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A bill that would ensure Kentuckians cannot have parental rights removed or adoption petitions denied solely based on disability is almost to the legislative finish line. @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/briefs/bill-...

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Breaking: An adult Kentuckian has measles after traveling internationally “to an area with ongoing measles transmission,” the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced Wednesday night. From @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social: kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentu...

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Kentucky’s Thomas Massie was the only Republican to vote against the budget resolution, which was opposed by every Democrat. House Republicans overcome own members’ doubts to push through sweeping budget. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/26/r...

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Kentucky’s Senate is moving to add harsher penalties for retailers who sell vaping products to minors. From @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social: #KYGA25 kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentu...

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Bill professors fear might erode tenure at Kentucky universities passes House kentuckylantern.com/briefs/house... by @mckennahorsley.bsky.social

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A Kentucky victim of “coercive control” can’t use that alone to get a protective order from their abuser. But Rep. Stephanie Dietz, R-Edgewood, filed House Bill 96, which would expand what qualifies for protective orders. From @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social: kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/26/c...

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Commentary by Tom FitzGerald More kids will suffer lead poisoning if legislature torpedoes Louisville’s efforts. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/26/m...

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Bills dealing with religion moving in Kentucky General Assembly. @mckennahorsley.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/26/b...

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Commentary Kentuckians will pay with their health if lawmakers force cigar bars on smoke-free communities kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/26/k...

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Schools and public buildings turn to AI gun detection software. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/25/r...

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As diabetes drives up Kentuckians’ use of weight-loss drugs, worries arise about unintended effects. @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/25/a...

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Judge rejects AP request for emergency order in suit over access to Trump White House @ashleymurray.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/r...

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Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to Department of Education, personnel office systems kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/r...

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Judge limits ICE raids in places of worship involved in suit against Trump administration. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/r...

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Former Kristi Noem aide in South Dakota reported to be named senior ICE official. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/r...

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UPDATED: Trump approves disaster assistance for 10 KY counties. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/b...

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“We’re at the point now where we really need a signature on that declaration because, you know, people are hurting.” kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/b...

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‘What’s next?’: West Virginia native loses dream job during National Park Service terminations. @lorikerseywv.bsky.social westvirginiawatch.com/2025/02/24/w...

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President Donald Trump’s first weeks in office mark a major shift from the Biden administration’s attitude toward the tech industry as Trump repeals guardrails on artificial intelligence. @bypaigegross.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/r...

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Conservatives want to increase birth rates. These moms are terrified to have more kids. @kelciemmorris.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/r...

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Commentary by Sarah Durand and Amanda Hall Both ends of political spectrum see value in community-based options for preserving families. Kentucky kids and economy would gain if lawmakers adopt alternatives to imprisoning parents. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/k...

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Commentary by Berry Craig Samuel Crawford, one of approximately 24,000 Black Kentuckians who fought for their freedom and helped save the Union, is buried in virtual anonymity in Mayfield’s Oak Crest Cemetery. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/24/s...

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Kentucky death toll now 20 after ‘flooding, snow storm, bitter cold’ sweep state. kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentu...

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Democratic AGs win preliminary injunction against DOGE access to Treasury payment systems kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/22/r...

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“We’re essentially playing Russian roulette and they just added a bunch more bullets to the chamber.” apnews.com/article/trum...

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What is a woman? Apparently it’s the next group of Alabamians our lawmakers want to erase from view. @brianlyman.bsky.social alabamareflector.com/2025/02/17/t...

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As third anniversary of Russian invasion nears, Trump muddles U.S. support for Ukraine. @ashleymurray.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/21/r...

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Federal judge extends order blocking ‘devastating’ NIH cap on research payments. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/21/r...

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“We are the federal law,” Trump said. “We’ll see you in court,” said Maine Gov. Janet Mills said. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/21/r...

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A powerful commission overseeing the regulation and rates of Kentucky utilities would be expanded — and sitting members potentially removed — under a bill sponsored by the leader of the GOP-dominated Kentucky Senate. via @kentuckylantern.com @liamniemeyer.bsky.social

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Kentucky Senate passes bill creating nuclear energy grant program. Sen. Danny Carroll says state is falling behind Tennessee and others in nuclear energy development. @liamniemeyer.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentu...

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Board that oversees KY campaign finance enforcement wants more info on whether London Mayor Randall Weddle made illegal contributions to help Democrat Andy Beshear in 2023, Tom Loftus reports. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/21/q...

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House passes bill to expand options for Kentucky schools to make up lost classroom time, including seeking approval to waive five instructional days. @mckennahorsley.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/21/h...

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Commentary by Al Cross McConnell’s last chance against Trump kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/21/m...

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An accurate assessment from @perrybaconjr.bsky.social — "The story of why American democracy is in trouble starts with Trump, but the person second-most at fault is McConnell. He should not be celebrated upon his retirement." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Senate Bill 89 sounds retreat on 75-year commitment to protecting Kentucky’s waterways kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/18/s...

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KY House speaker: Beshear can’t join lawsuit against Trump funding freeze. @mckennahorsley.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/briefs/ky-ho...

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Commission overseeing KY utilities would be expanded — and sitting members potentially removed — under Republican Senate President Robert Stivers' bill. 'Partisan politics,' says spokesperson for Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. @liamniemeyer.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/20/g...

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Water fluoridation would become optional in Kentucky under bill advanced by House committee. @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/20/w...

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Kentucky confirms 15 weather-related deaths since last weekend. kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentu...

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UPDATED Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a Republican, quickly announced his plans to run for the seat. kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/20/k...

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83rd birthday announcement: Kentucky’s McConnell will not seek reelection, expected to make announcement in noontime floor speech. @mckennahorsley.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/20/k...

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SCOOP: On his second day as HHS secretary, RFK Jr., the onetime environmentalist, killed climate change programs at NIH that research and prepare for the health effects of extreme weather and a warming planet. This is not going to make Americans healthy. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Commentary by Constance Alexander As supermajority boasts of cutting taxes, how about a break for women? kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/20/a...

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Greenland’s rapidly melting ice and landslide-prone fjords make the oil and minerals Trump covets dangerous to extract

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Protesters in D.C. rally against Trump firings of federal scientists, health researchers @ashleymurray.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/19/r...

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How to help and get help in the midst of Kentucky flooding. winter storm. Anyone who cannot safely heat their homes should seek out emergency shelter, says Gov. Beshear @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/19/h...

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U.S. Senate Republicans plan to vote on their budget resolution this week as planned, despite President Donald Trump throwing his support behind the House’s budget. @jennifershutt.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/19/r...

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KY Senate approves mental health center for juveniles in detention, funding uncertain. @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/19/k...

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