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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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Republicans’ Permitting Bill Will Prioritize American Energy, Resources, and Workforce

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 13, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding permitting reform: “In the teeth of the Great Depression, America built the tallest structure in the world – the Empire State Building – in thirteen and a half months.

May 10: Congressional Record publishes “Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section

By Bluegrass Times | May 12, 2023

The Congressional Record published “Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section on May 10.

Analysis: Kentucky among 25 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 12, 2023

Kentucky is among 25 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Bluegrass Times found.

May 10: Congressional Record publishes “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” in the Senate section

By Bluegrass Times | May 12, 2023

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” was published on pages S1601-S1602 of the Congressional Record on May 10.

“President Biden Has Been M.I.A.”

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 12, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the debt limit: “Months of inaction from President Biden have left our nation drifting toward economic disaster.

Democrats Choose Chickens and China Over American Workers

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Congressional resolutions: “Today, the Senate has two more opportunities to roll back this Administration’s overreach and red tape.

Paul, Peters, and Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK), introduced bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance.

253 people age 85 and older in Kentucky are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Bluegrass Times | May 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 253 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

Democrats Add to Growing List of Attacks on the Federal Judiciary

By Bluegrass Times Report | May 10, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Federal Judiciary: “Today, Democrats on the Judiciary Committee are holding a hearing that’s ostensibly about ‘Supreme Court Ethics Reform.’

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