Senators in the majority cross the aisle to spare their home states’ economies. Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and Lisa…
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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Kentucky and West Virginia
The region recently experienced severe storms, flooding, and mudslides. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to residents in…
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Energy Department to Invest $50 Million in Small Auto Manufacturing
Secretary Granholm announces funding to local workforces entering EV production in six states. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $50 million to six states under the Domestic Automotive…
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DOI Announces $74 Million to Close Abandoned Kentucky Mines
Local communities receive funding to reclaim potentially dangerous areas. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced an additional $74 million to fund the efforts to close abandoned coal…
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Senator McConnell to Step Down from Party Leadership
He will serve out his current term representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced this week that 2024 will be his last as…
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VA and DOD Partner to Expand Veterans’ Healthcare
Fort Campbell Army Hospital will partner in a collaborative healthcare initiative. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a new healthcare partnership for veterans at the VA Clinic…
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First Lady Visits Military Families in Kentucky
Tornados hit the region of Fort Campbell earlier this month. As part of First Lady Jill Biden’s Joining Forces Initiative, she visited Fort Campbell in Kentucky on Saturday.…
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Labor Department Fines Warehouse for Child Labor Violations
The company had minors working in hazardous conditions according to child labor laws. The Department of Labor has issued a fine against a Kentucky warehouse for violating child…
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Army Helicopter Fleet Grounded for Safety
Pilots ordered to stand down until they attend mandatory safety training. The U.S. Army recently announced that its pilots will be required to complete a safety-training program, and…
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Storms Moving Through Midwest and South
The National Weather Service described the storm as a “life-threatening situation.” UPDATE 03/31 8:31 PM EDT A tornado watch is in effect in the states of Illinois, Indiana,…
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