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Multi-faceted math instruction bill moves to the Kentucky Senate floor

Kentucky lawmakers continue their examination of ways to better improve math instruction in the Commonwealth. The multi-faceted measure is now before the full Senate.

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Energy planning measure emerges from the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation aimed at developing an energy plan for the Commonwealth. Proponents say it’s about electricity reliability.

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Year-long effort at reaching consensus on annexation measure culminates in Frankfort

Many Kentucky cities have been expanding their boundaries in one form or another ever since municipalities popped up in the Commonwealth. In some parts of Kentucky, where significant growth is occurring, it’s become more of a sticking point.

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House bill would grant EKU the right to offer postgraduate osteopathic medicine degrees

House Bill 407 is meant to address a shortage of primary care physicians across the Commonwealth. The curriculum would involve two years in the classroom and two years of clinical rotations in the field.

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EKU aviation director sees aerospace-aviation legislation as a big boost for the industry

The director of Eastern Kentucky University’s Center for Aviation says flight-related legislation in Frankfort is long overdue, but it could have a phenomenal impact on the Commonwealth.

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Kentucky and industry officials celebrate Bourbon's $9 million economic boost

There was a large group of people gathered near the lectern in the Capitol reception room to announce the latest economic figures for a signature industry in the Commonwealth.

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Kentucky Legislature looks to set up public-private partnership to benefit aerospace-aviation in Ken

The Kentucky General Assembly is taking up legislation aimed at bolstering the Commonwealth’s aviation footprint. Senate Bill 127 was given committee approval last week and establishes the Kentucky aerospace, aviation, and defense investment fund.

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Kentucky Senate focus turns to juvenile justice audit findings

What started as a light agenda for the Kentucky Senate Thursday turned into an emotional discussion of a third-party audit of the Commonwealth’s juvenile justice detention system.

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UK, Canada Pause Trade Talks, Agriculture Remains A Hurdle

British negotiators paused free trade talks with Canada on Thursday after years of discussions between the two Commonwealth nations, Ottawa said.

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First committee vote in 2024 session centers on fish and wildlife measure

The first bill passed out of committee in this 2024 General Assembly session deals with land across the Commonwealth. Specifically, the measure returns to a ten-acre limit in exempting farmland owners from sports hunting and fishing licensing.

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Two eastern Kentucky lawmakers weigh in on legislative priorities

As lawmakers from across the Commonwealth gather in Frankfort for the opening week of the 2024 General Assembly session, they all have key issues reflected in their districts.

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Local taxation flexibility a priority for Lexington's mayor

While much attention the next few months will be on state government activities in Frankfort, that’s not to say local government leaders won’t also have an eye on the state capital. That includes the government leader of the Commonwealth’s second largest city.

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Ky. Transportation Secretary says fast-charger placement to start soon

Work in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet goes beyond the laying down of new pavement across the Commonwealth. Preparation for an expected increase in electric vehicles is also a part of the transportation department’s agenda.

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Accused child people smugglers to get $27.5m compo

Indonesian children who claimed they were wrongly detained as adults by the Commonwealth will receive more than $27 million in compensation.

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From COVID to climate: Queensland's new emissions pledge shows state governments are once again leading change

A striking development in recent years has been the increasing role of state governments in responding to global crises.

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Convicted terrorist Benbrika walks free from prison

Notorious terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika, convicted of a plot to attack Melbourne landmarks, has been released from prison with strict conditions imposed.

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Ky Governor Julian Carroll remembered for his long tenure in state government.

A man with six decades of public service in the Commonwealth was remembered for both his political and personal traits. The lying-in-state ceremony took place Friday for former Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll.

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National Parks' get-out-of-jail-free card in High Court

The High Court has begun hearing a case to decide whether the Commonwealth can avoid criminal penalties for damaging sacred sites in the Northern Territory.

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Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped

The Commonwealth will be able to apply to strip the citizenship of convicted terrorists if they are dual Australian nationals after new laws passed parliament.

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First week of December proclaimed Winter Weather Awareness Week across Commonwealth

Monday marks the start of Winter Weather Awareness Week across the Commonwealth.

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Talks on Queensland infrastructure funds keep trucking

Queensland has made the case for more federal funding for roads and rail after the Commonwealth slashed infrastructure funding for projects around the country.

The Independent UK

US set to reveal nuclear fusion plan that could pave way for first commercial use

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars to generate electricity, can be replicated on Earth

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New scholarships focused on boosting doctor presence in rural Kentucky

The University of Kentucky along with a well-known health insurer are combining their efforts, in hopes of seeing more doctors in rural communities across the Commonwealth. It comes in the form of additional scholarships.

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Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition winners meet Camilla and visit the Evening Standard

Queen praises 'brilliant' young writers who excelled in world's oldest international writing competition for schools

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Queen praises young writers at reception for essay competition winners

Camilla, an avid reader, said the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition had brought ‘communities closer together’.

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