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Human remains positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooter
3 months ago

Human remains positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooter

LA Times  

Human remains found in Kentucky were identified as those of the man who shot 12 vehicles and wounded five people on Interstate 75 more than a week earlier, Gov. The retired couple who found the remains of Joseph Couch on Wednesday typically spend their days creating YouTube videos about the Hatfield-McCoy feud but told the Associated Press they “turned into …

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Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, one of the leading contenders to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, apologized this week for something he said in lambasting Ohio Sen. JD Vance as inauthentically Appalachian — but the apology wasn’t to Vance. Earlier in the week, the Republican vice-presidential nominee had said at a …

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Kentucky awards contract to replace unemployment insurance system that struggled during the pandemic
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Kentucky awards contract to replace unemployment insurance system that struggled during the pandemic

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky has awarded a long-awaited contract to replace its decades-old unemployment insurance system, which showed its shortcomings during the COVID-19 pandemic when a record surge of jobless claims resulted in processing backlogs, the state said Friday. Once operational, the upgraded system will provide easier access for Kentuckians filing jobless claims as well as for staff members who …

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Republican offers new twist on abortion exceptions as issue stays at forefront of Kentucky campaign
1 year, 2 months ago

Republican offers new twist on abortion exceptions as issue stays at forefront of Kentucky campaign

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The complexities of abortion-related politics in the post-Roe v. Wade era continue to put the squeeze on Republican Daniel Cameron, who appeared to redefine his position on Kentucky’s strict anti-abortion law for the second time in two weeks while campaigning for governor. After revealing last week that he would sign legislation adding rape and incest exceptions to …

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Kentucky Democrat Beshear links GOP challenger to reality of abortion law in reelection campaign
1 year, 3 months ago

Kentucky Democrat Beshear links GOP challenger to reality of abortion law in reelection campaign

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic Gov. His campaign said in a statement that Beshear “stands with Joe Biden and the most extreme wing of the Democrat Party on abortion,” pointing to the governor’s opposition to bills restricting abortion. Since then, Kentucky’s “trigger law” abortion ban — passed in 2019 — took effect when Roe v. Wade was struck down. While acknowledging …

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Kentucky governor points to advances in fight against drug addiction
1 year, 6 months ago

Kentucky governor points to advances in fight against drug addiction

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — In its life-and-death battle against the drug epidemic, Kentucky has made gains in “breaking down the stigma” to reach out for treatment, Gov. There are “far too many Kentuckians that we’re losing,” Beshear said, but the report also offers “a real ray of hope that everyone, doing their best every single day, can make a difference.” The …

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Dispute erupts over a section of Kentucky’s transgender law that hinges on one word
1 year, 6 months ago

Dispute erupts over a section of Kentucky’s transgender law that hinges on one word

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A new dispute has erupted over Kentucky’s sweeping transgender law, revolving around one word in a section banning sex education topics — including sexual orientation — from discussion in classrooms. That’s not what lawmakers intended, Republican state Sen. Max Wise said Wednesday, calling it an “absurd” interpretation and a “feeble attempt to undermine” the measure. The education …

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Attacks fly as contentious general election campaign for Kentucky governor begins
1 year, 7 months ago

Attacks fly as contentious general election campaign for Kentucky governor begins

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The general election campaign for Kentucky governor got off to a feisty start this week as Democrats worked to link the freshly minted Republican nominee to heavily criticized pardons by the vanquished predecessor of Gov. “And I’m sure tonight he’ll probably have a press conference taking credit for the sun setting.” While Republicans, led by their gubernatorial …

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Kentucky’s Craft faces pushback on drug-related campaign ad
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky’s Craft faces pushback on drug-related campaign ad

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Facing an early test in her bid to become Kentucky’s next governor, Republican Kelly Craft is trying to navigate turbulence caused by one of her first ads, which aimed at connecting the wealthy ex-diplomat with voters by highlighting the state’s heart-aching struggles with drug addiction. In a recent TV commercial, Craft said the fight against drug abuse …

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Biden’s new year pitch focuses on benefits of bipartisanship
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden’s new year pitch focuses on benefits of bipartisanship

Associated Press  

CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands — President Joe Biden and top administration officials will open a new year of divided government by fanning out across the country to talk about how the economy is benefiting from his work with Democrats and Republicans. As part of the pitch, Biden and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will make a rare joint appearance in …

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Dem governor: Caring is key to connecting with rural voters
2 years ago

Dem governor: Caring is key to connecting with rural voters

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. “And to show that you care about them, and to earn their trust that you do truly care about them.” Beshear said his party’s candidates need to show up with a core message centered on good-paying jobs, access to quality health care and good public schools — all issues that he sees as resonating with …

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Beshear pushes education priorities amid poor test scores
2 years, 1 month ago

