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During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Riley Gaines, a former Division I swimmer and star athlete at the University of Kentucky, blasted the Biden administration’s proposed amendments to Title IX that include transgender issues in schools and colleges.

Dr. Rand Paul Fights to Protect Workers’ Rights

On June 21, 2023, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) offered his National Right-to-Work Act as an amendment during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee meeting.

America, Indo-Pacific Partners Must Continue To Invest In Robust Deterrence

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security.

27 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 22, 2023

There were 27 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Attorney General Cameron Successfully Defends Kentucky Law Protecting Mothers and Unborn Children

Attorney General Cameron announces that a federal court has dismissed the challenge to House Bill 3—the Humanity in Healthcare Act—brought by Planned Parenthood and EMW Women’s Surgical Center.

Gov. Beshear Highlights Decline of Drug Overdoses, Progress on Addiction Recovery

Team Kentucky Update includes good economic news, updates on EV charging, Mountain Parkway and more

Rep. Guthrie votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

Republican Rep. Brett Guthrie voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

33 people die from kidney disease in Kentucky during week ending June 17

There were 33 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

206 people die in Kentucky from heart disease in week ending June 17

There were 206 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 1.4% decrease from the previous week.

Week ending June 3 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Kentucky

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 223 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

208 people die in Kentucky from cancer in week ending June 17

There were 208 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, no changes from the previous week.

NDAA Is Essential To Deterring Chinese Aggression

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security.

Senate Democrats Continue To Advance President Biden’s Radical Nominees

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations.

12 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kentucky during week ending June 17

There were 12 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Attorney General Cameron Continues Fight Against Biden Administration’s Overreach

Attorney General Cameron joined a coalition of 26 states opposing a Biden Administration proposal that would make it easier for the federal government to justify new regulation.

Gov. Beshear Awards More Than $2 Million To Benefit Mason County