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Federal Emergency Management Agency officials didn’t tell Kentucky flood survivors about an 18-month deadline to appeal for financial assistance. A disaster relief organization says that’s not the only time that’s happened.
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The judge ruled against the petition seeking to disqualify Kulkarni as a candidate over an error on her filing with the secretary of state’s office, but the petitioner will appeal.
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Kentucky nurses are feeling a sense of relief over a new law shielding them from criminal liability for medical errors. Before the legislative session ended last week, Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill that prohibits healthcare providers from being prosecuted when honest mistakes are made on the job.
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Republican Sen. Rand Paul spoke about inflation, veteran support, mental health and homelessness during a visit to western Kentucky on Monday. Paul advocated for making it illegal for people to sleep on the streets.
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Kentucky residents have until 4 p.m. on Monday to register. Kentucky's primary election is May 21.
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The 2024 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up Monday, with Republicans landing a major anti-crime bill and ignoring a request of Gov. Andy Beshear to fund universal pre-K and give teachers a raise.
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WKU civil engineering students participate in the American Society of Civil Engineers competition each year. This year, their concrete canoe theme focused on the Kentucky Derby.
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The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center announced a multi-million dollar building that will offer additional space and resources for the performing arts center.
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A new Kentucky law will limit which nicotine vapes businesses can sell. But a lawsuit claims it’s unconstitutional because it will restrict hemp-derived and cannabis vapes, too.
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Public library programs – outside of remotely viewed and recorded programs – have bounced back across the board from the COVID-19 pandemic era, according to the latest Kentucky Department of Library & Archives data.
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Relationships between Democrats and Republicans in the state legislature appeared to improve little as lawmakers looked back over the session.
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Kentucky lawmakers will convene again in January, and state Sen. Mike Wilson said he hopes lawmakers use the coming months to craft another version of DEI legislation for the 30-day session in 2025.
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Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill over the weekend that could boot Louisville’s NAACP branch from a major community organization’s board. State lawmakers can override his move when they reconvene this week.
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Carrying naloxone can be a literal lifesaver for someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Kentucky’s state government set up a website to help people find local providers.
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State officials are anticipating over 150,000 people will visit western Kentucky to witness the total eclipse. They also expect over 1 million people to travel through the Commonwealth on their way to other viewing destinations in states like Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.
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A GOP-backed bill that advocates say could “destroy” Kentucky’s Open Records Act has so far failed to pass the legislature. Kentucky’s Democratic governor expressed support for elements of the bill, which he said he believes would increase transparency.
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Kentucky’s governor announced a round of vetoes Thursday regarding change of venue legislation, nuclear energy and more.
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