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News from October 2023

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Gov. Beshear Announces Initial Round of Awards To Build Statewide Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 9, 2023

Private developers will design, build, operate and maintain new ‘fast chargers’ for public use

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Kentucky ranks 24th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 9, 2023

Kentucky ranked 24th in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2023 with 491 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kentucky ranked 48th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 9, 2023

With $279,161 in loans issued, Kentucky ranked 48th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 491 home loans in Kentucky totaling $137.1 million in Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 9, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 491 home loans totaling $137.1 million in Kentucky during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $279,161 in Kentucky for Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 9, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Kentucky during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $279,161, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $130,000 To Benefit Clinton County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 8, 2023

Governor also joins state, local officials to celebrate construction to improve water service for Savage and Duvall Valley

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Kentucky's miscellaneous tax revenues down 17.5% since Q3 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 7, 2023

Kentucky collected $52 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, a 17.5% decrease from the same period the previous year when $63 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Attorney General Cameron Fights for Kentucky Coal

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 7, 2023

Urges Kentucky Public Service Commission to keep coal plants operating

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Gov. Beshear: ‘Better Kentucky’ Infrastructure Plan Supports Families and Boosts Economic Development

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 7, 2023

On October 3, Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled his “Better Kentucky” infrastructure plan that funds projects providing clean drinking water, high-speed internet, education and affordable housing to more families and supports business growth by improving roads and bridges, investing in site development and attracting new talent.

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Kentucky's miscellaneous tax revenues unchanged in Q3 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 6, 2023

Kentucky collected $52 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, unchanged from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Attorney General Cameron Announces Historic $13.9 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 6, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron continues his unprecedented opioid recovery efforts.

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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Sunday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Who Died in World War II

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 6, 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday, Oct. 1, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died in World War II, but whose remains were only identified this summer.

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Kentucky: Individual income tax revenue up 9.9% as of Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 5, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $1.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for Kentucky, a 9.9% increase from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Phillips Tank & Structure To Locate First Kentucky Facility in Adair County With $2.76 Million Investment Creating 20 Full-Time Positions

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 5, 2023

On September 28, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted new economic growth coming to Adair County as Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS), a nationwide tank construction contractor, announced plans to build a $2.76 million fabrication shop that will create 20 new full-time jobs in the Columbia area.

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General Cameron Wins Again, Protects Kentucky Kids from Experimental Sex-Change Treatments

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 5, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron prevailed today in his fight to protect Kentucky children from experimental sex-change treatments, as a federal appeals court rejected attempts to block Senate Bill 150.

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Attorney General Cameron Goes to Bat for Montana’s TikTok Ban

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 5, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined an 18-state coalition in an amicus brief to support a Montana law that bans TikTok within the state.

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Gov. Beshear: Nearly $322,000 Awarded To Benefit Site and Building Development Projects in Daviess and Martin Counties

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 4, 2023

Projects boost job creation and economic momentum for local communities

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Ascend Elements, SK ecoplant To Build $65.8 Million Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Hopkinsville, Creating 60 Full-Time Jobs

By Bluegrass Times Report | Oct 4, 2023

On September 28, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted another significant investment in Kentucky’s rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) sector, as Ascend Elements and SK ecoplant have announced plans to construct a $65.8 million lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Christian County that will create 60 full-time jobs for Kentuckians.

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In Kentucky, 1,584 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 3, 2023

Kentucky registered 1,584 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Kentucky sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 3, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $71 million in property tax revenue for Kentucky, a 9% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.