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In the aftermath of a raid at a Louisiana racetrack, Kentucky's equine community is worried about what increased immigration enforcement could mean for the industry's workforce.
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The major parties' redistricting battle escalated this week, with lawmakers in the country's two most populous states each taking a notable step toward a new congressional map.
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The Republican leaders of both Kentucky’s chambers of legislature took the stage in Paducah Thursday to discuss incentive opportunities and other actions state lawmakers are considering ahead of the 2026 budget session. -
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Homeless service providers across Kentucky say new laws and increased enforcement has driven homeless Kentuckians into hiding. -
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A privately developed tunnel project could soon connect travelers from downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport.
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People in the Outer Banks should shelter in place, authorities said. Meanwhile, life-threatening rip currents are likely at beaches along the East Coast, according to forecasters. -
U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region. -
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President Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Guard. Experts spoke to NPR about how the takeover could end. -
More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. insisting he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.
