Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threatening to withhold more than a billion dollars that states use to fund counterterrorism and disaster response efforts.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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Cybersecurity and Forensics Conference to Bring Academic, Industry, and Government Leaders to Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 28 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Cybersecurity and Forensics Conference to Bring Academic, Industry, and Government Leaders to Frankfort
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Kentucky State will host the Oct. 30 conference featuring expert presentations, hands-on demonstrations, career discussions, and student research
FRANKFORT, Ky. -Cyber threats increasingly reach across organizations, industries, and national borders. Addressing them requires collaboration that ext
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DGA Announces Initial $10 Million Investment in the Arizona Governor's Race
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Announces Initial $10 Million Investment in the Arizona Governor's Race
The Democratic Governors Association is announcing it will make an initial investment of $10 million to support Governor Katie Hobbs' re-election campaign.
"The DGA is proud to make this initial investment to support Governor Katie Hobbs. While Arizona is always one of the toughest battleground states, Gov. Hobbs is entering
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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 28 (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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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-705) on the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act (H.R. 2715). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on June 18, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 2715 authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require that the owner or consignee of an FDA-regulated article that is subject to a destruction order to destroy such article, without an opportunity to e
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on FDA Modernization Act 3.0
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-706) on the FDA Modernization Act 3.0 (H.R. 2821). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on June 18, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 2821 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish an interim final rule amending certain regulations to replace references to "animal" tests, data, studies, models, and research with references to "no
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Indiana University Southeast Appoints Dr. Patricia Spurr as Nursing Program Director
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 28 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Indiana University Southeast Appoints Dr. Patricia Spurr as Nursing Program Director
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NEW ALBANY, Ind. -Indiana University Southeast has announced the appointment of Dr. Patricia Spurr, Ed.D., MSN, CNE, FRE, RN as the new Nursing Program Director, bringing to the university an accomplished leader in nursing education, accreditation, curriculum development, and student success.
Spurr joins I
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Kentucky Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Kentucky's Major Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Kentucky Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Kentucky's Major Disaster Declaration
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) led the Kentucky Congressional Delegation in urging President Donald J. Trump to swiftly approve the Commonwealth of Kentucky's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the devastating storms, flooding, tornadoes, and
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Kentucky Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Kentucky's Major Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Kentucky Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Kentucky's Major Disaster Declaration
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) led the Kentucky Congressional Delegation in urging President Donald J. Trump to swiftly approve the Commonwealth of Kentucky's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the devastating storms, flooding, tornadoes, and severe
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Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Wraps Successful 2026 National Lt. Governors Association Annual Meeting
DENVER, Colorado, July 27 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Wraps Successful 2026 National Lt. Governors Association (NLGA) Annual Meeting
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Last week, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera hosted the 2026 National Lieutenant Governors Association's (NLGA) Annual Meeting in Denver, welcoming lieutenant governors from across the nation, Tribal leaders, and public and private sector partners for three days of programming built aroun
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
OXFORD, Ohio, July 28 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
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Miami University has selected 22 exceptional incoming students to receive the Presidential Fellows scholarship from the Honors College, the university's premier opportunity for top scholars. The Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows come from across the United States and from Mongolia.
The Presidential Fellows scholarship offers a merit award to cover tuition, fees, h
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Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center
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Newport, Kentucky -Yesterday, Congressmembers Gwen Moore (WI-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) visited the Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky to provide oversight of the facility and conduct a welfare check on three constituents suffering from a lack of medical
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Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center
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Newport, Kentucky -Yesterday, Congressmembers Gwen Moore (WI-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) visited Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky to provide oversight of the facility and conduct a welfare check on three constituents suffering from a lack of medical care.
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Morehead State University Welcomes Educators for Statewide Vibrant Learning Conference
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, July 29 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Morehead State University welcomes educators for statewide Vibrant Learning Conference
More than 180 educators representing school districts across Kentucky gathered at Morehead State University for the Vibrant Learning Conference, a statewide professional learning event focused on advancing student-centered, authentic learning experiences.
Hosted in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education
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National Park Service Associate Director Cuvelier Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks released the following testimony by Charles Cuvelier, associate director of visitor and resource protection at the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on legislation to preserve public lands and historic sites.
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Chairman Daines, Ranking Member King, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Department of the Inte
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Preparing for the fall semester; Convocation and Topper Fest reminders
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 27 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Preparing for the fall semester; Convocation and Topper Fest reminders
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Dear Colleagues,
I hope you've had an opportunity to enjoy some time away this summer with family and friends. The pace on our Hill certainly hasn't slowed as we welcomed thousands of visitors through camps, conferences, workshops and youth programs, and I want to thank our faculty and staff who made those experiences memor
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Q&A: University of Kentucky Research Professor Hogg-Graham on Cross-Sector Health Collaboration in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 29 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following Q&A on July 28, 2026, involving Rachel Hogg-Graham, associate professor and health management and policy chair in the College of Public Health:
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Rachel Hogg-Graham: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
Rachel Hogg-Graham, Dr.P.H., associate professor and health management and policy chair in the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Prof
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 27 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
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The Society of Professional Journalists hosted its relaunched Leadership Institute July 17-19, bringing together 17 professional SPJ members from across the country for an intensive three-day program focused on leadership, governance and press freedom advocacy.
Partic
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Streaming Embarks on Annual Summer Ascent in Nielsen's May 2026 Gauge Reports
NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news:
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Streaming Embarks on Annual Summer Ascent in Nielsen's May 2026 Gauge Reports
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Streaming Hits 48.6% of Total TV Usage in May
YouTube Leads in Media Distributor Gauge with 13.8% of TV Watch-Time
Amazon Prime Video Achieves Platform Best 4.5% of TV, Boosted by Live Sports and 'The Boys'
NBC Owns Top Broadcast Telecasts with Kentucky Derby and NBA Western Conf
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 28 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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What's Happening at WKU
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Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, July 28 through Saturday, August 15. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Tuesday, July 28
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope's 30th Anniver
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