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Lexington launches second year of Plastic Free July campaign
Lexington is participating in Plastic Free July for the second year, encouraging residents to reduce their use of single-use plastics by making simple swaps like reusable cups and bags. The city’s Green Cup program offers discounts at participating coffee shops for customers who bring their own containers.
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As Kentucky GOP numbers have grown, 25 counties still have more registered Democrats
While Republicans have been gaining more members through Kentucky voter registration in the last few years, Democrats still hold the registration edge in some Kentucky counties.
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Where better to celebrate 1776 than Seventy Six, Kentucky?
SEVENTY SIX, Ky. – If the increasing turmoil in Washington makes you worry about our country’s future as we prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, come with me to Seventy Six. The derivation of this place’s name has been lost to history, but it seems safe to conclude that it was…
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Kentucky Power Offers Assistance to Customers During Dangerous Heat Wave
Kentucky Power announced multiple assistance programs for customers facing higher electric bills during the current heat wave, including disconnection suspensions, flexible payment plans, and energy efficiency programs.
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Bill introduced in Congress to increase black lung benefit stipends for coal miners in Appalachia
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill this week that, if made law, would increase black lung disability payments for coal miners and their families and tie the stipends to inflation rates moving forward. Despite the outsized impact black lung has had on miners in West Virginia, neither of the state’s…
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FCPS officer to walk 50 miles for back-to-school drive
FCPS school resource officer Jeremy Day will be honored as the Hometown Hero at the Lexington Legends’ Baseball & Boom Bash on July 3, and will later undertake a 50-mile walk across 29 elementary schools to raise $10,000 for back-to-school supplies for students in need.
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Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes
Democrats are seizing the mantle of states’ rights to oppose the agenda of President Donald Trump, who has sought to reset Washington’s relationship with the states. While the party out of federal power has always pushed its agenda in statehouses, Democrats across the country have recently demanded more autonomy for governors and state lawmakers.…
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Transylvania sees shift in what college-bound students want
Rising high school seniors increasingly prioritize personal connection and mentorship over rankings alone when selecting colleges, a shift reflected in renewed attention to small liberal arts institutions like Transylvania University in Lexington.
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Rent Crisis Dominates r/Lexington as McConnell Health Sparks Senate Succession Debate
Today on r/Lexington, residents aired deep concerns about rent affordability amid stagnant wages, while also engaging in speculation and legal debate over what would happen if Senator McConnell’s hospitalization led to a Senate vacancy.
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Kentucky lawmakers examine school construction funding challenges
Kentucky lawmakers examined the state’s school construction funding system Wednesday, hearing concerns about rising costs that now average $440-$500 per square foot for new schools.