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Kentucky law requires school districts to have a school resource officer (SRO) on every campus to provide security and respond to student violations. Warren County Public Schools is going a step further with an SRO detective, the first position of its kind in the state. -
The EPA is moving to narrow the definitions of protected waterways under the Clean Water Act, opening many waterways to pollution and destruction. -
Despite the reopening of the federal government, refugees who have resettled in the U.S. no longer qualify for SNAP benefits. The Republican-backed "Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law in July revoked a longtime policy of allowing refugees food assistance under SNAP. -
Now that the federal government shutdown is over, Kentucky is working to issue full SNAP benefits to the 600,000 residents who receive food assistance. -
The disruption in food assistance due to the government shutdown has communities banding together to feed their neighbors. Even as the longest shutdown in U.S. history has come to an end, food banks and other non-profits say they expect demand to continue in the coming weeks and throughout the holiday season as the low-income get back on their feet.
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Basic BooksThe Price of Democracy tells the history of taxation from colonization to the present day. It's essential reading for anyone who cares about preserving democracy. -
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Getty ImagesTrump travels to Pennsylvania to discuss America's affordability. And, Indiana lawmakers to vote on a congressional map that may eliminate the state's last two Democratic seats. -
President Trump will hold a rally in Pennsylvania Tuesday, where he's expected to talk about his administration's efforts to address two major concerns for voters: the economy and affordability.
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