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News from July 2023

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Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $1.3 Million To Benefit Breathitt County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Awards will help seniors recover from flooding, renovate the courthouse and improve a playground

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Attorney General Cameron Files Emergency Motion to Protect Kentucky Kids from Experimental Sex-Change Treatments

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron on July 7 filed an emergency motion challenging a federal court’s decision to halt a portion of Senate Bill 150.

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Gov. Beshear: $74 Million Going Back to Coal-Producing Communities, Marking 10-Year High in Coal Severance Funds to Local Governments

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

2023 funds nearly double amount from previous year

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VA provides 6.8% more purchase loans in Kentucky for 2022 vs. 2021

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in Kentucky for 2022 was 5,381 and totaled $1.5 billion.

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VA home loan amount averages $258,862 in Kentucky for Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Kentucky during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $258,862, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Kentucky companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 Food and Cosmetics companies from Kentucky in the second quarter of 2023.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Kentucky ranks 25th in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Kentucky collected $16,546,544,000 in total taxes, ranking it 25th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA provides 1,204 home loans in Kentucky totaling $311.7 million in Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 1,204 home loans totaling $311.7 million in Kentucky during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorney General Cameron Joins Coalition Against Target’s Anti-Child, “LGBTQIA+ Pride” Campaign

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined a coalition to oppose Target Corporation’s (Target) extreme, anti-child “LGBTQIA+ Pride” campaign.

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Gov. Beshear: Over $2.5 Million Awarded to Boost Economic, Job Growth in 11 Counties

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

Funding to develop land, buildings ready for job growth across eight sites

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 10, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Attorney General Cameron Issues Opinion Refuting Flawed Interpretation of Senate Bill 150 Aimed at Protecting Children and Parents' Rights

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron on July 6 issued an Opinion of the Attorney General (OAG) providing guidance on Senate Bill 15

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Bakery Express MidWest To Open Boone County Location; $10 Million Investment Creating Over 175 Full-Time Jobs

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Northern Kentucky operation to service the commonwealth and surrounding states

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End of life: Kentucky deaths during week ending July 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 9, 2023

Kentucky's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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198 people die from diseases of the heart in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 9, 2023

There were 198 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up 21.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Gov. Beshear: Eastern Light Distilling Creating 50 Full-Time Jobs With New $143.7 Million Venue in Morehead

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 9, 2023

New operation to locate on KPDI-funded site in Rowan County

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213 people die from cancer in Kentucky during week ending July 1

By Bluegrass Times | Jul 8, 2023

There were 213 deaths from cancer reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 1, making up 23.1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Attorney General Cameron Announces Indictment of Convicted Felon for Murder of Sheriff’s Deputy

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron on July 6 announced that a Grand Jury presentation by his Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of Steven Sheangshang, 45, for the Murder of a Police Officer.

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Gov. Beshear: Second Major Credit Agency Gives Kentucky a Boost

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

First-time rate improvement from S&P means lower costs for taxpayers, secure public pensions