Thursday - November 12, 2026

News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors

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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Leaders in Ohio's Tax Cut Revolution, Vivek Ramaswamy, Rob McColley, Jon Husted, Are On the Ballot
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Leaders in Ohio's Tax Cut Revolution, Vivek Ramaswamy, Rob McColley, Jon Husted, Are On the Ballot Doug Kellogg 11/02/2026 As the state income tax cut revolution has spread across the nation, Ohio has been among the leaders. After years of hard work, the Buckeye State has enacted a 2.75% flat income tax, the second-lowest in the U.S., and a much more limited tax on businesses (called the Commercial Activ  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S THREATS TO ACCURATE 2030 CENSUS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S THREATS TO ACCURATE 2030 CENSUS * Chicago -- Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, submitted 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 the upcoming 2030 census by, a  more
Departments and chapters can now apply for Columbia Trust grants year-round
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Departments and chapters can now apply for Columbia Trust grants year-round * DAV departments and chapters seeking financial assistance for local service programs and initiatives no longer have to wait for an annual grant cycle to apply for funding through the DAV National Service Foundation's Columbia Trust. The general grant application period is now open year-round, allo  more
DGA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker's Victory in Illinois
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker's Victory in Illinois Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. JB Pritzker being re-elected in Illinois: "Congratulations to Governor JB Pritzker on being re-elected governor of Illinois and becoming the first Democratic governor to win three terms in the state. Governor Pritzker has a proven track record of d  more
DGA Statement on Governor Josh Green's Victory in Hawaii
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor Josh Green's Victory in Hawaii Nov 04, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Josh Green being re-elected in Hawaii: "Congratulations to Governor Josh Green on being re-elected governor of Hawaii. Governor Green is a strong public servant who Hawaii's residents know they can trust to continue fighting for their health and safe  more
DGA Statement on Governor Josh Shapiro's Victory in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor Josh Shapiro's Victory in Pennsylvania Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro being re-elected in Pennsylvania: "Congratulations to Governor Josh Shapiro on being re-elected governor of Pennsylvania. In his first term, Governor Shapiro has created thousands of good-paying jobs, showed that government can w  more
DGA Statement on Governor Kathy Hochul's Victory in New York
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor Kathy Hochul's Victory in New York Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Kathy Hochul being re-elected in New York: "Congratulations to Governor Kathy Hochul on being re-elected governor of New York. New Yorkers know they can count on Governor Hochul to be a tough leader who will continue to make their communities safe  more
DGA Statement on Governor Katie Hobbs' Victory in Arizona
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor Katie Hobbs' Victory in Arizona Nov 04, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Katie Hobbs being re-elected in Arizona: "Congratulations to Governor Katie Hobbs on being re-elected governor of Arizona. In her first term, Governor Hobbs worked with both parties to tackle big problems other politicians have ignored for years -- i  more
DGA Statement on Governor Maura Healey's Victory in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor Maura Healey's Victory in Massachusetts Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Maura Healey being re-elected in Massachusetts: "Congratulations to Governor Maura Healey on being re-elected governor of Massachusetts. Since taking office, Governor Healey has been a relentless fighter for the people of her state - cutting   more
DGA Statement on Governor Ned Lamont's Victory in Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor Ned Lamont's Victory in Connecticut Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Ned Lamont being re-elected in Connecticut: "Congratulations to Governor Ned Lamont on being re-elected governor of Connecticut and becoming the first Democratic governor in the state's history to win a third four-year term. Governor Lamont's rec  more
DGA Statement on Governor Tina Kotek's Victory in Oregon
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor Tina Kotek's Victory in Oregon Nov 04, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Tina Kotek being re-elected in Oregon: "Congratulations to Governor Tina Kotek on being re-elected governor of Oregon. Governor Kotek earned a second term by staying focused on addressing the state's biggest challenges, from fighting to lower health c  more
DGA Statement on Governor Wes Moore's Victory in Maryland
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor Wes Moore's Victory in Maryland Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Wes Moore being re-elected in Maryland: "Congratulations to Governor Wes Moore on being re-elected governor of Maryland. Governor Moore's lifelong commitment to service drove him to public office, where he's worked hard to get results that make life   more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Aaron Ford's Victory in Nevada
