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News from September 2023

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Kentucky collects $2.4 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 30, 2023

Kentucky collected $2.4 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 20.2% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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How many Kentucky colleges in August still require COVID-19 vaccine for students?

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 30, 2023

There is still one college in Kentucky that continues to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students to attend their classes, despite over 90% of U.S. colleges having rolled back their mandates by August.

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Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Sports Wagering One Week Ahead of Mobile Launch

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 26, 2023

With first two weekends tallied, over $4.5 million wagered at sportsbooks in Kentucky

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Gov. Beshear: Northern Kentucky Region, Perry and Woodford Counties Certified as Recovery Ready Communities

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 26, 2023

Counties recognized for reducing addiction, removing workforce barriers

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Gov. Beshear: ‘Jobs on Day One’ Aims To Boost Workforce Participation, Create Safer Communities

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 26, 2023

Members of Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council sign on as first partners

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Attorney General Cameron Protects Fish and Wildlife Agency from Beshear Administration

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 26, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron today issued an Opinion declaring unlawful certain restrictions placed on the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (DFWR) by the Beshear Administration.

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Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $939,000 To Benefit Woodford County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 20, 2023

On September 15, at the Woodford County Courthouse, Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $939,000 in funding to support economic development, cybersecurity, recycling, road safety and more.

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Gov. Beshear Presents Over $2.5 Million To Benefit Trigg County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 20, 2023

On September 15, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $2.5 million in awards to benefit Trigg County.

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Attorney General Daniel Cameron: Checks Cut to Projects that Curb the Opioid Epidemic

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 20, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today the release of $8 million to the frontlines of the opioid epidemic.

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Attorney General Cameron Announces Another Multimillion-Dollar Settlement

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 20, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced a $35 million, multi-state settlement with Tempoe, LLC.

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WTAS: Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 19, 2023

Recently, the Biden Administration announced its plan to withhold funding from schools with hunting and archery programs, based on purposeful misinterpretation of a provision in last year’s gun control legislation.

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Dr. Rand Paul Continues Fight Against Biden Administration’s Assault on Kentucky Values and School Programs

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 19, 2023

Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act Would Protect Kentucky Archery and Hunting Programs

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Dr. Rand Paul Leads Letter Requesting Information on CIA Whistleblower Allegations Concerning COVID-19 Origins Investigation

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 19, 2023

On September 13, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Rick Scott (R-FL), sent a letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, requesting information on the recent whistleblower allegations related to the CIA’s investigation into the origins of COVID-19.

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Biden Administration Proposal Would Gut ICE Amid Border Crisis

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 19, 2023

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

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McConnell Pays Tribute to Mike Duncan

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 19, 2023

‘In Washington, it's rare to find an individual equally skilled at navigating the worlds of business and politics. But my good friend Mike is just that rare hybrid.’

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U.S. Allies Buy American, Strengthen Collective Security

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 19, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding investments in in the U.S. defense industrial base:

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Attorney General Cameron Continues Inflation-Fighting Crusade

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 15, 2023

As record-high inflation squeezes family budgets, Attorney General Daniel Cameron recapped his actions taken to help hardworking Kentuckians.

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Gov. Beshear: Small Businesses Investing, Creating Jobs Can Apply for Tax Credits Worth up to $25,000

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 15, 2023

On September 13, Gov. Andy Beshear urged the owners of Kentucky’s small businesses, which help drive the state’s job growth and innovation, to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000.

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Gov. Beshear Presents Nearly $4 Million To Benefit Greenup County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 15, 2023

On September 11, during an intermission of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) annual conference hosted in Ashland, Gov. Andy Beshear traveled to the city of Greenup to announce nearly $4 million in funding to benefit Greenup County and its citizens.

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Senate Democrats Reject Dr. Paul’s Resolution to Protect Senate Pages from COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

By Bluegrass Times Report | Sep 14, 2023

On September 12, as a continuation of his efforts to protect individual freedoms and put an end to unscientific mandates, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution that would have protected Senate Pages from the imposition of COVID-19 vaccination requirements.