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Dove Celebrates Sixth National CROWN Day on July 3 by Spotlighting the Next Generation of Crown Leaders
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
HOBOKEN, N.J., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dove and the CROWN Coalition will celebrate the sixth annual National CROWN Day, also known as Black Hair Independence Day, on July 3rd, commemorating the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act on...
National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 30, 2025
Largest Justice Department Health Care Fraud Takedown in History More than Doubles Prior Record of $6 Billion The Justice Department today announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $20 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports
Federal Aviation Administration
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December 13, 2024
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20.5 million for 25 grants across 14 states and Puerto Rico to modernize airports under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport...
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp Announces Appointment of Director, Selection of Chairman
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 4, 2024
HAZARD, Ky. and FRANKFORT, Ky. and DANVILLE, Ky. and LANCASTER, Ky., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (Nasdaq: KFFB), the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky and First Federal Savings and...
ECPD Appoints U.S. Special Representative to Lead Transatlantic Academic Collaboration and Peace Education Initiatives
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
The European Center for Peace and Development names U.S.-based liaison to strengthen research and diplomatic outreach in North America. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The European Center for Peace and...
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Krispy Kreme, Strategy Incorporated, Organon, and Iovance and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT),...
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks Announcing Consent Decree with Louisville Metro Government and Louisville Metro Police Department
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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December 12, 2024
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good morning. My name is Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. I am pleased to stand today with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Metro Police...
Heritage Distilling Co. Expands into Kentucky with Keg 1 River City
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 5, 2024
GIG HARBOR, Wash., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Distilling Company, Inc. (“HDC” or “Heritage”) (Nasdaq: CASK), a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, is expanding into the Kentucky market in partnership with Keg 1...
Scott Kline, One Of Kentucky’s Top Retirement Advisors, Co-authors Groundbreaking Retirement Book 'Retire On Your Terms'
EIN Presswire
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November 22, 2024
FRANKFORT, KY, UNITED STATES, November 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With 11,000 U.S. baby boomers turning 65 every day and over 5 million retiring from the workforce every year, how to retire well is on the minds of many. Scott Kline, a...
Attorney General Jackley Announces Federal Court Rules In Favor Of States on Immigration Law
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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December 9, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a North Dakota U.S. Federal Court has ruled in favor of 19 states...
Justice Department Sues Kentucky Rental Property Owner for Sexual Harassment
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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December 3, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Joseph E. Johnson, also known as Joe Johnson, the owner and operator of rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in...
Chinese National and U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Charged for Illegal Scheme to Export Controlled Data and Defraud the Department of Defense
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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December 6, 2024
Note: View the indictment here. A four-count indictment was unsealed today charging Hang Sun, also known as Cody Sun, with conspiracy, wire fraud, smuggling, and a violation of the Arms Export Control Act for his role in an illegal scheme to send...
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp Announces Retirement of Tony D. Whitaker, Chairman of the Board
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 5, 2024
HAZARD, Ky. and FRANKFORT, Ky. and DANVILLE, Ky. and LANCASTER, Ky., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (Nasdaq: KFFB) the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard, Kentucky and First...
Kentucky Resident Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Tennessee Department of Revenue
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August 20, 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 11:34am CELINA, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led Gina Watson pleading guilty to tax evasion. On Monday, Judge Wesley Bray accepted...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
FEMA
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November 27, 2024
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by remnants of Hurricane Helene from September 27-30, 2024. Public Assistance federal...
Travel South USA Drives International Tourism Growth with Tourism Exchange USA
EIN Presswire
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December 2, 2024
Travel South USA partners with Tourism Exchange USA to boost global access to Southern U.S. destinations, enhancing bookings and economic growth for the region. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA,...
Coalition of AGs: The U.S. Military Must Cease its Unlawful Use of Racial Quotas
Utah Office of the Attorney General
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November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024 Today Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in urging U.S. military leaders to stop using unlawful and immoral racial quotas for recruitment and admission to military academies. In a...
Craft Distillery Stuns at ASCOT Awards with Highest Honor
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
Kentucky’s Larrikin Bourbon Co. Sweeps Fred Minnick's ASCOT Awards with 7 Medals, including the Coveted Double Platinum LAWRENCEBURG, KY, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Larrikin Bourbon Co. has notched another milestone,...
Southeastern Christmas Horror: Florida Author Discusses Horror With a Hallmark Channel Spin on New Kentucky Podcast
EIN Presswire
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November 27, 2024
J. Patrick Lemarr's new podcast "Write More, Write Now" hosts Sandy Lender for holiday premiere. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, November 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For audiences that love a little horror sprinkled amid the festive season,...
Musk: Lawmakers Backing Trump’s USD5T Bill “Should Hang Their Head in Shame”
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, ramped up his criticism of President Donald Trump’s controversial “big, beautiful bill” on Monday, warning that lawmakers backing the legislation could face challenges in next year’s...