Tag #Kentucky

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Kentucky Bourbon Faces Economic Crisis Amidst New Trade War

President Trump's new tariffs on Canada and Mexico triggered retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey, including Kentucky bourbon, which produces 95% of the global supply and contributes $9 billion annually to Kentucky's economy, potentially causing significant job losses and economic disruption.

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Louisville Mayor Shooting: 17-Year Sentence for Quintez Brown

Quintez Brown, a 24-year-old former Louisville newspaper columnist, was sentenced to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for shooting at Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg during his 2022 mayoral campaign; one bullet grazed Greenberg's sweater. Brown pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from...

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Judge Blocks Biden's Last-Minute Louisville Police Reform Decree

A Kentucky judge temporarily blocked a Biden administration-backed police reform consent decree in Louisville, prompted by the 2020 Breonna Taylor shooting, due to concerns over its last-minute implementation and potential to restrict the incoming Trump administration. The judge gave until Friday fo...

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Kentucky Declares No Legal Obligation to Fund Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Prisoners

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman declared that the state is not legally required to fund gender-affirming surgeries for prisoners, prompting revisions to prison regulations and sparking debate about the balance between inmate healthcare and taxpayer funds.

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Kentucky Lands Major Food Company Investment, Creating 925 Jobs

Australia-based Kitchen Food Co. will invest \$69 million in a Hopkinsville, Kentucky facility, creating 925 jobs, marking Kentucky's fifth-largest jobs project since 2019 and contributing to a record year for economic investment.

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Kentucky Woman Charged with Murder in El Paso Uber Shooting

A Kentucky woman is charged with murder after shooting an Uber driver in El Paso, Texas, claiming self-defense. Conflicting accounts and evidence fuel the debate.

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Beshear Promotes Kentucky at Davos, Securing Economic Investments

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear held 25 meetings with corporate leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 18-20, promoting Kentucky as a business location, aiming to attract foreign investment and create jobs, enhancing his national political profile.

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Kentucky Students Sue State Over Inequitable Education Funding

Kentucky students are suing the state, alleging its education system violates the state constitution by failing to provide adequate and equitable education, citing decreased funding and growing disparities between wealthy and poor school districts; the lawsuit seeks to reopen a 1989 case that led to...

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Pregnant Homeless Woman Ticketed While in Labor in Louisville

A Louisville, Kentucky police officer ticketed a homeless pregnant woman for unlawful camping while she was in labor and waiting for an ambulance on September 27, 2024; she later gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

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Australian Firm to Create 925 Kentucky Jobs in $69 Million Investment

Kitchen Food Co., an Australian firm, will invest $69 million in a Hopkinsville, Kentucky facility, creating 925 jobs, ranking as the fifth-largest jobs project in Kentucky since 2019, adding to a record year of economic investment.

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Kentucky Launches Medical Cannabis Directory

Kentucky is launching an online directory to connect patients with medical cannabis providers as its medical cannabis program begins in 2025.

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Kentucky 2024 Elections: House Races and Committee Chairs

Kentucky's 2024 election updates, focusing on key House races and committee chair bids.

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