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GOP lawmakers, advocates spotlight need to tackle Kentucky’s housing shortage
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern Republican lawmakers joined housing advocates from across Kentucky to tout legislation addressing the state’s significant housing...
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Anti-immigrant KY bill spurs last-minute candidate to keep living the American Dream
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — A naturalized citizen from Louisville decided to run for the state House the night before...
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Gov. Beshear calls for keeping American Dream alive, as GOP largely skips annual speech
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear gave his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening, but...
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Kentucky lawmakers file bills for ‘Charlie Kirk Day,’ axing DEI and upping minimum wage
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern Kentucky lawmakers are expected to propose more than 1,000 bills this year, and several wasted no...
Read moreDetailsAnother Kentucky income tax cut uncertain amid a ‘difficult’ budget process
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — In the three out of the last four years, Kentucky Republicans have kicked off...
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For ‘hidden homeless,’ a resource hub and hopes for a shelter in this rural Ky. place
Nonprofit has little money but plenty of volunteers and ‘big hearts’ Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern CENTRAL CITY—As Gwen Clements walks...
Read moreDetailsKY task force recommends easing regulation, more funding to address housing shortage
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern State lawmakers are recommending that the General Assembly continue to ease regulations for housing developers and...
Read moreDetailsProtecting kids, planning for data centers among AI issues KY legislature urged to tackle
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern Kentucky lawmakers studying artificial intelligence have issued a slew of recommendations ahead of the next legislative...
Read moreDetailsKentucky lawmakers warn of state budget hit because of federal cuts
Republicans say they’ll have to adapt to any potential federal funding cuts Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern LEXINGTON — Republican leaders...
Read moreDetailsGov. Beshear puts $5 million into Kentucky food banks from ‘rainy day’ fund
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday and directed $5 million from the state’s budget...
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