Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky
AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition have won their case (PDF) challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the
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Anastasia Coutinho, MD, MHS, and Geoff Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS, Selected as 2026 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following news:
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Anastasia Coutinho, MD, MHS, and Geoff Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS, Selected as 2026 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected Anastasia Coutinho and Geoff Gusoff as the 2026 James C. Puffer, MD/American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Fellows.
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Anastasia Coutinho, MD, MHS
Dr. Coutinho works at the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, announced a win in their second lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects to addre
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Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong announced today a new court order protecting federal homelessness funding after Connecticut and a multistate coalition for a second time defeated the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap
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Congressman Rogers Joins State & Local Leaders to Announce Funding for London-Corbin Airport Tornado Recovery Renovations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Joins State & Local Leaders to Announce Funding for London-Corbin Airport Tornado Recovery Renovations
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LONDON, KY - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local leaders at the London-Corbin Airport on Tuesday to deliver a check for $2 million in Community Project Funding for airport terminal renovations. Congressman Rogers also announced $6.5 million in federal
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EKU Announces Cohort for 2026-27 Provost's Faculty Internship
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 10 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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EKU Announces Cohort for 2026-27 Provost's Faculty Internship
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Through a highly competitive process, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has selected the cohort for the 2026-27 Provost's Faculty Internship Program. The program offers faculty participants the opportunity to engage in mentorship and collaboration with Academic Affairs leadership as they gain professional experience with fellow interns.
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From a Passion for Spanish to Shaping the Future of Language Learning
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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From a Passion for Spanish to Shaping the Future of Language Learning
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What began as a love for learning Spanish at Western Kentucky University has evolved into a career dedicated to transforming language education. Stephanie Knight, now Senior Director of Learning at LingroLearning, credits her time as a Spanish major at WKU as the foundation for a professional journey that has taken her from t
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Ga. A.G. Carr, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Chuck Schumer
Minority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Hono
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Transparency in Billing Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-748) on the Transparency in Billing Act (H.R. 8684). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on July 13, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
The hospital industry is the largest contributor to national health expenditures, accounting for nearly one of every three dollars spent on health care in the United States./1/ In addition, perverse economic incentives in health care have
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Choices for Increased Mobility Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-753) on the Choices for Increased Mobility Act (H.R. 1703). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 18, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026, would amend the Social Security Act to clarify payment ru
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McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Portfolio With ROAR, the Only Research-Backed Dyslexia Screener for K-12
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Portfolio with ROAR, the Only Research-Backed Dyslexia Screener for K-12
Exclusive integration will bring assessment developed at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Reading and Dyslexia Research Program to K-12 classrooms around the world
Key Highlights:
* Exclusive integration adds ROAR, the only literacy screener designed to assess foundational reading
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Morehead State University: WMKY Completes Major Broadcast Infrastructure Upgrade
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 12 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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WMKY completes major broadcast infrastructure upgrade
Morehead State Public Radio's WMKY 90.3 FM has completed a major modernization of its broadcast infrastructure, improving the strength, clarity and reliability of the station's signal for listeners across eastern Kentucky and beyond.
The multi-year project included the installation of new Nautel transmitters, an Omnia 9 audio processor, LAB4 dehydrat
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On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
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In This Article
* AI Comes to Combat Wound Care
* A First-Year Student Tackles the Drug Supply
* The Hidden Dangers of Difficult Training
* Advancing Military Women's Health
The 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) closed on Aug. 6 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (U
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On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news:
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On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
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In This Article
* AI Comes to Combat Wound Care
* A First-Year Student Tackles the Drug Supply
* The Hidden Dangers of Difficult Training
* Advancing Military Women's Health
The 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) closed on Aug. 6 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sc
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Questions with Mikaela Yoder
GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- Grinnell College posted the following news:
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Questions with Mikaela Yoder
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Whether she's organizing the launch of a new campus testing center, tackling a knitting project, or browsing the Grinnell Farmers Market for ingredients for dinner, Mikaela Yoder enjoys bringing creativity and organization to whatever she's doing. After arriving in Grinnell earlier this summer, the new Disability Resources Operations Coordinator in Accessibility and Disability Resource
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Rural Pharmacies Identify Thousands of Patients at Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Pilot Program Finds
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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Rural Pharmacies Identify Thousands of Patients at Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Pilot Program Finds
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 11, 2026) - A trailblazing new program using rural pharmacies to identify and screen patients at risk of stroke and heart disease may have saved hundreds of lives, improved outcomes for thousands of patients, and saved mi
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Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Paul Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 29, 2026, hearing on COVID-19:
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One million Americans died from COVID 19. Some estimate as many as 15 million people died worldwide from COVID 19. Publicly Anthony Fauci promoted the theory that the virus arose naturally while privately he was well aware of a mountain of evidence suggesting the virus originated
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South Dakota Mines Proposed to Receive $25 Million to Build Next Generation of Mining Talent
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 11 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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South Dakota Mines Proposed to Receive $25 Million to Build Next Generation of Mining Talent
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South Dakota Mines is slated to receive $25 million in federal funding to expand mining education and workforce development as the United States works to strengthen its domestic critical minerals supply chain and address a growing shortage of skilled professionals.
Presiden
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The CMU Data Helping Pittsburgh See Heat and Air Pollution More Clearly
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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The CMU Data Helping Pittsburgh See Heat and Air Pollution More Clearly
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As Pittsburgh faces hotter summers and persistent air quality problems, Carnegie Mellon University researchers are turning environmental data into tools that residents, advocates and policymakers can use to identify risks, make smarter planning decisions, and improve the health of the city and its residents.
New environme
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U.S. Ambassador to Colombia Nominee Morris Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Nathaniel Morris, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Colombia, from an Aug. 5, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of the Committee- Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you as President Trump's nominee for United States Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia. I am grateful to President Trump, Vice President
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UK symposium brings national researchers together to advance the future of the bioeconomy
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK symposium brings national researchers together to advance the future of the bioeconomy
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The University of Kentucky Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment welcomed faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and industry collaborators across the country for the 2026 S1075 Symposium. Held in the new Marti
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University of Colorado: Meet the Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Finalist
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 12 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Meet the Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs finalist
UCCS will be hosting one finalist for the Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs position on campus Tuesday, August 18. All faculty, staff, students and interested members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the finalist's campus presentation and ask question
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Western Carolina University Adds a New Staff Resource to Assist With Planned Giving Needs
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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WCU adds a new staff resource to assist with planned giving needs
Alumni and friends interested in obtaining information about how to support Western Carolina University through a planned gift have a new resource to assist them. Ben Kees, senior director of development in the Division of Advancement, recently accepted a promotion to the role of executive director of development and planned givin
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- 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, August 11 through Thursday, August 27. 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, August 11
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope's 30th Ann
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Wright State video producer earns Regional Emmy and state journalism award
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State video producer earns Regional Emmy and state journalism award
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Kris Sproles, Wright State video content producer, won a Regional Emmy and a state journalism award.
Kris Sproles, video content producer in Wright State University's Office of University Communications and Marketing, earned two professional awards for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism: a Regional Emmy and a state journ
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