Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky
RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts KY-06 in Zach Dembo's Direction AGAIN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts KY-06 in Zach Dembo's Direction AGAIN
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Nonpartisan race rater shifts KY-06 toward Dembo for the second time as polling shows a tied race
Inside Elections just shifted their rating of Kentucky's 6th Congressional District towards Zach Dembo yet again - this time moving the race from Likely Republican to Lean Republican - in the latest sign
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Allied Universal Appoints Josh Ball Vice President of Field Operations and Quality for Event Services
SANTA ANA, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release:
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Allied Universal Appoints Josh Ball Vice President of Field Operations and Quality for Event Services
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IRVINE, Calif. - Oct. 1, 2026 - Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that Josh Ball has joined th
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Alumni employees recognized for leadership, service and Niner spirit
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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Alumni employees recognized for leadership, service and Niner spirit
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The UNC Charlotte 49er Alumni Campus Employees (ACE) Network bestowed its 2026 ACE Awards to three outstanding alumni employees -Tonya Bates '97, '01 M.S.; Shannon Homesley '15 M.A.; and Suzanne Voight '24 -and its 49er ACE Scholarship to junior Levi Truong. All four were recognized during an app
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Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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October 1, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharm
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement wi
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Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
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#Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medicat
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Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Press Releases
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states an
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Barr Applauds President Trump for Securing Major U.S. Coal Export Commitment from China
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Applauds President Trump for Securing Major U.S. Coal Export Commitment from China
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) applauded President Trump's announcement that China will import at least 10 million metric tons of American coal in 2027 and at least another 10 million metric tons in 2028.
The commitment follows a congressional effort led by Barr and six other M
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British Royal Navy: 814 NAS, Kentucky Air National Guard Practise Saving Lives at Sea
LONDON, England, Oct. 1 -- The British Royal Navy issued the following news:
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814 NAS and Kentucky Air National Guard practise saving lives at sea
Royal Navy aviators swapped submarine hunting for saving lives in a unique link-up with US fliers off the Scottish coast.
814 Naval Air Squadron, typically found operating from frigates or RFA tankers in the endless grey of the North Atlantic looking for hostile submarine activity, were invited to join the Kentucky Air National Guard, making
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Center for American Progress: Trump Tariff Refunds Deliver Corporate Windfall While Small Businesses and Consumers Bear the Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSbrep) --- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
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Oct 1, 2026
Trump Tariff Refunds Deliver Corporate Windfall While Small Businesses and Consumers Bear the Costs
Washington, D.C. -- Court-ordered refunds from the Trump administration's unlawful tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are doing little to make small businesses and consumers whole after nearly a year of higher costs. Meanwhile, several large
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Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
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Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactu
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Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
October 1, 2026
The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens
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Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for
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Duke Energy Announces Dividend Payments to Shareholders
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders
October 1, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.085 per share. This dividend is payable on Dec. 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 13, 2026.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 p
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Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2026 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2026 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo
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The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo, also known as the Great Lakes Expo or GLEXPO, is one of the leading fruit, vegetable and farm market events in the Midwest. This annual event features educational sessions on important indust
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Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function
This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 11 federal r
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Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 5)
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Delta Regional Authority
The Delta Regional Authority was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./54 The DRA aims to "create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside
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Florida State University to recognize distinguished honorees during Homecoming weekend
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University to recognize distinguished honorees during Homecoming weekend
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#Key Points
* During Florida State University's expanded homecoming weekend, the university will recognize 21 outstanding alumni and supporters during the weekend's signature award ceremonies.
* The FSU Alumni Awards ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, at Goodwood Museum & Gardens. On Sunday, Nov. 22, t
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John Carroll Earns Largest Grant in University History to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- John Carroll University posted the following news:
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John Carroll Earns Largest Grant in University History to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce
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John Carroll University's College of Health has received the largest grant in University history, a $3.2 million federal award to expand access to graduate education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling while helping address the shortage of behavioral health professionals in underserved communities.
The f
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Johns Hopkins: Understanding the Reach of Syringe Services Programs in Kentucky
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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October 01, 2026
Understanding the Reach of Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) in Kentucky
Assistant Scientist, Samantha J. Harris, PhD, MPA is leading research examining the growth and variation of syringe services programs across the state of Kentucky. The project aims to better understand how harm reduction services are being implemented, what challenges program
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Kentucky Guardsmen Sharpen Capabilities Alongside NATO Partners
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Kentucky Guardsmen Sharpen Capabilities Alongside NATO Partners
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Airmen assigned to the Kentucky Air National Guard enhanced their global capabilities while training alongside NATO partners from the United Kingdom and Canada in Scotland this summer.
The guardsmen deployed four C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, 62,000 pounds of equipment and 60 personnel to Glasgow Prestwick Airport in South Ayrshire, Scotland,
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Md. A.G. Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
10/1/2026
Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation
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BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joine
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Media Coverage: September 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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Media Coverage: September 2026
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The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media.
Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. Notice a clip we missed? Email us at umsldaily@umsl.edu
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Missouri State Football Game Early Campus Modifications
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Missouri State Football Game Early Campus Modifications
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Dear Faculty and Staff,
On Thursday, October 8, Hilltopper Football takes on Missouri State, with a kickoff set for 6 p.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
While we look forward to sharing this exciting time together as a Hilltopper Family, it is important to plan ahead. Below is the gameday timeline and additional details.
