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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?

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

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 17, 2025

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Kentucky inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

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.

By Bluegrass Times | Feb 5, 2025

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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.

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Kentucky receives 1 EDA grant totaling $749,795 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Dec 29, 2024

Kentucky received one grant totaling $749,795 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Kentucky receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,442,700 for public works in 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Dec 28, 2024

Kentucky received one grant totaling $1,442,700 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Kentucky receives 4 EDA grants totaling $359,024 for technical assistance in 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Dec 27, 2024

Kentucky received four grants totaling $359,024 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Kentucky receives 2 EDA grants totaling $3,958,638 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Dec 26, 2024

Kentucky received two grants totaling $3,958,638 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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FOIA Request Sent to Kentucky State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Kentucky State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Inflation in Kentucky outpaces national average as of November 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Kentucky experienced a 22.3% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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EDA funds 15 projects to support economic development in Kentucky during 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 21, 2024

Kentucky ranked 18th in the US after receiving 15 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Kentucky sees inflation increase as of October 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 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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VA provides 37% more home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 15, 2024

There were 1,185 VA home purchases in Kentucky in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $355.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Kentucky increased by 233.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,636 home loans in Kentucky, totaling $473.2 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, 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 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 135 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 221 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Kentucky increases from 2022 to 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Kentucky in the fiscal year 2023 was $269,357, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Kentucky increases from Q2 to Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Kentucky in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $299,765, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Kentucky increases in Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Kentucky during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $289,217, a 5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Kentucky declines from Q2 to Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 1, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Kentucky during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $277,580, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.