Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky
84th Training Command Leads the Way with the Combat Field Test
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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84th Training Command Leads the Way with the Combat Field Test
FORT KNOX, KY - The 84th Training Command hosted the Army Combat Field Test, July 31st, 2026 at Fort Knox, KY. A combined force effort made of the three Army components supported more than 20 Soldiers taking the CFT said Army Reserve Capt. Stacy Pepitone, the 84th TC Holistic Health and Fitness Systems Manager. The 84th TC CFT achi
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Armstrong, Wrigley announce executive actions to ban unregulated drug kratom amid growing concerns
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
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Armstrong, Wrigley announce executive actions to ban unregulated drug kratom amid growing concerns
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Attorney General Drew Wrigley today announced executive actions aimed at protecting public health and safety by curbing access to kratom amid growing concerns about the drug, which is currently unregulated in North Dakota with no minimum age for pu
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Army NCO Leverages Corporate Innovation Through Training With Industry Fellowship at Fiserv
FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news:
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Army NCO Leverages Corporate Innovation Through Training With Industry Fellowship at Fiserv
By Tim Bundick, Chief, Advertising and Public Affairs 2nd Recruiting Brigade
Atlanta, GA - The Army's Training With Industry (TWI) program continues to strengthen the service's ability to compete in today's fast-moving labor market, as SFC Pops, currently assigned to Fiserv in Alpharetta, Georgia, applies
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians
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Trump Administration is attempting to disclose troves of data about Californians receiving financial assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to DHS and other agencies
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multista
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Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a nationwide $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private info
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Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General JB McCuskey today announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. The action is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies
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Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 milli
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Beyond Borders: How Aly Johnson Found a Bigger World in Barcelona
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Beyond Borders: How Aly Johnson Found a Bigger World in Barcelona
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From a small town in Minnesota to the streets of Spain, one Honors student's study abroad experience reinforced her passion for international affairs, and showed her that some of life's greatest lessons happen outside the classroom.
For Aly Johnson, studying abroad was never a matter of if-only where.
"My mom studied abroad in c
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Pete Buttigieg Headline At National Urban League Conference
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Pete Buttigieg Headline At National Urban League Conference
FORMER VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS, GOV. ANDY BESHEAR, AND PETE BUTTIGIEG HEADLINE DAY OF LEGACY AND ADVOCACY AT 2026 NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE
Plenary On "Courage Under Fire" And a Fireside Chat With Vice President Harris Cap a Consequential Day in Nashville, As C
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-733) on the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8205). The report was advanced by Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 9, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 8205, introduced on April 6, 2026, by Representatives Mike Quigley
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-723) on the Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act (H.R. 3747). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 3747, introduced on June 5, 2025, by Representati
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Action for Dental Health Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-721) on the Action for Dental Health Act (H.R. 2001). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 2001, introduced on March 10, 2025, by Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Michael Simp
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Amending Public Health Service Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-726) on a bill (H.R. 8209) that aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 8209, introduced on April 6, 2026, by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Troy Balderson (R-OH), would reauthorize the school-based healt
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Bill to Reauthorize Federal Traumatic Brain Injury Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-720) on a bill (H.R. 1493) that aims to reauthorize and make improvements to federal programs relating to the prevention, detection and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 1493, introduced on February 21, 2025, by Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Don Bacon (R-N
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on DeOndra Dixon Include Project Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-722) on the DeOndra Dixon Include Project Act (H.R. 3491). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 3491, introduced on May 19, 2025, by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Richard
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Kay Hagan Tick Act Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-725) on a bill (H.R. 4348) that aims to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 4348, introduced on July 10, 2025, by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Lloyd
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on NIH Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-734) on the NIH Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Act (H.R. 6238). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 9, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 6238, introduced on November 20, 2025
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-724) on the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5160). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 5160, introduced on September 4, 2025, by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) an
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Vance Imagines a Bright ABA Future at Nominating Committee Candidates' Forum
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Vance imagines a bright ABA future at Nominating Committee candidates' forum
The American Bar Association House of Delegates Nominating Committee held a candidates' forum Aug. 2 at its Annual Conference in Chicago for the position of president-elect for the 2027-28 term. Palmer Gene Vance II of Kentucky was the only candidate to announce interest.
Vance, a member in Stoll Keenon Ogden's
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Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information
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The federal government is seeking to illegally use the sensitive private information of tens of thousands of Washingtonians receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a new lawsuit to protect residents from this unlawful abuse o
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WEKU's '1850 Campaign' Ends with Station Increasing Donor Base by 40%
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 3 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WEKU's '1850 Campaign' Ends with Station Increasing Donor Base by 40%
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WEKU, based at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), launched the 1850 Campaign in March 2025 as an effort to generate 1,850 new supporters donating at least $10 per month.
WEKU Executive Director Mike Savage says the 1850 Campaign was developed to increase new station donors to specifically cover the loss of federal funds.
"WEKU d
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