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There were 41 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 8, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Kentucky collected 2.5% more in property taxes in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $725.4 million came from property taxes, a 2.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Attorney General Cameron Warns Big Corporations Against Racist Hiring Practices

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 16, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron continued his fight against woke ideology by warning some of the nation’s largest, most profitable companies against continuing race-based hiring practices.

Kentucky ranks 15th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Kentucky collected $186,487,000 in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it 15th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky collected 1.3% less in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $134.6 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, a 1.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky average $230,099 for Q2

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $230,099, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Kentucky ranks 26th in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

In 2022, Kentucky collected $2,556,458,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 26th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky collected $6.2 billion in individual income taxes in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, 37.4 percent, or $6.2 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Harbor Steel & Supply Cuts Ribbon on $8 Million Facility, Creating 25 Full-Time Jobs in Warren County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

On July 14,2023, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated Harbor Steel & Supply Corp., a distributor and manufacturer of fabricated products for the steel and aluminum industries, as company and local leadership gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a new $8 million operation in Bowling Green that is creating 25 full-time jobs.

Attorney General Cameron Celebrates Court Ruling on Kentucky Law that Protects Children from Experimental Gender Transition Treatments

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

On July 15,2023, Attorney General Daniel Cameron secured a legal victory pausing the district court’s decision which had prevented enforcement of a section of Senate Bill 150.

17 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky during week ending July 8

There were 17 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 8, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Kentucky collected 19.7% more in income taxes in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $7.3 billion came from income taxes, a 19.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

32 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kentucky during week ending July 8

There were 32 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 8, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Kentucky collected 4.8% less in public utilities sales tax in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $77.3 million came from public utilities sales tax, a 4.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Gov. Beshear, FEMA Announce 10 Homes for Flood-Impacted Families at New High-Ground Community in Letcher County

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

Community to be known as The Cottages at Thompson Branch

Americans Share Allies’ Resolve To Deter Common Threats

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

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

49.1% decrease in number of VA loans issued across Kentucky from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,204 home loans totaling $311.7 million in Kentucky during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Kentucky collected 34.6% more in death and gift taxes in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $83 million came from death and gift taxes, a 34.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky collected 8.9% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $7.7 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, an 8.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky ranks 23rd in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022