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Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 208 H-1B petitions in Kentucky throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in Kentucky submitted 208 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 | Apr 14, 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Kentucky employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024?

In 2024, 44 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry located in Kentucky, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Bluegrass Times | Apr 7, 2025

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EDA awards over $16 million in grants for economic development projects in Kentucky in 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 15 grants totaling $16,050,655 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Kentucky.

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252 H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry in Kentucky in 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 31, 2025

Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in Kentucky submitted 252 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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How many H-1B petitions made by Kentucky employers were approved during 2024?

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 96.9% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Kentucky were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 25, 2025

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

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

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 24, 2025

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.

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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.