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MSU physicist Ben Crider selected for prestigious $1.35M Moore Foundation investigator award
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 1 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU physicist Ben Crider selected for prestigious $1.35M Moore Foundation investigator award
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Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State Professor Benjamin Crider has been selected as a 2026 Experimental Physics Investigator by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
With an award valued at $1.35 million, Crider is one of only 21 inducted into this year's select cohort recogniz
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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Date: October 01, 2026
Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fami
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N.H. A.G. Formella: State Secures Final Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 01, 2026
New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies partici
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National LGBTQ Task Force: How Missy Spears' Humor and Advocacy Evolved Into Powerful Local Leadership
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following news:
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How Missy Spears' Humor and Advocacy Evolved Into Powerful Local Leadership
October 1, 2026 | By Amber D. Dodd
"I'm a queer kid with a traumatic childhood, we end up really funny."
For activist Missy Spears, comedy is ever-present. A viral moment of social media posts poking fun at a public mishap. The way a politician vehemently denies silly allegations
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New UK training program connects microbiology and immunology trainees
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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New UK training program connects microbiology and immunology trainees
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Answering complex research questions often requires expertise that extends beyond a single laboratory. A new University of Kentucky training program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will help graduate students build those connections while advancing their dissertation research.
The recently funded Transdisciplinar
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Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana
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Games Will Stream for Free on DAZN and Be Broadcast Over-The-Air on Nexstar's Local TV Stations in Indianapolis, Evansville, and Champaign, Illinois
First Over-the-air Broadcast Will Be October 23 When the Pacers Take
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Protecting the harvest: Blackacre growers learn to spot pests and disease
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Protecting the harvest: Blackacre growers learn to spot pests and disease
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Kentucky State Extension workshop brings hands-on training to Louisville's community growing spaces
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -A damaged leaf or an ailing plant can be an early warning of trouble for a harvest. At Blackacre Farm, farmers and community gardeners learned how to recognize those signs and decide what to do next.
Kentucky St
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Rep. Guthrie: Watchdog Report Requested by E&C Leaders Finds Disposal of High-Risk Laboratory Equipment by HHS, USDA, GSA Exposed U.S. to Severe Bioterrorism Threat
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Watchdog Report Requested by E&C Leaders Finds Disposal of High-Risk Laboratory Equipment by HHS, USDA, GSA Exposed U.S. to Severe Bioterrorism Threat
Oct 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement in response to a new Government A
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc.
Oct. 1, 2026
PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South D
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court
Sept. 29, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their famili
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SC Ministry Foundation and GCF Announce Collaboration to Sustain and Strengthen Legacy of Grantmaking
CINCINNATI, Oct. 1 -- The Greater Cincinnati Foundation issued the following news:
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SC Ministry Foundation and GCF announce collaboration to sustain and strengthen legacy of grantmaking
CINCINNATI, OH (October 1, 2026) -- SC Ministry Foundation and Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) have entered into a collaborative agreement designed to ensure the long-term strength, sustainability, and impact of one of the region's most respected grantmaking organizations. Beginning with the 2027 gran
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Searching for the 'super tomato': UK lab advancing horticultural crop breeding for a healthier future
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Searching for the 'super tomato': UK lab advancing horticultural crop breeding for a healthier future
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A lab at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton Colle
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The KFP Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda is Now Open and Requesting Item Loans for the 2026 Season
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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The KFP Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda is Now Open and Requesting Item Loans for the 2026 Season
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The Kentucky Folklife Program in partnership with The Kentucky Museum and the Department of Society, Culture, Crime, and Justice Studies is proud to announce the return of our Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for the 2026 Fall Season!
We are thrilled, and very thankful to be able to displa
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The Meaning of Value
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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The Meaning of Value
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Dear Thorobred Family,
Value in higher education is measured not only by what students pay but also by what their education makes possible.
That is why Kentucky State University's results in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges guide matter. The University earned seven top-50 placements. Six of those placements are in the Regional Colleges South category, speaking to
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U.S. allocates refugee resettlement slots to a single nationality
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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U.S. allocates refugee resettlement slots to a single nationality
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New York, NY, October 1, 2026 -The United States announced(opens in a new window) today that it will primarily resettle people from one country -Afrikaners from South Africa -under a new refugee ceiling of 17,500 for fiscal year 2027. The administration did not allocate resettlement slots to refugees who
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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case Seeking to Clarify Federal Law's Protection of Religious Land Use
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case Seeking to Clarify Federal Law's Protection of Religious Land Use
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Washington, DC-Today, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to review a decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court denying the Missionaries of St. John the Baptist Church the right to build a
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UK aerospace students collect eclipse data for NASA in 'Land of Fire and Ice'
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK aerospace students collect eclipse data for NASA in 'Land of Fire and Ice'
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When Iceland experienced a rare total solar eclipse last month -marking the country's first total solar eclipse since 1954 and the first to cross the western region since 1433 -a team of University of Kentucky student researchers were there to measure how Earth's atmosphere responded to it.
Five aerospace students from the
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Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million To Support Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Across Virginia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million To Support Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Across Virginia
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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,144,835 in federal funding to strengthen veteran suicide prevention efforts across Virginia. The funding will support eight community organizations that connect veterans and their families to mental health resources, ou
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WKU Team Receives Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Team Receives Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education
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A team of Western Kentucky University faculty and staff recently won an award from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for their strong education preparation programs.
CAEP says "The Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement is awarded to educator preparation providers (EPPs) that
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