Beshear pushes education priorities amid poor test scores

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear renewed his push Thursday for higher teacher salaries and state-funded preschool for 4-year-olds, offering a response to statewide test scores showing setbacks among many students caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “They’re our children.” Republican Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer said later Thursday that there are no plans to reopen the budget when …

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Groundbreaking advances emerging vehicle battery production
2 years, 3 months ago

Groundbreaking advances emerging vehicle battery production

Associated Press  

Kentucky reached another stage in developing an electric vehicle battery sector Tuesday, with groundbreaking for a $2 billion plant by a Japanese company that will create 2,000 full-time jobs. The emerging EV battery segment will “reverberate” across many Kentucky communities, as battery producers attract suppliers opening plants in the state, Beshear said Tuesday. Deaton said the Envision AESC factory will …

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One month later, Kentucky flood evacuees weigh cloudy future
2 years, 3 months ago

One month later, Kentucky flood evacuees weigh cloudy future

Associated Press  

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Nearly a month after deadly flooding engulfed their houses, some eastern Kentuckians sheltering at state parks continue to wrestle with the same life-defining question — whether to rebuild at the place they call home or start over somewhere else. “Some people lost their family.” Flood victims said they’ve been treated with kindness at Jenny Wiley, known for …

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US President Joe Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky
2 years, 4 months ago

US President Joe Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky

Al Jazeera  

The trip is Biden’s second to Kentucky, which has been hard hit by a number of devastating natural disasters. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden travelled to Kentucky to meet with families and view damage from storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history. “As long as it takes, we’re going to be here.” …

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More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky
2 years, 4 months ago

More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky

Associated Press  

Thunderstorms on Friday brought a renewed threat of flooding to parts of Kentucky ravaged by high water a week ago. As residents continued cleaning up from the late July floods that killed at least 37 people, rain started falling on already saturated ground in eastern Kentucky late Friday morning. Some places could receive up to 3 inches of rain by …

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At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says

NPR  

At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says Enlarge this image toggle caption Timothy D. Easley/AP Timothy D. Easley/AP Heavy rains that drenched Appalachia earlier this week brought what Gov. The flooding has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, including four children, but the governor said he expects the death toll to rise as …

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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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Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding as rescue efforts continue
2 years, 4 months ago

Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding as rescue efforts continue

Al Jazeera  

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead as a result of record flooding in eastern Kentucky, authorities said, warning that the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue teams look for missing people from communities washed away by the waters. “The tough news is 16 confirmed fatalities now, and folks that’s going to get a lot …

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Kentucky governor vetoes proposed 15-week abortion ban
2 years, 8 months ago

Kentucky governor vetoes proposed 15-week abortion ban

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic Gov. A state Republican Party spokesman called the veto the latest example of the governor’s “ideological war” on conservative values. Beshear, a former state attorney general, also said the bill is “likely unconstitutional,” noting that similar laws elsewhere were struck down by the Supreme Court. On Friday, state GOP spokesperson Sean Southard said the governor’s veto …

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House GOP unveils budget bill ahead of governor’s speech
2 years, 11 months ago

House GOP unveils budget bill ahead of governor’s speech

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky House Republicans unveiled a two-year state budget plan Friday that includes increased education spending and pay raises for state employees, deciding not to wait to hear the Democratic governor’s proposals in his budget speech planned next week. “This is not good government; in fact, it’s barely government at all.” The GOP spending blueprint does reflect some …

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Kentucky’s death toll from tornadoes rises to 77
2 years, 11 months ago

Kentucky’s death toll from tornadoes rises to 77

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky — Kentucky’s death toll from devastating tornadoes earlier this month rose by one as Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that an infant died last week. The state’s revised death toll from the storms is now 77. The infant, from Graves County in the western part of the state, died last week, the governor said.

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Overwhelmed Kentucky hospitals fear the worst as federal Covid-19 assistance is scheduled to leave Friday
3 years, 3 months ago

Overwhelmed Kentucky hospitals fear the worst as federal Covid-19 assistance is scheduled to leave Friday

CNN  

CNN — A Covid-19 surge in Kentucky has led to so many patients at St. Claire Regional Medical Center that the workers are unsure how they’ll handle the growing numbers when a medical team sent by the federal government leaves Friday. It’s the largest health care facility serving 11 counties in rural northeastern Kentucky and – as of last week …

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National Guard will be deployed across Kentucky to help overwhelmed hospitals. Health care workers high-fived when they heard the news
3 years, 3 months ago

National Guard will be deployed across Kentucky to help overwhelmed hospitals. Health care workers high-fived when they heard the news

CNN  

CNN — Kentucky hospital officials high-fived one another during a news conference Monday as they learned multiple National Guard teams would be deployed to hospitals across the state dealing with rising Covid-19 cases and hospital staffing shortages. “Covid is burning through our population here in Kentucky,” Beshear said, adding that the state is coming off its third highest week of …

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