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Published on 03:33 GMT

Ky. state senator holds NKU luncheon to promote constitutional amendment on pardons

Kentucky state Sen. Chris McDaniel, a Republican representing the 23rd Senate district in northern Kenton County, visited the campus of Northern Kentucky University on Thursday to discuss limiting the pardon powers that the state’s governor holds, …

Source: The Northerner - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

McDaniel urges public to vote ‘Yes’ on Constitutional Amendment #1

Kentucky Senator Chris McDaniel was sitting on his couch in 2019 when it was announced then Gov. Matt Bevin had issued over 400 pardons and commutations during his final days in office. He first learned about it from a friend, Joe Heil, who was the manager …

Source: The News Journal - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Rocky Adkins builds dominant fundraising lead in 2027 Kentucky governor’s race

Two top officials from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration are facing off in the Democratic primary to replace the term limited governor next year — with one of those candidates jumping out to an enormous fundraising lead. Rocky Adkins, who served …

Source: WKYU - Kentucky - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Dependable Power First KY: Latest research finds coal helps keep Kentucky electricity rates among nation’s lowest

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 12, 2026) — An updated analysis commissioned by the Dependable Power First Kentucky coalition and conducted by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) underscores coal’s critical role in protecting Kentucky families and businesses from higher …

Source: The Levisa Lazer - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Mountain Caucus talks cooperation, regional needs at SOAR Summit

Members of the Kentucky Legislature's Mountain Caucus said during a legislative panel at the SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) Summit in Corbin on Oct. 9 that there is a regional focus on their work in dealing with the area's issues. Senate …

Source: Appalachian News Express - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on 06:19 GMT

Trump's hand 'looks mummified' as president admits: 'I have some very severe problems'

President Trump usually maintains that he's in perfect health(Image: Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP via Getty Images) President Donald Trump's "mummified" hands were on full display Thursday as he seemed to admit that his health wasn't …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on Oct 15, 2026

SOAR Summit focuses on collaboration, region's future

The Shaping Our Appalachian Region 2026 Summit drew hundreds of leaders from across the state and Eastern Kentucky specifically together to Corbin Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 to plan for the region's future. The event featured speeches, breakout sessions and …

Source: Appalachian News Express - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Discusses New Book, Hints at 2028 Presidential Run

By Caroline Housworth, Editor-in-Chief, and Mallory Mankin, Staff Writer Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat leading a Republican state and a possible 2028 presidential candidate, visited the western suburbs to promote his new book about faith and …

Source: The Wheaton Record - Illinois - Pending
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Several honored with 2026 SOAR Inspires Awards

Shaping Our Appalachian Region honored several Eastern Kentuckians during the 2026 SOAR Inspires Awards presented by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System at the Corbin Arena. According to a statement from SOAR, the awards celebrated …

Source: Appalachian News Express - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

November ballot for Christian County includes amendment, senate, congress votes

See which state candidates will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot for Christian County voters as well as Amendment 1 explained. By Christian County Now October 15, 2026 2:11 pm CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – In addition to local races for mayor, …

Source: Christian County Now - Tennessee - Pending
Published on 03:33 GMT

The Race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell looks solidly Republican, but Democrat Charles Booker isn’t giving up

Mitch McConnell’s name sits on the Republican Party of Kentucky’s headquarters, a monument to a legacy he has also inscribed on Kentucky politics and the Republican Party at large for over four decades. As two candidates compete to succeed him, McConnell …

Source: The Northerner - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Supreme Court denies to hear Hazard's restaurant tax challenge; city cannot impose the tax

The Hazard City Commission's attempt to impose a restaurant tax officially ended last month after action by the Kentucky Supreme Court. According to court documents, on Sept. 16, the supreme court denied discretionary review of the city's legal …

Source: The Hazard Herald - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS CELEBRATES SPEED KENTUCKY RIBBON-CUTTING, HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN OWSLEY COUNTY

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, joined local, state and regional leaders Friday to celebrate Speed Kentucky’s new Eastern U.S. assembly and distribution operation, a $1.47 million investment expected to create 60 full-time jobs in Owsley …

Source: Booneville Sentinel - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Legislature Budget Chairs Tour Lexington to See Where State Dollars Can Make Biggest Impact

Kentucky budgets on a two-year cycle, with the current budget passed during the 2026 Legislative Session. The 2028 Legislative Session may seem far off, but state leaders are already thinking about appropriations, revenue, and investment priorities. House …

Source: Smiley Pete - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

VOTE ‘YES’ TO HERD IN KY GOVERNOR’S PARDONING POWER

Sen. Chris McDaniel is on the road this week, crossing Kentucky to urge voters to support a constitutional amendment aimed at curbing governors’ pardon powers around elections. The Ryland Heights Republican repeatedly proposed the amendment in the Kentucky …

Source: The Levisa Lazer - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Oct 7, 2026

Kentucky Democrats hit a rare milestone in September. Could that signal election success?

