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Barr Applauds GAO's Decision on SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121

By Metro Lex News | Oct 31, 2023

Washington, DC - Congressman Andy Barr, Chair of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy, has expressed his support for the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) decision on Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). In a statement released today, Barr commended the GAO for reining in what he considers to be the unaccountable Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).SAB 121, published by the SEC without public comment and engagement from prudential regulators, has been a cause for concern among financial institutions. Barr believes that this...

Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 28, 2023

This former Metro Lex News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30.

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Oct 28, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

City hosting Household Hazardous Waste event on Oct. 28

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 24, 2023

Fayette County residents can dispose of household hazardous materials on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Barr, McHenry Demand GAO Examine Role of U.S. Regulators in Basel Committee, Basel III Endgame Proposals

By Metro Lex News | Oct 24, 2023

Last week, Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee, Andy Barr, and Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting an examination of the role played by U.S. federal banking agencies in the development of the Basel III Endgame proposal. The proposal calls for significant increases in capital requirements for already well-capitalized U.S. financial institutions.The letter emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the global...

Barr Criticizes U.S. Banking Regulators' Final Rule on Community Reinvestment Act

By Metro Lex News | Oct 24, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) has expressed his concerns over the recent Final Rule on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Regulations issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Federal Reserve Board.In his statement, Barr acknowledged the importance of the CRA in eliminating redlining and promoting investment in local communities. However, he criticized the current rule, stating that it is "under analyzed, not forward-looking, and will only lock in the status quo." According to Barr,...

City launches Public Art Map

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 24, 2023

Lexington has established a new Public Art Map, inviting individuals to locate, view, and learn about the city’s public artwork.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

LFUCG soliciting public input on PRO Housing grant application

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 18, 2023

The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government's (LFUCG) Department of Housing Advocacy and Community Development is seeking public comment on its application for federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) funding opportunity.

Mayor, Chief Weathers officially open new Roll Call

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 17, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton, Police Chief Lawrence Weathers and several members of the Urban County Council today cut a ribbon to officially open the new East Sector Roll Call, a satellite office where police officers who work in the eastern section of the city report for duty.

Barr Demands Transparency Regarding Leaks of Confidential Supervisory Information at the Federal Reserve

By Metro Lex News | Oct 16, 2023

In a recent development, Congressman Andy Barr, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy, has led a group of 23 Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee in demanding transparency from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The demand comes in response to a leak of nonpublic confidential supervisory information (CSI) involving multiple financial firms that occurred on August 30.The lawmakers have expressed their concerns about the leaks of confidential, market-moving information from the Federal Reserve regarding supervisory...

Race Street Homicide Investigation

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 16, 2023

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday evening on Race Street.

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Barr Criticizes CFPB Guidance on Junk Fees for Banks

By Metro Lex News | Oct 13, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) has expressed his concerns regarding the recent guidance issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on junk fees charged by large banks for basic consumer services.In a statement released this week, Barr criticized the CFPB's guidance, stating that it is "overly vague" and puts smaller and regional institutions at a disadvantage. He emphasized the importance of financial service providers being responsive to consumer requests for information without imposing unreasonable obstacles.However, Barr believes...

Barr Releases Statement on Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Success

By Metro Lex News | Oct 13, 2023

Washington, D.C.– Today, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) expressed his elation at the completion of the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant's mission to destroy the last chemical weapons on the Blue Grass Army Depot property. The Congressman commended the efforts of the BGCAPP team and highlighted the significance of this achievement in meeting the United States' international treaty obligations."I am thrilled to celebrate the efforts taken by the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) team in the elimination of America's last chemical...

Barr Releases Statement on Support for Israel, Need to Hold Hamas Accountable

By Metro Lex News | Oct 12, 2023

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) has spoken out in support of Israel's ongoing counterterrorism efforts against Hamas. In a statement released today, Barr emphasized the importance of defending Israel's national security and holding the perpetrators of recent attacks accountable.Barr stated, "Israel is fully justified to pursue terrorists in Gaza to defend its own national security, deter further rocket and missile strikes, and bring to justice those who have carried out these brutal and murderous attacks against innocent Israeli civilians."He further...

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Barr Applauds GAO's Decision on SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121

Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30?

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

City hosting Household Hazardous Waste event on Oct. 28

Barr, McHenry Demand GAO Examine Role of U.S. Regulators in Basel Committee, Basel III Endgame Proposals

Barr Criticizes U.S. Banking Regulators' Final Rule on Community Reinvestment Act

City launches Public Art Map

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

LFUCG soliciting public input on PRO Housing grant application

Mayor, Chief Weathers officially open new Roll Call

Barr Demands Transparency Regarding Leaks of Confidential Supervisory Information at the Federal Reserve

Race Street Homicide Investigation

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

Barr Criticizes CFPB Guidance on Junk Fees for Banks

Barr Releases Statement on Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Success

Barr Releases Statement on Support for Israel, Need to Hold Hamas Accountable

City Seeking Two Christmas Trees for Downtown

One Lexington hosts its first symposium

Leaders from Utah and Kentucky Celebrate Golden Spike Monument

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Lexington begins work on senior and therapeutic recreation center at Shillito Park

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