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Kentucky leaders emphasize safety, caution as below-freezing conditions take hold

Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort

Kentucky leaders emphasize safety, caution as below-freezing conditions take hold

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — On Wednesday, state officials addressed the public amid a state of emergency in Kentucky as weather-related hazards have taken the lives of 14 people. Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray along with leaders from Kentucky Emergency Management and FEMA following overnight snow that left roads dangerous, with more snow inbound overnight and into Thursday morning. “The areas hit hardest…See the Story

Kentucky House passes bill weakening safety protection for coal miners

Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort

Kentucky House passes bill weakening safety protection for coal miners

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Kentucky House of Representatives, Feb. 27, 2024. (Kentucky Lantnern photo by Arden Barnes)The Kentucky House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill for the second year in a row that would weaken a safety protection for coal miners created after the workplace death of a Harlan County miner. The GOP-dominated House voted 76-16 to advance House Bill 196, sponsored by Rep. John Blanton, R-Salyersville. It would reduce the required number of tra…See the Story

Ten Commandments monument could return to Kentucky State Capitol

Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort

Ten Commandments monument could return to Kentucky State Capitol

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a resolution that would allow for the return of a Ten Commandments monument to the grounds of the state capitol.See the Story

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