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News from May 2023

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Funds for providers that care for children in state care with acute behavioral, medical needs

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 19, 2023

On May 4, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear announced his administration is providing $41.5 million to support the state’s foster children and those who provide them care

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Dr. Paul and Bipartisan Senators Call for Reform to Surveillance of Americans’ Letters and Packages

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 18, 2023

On May 17, 2023, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) led a group of six bipartisan senators in calling for stronger protections for the privacy of Americans’ letters and packages, in a letter to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).

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Biden Democrats’ Latest Attack on American Energy

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 18, 2023

“By outsourcing his energy policy to the radical left, President Biden is outsourcing away America’s energy security and independence.

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Graduating seniors of the Franklin County Schools can get career offers from major employers and/or postsecondary scholarships

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 18, 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on May 3, 2023 that his successful Everybody Counts career and education initiative is kicking off its first-ever Franklin County Schools Senior Signing Day on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT

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CDC predicts 221 people age 85 and older in Kentucky died during week ending April 29

By Bluegrass Times | May 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 221 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 29.

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May 15 sees Congressional Record publish “Debt Ceiling (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Bluegrass Times | May 17, 2023

“Debt Ceiling (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1642-S1645 on May 15

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Let’s Get Serious About Competing With China

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 17, 2023

“The National Defense Authorization Act is must-pass legislation. But Senate Democrats have developed a bad habit of letting our national security languish.

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Kentucky’s State Trade Expansion Program Takes Center Stage During 2023 World Trade Month and Export Week

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 17, 2023

On May 3, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to kick off the 2023 World Trade Month and Export Week

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Kentucky during week ending April 29

By Bluegrass Times | May 16, 2023

Kentucky's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of April 29: 288 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times | May 16, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 288 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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McConnell Honors Coach Crum on the Senate Floor

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 16, 2023

“Yesterday, the University of Louisville’s legendary Men’s Basketball coach, Denny Crum, passed away at his home.

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Gov. Beshear, First Lady Invite Artists to Contribute to Team Kentucky Gallery

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 16, 2023

On May 2, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to lend their artistic talents to the Team Kentucky Gallery, which is located in a main hall of the state Capitol in Frankfort

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Week ending April 29 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times | May 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 227 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Kentucky implements no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By Bluegrass Times | May 15, 2023

Kentucky implemented no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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It’s Time for President Biden to Wake Up and Negotiate with Speaker McCarthy

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 15, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: “I was glad to attend yesterday’s White House meeting in solidarity with Speaker McCarthy.

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Site Development Initiatives Continue With 2 New Build-Ready Locations in Lyon County

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 15, 2023

On May 1, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued momentum of the commonwealth’s site development efforts with the announcement of two new Build-Ready locations in Lyon County, putting the area in a position for future economic success

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Kentucky: 141 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Bluegrass Times | May 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 141 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Kentucky during week April 29

By Bluegrass Times | May 14, 2023

Kentucky's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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McConnell on the Passing of Hall of Fame UofL Basketball Coach Denny Crum

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 14, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) commented today following the passing of Hall of Fame University of Louisville Men’s Basketball Coach, Denny Crum: “It’s with deep sadness that Elaine and I learned of the loss of the great ‘Mr. March,’ the University of Louisville Men’s Basketball coaching legend Denny Crum.

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Kentucky during week ending April 29?

By Bluegrass Times | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 20 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 29.