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Our future is 'on the line': Andy Beshear blasts Trump-Vance ticket in Iowa
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Our future is 'on the line': Andy Beshear blasts Trump-Vance ticket in Iowa

Raw Story  

Andy Beshear drew standing ovations from the crowd Saturday at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration event. State House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst blasted Iowa Republicans over their leadership of the state and said the crowd would change Republicans’ attitude. We’re going to flip the Iowa House.” Iowa Auditor Rob Sand criticized efforts by state leaders to reduce …

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Kentucky governor cites higher incarceration costs in veto of criminal justice bill
8 months, 1 week ago

Kentucky governor cites higher incarceration costs in veto of criminal justice bill

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s Democratic governor vetoed a GOP-backed criminal justice bill that would impose harsher sentences for a range of crimes, saying it would saddle the state with sharply higher incarceration costs. Beshear, a former state attorney general, focused on the financial implications in his veto message, saying it would lead to significantly higher incarceration costs without any additional …

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Breonna Taylor supporters launch campaign against GOP gubernatorial nominee in Kentucky
1 year, 6 months ago

Breonna Taylor supporters launch campaign against GOP gubernatorial nominee in Kentucky

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Breonna Taylor’s mother endorsed a grassroots campaign Monday aimed at defeating Republican Daniel Cameron’s bid for Kentucky governor, reviving anger over a criminal investigation he led that yielded no charges against any officers for the fatal shooting of the Black woman during a police raid. Cameron has defended the investigation, saying he “followed the law without fear …

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Kentucky gov announces changes for juvenile justice system
1 year, 11 months ago

Kentucky gov announces changes for juvenile justice system

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. And in a big policy change, “defensive equipment” — pepper spray and tasers — will be provided for the first time so detention center workers can defend themselves and others if attacked, he said. The governor announced Thursday that the starting salary for juvenile justice workers in the detention centers is being raised to $50,000 per …

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GOP expands lopsided legislative majorities in Kentucky
2 years, 1 month ago

GOP expands lopsided legislative majorities in Kentucky

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Republicans expanded their overwhelming majorities in Kentucky’s legislature with sweeping victories that included the ouster of several House Democrats in districts stretching from the suburbs to Appalachia. Rep. Angie Hatton, a high-profile member of the House Democratic leadership team, lost her seat in eastern Kentucky to Republican challenger Jacob Justice in voting that concluded Tuesday. Democratic Rep. …

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Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks
2 years, 4 months ago

Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks

Associated Press  

JACKSON, Ky. — Kentucky’s governor said it could take weeks to find all the victims of flash flooding that killed at least 16 people when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia. “In some of these areas, it’s hard to know exactly how many people were there.” Patricia Colombo, 63, of Hazard, Kentucky, became stranded when her car stalled in floodwaters …

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US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25
2 years, 4 months ago

US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25

Al Jazeera  

At least 25 people, including four children, killed as torrential rains swept through towns across the state, governor says. At least 25 people died, including four children, when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia, Kentucky’s governor has said. Governor Andy Beshear said on Saturday that the number would likely rise significantly and it could take weeks to find all the …

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Appalachian flooding deaths set to climb; more rain forecast
2 years, 4 months ago

Appalachian flooding deaths set to climb; more rain forecast

Associated Press  

JACKSON, Ky. — Trapped homeowners swam to safety and others were rescued by boat as record flash flooding killed at least 16 people in Kentucky and swamped entire Appalachian towns, prompting a frenzied search for survivors Friday through some of the poorest communities in America. Beshear said Friday that at least six children were among the victims and that the …

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Appalachian Floods Kill At Least 16 With More Rain On The Horizon
2 years, 4 months ago

Appalachian Floods Kill At Least 16 With More Rain On The Horizon

Huff Post  

Home and structures are flooded near Quicksand, Kentucky, on July 28. Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP JACKSON, Ky. — Trapped homeowners swam to safety and others were rescued by boat as record flash flooding killed at least 16 people in Kentucky and swamped entire Appalachian towns, prompting a frenzied search for survivors Friday through some of the poorest communities …

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At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia

NPR  

At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia Enlarge this image toggle caption Timothy D. Easley/AP Timothy D. Easley/AP JACKSON, Ky. — Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America. "We've still got …

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