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Gov. Beshear Donates Nearly $16k From Inaugural Fund To Feeding Kentucky
Coronavirus, Kentucky News

Kentucky pension bill offers relief to community agencies

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FileFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has signed legislation meant to provide relief for frontline community social services agencies that have struggled with rising pension costs. Beshear says by changing the pension formula, the bill aims to safeguard essential services. Some services were at risk of cutbacks because the agencies had faced surging pension contribution rates. Beshear said…
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Storm outbreak could spawn tornadoes in the South Thursday

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ATLANTA (AP) — Forecasters say another outbreak of severe storms will invade several southern states, brining the potential for strong tornadoes that stay on the ground for several miles. The National Storm Prediction Center says the greatest threat Thursday into Thursday evening will be focused on parts of Mississippi, Alabama and west Tennessee. East Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana will also…

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Kentucky News

Louisville police make arrest in road rage shooting

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An 18-year-old has pleaded not guilty in what Louisville police called a road rage incident that led to a man being shot in the head and arm. Officers said the victim was trying to protect his son, who was pulled from their car and assaulted by six suspects, until the father got out with a baseball…

Gov. Beshear: Security At Capitol Increased For Next Several Days
Kentucky News

Governor vetoes open records bill shielding lawmakers

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor has vetoed a bill he says would weaken the state’s open records law. Gov. Andy Beshear focused most of his criticism on a provision intended to remove the right for court appeals when requests to review legislative records are denied. The governor on Tuesday called it a “recipe for secrecy.” The bill generated a…
Kentucky News

Louisville overcomes slow start to beat Marist 74-43

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Freshman Hailey Van Lith scored 17 points and Dana Evans added 15 to help second-seeded Louisville overcome some early jitters and beat No. 15 seed Marist 74-43 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Despite being one of the top teams in the country, the Cardinals didn’t have much tournament experience. It showed early…

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Deadly spring break: 3 men charged in 2 deaths in Florida

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Police say two North Carolina men on spring break in Florida are charged with drugging and raping a woman who later died, possibly of a drug overdose. Meanwhile, in Panama City, a Florida man has been charged with fatally shooting a teenager from Kentucky. The deaths and alleged crimes come amid continuing chaos in South…
Health, Kentucky News

Beshear signs bill to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has signed legislation to make insulin more affordable. He said Monday the bill is a “game changer” for many people in a state with one of the nation’s highest diabetes rates. The measure will limit the cost of insulin to $30 per 30-day supply for many Kentuckians. The cap applies to people…

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Regal Cinemas, 2nd largest chain in U.S. to reopen in April

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NEW YORK (AP) — Regal Cinemas, the second largest movie theater chain in the U.S., will reopen beginning April 2, its parent company, Cineworld Group, announced Tuesday. Regal had been one of most notable holdouts in the gradual reopening of cinemas nationwide. For nearly half a year, its 7,211 screens and 549 theatres in the U.S. have been dark. Doors…
Coronavirus, Kentucky News

Kentuckians aged 50 and up eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

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FRANFORT, Ky (AP) — Governor Andy Beshear says Kentuckians aged 50 and up are now eligible for the vaccine and should sign for appointments as soon as they are available. Starting April 12, residents 16 and older will also be eligible. Kentucky has reported 294 confirmed coronavirus cases and 11 virus-related deaths Monday. Beshear adds that none of those deaths…

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