After more than a decade of being outpaced by Republicans on voter registration, Kentucky Democrats received a rare piece of positive news last week: They gained more registered voters in September than their GOP rivals for the first time in eight years. …

Source: WKYU - Kentucky - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Why Kentucky has been able to avoid tension at polling places

In recent years, local election officials across the country, including poll workers, have faced an increase in threats and harassment. According to a 2024 survey released by the Brennan Center for Justice, 38 percent of local election officials …

Source: Journal Enterprise - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Fish and Wildlife election for Bullitt district

FRANKFORT — A public nomination meeting to fill the expiring Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission 3rd district commission member seat will be held on Nov. 16, 2026. A new nomination process is now in place to select candidates for the board seat that …

Source: The Pioneer News - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Kentucky Senate budget chair questions whether politics are influencing budget forecast

A Republican leader has raised concerns about whether political games are being played with budget forecasts that show new revenue amid a very uncertain economic forecast. At a legislative meeting Wednesday, Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee …

Source: Kentucky Lantern - Left-wing

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

ADAO CONTINUES TO PRESS FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF WHITE HOUSE’S EAST WING ASBESTOS RECORDS

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today filed a new motion asking the DC federal district court to require further action on its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

White House Asks Guilfoyle to Step Down as US Ambassador to Greece

(MENAFN) The White House announced Tuesday that it had asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down as US ambassador to Greece following allegations involving gifts and claims that she sought payments in exchange for access to administration officials. During her …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 04:23 GMT

FEC Presses Angie Nixon’s Senate Campaign Over Excessive Contributions, Nearly $79,000 Drop in Reported Receipts, and ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Federal Election Commission has sent multiple Requests for Additional Information to Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon’s U.S. Senate campaign, citing apparent contribution-limit problems and reporting errors across several filings. …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Grid Forward Releases 100th GridPulse Podcast Episode Tackling the Big Questions for Today’s Electric Grid

Host Bryce Yonker guides expert discussion with Jigar Shah, Audrey Zibelman and Herman Trabish on one of the leading podcasts about the grid. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grid Forward, a member-based non- …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on October 15, 2026 - 10:32 GMT

Chairman Williams Op-Ed: Fraudsters Robbed Main Street. Republicans Are Making Them Pay.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, appeared in Fox News. “As the White House's Fraud Ledger shows, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has uncovered …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Christian Briggs Examines AI, Autonomous Warfare, and Financial Surveillance

This “On The Record” series explores human oversight, digital privacy and financial resilience as artificial intelligence expands across critical systems. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “On The Record with …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 16, 2026 - 01:55 GMT

Historic Hotels of America® Announces Winners of the 2026 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence. (Photos) Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 05:33 GMT

Grassley Shares Explosive Arctic Frost Update Revealing Jack Smith Obtained Treasure Trove of Data for Over Half a ...

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released a memo updating Judiciary Committee members on his ongoing Arctic Frost and Jack Smith oversight based on new findings from lawful whistleblower …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

Quantisophy™ Opens Free Community Grid and 44 Ability Training Courses

The platform removes the gate from its community, Forum, Groups, Blogs, Courses, and 44 ability training programs. Only the instruments remain members-only. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quantisophy™, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 05:34 GMT

Rachel Wahl’s New Book Explores What Political Dialogue Can Accomplish

“Keeping Our Enemies Closer” examines how people can respect someone they disagree with and offers guidance for conversations. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A political conversation can end without anyone …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 22:23 GMT

10 Months After Washington Wholesaling Law Takes Effect, Better Off Home Buyers Reports Positive Results

Portland-based home-buying company reports that the impact of Washington's wholesaling law has been overwhelmingly positive 10 months after implementation. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portland-based …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

As CDC Renews Controversial Guinea-Bissau Vaccine Trial, Stand Up for Science Makes Its Field Investigation Public

