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Kentucky schools could face $40 million ‘shortfall,’ says state education commissioner
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Department of Education is predicting a “funding shortfall” of about $40 million in state...
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Local legislators reflect on first week, look forward to coming work of 2025 General Assembly
The first week of the state General Assembly’s short session was filled with the ceremonial proceedings and appointments, but also...
Read moreDetailsState tax cut moves from Senate committee as chair warns fellow Republicans against ‘stunts’
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern A bill to reduce Kentucky’s income tax emerged Friday from a Senate committee, along with a...
Read moreDetailsKentucky water utilities struggle with aging infrastructure, debt and more
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern When Caney Creek rose during deadly flooding in 2022, Alice Lloyd College in Knott County was largely...
Read moreDetailsOpportunity to ‘redefine ourselves’: Board OKs recommendations for statewide community college system
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents on Thursday approved 11 recommendations for...
Read moreDetailsKentuckians will need vision screening to renew driver’s license. Advocates, critics weigh in.
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern Starting Jan. 1, Kentucky motorists will need an eye exam—either from an eye specialist or a...
Read moreDetailsMills wins majority caucus chair
Henderson state Sen. Robby Mills was elected by fellow Republicans Friday as the majority caucus chair. “I’m excited,” Mills said....
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‘Small but mighty’ tourist commission win big at state awards
Abby Dixon, the executive director of the Henderson Tourist Commission, said her staff is “small but mighty.” Recent wins at...
Read moreDetailsKentucky’s housing shortage: What next?
'...one of our biggest hurdles of growing our economy is housing,' says Mills Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern Kentucky state lawmakers...
Read moreDetailsWhat now for education after Kentuckians reject GOP’s ‘school choice’ amendment?
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern After Kentucky voters thwarted a Republican-backed “school choice” amendment, the legislature’s supermajority will likely focus on...
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