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October 2, 2023

Kentucky

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GOP nominee stresses values in campaign pitch in Kentucky gubernatorial campaign

June 5, 2023 Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

RICHMOND, Ky. — Kentucky’s campaign showdown for governor boils down to stark differences in vision and values, Republican nominee Daniel Cameron declared Friday as he urged conservatives to “make a stand” by ousting the Democratic […]

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Rising GOP star embroiled in tough Kentucky primary fight

May 5, 2023 Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Flagged as a rising Republican star who worked for Mitch McConnell and pitched Donald Trump’s campaign to black voters, Daniel Cameron could have taken a cautious approach and run for reelection as […]

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Democratic governor signs GOP-backed tax cut in Kentucky

February 24, 2023 Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday signed a Republican-backed tax cut bill, saying he hopes it provides relief for Kentuckians struggling with consumer prices amid stubbornly high inflation.  Beshear’s action on the […]

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Kentucky governor touts economy, resilience after tragedies

January 13, 2023 Bruce Schreiner, The Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Heading into a tough election year, Gov. Andy Beshear asserted that Kentucky’s future is “brighter than it has ever been” while touting a record of economic development and resilience to make his […]

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FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows

August 12, 2022 Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear called out the Federal Emergency Management Agency for denying too many requests for assistance in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky, where the number of people who died as a result of […]

Eamon Queeney—North State Journal
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Study: Bourbon elevates Kentucky’s status as economic powerhouse

January 20, 2022 Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky bourbon has elevated its status as an economic powerhouse, with distillers pumping nearly $9 billion into the state’s economy each year, a new study showed Wednesday. Distillers employ more than 22,500 […]

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Kentucky AG criticizes governor’s handling of COVID crisis

August 9, 2021 Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s Republican attorney general lambasted the Democratic governor for pursuing what he said was a “go-it-alone strategy” to combat the spread of COVID-19, as the political rivals await a pivotal court ruling […]

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Sheriff: Suspicious package at Sen. Paul’s home is non-toxic

May 25, 2021 Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A suspicious package sent to the Kentucky home of Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul appears to contain a non-toxic substance, the local sheriff’s office said. Paul, a libertarian-leaning former presidential candidate, tweeted […]

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Depleted defense, offensive mistakes bite Wolfpack in Gator Bowl loss

January 2, 2021 Brett Friedlander

NC State’s defense was depleted by injuries, opt-outs and a suspension, but it was an offense that couldn’t get out of its way until it was too late and some rare kicking woes that did […]

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Tar Heels rally, send Kentucky to fifth straight loss

December 19, 2020 The Associated Press

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kentucky coach John Calipari is used to early season learning curves for young players. Never in his 12 seasons have the Wildcats fallen behind like this. Armando Bacot scored 11 of his […]

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