Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky
2027 Toyota Camry Brings Hybrid Power and Standout Style to Every Drive
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 13 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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2027 Toyota Camry Brings Hybrid Power and Standout Style to Every Drive
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* 225 Net-Combined Horsepower on FWD Models; 232 Net-Combined Horsepower on AWD-Equipped Models
* Manufacturer-Estimated 51 MPG Combined Rating on LE FWD
* Five Distinct Grades: LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE and XSE
* Grades, Features and Options Carryover for the 2027 Model Year
PLANO, Texas (Oct. 13, 2026) - T
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5 Organizations Oppose Narrowing of Federal Water Protections Under WOTUS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Contributions to Kentucky Waterways Alliance, a nonprofit with 501(c)3 status, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Working to Protect, Restore, and Celebrate Kentucky's Waterways
www.KWAlliance.org
October 9, 2026
Stacey Jensen
Oceans, Wetlands and Communities Division
Office of Water
U.S. Environmen
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A morning walk, a Purple Heart, a debt paid
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Oct. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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A morning walk, a Purple Heart, a debt paid
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Every morning, Marty Patterson takes the same route with her dog through her Phoenix neighborhood, past familiar houses and quiet streets. One day, she noticed an older man sitting in a chair outside. Then she noticed that his license plate displayed a Purple Heart.
That was enough for her to stop and talk to Marine veteran Ste
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ACLU Marks the Supreme Court Term with New Digital Museum Experience Highlighting Landmark SCOTUS Cases
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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ACLU Marks the Supreme Court Term with New Digital Museum Experience Highlighting Landmark SCOTUS Cases
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The People's Archive offers a dynamic digital journey through pivotal moments in ACLU's over 100-year history defending civil right
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Adler University Strengthens Its Executive Leadership with Two Senior Appointments
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- Adler University posted the following news:
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Adler University Strengthens Its Executive Leadership with Two Senior Appointments
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Our executive leaders are grounded in Adlerian social interest, and dedication to community partnerships as we support and prepare our students to drive meaningful change globally. Adler's leadership continues to advance President Lisa Coleman's vision to cultivate breakaway thinkers into action-driven leaders who transform compl
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Centre College: Study Abroad Program Earns National Recognition, Reflecting Broader Momentum in Global Education
DANVILLE, Kentucky, Oct. 14 -- Centre College issued the following news:
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Study abroad program earns national recognition, reflecting broader momentum in global education
October 13, 2026
By Jimmy Schlemmer
With 20 semester-long programs in 13 countries, nearly 85 percent of all Centre students study abroad or away at least once, with many traveling multiple times to different continents.
Key Takeaways
* Faculty spend their summers and breaks visiting new and familiar locations to co
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Council of State Community Development Agencies Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Models in Homelessness Assistance Incentives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001
T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org
Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Massachusetts, President
Suzanne Barnard, Texas, Vice-President
Kimberly Carter, Georgia, Treasurer
Kent Archer, Tennessee, Secretary
Tess Hembree, Executive Director
October 13,
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DCCC Releases New TV Ad in KY-06: "Investigations"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Releases New TV Ad in KY-06: "Investigations"
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The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for KY-06, "Investigations," highlighting Ralph Alvarado's record of corruption that has hurt Central Kentuckians.
The ad spotlights how Alvarado served as the medical director for Kentucky nursing homes that faced investigations for awful conditions. Then, Alvarado passed a law while se
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ESPN and the Big 12 announce men's basketball TV schedule for 2026-27 season, tipping off November 6
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN and the Big 12 announce men's basketball TV schedule for 2026-27 season, tipping off November 6
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No. 15 Louisville at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU
Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m. Exhibition
No. 2 Duke at No. 19 Kansas ESPN2
Fri, Nov 6 9 p.m. Middle Tennessee at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU
Tue, Nov 10 9:30 p.m. Champions Classic (Chicago)
No. 19 Kansas vs. No. 25 Kentucky ESPN
Fri, Nov 1
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Greater Cincinnati Foundation: New Regional Project to Test and Scale Solutions to Housing Challenges
CINCINNATI, Oct. 14 -- The Greater Cincinnati Foundation issued the following news:
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New regional project to test and scale solutions to housing challenges
The Housing Innovation Lab applies a research and development approach to housing, moving promising ideas from analysis to real-world application.
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CINCINNATI, Ohio (October 13, 2026) -- Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), University of Cincinnati (UC) Real Estate Center and LISC Greater Cincinnati (LISC) will soon launch a new re
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House Oversight Chair Comer Launches Investigation Into D.C. Activist Groups' Efforts to Infiltrate Juries and Subvert Lawful Prosecutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSida) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Oct 13, 2026
Comer Launches Investigation into D.C. Activist Groups' Efforts to Infiltrate Juries and Subvert Lawful Prosecutions
WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating politicized jury nullification initiatives by left-wing activist groups in the District o
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IRS Issues Notice on Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought".
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REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B)
Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec.
