Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky
"ALVARADO HAS ISSUES" [PUNCHBOWL NEWS]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"ALVARADO HAS ISSUES" [PUNCHBOWL NEWS]
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D.C. Republicans hit the panic button over Ralph Alvarado in KY-06 as scandals and brutal press continues to pile up
Punchbowl News points out the obvious this morning: Ralph Alvarado has issues.
* Alvarado's former running mate, disgraced former Governor Matt Bevin, is sitting in a jail cell in Kentucky. Alvarado has remained silent,
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49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policie
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Applications open for seed funding to stimulate global research partnerships
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Applications open for seed funding to stimulate global research partnerships
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UKinSPIRE (Seeding Partnerships for International Research Engagement), an internal funding opportunity for University of Kentucky faculty, is now accepting applications for FY27-28 with a deadline of October 30, 2026.
Funded jointly by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the UK International Center (UKIC),
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APSU Board of Trustees approves naming of Linda and Leon Hogg Sound Booth
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU Board of Trustees approves naming of Linda and Leon Hogg Sound Booth
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Linda and Leon Hogg Sound Booth during its quarterly meeting on Friday, Sept. 11, recognizing a significant philanthropic contribution that honors a family legacy and supports the Department of Music.
The sound booth is loc
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Area high school students invited to seek higher-ed opportunities at the Blount County College Fair and Financial Aid Night at Maryville College
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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Area high school students invited to seek higher-ed opportunities at the Blount County College Fair and Financial Aid Night at Maryville College
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Key Takeaways
* The Blount County College Fair takes place on Sept. 23 at Maryville College, offering students and families a chance to explore higher education options.
* The event features representatives from various colleges, universities, and programs ac
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
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Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November
OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l
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Barr Applauds Trump EPA Action to Unleash American Energy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Applauds Trump EPA Action to Unleash American Energy
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Washington, D.C.-Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) applauded President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin for taking historic action to roll back burdensome regulations on America's power sector and unleash reliable, affordable American energy.
The EPA finalized the repeal of Biden-era
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BRANDEIS CENTER URGES SUPREME COURT TO GRANT RELIEF TO JEWISH MAN THREATENED WITH JAILTIME FOR INVITING A MINYAN TO PRAY WITH HIM IN HIS HOME
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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"WE DON'T WANT YOUR KIND HERE": BRANDEIS CENTER URGES SUPREME COURT TO GRANT RELIEF TO JEWISH MAN THREATENED WITH JAILTIME FOR INVITING A MINYAN TO PRAY WITH HIM IN HIS HOME
Neighbors allegedly warned "we don't want your kind here" and feared neighborhood would be "labeled as Jewish"; city threatened jail and enlisted police and neighbors to monitor family for "unauthorized
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CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
September 13, 2026
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office to pursue all appropriate
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Democratic Governors Call Out Corrupt Trump Administration For Fueling Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Democratic Governors Call Out Corrupt Trump Administration For Fueling Affordability Crisis
Sep 11, 2026
DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear: "Under Donald Trump, you haven't made any more money. What you've done is paid more costs."
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As Donald Trump and Republicans held their midterm convention, DGA Chair Governor Beshear, along with Governors Laura Kelly, Tim Walz, Bob Ferguson, and Matt Meyer highlig
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DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
Sep 14, 2026
Today, the Democratic Governors Association is announcing a new Expand the Map Fund to raise additional resources to support Democratic candidates running for governor in challenging races across the country.This will be the DGA's first-ever direct no-overhead fund solely dedicated to further changing the playing field and how Democrats think about
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DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge
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Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio
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Emporia State Beats Second Straight Ranked Opponent
WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Emporia State Beats Second Straight Ranked Opponent
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Down 20-17 at halftime against then-No. 20 Michigan Tech, the Emporia State defense pitched a shutout in the second half allowing the Hornets to register their second straight victory over a ranked opponent, 34-20. Emporia State is now 3-0 on the season and moved up to No. 17 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll,
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Every Path Made Possible at EKU
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Sept. 14 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Every Path Made Possible at EKU
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#From community and opportunity to affordability and career preparation, EKU offers pathways to help every student reach their goals.
With a beautiful campus, high-demand degree programs, flexible learning options and generous scholarships, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) stands out as one of the best public universities in Kentucky. Prioritizing affordability and
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From Arizona to the Scottish Highlands: One Hilltopper's Journey to Find Her Place in the Field
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 14 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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From Arizona to the Scottish Highlands: One Hilltopper's Journey to Find Her Place in the Field
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When honors student Natalie Strader applied to a geology field program at the University of St Andrews, she got a no. The program director told her she was missing a prerequisite course. Most students would have moved on.
