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Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.
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Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to continue serving in office or resign.
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Despite an active bench warrant and a requirement to appear in person, former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was absent from a hearing in his child support case.
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Addiction Recovery Care, once Kentucky’s largest treatment provider, agreed to pay $16.2 million to settle whistleblower claims of Medicaid billing fraud.
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With just over 100 days until federal restrictions on hemp products goes into effect, a Kentucky congressman proposed a set of regulations.
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A new law that requires highway lighting along Kentucky’s state roadways to be shielded from spilling onto farmland is drawing praise from DarkSky KY, a recently formed chapter of the international organization dedicated to restoring the nighttime environment and protecting communities from the harmful effects of light pollution.
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A statement from Mitch McConnell released by his office says he’s still undergoing “intense physical therapy” and will miss the Fancy Farm political event this Saturday.
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The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.
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The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam.
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Congress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in 1996 to make it easier for the Justice Department to use classified evidence to deport people from U.S. soil.
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A Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine killed at least 10 civilians, including children, and NATO scrambled jets after one of the missiles crossed the border into Poland.
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There's a reason why double- or triple-screening your devices makes you feel tired, says NPR's Manoush Zomorodi. She explains the science of information overload and how to reclaim calm and focus.
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Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.