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WEBSep 27, 2024 · U.S. government unveils charges against Iranians who hacked into Trump 2024 campaign BY: Ashley Murray - September 27, 2024 WASHINGTON — U.S. law enforcement on Friday announced charges against three Iranians who allegedly stole materials from former President Donald Trump’s campaign and tried to pass them to news media and Democrats in an attempt to influence the 2024 election.
Beshear recognized on 2024 TIME100 Next list • Kentucky Lantern
WEB2 days ago · Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was named to the TIME100 Next list for 2024 following his reelection in a red state and consideration as a running mate by Vice President Kamala Harris put him in the national spotlight. The list curated by Time Magazine recognizes emerging leaders from around ...
Another Kentucky school district warned by attorney general not …
WEB3 days ago · Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office sent a cease and desist notice to a public school district that took an online stance against a constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to fund nonpublic schools. The Ohio River school district said in its Facebook post ...
Kentuckians have a week to register to vote. Here’s how.
WEB4 days ago · Kentucky’s deadline to register to vote ahead of the November general election is Monday, Oct. 7. Voters in the Bluegrass State will consider a ballot that includes the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, congressional races, a number of legislative races, two constitutional amendments and more. Some regional and local elections include a ...
Kentucky must strengthen protections for survivors of domestic …
WEB4 days ago · If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. FRANKFORT — Kentucky must ...
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WEBSep 19, 2024 · Kentucky university presidents grovel to systemic racism BY: Teri Carter - September 19, 2024 If you want to witness firsthand how systemic racism works, you need only have been in Capitol Annex Room 154 on Tuesday, Sep. 17, for the Interim Joint Committee on Education, as Kentucky’s lawmakers (who are, by-far, majority white) lorded over a hearing to allegedly discuss DEI: diversity, equity ...
COVID-19 on the rise in Kentucky - Kentucky Lantern
WEBAug 6, 2024 · LOUISVILLE — COVID-19 is “alive and well” in Kentucky, cautions infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Burns, as hospitalizations for the virus rise and students and teachers head back to school.
As early voting begins, use it or risk losing it, says Kentucky's chief ...
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Adams was recently named the 2024 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award winner for “expanding voting rights and standing up for free and fair elections despite party opposition and death threats from election deniers.”. When asked if he thought confidence in Kentucky elections had changed in recent years, Adams said he believes most Kentucky voters trust the elections process based on ...
Feds OK Kentucky plans to roll out $1 billion for broadband. Here's ...
WEBJun 17, 2024 · Beshear also called the recent expiration of a federal program that provided up to $30 a month to low-income households for internet access “a shame.” Approximately 1 in 4 Kentucky households were enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program.. The next steps to roll out Kentucky’s funding include a process for ensuring the accuracy of the state’s broadband access maps.
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