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News from July 2023

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44 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 7, 2023

There were 44 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Kentucky's miscellaneous tax revenues down 3.7% since Q2 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 7, 2023

Kentucky collected $52 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 3.7% decrease from the same period the previous year when $54 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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32 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 7, 2023

There were 32 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Gov. Beshear Cuts Ribbon at Gallatin County Regional Airport, Boosts Economy, Emergency Services and Tourism in Northern Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

State provided $18 million to support Kentucky’s 58th General Aviation airport, filling aviation gap between Louisville and Cincinnati

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Attorney General Cameron Leads 25 States Opposing President Biden’s Attack on Gas-Powered Vehicles

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron has challenged the Biden Administration’s most radical regulations yet on tailpipe emissions.

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Kentucky's miscellaneous tax revenues down 5.5% in Q2 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 6, 2023

Kentucky collected $52 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 5.5% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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30 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 6, 2023

There were 30 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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22 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 6, 2023

There were 22 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Gov. Beshear Awards $13.7 Million To Benefit Louisville, Jefferson County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

Funds will promote tourism, support law enforcement and improve pedestrian safety

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Two Somerset Students Intern with Congressman Hal Rogers

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers welcomed Megan Speck and Camden Harris, both college students from Somerset, Kentucky as summer interns.

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Attorney General Cameron Calls on Louisville Mayor to Respect Religious Liberty, Drop Challenge to First Amendment

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

In light of a recent Supreme Court ruling validating the right to free speech, Attorney General Daniel Cameron sent a letter to Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, calling on him to abandon his challenge to the First Amendment rights of a Louisville photographer.

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Southern Coil Solutions Creating 30 Full-Time Jobs With $27 Million Investment in Warren County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

On July 6, Gov. Andy Beshear announced new growth in the state’s metals-related sector as Southern Coil Solutions, a leading provider of advanced coil handling and storage solutions, will invest over $27 million into a fully automated steel coil warehouse distribution and logistics center in Bowling Green that will create 30 new full-time jobs.

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Week of June 17: 215 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 215 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

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15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 5, 2023

There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Analysis: Kentucky ranked #23 for gun sales in 2022

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Kentucky ranked #23 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 303,776 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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22 people die from kidney disease in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 5, 2023

There were 22 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Kentucky's individual income tax revenue down 17.8% as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $1.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Kentucky, a 17.8% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie on federal high-speed internet program: 'That’s $4,941 per family, to be taken from those families and other families in taxes.'

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

The Biden administration announced funding for a $40 billion project to connect families across the country with high- speed Internet, according to a news release from June 26.

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Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $1.1 Million To Benefit Ballard, McCracken Counties

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Awards support tourism, road and park improvements, law enforcement, recycling and nonprofits

EPA Concedes to Attorney General Cameron, Halts WOTUS Enforcement

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron scored his latest win in the fight to keep the Biden Administration from enforcing a new rule re-defining the Waters of the United States (WOTUS).