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Kentucky Housing Criticizes HUD's Proposed Shift Away From Permanent Supportive Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Docket ID FR-6628-N-01 - Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
To Whom It May Concern:
Kentuck
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Kentucky Resources Council Urges EPA to Finalize Regulations on PFAS in Biosolids Amid State Regulatory Limitations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
October 4, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (4504-T)
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for R
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Louisville Urban League Urges Regulators to Strengthen Community Reinvestment Act Protections Amid Proposed Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219
COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT (CRA) REGULATORY CHANGES
To: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency & Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora
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National Association of Wetland Managers: EPA and Army Proposed WOTUS Definitions Risk Undermining Cooperative Federalism and Water Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Association of Wetland Managers "Dedicated to the Protection and Restoration of the Nation's Wetlands"
Executive Director Portia Osborne 500 Washington Avenue, Suite 201 Portland, ME 04103 (207) 892-3399
Chair Samantha Vogeler KY Division of Water 300 Sower Boulevard, 3rd Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 782-6995
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Natural Resources Defense Council Urges EPA to Finalize PFAS Risk Assessment and Implement Regulations Over Draft Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering & Science Division
Office of Water (4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via regulations.gov
Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509
Dear Ms. Richman:
We submit the following comments on the Environmental P
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Organization of Agreement States Call for Consistent Decommissioning Timelines and Clarification on Abandoned Uranium Mine Waste Definitions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
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Plug In, Get Paid: Duke Energy Florida Program Offers Bill Credits for Customers Charging EVs at Certain Times
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Plug in, get paid: Duke Energy Florida program offers bill credits for customers charging EVs at certain times
October 13, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Given the Sunshine State has the second-highest electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the nation, Duke Energy Florida is reminding EV-driving customers about the range of programs the company offers to help them save money. For instance, since the Off-P
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Prysmian Cables & Systems USA Endorses Section 232 Tariffs on Imported Electric Conductor Cables
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
PUBLIC DOCUMENT
DIBPrograms@bis.doc.gov
Stephen Astle
BIS-2026-0331 [XRIN 0694-XC166]
Director
Docket No. 260803-0182
Defense Industrial Base Division Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230
Re:
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Rep. Guthrie: WTAS - E&C Republicans' Agenda "Continuing the Fight Against Fraud"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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WTAS: E&C Republicans' Agenda "Continuing the Fight Against Fraud"
Oct 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, highlighted additional statements of support for Energy and Commerce Republicans' agenda "Continuing the Fight Against Fraud."
Don't miss what advoca
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Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC
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Two professional development experiences connect Kentucky State agricultural research with entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems
Fresh habanero peppers can spoil before they reach consumers, creating losses for growers. Kentucky State University research associate Richard Ojo explored one potential solution through an
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SciVal Training for Analytics and Benchmarking
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news:
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SciVal Training for Analytics and Benchmarking
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We are pleased to invite researchers, faculty, department chairs, center directors and college leadership to a virtual training session on SciVal, Elsevier's research performance, benchmarking and strategic intelligence platform available to all UK employees.
SciVal leverages publication and citation data to help institutions, academic units and indivi
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Southern Living chef names Pawpaw Ale-8 a favorite Southern soda
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Southern Living chef names Pawpaw Ale-8 a favorite Southern soda
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Louisville chef's pick brings fresh attention to a flavor developed with Kentucky State University researchers
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Pawpaw Ale-8 has won a fan in the pages of Southern Living. Asked to name a favorite regional soft drink, Louisville chef Lawrence Weeks chose the seasonal flavor developed in collaboration with Kentucky Stat
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Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 20 other state attorneys general, urged the Federal Communications Commission to carefully scrutinize TP-Link's request for approval to sell new router models in the United States. The coalition cited concerns about the company's ongoing ties to China and
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Tennessee Valley Authority Urges DOE To Leverage Existing Standards And Prioritize Domestic Manufacturing In Bulk Power System Supply Chain Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DOE Bulk Power System RFI
TVA Response - DOE "Securing the United States Bulk-Power System" RFI
Submitted by: Tennessee Valley Authority
Address: 400 W. Summit Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37902
Point of Contact: R. Howell Conway, TVA Supply Chain Email: rhconway@tva.gov
Primary expertise: Vertically integrated public power
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UK student gains recognition, experience as plant breeding 'independent researcher'
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news:
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UK student gains recognition, experience as plant breeding 'independent researcher'
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Ella Shields, a University of Kentucky student graduating in December with a horticultural science degree from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, was recognized by the National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) as a 2026 Borlaug Scholar.
Shields has gained valuable experience through
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- 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, October 13 through Saturday, October 31. 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, October 13
8:30 a.m.: Exhibit: Student Juried Art Show. Gallery Hou
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White House: Katie Zacharia Delivers Powerful Inaugural Briefing as the 37th White House Press Secretary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The White House issued the following news:
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Katie Zacharia Delivers Powerful Inaugural Briefing as the 37th White House Press Secretary
October 13, 2026
Today, Katie Zacharia delivered a commanding inaugural press briefing as the 37th White House Press Secretary. The briefing, which generated wall-to-wall coverage, served as a strong introduction to her tenure and highlighted the Trump Administration's record of delivering historic successes for the American peop
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Worthington Enterprises Urges Inclusion of Filled Helium and Refrigerant Cylinders in Section 232 Tariffs to Protect Domestic Steel and Aluminum Industries
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
Via www.regulations.gov
Jessica Curyto
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security
Defense Industrial Base Division
Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
metals232inclusions@bis.doc.gov
Re: Comments of Worthington Ente
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