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Aaron Ford's Victory in Nevada Nov 04, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Aaron Ford being elected the next governor of the state of Nevada: "Congratulations to Aaron Ford on being elected the next governor of Nevada. Aaron is no stranger to overcoming the odds, and now he's making history as the first Black governor in Ne  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Amy Klobuchar's Victory in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Amy Klobuchar's Victory in Minnesota Nov 04, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Amy Klobuchar being elected the next governor of the state of Minnesota: "Congratulations to Amy Klobuchar on being elected the next governor of Minnesota. As a U.S. Senator, she has represented Minnesotans with integrity and passion, and her r  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Cindy Holscher's Victory in Kansas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Cindy Holscher's Victory in Kansas Nov 04, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Cindy Holscher being elected the next governor of the state of Kansas: "Congratulations to Cindy Holscher on being elected the next governor of Kansas. As state senator, Cindy brought both parties together to deliver for Kansas, working to end th  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect David Crowley's Victory in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect David Crowley's Victory in Wisconsin Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on David Crowley being elected the next governor of the state of Wisconsin: "Congratulations to David Crowley on being elected the next governor of Wisconsin. David's historic victory makes him the first Black governor of the Badger State, and hi  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Deb Haaland's Victory in New Mexico
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Deb Haaland's Victory in New Mexico Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Deb Haaland being elected the next governor of the state of New Mexico: "Congratulations to Deb Haaland on being elected the next governor of New Mexico and making history as the first Native American woman to be elected governor in the country  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton's Victory in Ohio
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Dr. Amy Acton's Victory in Ohio Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Dr. Amy Acton being elected the next governor of the state of Ohio: "Congratulations to Dr. Amy Acton on being elected the next governor of Ohio. Dr. Acton's victory makes her the first Democrat elected governor of Ohio in 20 years, and the first wo  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa's Victory in Texas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa's Victory in Texas Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gina Hinojosa being elected the next governor of the state of Texas: "Congratulations to Gina Hinojosa on being elected the next governor of Texas. Tonight, Gina made history, ending decades of one-party rule in Texas to become the first Democrati  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Hannah Pingree's Victory in Maine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Hannah Pingree's Victory in Maine Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Hannah Pingree being elected the next governor of the state of Maine: "Congratulations to Hannah Pingree on being elected the next governor of Maine. A lifelong Mainer, mom, and the youngest House Speaker in state history, Hannah has dedicated her  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Helena Foulkes' Victory in Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Helena Foulkes' Victory in Rhode Island Nov 04, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Helena Foulkes being elected the next governor of the state of Rhode Island: "Congratulations to Helena Foulkes on being elected the next governor of Rhode Island. A lifelong Rhode Islander and seasoned leader, Helena will be a governor with  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Jocelyn Benson's Victory in Michigan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Jocelyn Benson's Victory in Michigan Nov 04, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Jocelyn Benson being elected the next governor of the state of Michigan: "Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson on being elected the next governor of Michigan. As Secretary of State, Jocelyn stood up for our democracy and fixed broken systems to sa  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms' Victory in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms' Victory in Georgia Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Keisha Lance Bottoms being elected the next governor of the state of Georgia: "Tonight, Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected the next governor of Georgia in a groundbreaking moment for our country. After nearly 30 years, Georgia will finally h  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Phil Weiser's Victory in Colorado
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Phil Weiser's Victory in Colorado Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Phil Weiser being elected the next governor of the state of Colorado: "Congratulations to Phil Weiser on being elected the next governor of Colorado. As the son and grandson of Holocaust survivors, Phil has been guided by a deep and personal commi  more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Rob Sand's Victory in Iowa
