News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors
15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year
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As agricultural education programs continue to play a vital role in preparing the next generation of industry leaders, the Golden Owl Award celebrated a record year of recognition for ag educators, receiving more than 4,900 nominations and recognizing 107 finalists across 15 states. Nationwide and its state FFA partners are proud to ann
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3 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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3 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2026
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Three leaders in military service, tourism, education and ministry will join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Steven L. Basham, Deana Davenport Ivey and the late Rev. Dr. John E. Jones will be honored during WKU's 2026 Homecoming Celebration.
The 35th class of noted alumni will be induct
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country.
While immigration enforcement is frequently a
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Regional prices rose 0.1 percent in July, up 3.2 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over
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Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS Denounce DOJ's Failure to Protect Foundational Federal Gun Safety Law Against Gun Lobby Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords issued the following statements on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS Denounce DOJ's Failure to Protect Foundational Federal Gun Safety Law Against Gun Lobby Attacks
Department of Justice Drops the Ball on Defense of 100-Year-Old Gun Safety Regulations in Blanche's First Week on the Job
NEW YORK - Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, and GIFFORDS released the follo
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on David Crowley Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on David Crowley Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Wisconsin
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on David Crowley securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Wisconsin:
"Congratulations to David Crowley on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Wisconsin. As Milwaukee County Executive, Davi
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EKU Celebrates Student, Staff and Alumni Inductees Into Distinguished Honor Societies
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 12 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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EKU Celebrates Student, Staff and Alumni Inductees Into Distinguished Honor Societies
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#Eastern Kentucky University honored its newest Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi inductees this spring, celebrating students whose academic excellence, leadership and service place them among the university's top achievers.
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) inducted its newest members into the Omicron Delta
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Everytown for Gun Safety, Brady, GIFFORDS Denounce DOJ's Failure to Protect Foundational Federal Gun Safety Law Against Gun Lobby Attacks
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety, Brady, GIFFORDS Denounce DOJ's Failure to Protect Foundational Federal Gun Safety Law Against Gun Lobby Attacks
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Department of Justice Drops the Ball on Defense of 100-Year-Old Gun Safety Regulations in Blanche's First Week on the Job
NEW YORK - Everytown for Gun Safety, Brady, and GIFFORDS released the following statements today after the Department of
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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From Kentucky State to Berklee, Terrence Moore Jr. Finds His Voice on an International Stage
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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From Kentucky State to Berklee, Terrence Moore Jr. Finds His Voice on an International Stage
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The 2021 Kentucky State graduate credits faculty mentorship and his University experience with preparing him to grow as a musician, performer, producer, and creative leader
Terrence Moore Jr. arrived at Kentucky State University with eight years of experience playing the viola. By the time he graduated in 2
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GIFFORDS denounces DOJ's failure to protect foundational federal gun safety law against gun lobby attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release:
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GIFFORDS denounces DOJ's failure to protect foundational federal gun safety law against gun lobby attacks
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WASHINGTON - GIFFORDS, Everytown for Gun Safety, and Brady released the following statements today after the Department of Justice failed to protect the common-sense regulations on silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and
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HHS Report Depicts How the Working Families Tax Cuts Lowers Health Insurance Premiums and Hospital Prices for Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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New HHS Report Depicts How the Working Families Tax Cuts Lowers Health Insurance Premiums and Hospital Prices for Americans
This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) released a report, finding provider tax and state-directed payment po
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Ky. Energy & Environment Cabinet: Team Kentucky Receives $736,000 To Help Clean Up Communities and Recycle Metals
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet issued the following news:
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Team Kentucky Receives $736,000 To Help Clean Up Communities and Recycle Metals
Kentucky is the first state to receive funding for round 2 of the 2026 SWIFR grant program
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Team Kentucky has received a $736,666 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support healthy communities and improve metals and battery recycling efforts.
Funds come from the Solid Waste In
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Morehead State Master of Music Program Earns OnlineU Ranking for Affordability
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Morehead State Master of Music program earns OnlineU ranking for affordability
Morehead State University music program, its online learning options and its dedication to affordability were all recently recognized on a national level.
OnlineU, a website that comprehensively ranks and reviews online college degree programs, recently named MSU one of the most affordable schools to obtain an online Master o
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Morehead State University President Outlines Vision for Future During Fall Convocation
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Morehead State University President Outlines Vision for Future During Fall Convocation
As Morehead State University faculty, staff and administration gathered before the start of the 2026-27 academic year, MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan shared a bold vision for the University's future at Fall Convocation.
During his biannual address, Morgan highlighted momentum in academic excellence, student success, res
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Southern Studies Professor Named Russell Sage Fellow
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 13 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Southern Studies Professor Named Russell Sage Fellow
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OXFORD, Miss. - Data from the U.S. Census Bureau puts the official U.S. poverty rate at 10.6%, representing about 35.9 million people. University of Mississippi professor Ryan Parsons will spend the next year on a Russell Sage Fellowship analyzing the issue, including why it's so hard for people to get out of poverty.
The Russell Sage Foundati
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Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 13 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release:
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Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History
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This fall, take the Great River Road to Minnesota places that have made a difference to America. To commemorate the nation's 250th birthday, Minnesotans are encouraged to consider how the Mississippi River played a key role in our country's history before and after the revolution.
For Driv
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Texas Democratic Party: Republicans Slam Ken Paxton For Barely Campaigning And Nonstop Scandals
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Republicans Slam Ken Paxton For Barely Campaigning And Nonstop Scandals
New video shows Paxton directly questioned about why he abandoned Texas for Iceland & England luxury vacation on America's 250th anniversary
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After taking the early summer off for a luxury European vacation with his mistress over the 4th of July, Ken Paxton is facing a brutal onslaught of friendly fire from Fox News and Texas R
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Three National Horticultural Honors Cap Standout Year for Kentucky State Graduate Student
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Three National Horticultural Honors Cap Standout Year for Kentucky State Graduate Student
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Godswill Ujah receives emerging-scholar and travel awards and places third in research competition
Kentucky State University graduate student Godswill Ujah returned from one of the nation's leading horticultural science conferences with three honors and growing recognition for his research into the genetic dive
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $35.1 Million into Small Shipyards to Restore America's Maritime Dominance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $35.1 Million into Small Shipyards to Restore America's Maritime Dominance
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Program received a 300% boost thanks to President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is delivering $35.1 million to invest in critical infrastructure and workforce develop
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UK Food as Health Alliance opens $50,000 in pilot funding to tackle food and health challenges
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK Food as Health Alliance opens $50,000 in pilot funding to tackle food and health challenges
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The Food as Health Alliance (FAHA) at the University of Kentucky announced a new round of pilot research funding aimed at improving health through food. FAHA, an initiative of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will award up to $50,000 in total to UK faculty and eligible UK res
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Union College: A love of nature leads to creation of Schenectady preserve
SCHENECTADY, New York, Aug. 13 -- Union College posted the following news:
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A love of nature leads to creation of Schenectady preserve
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The Schenectady County land that Vicki Herzl Watkins '76 and Gray Watkins '73 owned for decades has inspired much.
A deep love of and commitment to nature. The songs "Harvest Time" and "The World is a Song," written and performed by Gray (graywatkins.bandcamp.com). And their decision, last spring, to donate all 54 acres to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conse
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