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Local taxation flexibility a priority for Lexington's mayor

While much attention the next few months will be on state government activities in Frankfort, that’s not to say local government leaders won’t also have an eye on the state capital. That includes the government leader of the Commonwealth’s second largest city.

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Sights and the sounds of Kentucky governor's inaugural parade 2023

Some might call it a picture-perfect day for a parade. The parade in question ran down Capital Avenue in Frankfort to recognize the 62nd inauguration of Kentucky’s Governor.

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UK Air Force ROTC to honor POW/MIAs with Saturday run to Vietnam War Memorial in Frankfort

Air Force ROTC students at the University of Kentucky and their counterparts from the University of Louisville will run from UK to Frankfort Saturday to honor Prisoners of War and those Missing In Action.

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Frankfort VFW painted by Chicago artist -- and the people of Frankfort

The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Frankfort now sports a large, colorful mural on one side of the building.

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Frankfort VFW mural features lots of collaborators

About 75 volunteers picked up paint cans and brushes to help a Chicago artist paint a mural on the side of the Veterans of Foreign War post in Frankfort. Mauricio Ramirez started the project Saturday and on Wednesday, with a little coaching and a lot of help, nearly finished it.

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Chicago artist will paint mural in downtown Frankfort – with a little help

A Chicago-based artist has arrived in Kentucky and – with a little help from the people of Frankfort – will paint a new mural on the VFW post downtown.

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37TH annual Kentucky Archives Institute set for Friday, July 14

The Kentucky Archives Institute in Frankfort will hold its 37th annual get-together Friday, July 14. This year’s theme is African-American genealogy, and four speakers are scheduled for the all-day event.

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KMA: KY doctors leaving; administrative barriers cited as chief complaint

Kentucky lost nearly 600 physicians between the years 2019 and 2022. That’s according to Patrick Padgett, the executive director of the Kentucky Medical Association, who testified before the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services in Frankfort Wednesday.

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Quarles says veterinarian working group will have set of recommendations by fall

A task force formed to discuss Kentucky’s shortage of veterinarians treating large animals met Wednesday at the state Department of Agriculture headquarters in Frankfort.

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Moms Demand Action asking Kentuckians to wear orange next weekend

Kentucky’s chapter of the anti-gun violence group Moms Demand Action is promoting “Wear Orange Weekend” with events in Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville Thursday and Saturday.

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Eight members of Indiana family including new baby killed in horror Mexico fireball crash

The family, all from Frankfort, Indiana, were travelling along an interstate near Matehuala in Mexico when their SUV collided with a semi-truck and burst into flames

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Recent bills in Kentucky have loosened restrictions on guns. One more just became law.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Many Democrats, nationally and in Frankfort, have called for more gun control in the wake of the mass shooting event in Louisville.

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Regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles gets review from Kentucky lawmakers

The future movement of vehicles along Kentucky highways got a hearing in Frankfort during the now-completed General Assembly session

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‘A lot to celebrate’: Kentucky governor signs medical marijuana, sports betting into law

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed two “historic” pieces of legislation into law Friday, paving the way for both medical marijuana and sports betting to be legalized in the commonwealth.

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Kentucky Legislature OKs legalization of medical marijuana on final day of session

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky legislature gave final passage to a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state on Thursday.

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Supporters and opponents of Kentucky SB 150 rally before legislative final action

Prior to legislative action in Frankfort, Wednesday proponents and opponents of Senate Bill 150 had morning rallies.

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Kentucky Legislature easily overrides Gov. Beshear’s veto of gender-affirming care ban bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Republican-dominated Kentucky General Assembly acted swiftly Wednesday to override Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of the controversial Senate Bill 150, which bans gender-affirming care for trans youth.

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Jury duty bill one of many still up for consideration by Kentucky General Assembly

There are a number of bills still in limbo as lawmakers break away from Frankfort during the governor’s veto period. One of those is House Bill 338, which allows Kentuckians 70 and older to be exempt from jury duty.

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Sports wagering proponents hoping to rally more votes in the next week or so

When lawmakers return to Frankfort on March 29th, a substantial issue remains on their legislative plate. That is, whether or not to legalize sports wagering across the Commonwealth.

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Reaction to legislative action on trans healthcare for minors

An emotionally charged debate on issues related to transsexuality occurred Thursday in Frankfort. Both the House and Senate approved legislation banning certain gender-affirming medical care for minors

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KY legislature bans gender-affirming care for kids after last-minute swap

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky General Assembly voted Thursday to ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids as a part of an omnibus anti-LGBTQ bill, following a last-minute committee substitute.

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Medical marijuana bill gains historic passage in the Kentucky Senate

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Senate crossed an historic threshold Thursday in voting to pass a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state.

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Last-minute move revives ban on gender-affirming care for Kentucky youth. House OKs it

FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a last-minute switch Thursday, Republicans revived an omnibus anti-LGBTQ bill, which includes a ban on gender-affirming health care for Kentucky’s transgender youth.

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The Kentucky GOP’s war on ‘woke.’ What’s behind it and what comes next

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The culture wars are raging on in Kentucky’s Capitol — and transgender children have been forced into the heart of the battle.

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Frankfort get $100K grant to make U.S. 60 safer for pedestrians

Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson said a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will allow the city to hire consultants to study how to make U.S. 60 safer for pedestrians.

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