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Rob Sand's Victory in Iowa Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Rob Sand being elected the next governor of the state of Iowa: "Congratulations to Rob Sand on being elected the next governor of Iowa. After years of one-party rule, Rob's remarkable win marks the first time a Democrat has been elected governor in Iowa   more
DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra's Victory in California
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra's Victory in California Nov 03, 2026 DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Xavier Becerra being elected the next governor of the state of California: "Congratulations to Xavier Becerra on being elected the next governor of California. He is also making history as the first Latino governor to be elected in California  more
FFRF Action Fund celebrates as secular voters deliver
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund celebrates as secular voters deliver * Endorsed candidates win 92% of their races, including 91% in swing districts. Voters across the country rejected Christian nationalism yesterday an  more
Hillsdale College Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members
HILLSDALE, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Nov. 4, 2026 Hillsdale College Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members Faculty members joined the departments of classics, biology, psychology, chemistry, and music. - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College welcomed seven new faculty members this year in the departments of classics, biology, psychology, chemistry, and music. Additionally, six faculty members were appointed to endowed chairs in their discipl  more
Homecoming Showdown: Dark Mode Vols Host Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 4 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Homecoming Showdown: Dark Mode Vols Host Kentucky * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome fans to campus Saturday, Nov. 7, for the annual homecoming football game against SEC rival the University of Kentucky. This will be the 122nd meeting between the Vols and Wildcats. Kickoff is set for 6:15 p.m. inside Neyland Stadium. Gates will open at 3:15 p.m. EST. Concessions, excluding grab-  more
MTSU on 2: 'Meet me at Camp Blue' for jam-packed MTSU's '26 homecoming [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Nov. 4 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU on 2: 'Meet me at Camp Blue' for jam-packed MTSU's '26 homecoming [+VIDEO] * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's Student Government Association and Alumni Association have a full slate of events and activities on tap for Homecoming 2026 this week. This year's theme, "Blue Raider Country: Meet me at Camp Blue," promises a rustic good time. Ahead of Saturday's parade,  more
Northwest Announces Maria D. Wasson New Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
SENATOBIA, Mississippi, Nov. 4 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * Northwest Announces Maria D. Wasson New Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Nov 4 2026 Northwest Mississippi Community College announced its newest executive director of Institutional Advancement as Maria D. Wasson of Hernando. She comes to Northwest after a successful career in Fortune 500 companies and non-profits with organizations including the Hershey Chocolate   more
Pacific Legal Foundation: Kentucky coal producers' association joins lawsuit supporting EPA's repeal of 2024 emissions rule
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Kentucky coal producers' association joins lawsuit supporting EPA's repeal of 2024 emissions rule * Washington, DC; November 4, 2026: A group representing Kentucky coal producers is intervening in a lawsuit over the Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of its 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units. The Kentucky Coal Associa  more
UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 4 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant * Anel Jaramillo, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and an Ignite Scholar in the COBRE for Translational Chemical Biology (CTCB), has been awarded her first R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). An R01 grant signifies that a researcher can compete nationally and manage t  more
University of Virginia College at Wise: James Wardell Named 2026 Recipient of William P. Kanto Memorial Award
WISE, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * James Wardell Named 2026 Recipient of William P. Kanto Memorial Award November 4, 2026 Dedra Duty James "Jim" Wardell, a longtime educator, musician and community leader, has been named the 2026 recipient of the William P. Kanto Memorial Award for his outstanding contributions to education and the advancement of educational opportunities throughout Wise County and Southwest Virginia. The aw  more
Yale School of Management: Alumni Reelected in Connecticut, Kentucky, and Rhode Island
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 5 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * Alumni Reelected in Connecticut, Kentucky, and Rhode Island November 4, 2026 Ned Lamont '80 won another term as governor of Connecticut; Brett Guthrie '97 and Seth Magaziner '10 will return to Congress. - Yale SOM alumni won reelection to the House of Representatives in Rhode Island and Kentucky and as governor of Connecticut in the general election on November 3. A statewide race in Iowa was too c  more