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Kentucky: Government transfers accounted for 24.8% of total income in 2022, up from 9.8% in 1970

In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.8% of income in Kentucky. How does this compare to historical figures?

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 25, 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Kentucky employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Kentucky submitted 10 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 24, 2025

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 10 petitions in Kentucky throughout 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in Kentucky submitted 10 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Kentucky tackles invasive roadside vegetation with springtime weed control operations

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 15, 2025

As Kentucky's weather warms, the state is taking steps to manage noxious weeds that can harm transportation infrastructure and reduce visibility on roadways.

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Kentucky ranks 10th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,890 in 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kentucky received an average of $12,890 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th highest in the nation.

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Kentucky ranks fourth highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 24.8% in 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.8% of income in Kentucky—ranking it the fourth most dependent among U.S. states.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 176 petitions in Kentucky throughout 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 176 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located in Kentucky, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Kentucky sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Public Administration industry located in Kentucky, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Kentucky: Residents received $15.27 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Kentucky, providing an average of $3,385 per capita to residents.

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Kentucky: Medicare dependency reached 5.8% in 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in Kentucky, providing an average of $2,988 per capita to residents.

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Kentucky: Social Security made up 7.7% of total income in 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.7% of income in Kentucky, providing an average of $3,977 per capita to residents.

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Kentucky: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Kentucky, providing an average of $1,300 per capita to residents.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 6 petitions in Kentucky throughout 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, six H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in Kentucky, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Kentucky braces for hazardous weather as flooding continues

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 24, 2025

Hazardous travel conditions persist in Kentucky as many roads remain flooded, and a winter snowstorm is expected to hit the state.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Kentucky employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in Kentucky submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Kentucky waives motor carrier restrictions for flood relief efforts

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 13, 2025

Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has issued an official order to temporarily waive certain restrictions on commercial motor carriers.

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Kentucky inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Kentucky experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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FOIA Request Sent to Kentucky Secretary of State Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Kentucky Secretary of State on February 5, 2025, by the Bluegrass Times.

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2023: Kentucky ranks 6th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $16,050,655

By Bluegrass Times | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Kentucky received $16,050,655 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking sixth nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Kentucky receives 7 EDA grants totaling $9,540,498 for planning in 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Dec 30, 2024

Kentucky received seven grants totaling $9,540,498 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.