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News from June 2023

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Attorney General Cameron Announces Investigation by His Office Leads to Indictment of Scott County Man for Medicaid Fraud

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced on June 23 that an investigation conducted by his Medicaid Fraud Unit led to the indictment of DeMarco Phillips, 32, of Georgetown, for defrauding the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program, also known as Medicaid.

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Lt. Gov. Coleman Announces Nearly $170,000 To Benefit Letcher County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

Funds will improve a city park, create a hiking and biking trail and support tourism marketing

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Senators McConnell, Boozman Discuss Agriculture Priorities in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, hosted the Committee’s Ranking Member, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), today in Fayette County at the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

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27 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kentucky during week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were 27 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 24, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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CDC estimates 239 people in 75-84 age group in Kentucky died during week ending June 10

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 239 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

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41 people die in Kentucky from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were 41 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, a 8.9% decrease from the previous week.

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49 people die in Kentucky from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were 49 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, a 21% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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31 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky during week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were 31 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 24, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Kentucky deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 10

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 27, 2023

Kentucky's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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On Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling, Attorney General Cameron Marks Efforts to Protect Kentucky’s Pro-Life Laws

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Nearly one year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, Attorney General Daniel Cameron highlighted his office’s efforts to protect the sanctity of life since the landmark ruling.

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

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 14, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2,134,940 in funding that will create safer, healthier spaces for Mason County families to enjoy and promote tourism in the area.

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Dr. Paul, Sen. Bruan Send Letter to President Biden Urging Withdrawal of Julie Su’s Nomination for Labor Secretary

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), and 31 other GOP Senators sent a letter to the White House calling on President Biden to withdraw the nomination of Julie Su to be Secretary of the Department of Labor.

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McConnell Helps Secure Over $1 Billion in Federal Funding for Kentucky High-Speed Internet Infrastructure

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration will allocate $1,086,172,536 to Kentucky for high-speed Internet infrastructure.

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CDC predicts 207 people in 65-74 age group in Kentucky died during week ending June 10

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 26, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 207 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 10.

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31 people die in Kentucky from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were 31 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, a 34.8% increase over the previous week.

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27 people die in Kentucky from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were 27 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, no changes from the previous week.

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15 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were 23 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 24, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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ACRU’s West: Kentucky policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Kentucky's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.