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News from June 2023

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15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kentucky during week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 26, 2023

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.

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Attorney General Cameron Announces Prosecution by His Office Results in Indictment of Gavin Perkins for Murder

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

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.

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Gov. Beshear Releases 2022 Overdose Fatality Report Marking First Decline in Four Years

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 15, Gov. Andy Beshear released the 2022 Overdose Fatality Report stating that 2,135 Kentuckians lost their lives to a drug overdose last year.

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Dr. Rand Paul Joins Bipartisan Push to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

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.

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23 people die in Kentucky from kidney disease in week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 25, 2023

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.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Kentucky during week June 10

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 25, 2023

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.

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169 people in 45-64 age group in Kentucky are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 25, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 169 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 10.

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15 people die in Kentucky from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 25, 2023

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.

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McConnell Helps Secure Nearly $2.4 Million to Fight Drug Abuse in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

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.

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206 people die from diseases of the heart in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 25, 2023

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.

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CDC estimates 20 people in 25-44 age group in Kentucky died during week ending June 10

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 24, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 20 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 10.

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Dr. Rand Paul Votes to Stop Biden’s Anti-Second Amendment Pistol Brace Rule

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

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.

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

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 24, 2023

There were 208 deaths from cancer reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 21.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Senate Republicans Vote To Protect Second Amendment Rights

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding pistol brace CRA.

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Dr. Paul, Reps. Roy and Davidson Reaffirm Congress’ Constitutional Authority to Declare War

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

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.

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McConnell Helps Secure Over $33 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky’s Transportation Infrastructure

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

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.

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Washington Democrats’ Extreme Climate Agenda Hammers American Truckers

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

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

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62 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 23, 2023

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.

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45 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 23, 2023

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.

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Gov. Beshear: Request for Proposals Issued To Expand Kentucky’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

Electric vehicle battery production capital of America is leading the industry expansion