Kentucky State
Recent News About Kentucky State
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Analysis: Kentucky one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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EDA awards over $16 million in grants for economic development projects in Kentucky in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 15 grants totaling $16,050,655 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Kentucky.
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Kentucky: Government transfers accounted for 24.8% of total income in 2022, up from 9.8% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.8% of income in Kentucky. How does this compare to historical figures?
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30 basketball players from Kentucky to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Louisville has the most players of any city representing Kentucky in the tournament.
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March Madness: Kentucky represented by 13 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament
Louisville has the most players of any city representing Kentucky in the tournament.
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Kentucky ranks 10th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,890 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Kentucky received an average of $12,890 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th highest in the nation.
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Kentucky ranks fourth highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 24.8% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 24.8% of income in Kentucky—ranking it the fourth most dependent among U.S. states.
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Analysis: Kentucky among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Kentucky: Residents received $15.27 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Kentucky, providing an average of $3,385 per capita to residents.
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Kentucky: Medicare dependency reached 5.8% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in Kentucky, providing an average of $2,988 per capita to residents.
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Kentucky: Social Security made up 7.7% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.7% of income in Kentucky, providing an average of $3,977 per capita to residents.
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Kentucky: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Kentucky, providing an average of $1,300 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Kentucky among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Kentucky ranks 6th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $16,050,655
In 2023, Kentucky received $16,050,655 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking sixth nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Kentucky one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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In Kentucky, 1,681 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Kentucky registered 1,681 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Kentucky receives 7 EDA grants totaling $9,540,498 for planning in 2023
Kentucky received seven grants totaling $9,540,498 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Kentucky receives 1 EDA grant totaling $749,795 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Kentucky received one grant totaling $749,795 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Kentucky receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,442,700 for public works in 2023
Kentucky received one grant totaling $1,442,700 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Kentucky receives 4 EDA grants totaling $359,024 for technical assistance in 2023
Kentucky received four grants totaling $359,024 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.