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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.

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Kentucky's combined tax revenues down 15.1% from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 2, 2023

Kentucky collected $4.2 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the third quarter of 2023.

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Kentucky receives $2.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued five Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 383 home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q3 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 1, 2023

There were 383 VA home purchase loans issued in Kentucky in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $111.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky in Q3 vs. Q2 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued five Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to 13 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q3 2023: Kentucky's combined tax revenues down 15% since Q2 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 1, 2023

Kentucky collected $4.2 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 58.3% fewer home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q3 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 1, 2023

There were 383 VA home purchases in Kentucky in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $111.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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.