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The Kentucky General Assembly’s GOP supermajority waited until the final day before the veto period to pass a two-year state budget and a bill spending $1.7 billion on specific projects.
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The clock is ticking as the GOP-controlled Kentucky General Assembly races to pass bills ahead of the governor’s veto period this week. On Tuesday they advanced bills addressing pesticides, Medicaid spending, elections and more.
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Rep. Vanessa Grossl was the first Republican lawmaker to speak at a Planned Parenthood rally in Kentucky. At Thursday's event, she advocated for patients to be able to make their own health care decisions and to have access to contraception.
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Certain Kentucky low-income parents and child care providers who successfully prepare children for kindergarten would get a $2,000 reward under the bill.
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President Donald Trump held a rally in Kentucky on Wednesday and blasted Rep. Thomas Massie, who has been a thorn in the president’s side in major policy disputes.
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission heard testimony from East Kentucky Power executives on their plans to meet electricity demand in the coming years.
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A Warren County deputy facing a series of department and constitutional violations was suspended after filing to run for sheriff. The sheriff then oversaw the hearing that led to the deputy's termination. And it was legal.
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Illinois voters can help narrow down the field of candidates running for statewide elected offices during next week’s primary elections.
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A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.
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The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
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The Dietary Guidelines released this year recommend higher levels of this essential nutrient. But protein needs are personal. Here's how to assess yours.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether all children born in the United States can continue to automatically receive citizenship.
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Chinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. That means holiday promotions, and making chatbots useful in everyday life.
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All children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated.