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Fiscal report says Safer Kentucky Act would cost state more than $1 billion over next decade

A new report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy says the proposed House Bill 5, also known as the Safer Kentucky Act, would cost the state more than $1 billion over the next ten years.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass receives grant to improve healthcare access in east

The money will help support its mobile clinic and help students get free dental services across Letcher, Leslie, Knott, Perry and Pike counties.

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As flood recovery continues in eastern Kentucky, 1,500 trees are on the way to help

Eastern Kentucky communities ravaged by the floods of 2022 are getting 15-hundred free trees. Governor Beshear made the announcement Wednesday.

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Kentucky School bus camera bill aimed at catching passing motorists

Putting cameras outside Kentucky school buses is found in a bill moving in the State House. This latest version doesn’t call for a local mandate as contained in a bill two years ago.

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Kentucky Youth Advocates respond to the Horizon Act

A bill promoting quality childcare in the state passed the first step to becoming law.

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Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reorganization bill on sports wagering nears final passage

Legislation to reorganize operations of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to further sports wagering responsibilities continues to move forward.

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Lexington City Council committee gets economic update; regional industrial park discussed

The Lexington City Council’s Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee got an economic update from city officials Tuesday afternoon – and most of the news was good. Among the items discussed were regional economic development efforts, including a proposed joint industrial park with Madison and Scott Counties.

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Kentucky General Assembly’s 11th annual Military Kids Day honors those whose parents serve

Aside from a break during the pandemic, Military Kids Day has become a tradition in the General Assembly. Tuesday’s was the 11th.

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Teacher Red Tape Reduction Bill pending in the Kentucky House

Kentucky legislators are being asked to explore ways to reduce paperwork requirements for teachers. It comes in the form of a resolution before lawmakers.

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Officials charge Campbellsville University wrestler with murder of teammate

State autopsy reveals the student died due to strangulation.

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Lifeguard requirements the focus of legislation in Frankfort

Kentucky lawmakers are taking up legislation to specify the number of lifeguards at certain public swimming pools. The bill pertains to public pools that are 2000 square feet or larger.

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A look behind the music: 3 EKU conductors explain the craft

Three EKU conductors explain what's behind the position that guides musicians or singers as they bring a piece of music to life.

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EKU continuing its case in Frankfort to launch an osteopathic medicine doctoral program

Eastern Kentucky University has made its pitch for Senate support for the Richmond school to pursue establishing an osteopathy program.

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Kentucky Senate action on uniform commercial code includes talk on digital money

The need to update the uniform commercial code in Kentucky created a philosophical debate in the State Senate about digital currency.

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Opponents of cancelled Bluegrass Station airport expansion say they feel heard

Opponents of the proposed airport and airpark at Bluegrass Station had a very good day Thursday. Governor Andy Beshear released a statement opposing the expansion because of a lack of local support, Bourbon Fiscal Court passed a similar resolution, and the military industrial park’s director declared it closed.

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Aspiring distillery owner says he’ll meet with Madison County residents concerned about plans

Karl Cook is a champion equestrian with an Instagram following of nearly 280-thousand people who wants to build a small distillery on property he bought last fall. When asked why he selected Madison County, Kentucky for his entry into the bourbon business, he said it began with horses.

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Kentucky legislature eyes bill seeking to ensure Medicaid coverage for early sepsis diagnosis

Kentucky lawmakers are taking up legislation focused on addressing early detection of sepsis. The measure relates to current Medicaid coverage in these cases.

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Great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians honors family through farming

Sam Dick visits a Fayette County farmer who is the great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians

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Madison County Board of Adjustments tables conditional use permit request for proposed new distiller

A bid to build a craft distillery and rickhouses to store the whiskey it produces in Madison County was put on hold last Thursday night.

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Proposal to limit Kentucky Governors end-of-term pardon power passed in state Senate

The Kentucky Senate has endorsed a proposed constitutional change to limit a governor’s end-of-term pardon powers.

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Kentucky General Assembly discussing legislation regarding A-I generated political messaging

Lexington state senators on both sides of the political aisle are championing legislation to try to reduce fake political messaging, often through artificial intelligence.

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Kentucky lawmaker says cursive writing bill likely to get hearing in Senate Education Committee next

A state lawmaker says a bill she’s sponsored designed to bring back cursive writing in Kentucky public schools will likely be taken up by the Senate Education Committee next week.

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Kentucky Senate votes to give counties cremation option for indigents

County officials would have options when it comes to a final resting state for indigent bodies under a bill moving in the Kentucky General Assembly. Current law requires the burial of these people.

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Labor activists standing against child labor and autonomous vehicles gather in Frankfort

They were speaking out against various bills moving through the legislature.

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City of Lexington to hold free composting workshops

The City of Lexington is hosting another round of home composting workshops, with the first scheduled for Saturday at McConnell Springs. Angela

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