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News from 2023

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McConnell Helps Secure Over $33 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky’s Transportation Infrastructure

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation will distribute $21,153,600 for a project in Jackson, $8,120,000 for a project in Lexington, and $3,774,940 for a project in Bellevue.

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Dr. Paul, Reps. Roy and Davidson Reaffirm Congress’ Constitutional Authority to Declare War

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, 2023, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Warren Davidson (R-OH-8) introduced legislation to make it clear that Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) cannot override Congress’ constitutional responsibilities to declare war.

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Washington Democrats’ Extreme Climate Agenda Hammers American Truckers

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

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

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62 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 23, 2023

There were 62 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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45 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 23, 2023

There were 45 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Gov. Beshear: Request for Proposals Issued To Expand Kentucky’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

Electric vehicle battery production capital of America is leading the industry expansion

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$21 Million Federal Grant Awarded to Panbowl Lake Corridor Project

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Governor Andy Beshear announced more than $21 million in federal funding for the Panbowl Lake Corridor Project in Breathitt County.

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Attorney General Cameron Fights Biden Administration’s Interference with Kentucky’s Ability to Enforce its Laws

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 19, Attorney General Daniel Cameron stood strong against the Biden Administration’s latest attempted intrusion on state sovereignty.

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

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 22, 2023

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 31.8% decrease from the previous week.

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23 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 22, 2023

There were 23 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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All-America Swimmer Riley Gaines: ‘Women’s rights to privacy and single-sex spaces and opportunities are being encroached upon — sports, sororities, locker and dorm rooms, shelters, and prisons’

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Riley Gaines, a former Division I swimmer and star athlete at the University of Kentucky, blasted the Biden administration’s proposed amendments to Title IX that include transgender issues in schools and colleges.

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America, Indo-Pacific Partners Must Continue To Invest In Robust Deterrence

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

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

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Dr. Rand Paul Fights to Protect Workers’ Rights

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, 2023, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) offered his National Right-to-Work Act as an amendment during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee meeting.

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27 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 22, 2023

There were 27 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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Gov. Beshear Highlights Decline of Drug Overdoses, Progress on Addiction Recovery

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Team Kentucky Update includes good economic news, updates on EV charging, Mountain Parkway and more

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Attorney General Cameron Successfully Defends Kentucky Law Protecting Mothers and Unborn Children

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Attorney General Cameron announces that a federal court has dismissed the challenge to House Bill 3—the Humanity in Healthcare Act—brought by Planned Parenthood and EMW Women’s Surgical Center.

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Rep. Guthrie votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Brett Guthrie voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

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33 people die from kidney disease in Kentucky during week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 21, 2023

There were 33 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

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206 people die in Kentucky from heart disease in week ending June 17

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 21, 2023

There were 206 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 1.4% decrease from the previous week.

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Week ending June 3 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 223 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.