FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 15 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the Garrison-Quincy-KY-O-Heights Water District's request to use $32,070.80 from a water loss surcharge fund to purchase and install a 6-inch By-Pass/Master Meter Set. This expenditure was previously included in the District's approved Qualified Infrastructure Improvement Plan (QIIP). The new meter will be installed at the District's tank site and will monitor water flow for a significant portion of its sy  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 14 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a request for information to Natural Energy Utility Corporation in Case No. 2024-00369, an investigation into the utility's Electronic Purchased Gas Adjustment filing. Key Requests: * Tariff Rate Confirmation: The PSC is seeking confirmation that the "Ky PSC Approved Tariff Rate" used in invoices for May-October 2024 includes the base usage rate and the Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rates approved by the Commissi  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 14 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has released a report containing the recommendations of Commission Staff regarding Fleming County Water Association, Inc.'s (Fleming Water) proposed rate adjustment. Fleming Water is required to file written comments on the Staff's recommendations within 14 days of receiving the report. Fleming Water filed an application with the PSC seeking approval to adjust its rates. The PSC's order of September 4, 2024, initiated  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 14 -- Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. has filed an application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking approval to issue an evidence of indebtedness. The PSC has issued an order establishing a procedural schedule for the review of Delta Natural Gas' application. This schedule outlines key deadlines and procedural guidelines for the case. Key Considerations: * Electronic Filing: All filings with the PSC must be submitted electronically in accordance   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced $22.6 million in grants for 219 humanities projects across the country. Among these are grants that will establish protocols for the stewardship and voluntary return of unethically acquired archaeological and ethnographic artifacts to their communities of origin; enrich K-12 educators' understanding and teaching of t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Kentucky State Senator Adrienne Southworth in recognition of her service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and unwavering dedication to the principles of transparency, accountability, and innovation in public service. Since her election in 2020, as the state senator for Kentucky's 7th Senate District, Senator Sout  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Reports Cover Incidents in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas * * * Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it is launching a new initiative to give the public more details about the serious chemical in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $25 million in Good Jobs Challenge program funding to eight grantees to support high-quality, locally-led workforce training programs that create a pathway for workers to be placed into good-paying jobs. This marks an expansion of the Good Jobs Chal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: New awards expand program that has trained and placed more than 12,000 American workers into good jobs  U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $25 million in Good Jobs Challenge program funding to eight grantees to support high-quality, locally-led workforce training programs that create a pathway for workers to be placed   more