Strader, a senior geological sciences major at Western Kentucky University, d
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House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie Announces Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Guthrie Announces Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
Sep 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced a Full Committee markup of 16 bills to enhance American technological development and strengthen communications networks.
WHAT: Full Committee M
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Kentucky Psychological Association Urges CMS to Extend Behavioral Health Work Adjustments to Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Codes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chan
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Indiana's J.D. Ford for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Indiana's J.D. Ford for Election to Congress
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AFGE says Ford has a proven track record of fighting for working families
INDIANAPOLIS -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of J.D. Ford for election to the U.S. House representing Indiana's 5th Congressional District in the
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Major ATF Investigation in Louisville Leads to Large Firearms and Narcotics Recoveries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release:
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Major ATF investigation in Louisville leads to large firearms and narcotics recoveries
Joint operation secures dozens of indictments and major public safety gains
LOUISVILLE, KY - An ATF-led, multi-agency operation in Louisville resulted in dozens of arrests on federal and state charges following a focused two month investigation. Agents also sei
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Daniel W. Lee Sr.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Daniel W. Lee Sr.
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Army Capt. Daniel W. Lee Sr. was a platoon leader during World War II. He earned the Medal of Honor for valorous action in southeast France in 1944, during Operation Dragoon.
Lee was born June 23, 1919, in Alma, Georgia. His parents, Daniel M. Lee and Ida Hyres, were farmers. Lee and his six siblings grew up working on the family farm.
After graduating
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Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state and local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky and Indiana
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state and local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky and Indiana
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Editor's Note: Media planning to attend should RSVP no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 14, 2026, by contacting Lt. Connor Sullivan, Sector Ohio Valley, at (502) 779-5340.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -Coast Guard, local, county and state agencies will conduct law enforceme
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New study links Amazon fulfillment program to seller reputation
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 14 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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New study links Amazon fulfillment program to seller reputation
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Kentucky State agricultural economist Dr. Chinonso Etumnu examines how digital marketplace infrastructure can support producers, agribusinesses, and entrepreneurs.
For agricultural producers, food entrepreneurs, and other businesses, digital marketplaces can provide access to customers far beyond their local communities. Success, howe
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Predicting Sea Breezes With Drones: Embry Riddle, Collaborators Map Coastal Weather Phenomenon
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Predicting Sea Breezes With Drones: Embry Riddle, Collaborators Map Coastal Weather Phenomenon
Author Seth Robbins
Date September 14, 2026
For four days, drones crisscrossed land and ocean north of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach Campus, collecting data on sea breezes.
Sea breezes are a weather phenomenon familiar to Floridians. They occur when land warms up faster
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Redwood students build solutions from garden bed to chicken coop
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 14 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Redwood students build solutions from garden bed to chicken coop
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Kentucky State partnership expands outdoor learning and leaves lasting resources at the Lexington school
FRANKFORT, Ky. -When rain falls at Redwood Cooperative School, it can now supply both the garden beds and the chicken coop. Middle school students researched, designed, and installed the collection system themselves, turning a pra
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Rep. Comer Issues Letter to D.C. Buildings Dept. Director Hanlon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to District of Columbia Department of Buildings Director Brian J. Hanlon:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Mr. Brian J. Hanlon
Director
District of Columbia Department of Buildings
1100 4th Street SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
Dear Director Hanlon:
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is continuing
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls.
The coalition is asking the
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ
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UC Researchers Seek to Combat Youth Weight Gain From Bipolar Medication
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC researchers seek to combat youth weight gain from bipolar medication
Cleveland.com highlights PCORI-funded initiative
By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu
September 14, 2026
Cleveland.com highlighted a University of Cincinnati initiative approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions
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University of Arkansas: Seminar - More Than a Mouth - Integrative Biology of Diet-Dependent Phenotypes
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Seminar: More Than a Mouth: Integrative Biology of Diet-Dependent Phenotypes
Sep. 14, 2026
The Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC) will host Dr. Nick Levis, an assistant professor of evolutionary biology at the U of A, at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in BELL 2269. Levis studies how environmental conditions influence development and drive evolutionary changes. In this seminar
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Weimers gift $25,000 to establish Society of Yeager Scholars endowment
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Marshall University posted the following news release:
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Weimers gift $25,000 to establish Society of Yeager Scholars endowment
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The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $25,000 to establish the Dr. Mathew and Mary Lauren Weimer Yeager Scholars Endowment.
Established by Dr. Mathew "Matt" and Mary Lauren Weimer, the endowment will support the Society of Yeager Scholars. Housed within Marshall University's Honors College, the Socie
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