Thursday - November 12, 2026

News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors

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ACL Awards More Than $12 Million to Strengthen State Respite Systems
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * ACL Awards More Than $12 Million to Strengthen State Respite Systems * ACL is announcing 10 new state grants totaling $12,657,503 over three years under its Lifespan Respite Care Program to strengthen services, expand partnerships, and reduce barriers to respite care. The program supports family caregivers of all ages, disabilities, and health conditions  more
AEP Creates Infrastructure Business Unit to Support Growing Energy Demand
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Creates Infrastructure Business Unit to Support Growing Energy Demand * COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has created AEP Infrastructure, a new business unit focused on investing in, building and operating energy infrastructure to meet growing electricity demand. Greg Hall will lead the organization as president and will continue to rep  more
Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Nov. 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census. A proposed rule by the U.S. Census Bureau would upend th  more
BRANDEIS CENTER STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPORT DOCUMENTING ANTI-SEMITISM AT AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * BRANDEIS CENTER STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPORT DOCUMENTING ANTI-SEMITISM AT AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Brandeis Center has led efforts to expose anti-Semitism and discrimination at APA since 2025; HHS OCR investigation opened following Brandeis Center complaint earlier this year - Washington, D.C. - The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law today issued the  more
Courier Issues Commentary: Epstein Files Were on the Ballot. Here's Where the Winners Stand
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by Jackie Appel: * * * November 3, 2026 The Epstein Files Were on the Ballot. Here's Where the Winners Stand. Updated 11:18 pm ET. We're adding races as they're called. Jeffrey Epstein's name still carries real political weight years after his death. In races across the country today, candidates have made the Epstein files a centerpiece of their campaigns, either by pushing for the f  more
DNC Congratulates Zach Dembo on His Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * November 3, 2026 DNC Congratulates Zach Dembo on His Election to the U.S. House of Representatives In response to Zach Dembo's election to the U.S. House of Representatives, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Congratulations to Zach Dembo, the Kentucky Democratic Party, and all the organizers who worked tirelessly to flip this seat from red to blue. "As a former Navy JAG   more
DOJ To Monitor Elections in All 50 States for First Time
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * DOJ To Monitor Elections in All 50 States for First Time November 3, 2026 One of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) most important missions is ensuring election integrity, supporting free and fair elections, and protecting the right to vote for U.S. citizens across the United States. The DOJ has sent election monitors in support of this mission since the enactment of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 a  more
ESPN networks stick the landing with 2027 NCAA Gymnastics coverage
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN networks stick the landing with 2027 NCAA Gymnastics coverage * ESPN networks will once again serve as the home of college gymnastics, delivering wall-to-wall coverage of the 2027 NCAA Women's Gymnastics season across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network and ESPN+, with semifinal and championship coverage of the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championship retur  more
FEMA Approves More Than $1 Billion in Funding Across the Nation to Help Communities Recover From Recent Disasters and Strengthen Resilience Against Future Disasters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $1 Billion in Funding Across the Nation to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Resilience Against Future Disasters October 29, 2026 WASHINGTON - Over the last three weeks, FEMA has announced the approval of over $1 billion in funding for Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Individual   more
FEMA Approves More Than $86 Million to Help Communities Rebuild, Become More Resilient From Disasters Across the Southeast
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More than $86 Million to Help Communities Rebuild, Become More Resilient from Disasters Across the Southeast October 28, 2026 FEMA announced the approval of more than $86 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program across the Southeast. These programs empower states, local communities, a  more
Governor's proclamation recognizes Markey education programs
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 3 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * Governor's proclamation recognizes Markey education programs * Gov. Andy Beshear proclaimed October 2026 as Cancer Education and Prevention Month in Kentucky. The proclamation recognizes the role of youth education in lowering the state's cancer rates and names two University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center programs as models for that work. Beshear signed the proclamation Oct. 29 during his Team Kent  more
Morehead State Receives Grant to Assist Parenting Students
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Nov. 4 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * Morehead State receives grant to assist parenting students 03 November 2026 Morehead State University recently received a grant to help provide support for college students who are also parents. The Kentucky Student Success Collaborative (KYSSC), an initiative of the Council for Postsecondary Education (CPE), awarded Morehead State a $60,000 planning grant to increase support for undergraduate parentin  more
New housing law expands protections for disabled veterans
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * New housing law expands protections for disabled veterans * A sweeping new federal housing law that took effect on July 11 includes several important provisions designed to help disabled veterans access affordable, stable and accessible housing. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) is a bipartisan package addressing the nation's housing crisis through measures i  more
Reps. Comer, Jack Issue Letter to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Bunch
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 28, 2026 Mr. Lonnie G. Bunch III Secretary Smithsonian Institution 1000 Jefferson Drive SW Washington, D.C. 20560 Dear Secretary Bunch: The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is c  more
Terrence Moore Jr. brings lessons from his music journey to PYCE youth
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 3 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Terrence Moore Jr. brings lessons from his music journey to PYCE youth * During a Homecoming visit, the Kentucky State University alumnus encouraged students to trust their abilities and pursue new possibilities Before Terrence Moore Jr. built a music career in Spain, a Kentucky State University professor helped him imagine a future beyond the limits he had set for himself. During a Homecoming visit, M  more
Thanksgiving turkey sale supports Kentucky State farm education and outreach
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 3 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Thanksgiving turkey sale supports Kentucky State farm education and outreach * Certified organic, free-range birds are available for $140 each in celebration of the University's 140th anniversary This Thanksgiving, Kentucky State University is bringing agricultural education to small-scale farmers, school groups, and FFA chapters through a new program to raise and harvest turkeys. The program combines  more
The Center for Gifted Studies Hosts Over 400 Students at the 2026 Fall Super Saturdays
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * The Center for Gifted Studies Hosts Over 400 Students at the 2026 Fall Super Saturdays * November 2, 2026 (Bowling Green, Kentucky) -- More than 400 students participated in the biannual Super Saturdays held by The Center for Gifted Studies on October 17, 24, and 31 on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU). Students in first through sixth grade participated in one of 28 classes for minds  more
What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, November 3 through Saturday, November 21. 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, November 3 10:30 a.m.: 100 Miles of Hope: WKU vs. MTSU Blood Drive.  more
White House: President Trump Completes Historic Travel Blitz - 30 Events, 20 States, 32 Days
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Completes Historic Travel Blitz: 30 Events, 20 States, 32 Days November 2, 2026 President Donald J. Trump has just completed one of the most relentless, far-reaching travel schedules of any modern presidency: 20 states in 32 days, from Wasilla, Alaska, to Daytona Beach, Florida. At every stop, President Trump took his Administration's record of results directly to the American people. Here are the highlig  more
Winners Announced for the 2026 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
LONDON, England, Nov. 4 -- Springer Nature, a research, educational and professional publisher, issued the following news release: * * * Winners Announced for the 2026 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science Nature and The Estee Lauder Companies celebrate a scientific leader advancing research with real-world healthcare applications, and an initiative helping Sudanese young women pursue opportunities in science through education, mentoring and access to global academic networks. Londo  more
Your influence as DAV leaders inspires service
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Your influence as DAV leaders inspires service * Back in October, DAV National Headquarters hosted the annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down for about 200 veterans. As much as I enjoy watching veterans' reactions when they receive help from people committed to their well-being, I love seeing the reactions from the volunteers, too. "This is one of my favorite things I get to   more