There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 24, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced on June 21 that actions by his office resulted in the indictment of Gavin Perkins, 44, of Louisville, for murder.
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in introducing legislation that would require the Department of Defense (DOD) to finally pass a full, independent audit in fiscal year 2024.
There were 23 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, a 30.3% decrease from the previous week.
Kentucky's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 15 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, a 25% increase over the previous week.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will provide $2,375,000 through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) program to 19 community programs throughout Kentucky.
There were 206 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 21.3% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.
On June 22, 2023, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) voted to prevent the Biden administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing its unconstitutional “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces” rule.
On June 22, 2023, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Warren Davidson (R-OH-8) introduced legislation to make it clear that Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) cannot override Congress’ constitutional responsibilities to declare war.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation will distribute $21,153,600 for a project in Jackson, $8,120,000 for a project in Lexington, and $3,774,940 for a project in Bellevue.
There were 62 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.
There were 45 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.