Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky
'Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas' coming to ETSU Martin Center Dec. 13
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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'Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas' coming to ETSU Martin Center Dec. 13
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Get into the holiday spirit with a special evening of bluegrass, heartfelt harmonies and beloved Christmas classics when "Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas" comes to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m., a
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AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
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Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram
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AlzInColor Urges Federal Action to Improve Brain Health and Address Disparities in Alzheimer's Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AlzInColor.com
SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Maria-Theresa Okafor, PhD, MCG
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging
Of
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Americans United for Separation of Church & State: Texas Families Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Block Ten Commandments Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Texas families urge U.S. Supreme Court to block Ten Commandments law
More than two dozen Texas families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to a state law that requires public schools to post a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The request, filed today, urges the court to protect students' and parents' religious freedom
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Angela Gott named to FCCLA National Board of Directors
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Angela Gott named to FCCLA National Board of Directors
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Angela Gott, Instructor for the WKU Department of Applied Human Sciences, has been appointed to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term.
Gott will serve as Communications and Membership Committee Chair on the FCCLA Board of Directors and is the LEAD FCS Education Repres
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Arkstone Medical Solutions: FDA Urged to Differentiate Risks of AI-Enabled Clinical Decision Support Software
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. FDA-2018-N-1910
RE: Development of 21st Century Cures Act Section 3060 Required Report: Request for Input. FDA-2018-N-1910-0295
August 12, 2026
Comments on Certain Clinical Decision Support: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices for AI-Enabled Tools
Submitted by Arkstone Medical Solutions
To Whom It May Concer
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Meta social media bellwether trial
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Meta social media bellwether trial
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CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was quoted by Law360 in its August 11, 2026, coverage of a major federal bellwether trial involving state claims that Meta's social media platforms harm
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
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August 18, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features:
"Meta has built their business aroun
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on David Jolly Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Florida
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on David Jolly Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Florida
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on David Jolly securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida:
"Congratulations to David Jolly on officially becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Florida. David is a leader who has demonstrat
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Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026
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April 4 marked the third annual DAV Community Impact Day. Participation doubled from last year, with more than 2,000 people taking the pledge to commit at least an hour of their time volunteering for veterans.
Thank you to everyone who participated and made DAV Community Impact Day a success, and thank you to
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ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic"
Elected officials, advocates, strategists, and Democrats across the country continue to express support for the 2028 early presidential nominating window after the full DNC approved the calendar at its summer meeting this weekend. The calendar is being lauded for its historic racial and geographic diversity, commitment to
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Kentucky Resources Council Urges NRC to Withdraw Proposed Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Post Office Box 1070
Frankfort, Kentucky 40602
502-875-2428
hello@kyrc.org
www.kyrc.org
August 17, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington D.C. 20555-0001
Docket ID NRC-2011-0012
submitted electronically
via
https://www.regulations.gov
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule "Integrated Low Level Radioactive Wa
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League of Women Voters: DOJ Prevented From Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.
The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing p
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
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BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t
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One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation
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Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base.
During his remarks, Hegseth made clear that supercharging the defense industrial base, which i
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Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters expand pathways for skilled trades professionals
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters expand pathways for skilled trades professionals
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Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters and the Indiana/Kentucky Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund (IN/KY JATF) have formalized a new educational partnership designed to expand opportunities for skilled trades professionals to advance their education and careers.
Announced during a signing ceremony on Thursd
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Six Eckerd College Students Spend the Summer Interning at One of the Nation's Leading Hospitals
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Six Eckerd College Students Spend the Summer Interning at One of the Nation's Leading Hospitals
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Eckerd-MGH interns during their final presentations. Left to right: Senior Project Coordinator Coleen Cunningham, Finn Topham '27, Maggie Tomaszewski '27, Kylee Roberts '27, Brady Schumaker '28, Allen Chen '27, Stephanie Wall-Perrogon '28 and Professor of Neurology Sue Slaugenhaupt '85 (P '20), Ph.D. Photo courte
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UIS announces six new faculty appointments for fall 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS announces six new faculty appointments for fall 2026
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The University of Illinois Springfield has announced six new full-time faculty appointments for fall 2026. These educators bring a diverse array of expertise and research interests to their respective fields, enhancing the university's commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Nikki Baker joins UIS as a visiting i
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UK graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review
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Publishing a paper in a top-tier journal is a major accomplishment for faculty members. For first-year graduate students, it's almost unheard of.
Alexandra N. Johansen, a psychology Ph.D. student in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has done exactly that, serving as the lead author of a comprehe
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UK researchers explore new way to protect trees from invasive diseases
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK researchers explore new way to protect trees from invasive diseases
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A fungus that causes laurel wilt can kill a sassafras tree in just a few weeks, and it's a disease threatening sassafras in Kentucky and other members of the laurel family across the nation. Researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are studying whether the fungus'
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Welcome to Fall 2026 on the Hill!
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Welcome to Fall 2026 on the Hill!
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Dear Colleagues,
Welcome back to campus! I hope each of you had an opportunity to recharge this summer and spend time with those who matter most to you. As we prepare to welcome students back for the start of another academic year, I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to the many faculty and staff members who remained on campus throughout the summer m
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- 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 18 through Saturday, September 5. 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 18
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Begin. Various locations. Co
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WKU extends strategic plan through 2031
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU extends strategic plan through 2031
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Western Kentucky University is extending its strategic plan through 2031, building on eight years of progress and establishing priorities to guide the University toward its 125th anniversary.
President Timothy C. Caboni shared details about the extension, Climbing to Greater Heights: 2026-2031, during WKU's annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday,
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