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Kentucky Governor Declares State of Emergency From Severe Flooding

Floodwaters that rushed through eastern Kentucky left one dead and seven unaccounted for as search teams combed the hilly Appalachian terrain Tuesday, with the threat of more floods bearing down on rescue efforts. Emergency personnel in the hardest-hit neighborhoods in …

Kentucky Legislature Approves Christians-Only Health Plan Bill

A Christians-only health care plan would be allowed to resume operations in Kentucky under a measure that has passed the Legislature and is on the way to Gov. Steve Beshear for consideration. The Senate passed the measure 38-0, after it …

Kentucky Lawmakers May Override Governor’s Veto of Religious Rights Bill

Gov. Steve Beshear has vetoed a bill that was intended to provide stronger protections of religious rights in Kentucky, setting the stage for a potential override before the legislative session draws to a close early next week. Beshear said in …