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Kentucky state operating budget expected to find the governor's desk by week's end

The agree-to two-year operating state budget is expected to head to the governor’s desk soon. Details of the conference committee report came during the last conference committee meeting on Tuesday.

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COVID vaccine administration debated in the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate debated COVID vaccinations on the floor Tuesday. It came in connection with legislation pertaining to schools, businesses, and health care facilities.

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Broad language in Kentucky bill to protect doctors and health providers within IVF Services

House Bill 159 would shield health care providers from criminal liability for any “harm or damages” alleged to occur from “an act or omission relating to the provision of health services."

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Last-minute legislation seeks a change in Kentucky gambling oversight

Kentucky lawmakers are being asked to consider a significant change in gambling regulation at the state level. It involves the formation of a brand-new entity with broader responsibility.

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Lexington police department launches unsolved murders website

The Unsolved Homicide Website would allow visitors to submit tips and information that would help assist detectives. Each case’s webpage includes the victim’s name, case number and an overview of the case.

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: cargo ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge can weigh more than 30 t

After a cargo ship struck a Baltimore bridge and collapsed it early Tuesday morning, Kentucky motorists may be wondering whether that type of tragedy could happen here.

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City of Lexington requesting designs for utility box artwork

Lexington’s Public Arts Commission is looking for artists to decorate some of the 400 utility boxes scattered around the city. Heather

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Film industry rep tells lawmakers Kentucky remains ripe for more movies

Cameras are rolling in some central Kentucky communities for the latest film to be shot in the Commonwealth. A panel of state lawmakers got an update on Hollywood in the Bluegrass last week.

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Nearly a billion dollar announced for economic development in Kentucky

Officials say the development is being driven by federal funding and companies investing in the commonwealth.

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Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky CEO hopes Congress extends Affordable Connectivity Program

According to the White House, more than 450-thousand Kentucky households will lose a $30 monthly subsidy for Internet service next month – unless Congress votes to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program.

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KSP, state Transportation Cabinet prepping for April 8 solar eclipse

On April 8th around 3 o’clock eastern time, parts of western Kentucky will go dark during the totality of a solar eclipse. Trooper Corey King of state police post 16 in Henderson says during the 2017 eclipse, there were traffic back-ups and motorists who, whether they knew it or not,…

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Floor vote on negotiated Kentucky state budget expected later this week

Kentucky House and Senate members will likely have some long days this week in Frankfort. Many bills will be voted on over the next four days before the break when Governor Beshear could deliver vetoes. Still to be worked out is a two-year year state budget.

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Paintsville Independent Schools receive $300K for STEAM Academy

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

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Casey County first responder says communication problems continue despite repairs

A first responder in Casey County said communication problems that caused five outages from mid-January to mid-February have improved, but still pose a threat to them and the people they’re trying to help.

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Kentucky lawmakers look at late run for e-vape legislation tied to manufacturing and distribution

The Kentucky General Assembly is tackling more than one issue related to vaping this month. One pertains to what vape products can be sold at retailers.

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Lexington police: ‘swatting’ is dangerous and can be a felony

A rash of bomb threats and other false alarms directed at Kentucky schools last week aren’t just illegal – they also endanger first responders and many others.

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Berea College students file to organize labor union for undergraduate workers

Berea College students are organizing to form a labor union as the United Student Workers of Berea-CWA, according to a filing submitted to the National Labor Relations Board.

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Kentucky Senators debate changes to pharmacist administered vaccinations

The administration of vaccines to children at Kentucky pharmacies brought forth some emotional debate in the State Senate Friday.

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Measure tackling student vaping moves on to the Kentucky Senate

A bill aiming to reduce vaping in schools across the Commonwealth is moving to the full Kentucky Senate. The legislation requires local school boards to develop policies to combat underage use of vaping products.

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Legislation to address school employee misconduct moves to the Kentucky Senate

Legislation seeking to prevent school employee misconduct involving students is nearing final passage. It emerged from the Senate Education Committee on Thursday.

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Lexington leaders present and past celebrate 50th anniversary of merged government

Lexington leaders of today and yesterday gathered in city hall Thursday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a merged city-county government.

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Ruling dismisses lawsuit but protects controversial mural at the University of Kentucky

A lawsuit filed to stop the removal of a controversial mural on the University of Kentucky’s campus has been dismissed. But the judge’s ruling also requires it still be maintained.

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U.S. Department of Energy invests in proposed Bell County hydropower facility

The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project is one of five clean energy projects across the U.S. that were announced to get funding, all on current or former mine land.

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‘Solarize Lexington’ begins 2nd annual campaign to encourage use of solar equipment

The City of Lexington’s second annual campaign to encourage people to purchase solar equipment is underway.

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Tornado damage recovery ongoing in northern Kentucky communities

Tornado recovery work continues in northern Kentucky. Trimble County has been cited as the most heavily damaged Kentucky county from last week’s severe weather.

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