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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

KY: Civic Engagement & Voting

President Joe Biden, joined by Gov. Andy Beshear, participated in a briefing with local leaders on the flood response in Eastern Kentucky on Aug. 8, 2022, at Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School in Lost Creek, Ky. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott/Wikimedia Commons)
Spotlight on Kentucky, Beshear, as Dems weigh VP pick

Gov. Andy Beshear is among a small group being considered by Vice President Kamala Harris's team as a potential running mate. There are reports …

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AARP polling data show nationwide, most 50+ voters said candidates' stances on Social Security and Medicare are very important factors affecting their vote in November. (Adobe Stock)
Kentuckians 50+ expected to head to polls for early voting on May 16

Early voting begins on Thursday for Kentucky's Primary Election and runs through May 18. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day…

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More than two million Kentuckians showed up at the polls during the last presidential election in 2020, according to the Kentucky State Board of Elections. (Adobe Stock)
KY primary voter registration deadline approaches

Kentuckians have less than a week to register to vote in next month's primary election. If folks miss the April 22 deadline, residents can still …

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Más de 3 millones de habitantes de Kentucky acudieron a las urnas durante las últimas elecciones presidenciales de 2020, según la Junta Electoral del Estado de Kentucky. (Adobe Stock)
Se acerca fecha límite para registro de votantes en primarias de KY

Los habitantes de Kentucky tienen menos de una semana para registrarse para votar en las elecciones primarias del próximo mes. Si las personas …

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By 2022, 32% of bills that passed the Kentucky  House and 24% that passed the Senate were fast-tracked in ways that cut out the public, according to a new League of Women Voters of Kentucky report. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Report: KY lawmakers increasingly fast-track bills, reducing transparency

Kentucky lawmakers convene this week for the 2024 legislative session, and a new report finds state representatives are increasingly fast-tracking …

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Para 2022, el 32% de los proyectos de ley aprobados en la Cámara de Representantes de Kentucky y el 24% de los aprobados en el Senado fueron acelerados de manera que excluyeron al público, según un nuevo informe de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Kentucky. (Adobe Stock)
Legisladores de KY aceleran proyectos de ley, reduciendo la transparencia

Los legisladores de Kentucky se reúnen esta semana para la sesión legislativa de 2024, y un nuevo informe encuentra que los representantes …

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More than two million Kentuckians voted in 2020, an all-time high, according to state data. (Adobe Stock)
Nonpartisan election resources available for Kentucky voters

As Kentucky voters head to the polls to choose the state's next governor, attorney general, secretary of state and other state officials, VOTE411.org …

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Más de dos millones de habitantes de Kentucky votaron en 2020, un máximo histórico, según datos estatales. (Adobe Stock)
Recursos electorales no partidistas disponibles para votantes de Kentucky

Mientras los votantes de Kentucky en todo el estado se dirigen a las urnas para elegir al próximo gobernador, fiscal general, secretario de …

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Within the next decade, adults ages 65 and older are projected to outnumber children younger than 18, meaning the number of potential caregivers will not keep pace with the number of older adults at risk for needing long-term care, according to AARP. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Caregiving, rising cost of living top concerns for older Kentucky voters

Kentuckians will cast ballots for governor on Nov. 7, and many of the state's older voters said lack of support for caregiving, retirement savings…

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According to researchers at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, legalizing accessory dwelling units is on the rise as states take action to expand access to lower-cost housing. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Louisville Works to Expand Accessory Dwelling Unit Resources

The City of Louisville wants to streamline the process for property owners seeking to build Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as carriage houses …

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Nearly 1.5 million people in Kentucky voted in the 2022 midterm election. (Adobe Stock)
Kentuckians Head to Polls for Primary Election

Kentucky's Republican voters head to the polls today to cast their ballots in the primary election, where they will decide who will run against …

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Casi 1.5 millones de personas en Kentucky votaron en las elecciones de mitad de período en 2022. (Adobe Stock)
Residentes de Kentucky se dirigen a las urnas para elecciones primarias

Los votantes republicanos de Kentucky se dirigen a las urnas hoy para emitir su voto en las elecciones primarias, donde decidirán quién se …

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