March 2026 report previously shared only in Congressional briefings documents ethics, consent, and conflict-of-interest concerns WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid reports that CDC intends to fund a …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 19:49 GMT

Don Lemon & Jennifer Welch Launch 'The Weekend Read,' a Weekly Show from I've Had It Podcast Media & Lemon Media Network

New episodes every Friday on I've Had It's YouTube and Don Lemon's Substack, beginning October 16 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lemon Media Network (LMN) and I've Had It Podcast Media (IHIP …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

Taiwan and the Holy See Turn H.O.P.E. into Action

A Rome reception for Taiwan’s 115th National Day highlights 400 years of Catholic ties and cooperation benefiting more than 50,000 people. ROME, ROME, ITALY, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Embassy of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) to the Holy …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

Horton & Mendez Adds Veteran Workers' Compensation Lawyer J. Michael Mackay as Of Counsel

WILMINGTON , NC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, has added J. Michael "Mike" Mackay to its team as an Of Counsel attorney. Mackay brings more than 30 years …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:13 GMT

Reauthorization of Regional Ocean Partnerships Introduced in the House of Representatives

Proposed legislation will bring continued support for regional collaboration to identify and develop solutions for coastal environments and economies OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Congressman Mike Ezell (R …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

Union Representing University of California Researchers Backs Proposition 38 to Advance Life-Saving Cures

United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 6, representing 60,000 University of California employees, says Prop 38 is a necessary investment in California’s universities SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UAW Region 6, which …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

What could the next Congress look like? Andy Blunt's Midterms Outlook 2026

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What could the next Congress look like? With Election Day less than three weeks away, the fight for control of the House and Senate is tightening, and the polling is sending …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:17 GMT

PRAY USA 250 ANNOUNCES A 250-MINUTE EMERGENCY PRAYER EVENT FOR THE UNITED STATES MIDTERM ELECTIONS

On Saturday, 10-17-2026, Pray USA 250 will hold live-streamed prayers on Remo.co (events.com), focused on the 2026 US midterm elections. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this year, Pray USA 250 …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:04 GMT

New Guide Provides Roadmap for Successful Presidential Search and Transition

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Selecting a president is one of the most important responsibilities of a governing board. A successful leadership transition requires thoughtful planning long before the search …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Christian Briggs Examines AI, Autonomous Warfare, and Financial Surveillance

This “On The Record” series explores human oversight, digital privacy and financial resilience as artificial intelligence expands across critical systems. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “On The Record with …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

BOULDER ARTIST GARY ROSEN TAKES AIM AT AMERICA’S COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH GUNS IN NEW SINGLE 'REMINGTON BULLETS'

From Rosen’s forthcoming EP, The Political Project, the song explores normalized gun violence, entertainment’s influence, and contradictions in American life. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boulder-based singer- …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 01:33 GMT

ICYMI: “Largest-ever federal anti-transnational crime operation nets 1,296 Tren de Aragua arrests nationwide”

President Donald J. Trump is systematically dismantling the bloodthirsty Tren de Aragua gang that Biden’s open borders allowed to pour into American communities. The Trump Administration has launched the largest federal campaign against transnational crime …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 01:33 GMT

Bombshell Report Exposes True Cost of Radical Democrats’ Mass Amnesty – Open Borders Agenda

President Donald J. Trump and Republicans have delivered the most secure border in American history, with illegal crossings plummeting to record lows and U.S. Customs and Border Protection now recording 16 consecutive months with zero illegal aliens …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 01:33 GMT

It’s Not a “Socialist Revolution.” It’s Misery, Starvation, and Death.

A coordinated campaign is underway to sanitize, normalize, and romanticize one of history’s most dangerous and lethal ideologies. Newsweek is currently running a “little red test” that asks about oat milk, shorter workweeks, and tote bags — then scores …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

On Historic Preservation Law’s 60th Anniversary, 1,000 Organizations Launch Campaign to Defend America’s Heritage

106 Strong, representing 9 million Americans, releases film, urges Congress to reject threats to historic places, Tribal sovereignty, and public participation DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sixty years to the day after …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

ADAO CONTINUES TO PRESS FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF WHITE HOUSE’S EAST WING ASBESTOS RECORDS

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today filed a new motion asking the DC federal district court to require further action on its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Strong investment markets boosted state finances, but pension debt remains a concern

Despite financial improvements, 24 states still lacked enough money to pay their bills CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strong investment market performance helped improve the financial condition of most state …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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