
Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) praised the Senate confirmation of Benjamin M. Flowers to be a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
"Mr. Flowers has spent his career fighting for Ohio and its citizens, including before the United States Supreme Court," said Senator Moreno. "I am confident that Mr. Flowers w
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National Alliance for Care at Home Welcomes Denis Fleming Jr. as Chief Government Affairs Officer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 24 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release:
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National Alliance for Care at Home Welcomes Denis Fleming Jr. as Chief Government Affairs Officer
With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of government, healthcare, and advocacy, Fleming joins the Alliance at a pivotal time for the care at home community
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The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) today announced longtime industry leader Denis Fleming J
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Workplace in Knoxville
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 [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 is the No. 1 Workplace in Knoxville
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Pinnacle Financial Partners was named the No. 1 Top Workplace in Knoxville, as announced by the Knoxville News Sentinel and Energage at a ceremony Thursday night at The Mill & Mi
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Rapid Response Grants 2026 awardees advance community-focused research
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Rapid Response Grants 2026 awardees advance community-focused research
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The Sustainable Futures Design Lab (SFDL), a founding area of UK Innovate's TRUST Hub, selected three University of Kentucky research teams to receive the 2026 Rapid Response Grants.
The award supports community-engaged research projects that respond to emerging needs across Kentucky and help accelerate solutions with the poten
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Ratepayer Protection Act Advances From House Committee on Energy and Commerce
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ratepayer Protection Act Advances from House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08), applauded the Committee's passage of H.R. 934
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SCC Surgical Technology Program on the rise following record-breaking year
SOMERSET, Kentucky, July 24 -- Somerset Community College posted the following news:
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SCC Surgical Technology Program on the rise following record-breaking year
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Published on Jul 24, 2026
Somerset Community College's (SCC) Surgical Technology Program is celebrating a historic year of achievement as the program continues its rise as one of Kentucky's premier surgical technology education programs. From championship victories and exceptional student outcomes to record-breaking enrollme
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