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· Ky Dem. pushes voting rights for ex-offenders
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Ky Dem pushes voting rights for ex-felons
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If you’re looking for someone deserving of a persistence award, consider Lexington Rep. Jesse Crenshaw. For the fourth time, Crenshaw is trying to get a voting rights bill through the Kentucky General Assembly. But as Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh reports, Crenshaw's goal remains elusive.

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Amanda's Bill unanimously passes House
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Highly publicized domestic violence legislation has gotten its first hearing in a senate committee. Amanda’s Bill, which unanimously passed the house, requires electronic monitoring in some cases of domestic violence. Despite this passing, several judges from across the Commonwealth have raised concerns over the bill.

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Pennyrile Arts Council in Hopkinsville is among those affected

Kentucky Arts sees huge budget cuts
Angela Hatton
The Kentucky Arts Council officials have cut almost one million dollars from their expenses. That represents a quarter of their operating budget. Also, six of their grants will go on hiatus. That cuts off another much-needed revenue source for arts organization across the Commonwealth. Angela Hatton has the story. 

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Barkley Regional now offers flights to and from Chicago
Paducah airport opens route to Chicago
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The next time you need to book a flight, you want to consider your options. A new jet service to Chicago from Paducah’s Barkley Regional Airport starts Thursday. SkyWest-operated United Express will shuttle passengers from the Four Rivers area to the windy city and back again twice daily. Chris Taylor finds out more.

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Marshall County dentist receives patent
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With all the time he spends at his dental practice in Benton, it is surprising that Dr. Brian Doss had time to patent a new invention. Doss recently received the final notice that the patent on his “Polar-Wave spinner” belongs entirely to him. He believes in his miniature cooling device and hopes America will be too.

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