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News from August 2023

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11 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kentucky during week ending July 29

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 23, 2023

There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 29, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Attorney General Cameron Sues Tree Removal Company for Deceptive Business Practices, Price Gouging

By Bluegrass Times Report | Aug 23, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed a lawsuit against BG Treeman, LLC, (BG Treeman) and its principal owner and operator, Benjamin Lamb, for violating the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act.

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Lt. Gov. Coleman Named as Leader in Lieutenant Governors Association

By Bluegrass Times Report | Aug 23, 2023

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced today that she will continue her leadership role as an At-Large Member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Executive Committee.

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Kentucky receives $3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 22, 2023

The VA issued 13 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 22, 2023

These Kentucky political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Statement from Attorney General Cameron Condemning Anti-Semitic Threats

By Bluegrass Times Report | Aug 17, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron released the following statement in light of recent threats toward Rabbi Shlomo Litvin and the Chabad Jewish Student Center in Lexington.

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Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $3.9 Million To Benefit Boyd County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Aug 17, 2023

On August 14, at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $3.9 million in funding to benefit the Highlands Museum, create a new health science lab at the Ashland Community and Technical College, resurface a road and help fund a one-day hazardous waste disposal event in Ashland.

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Senator McConnell Helps Secure $3.3 Million for Fletcher Group to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic in Rural Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times Report | Aug 17, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that the Fletcher Group will receive $3,333,333 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP).

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Dr. Rand Paul Continues Fight Against Biden Administration’s Assault on Kentucky Values and School Programs

By Bluegrass Times Report | Aug 17, 2023

As a continuation of his efforts to defend Kentucky from the Biden Administration’s assault on Kentuckians and their values, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) recently sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration to withdraw its plans to block funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kentucky during week ending July 22

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 16, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 22, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Kentucky during week ending July 22

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 15, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 22, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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162 people die from diseases of the heart in Kentucky during week ending July 22

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 14, 2023

There were 162 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 22, making up 19.6% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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191 people die from cancer in Kentucky during week ending July 22

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 13, 2023

There were 191 deaths from cancer reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 22, making up 23.1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kentucky during week ending Aug. 5

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 12, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending Aug. 5, making up less than 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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26 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Kentucky during week ending July 22

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 12, 2023

There were 26 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 22, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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50 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Kentucky during week ending July 22

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 12, 2023

There were 50 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 22, making up six% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Kentucky during week ending Aug. 5

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 11, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending Aug. 5, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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24 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kentucky during week ending July 22

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 11, 2023

There were 24 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 22, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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28 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky during week ending July 22

By Bluegrass Times | Aug 11, 2023

There were 28 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 22, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Attorney General Cameron Demands that Biden Administration Stop Defunding School Hunting and Archery Programs

By Bluegrass Times Report | Aug 11, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron today opposed the Biden Administration’s plan to withhold critical funds to schools with hunting and archery programs.