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Sen. Rand Paul introduces bill to keep White House ballroom project privately funded – Sen. Rand Paul is defending President Donald Trump’s controversial project to build a massive ballroom at the White House. (Spectrum News)
Kentucky overdose deaths fall sharply for fourth consecutive year – Kentucky recorded its fourth consecutive year of declining drug overdose deaths in 2025, with 1,110 people losing their lives to overdoses according to the 2025 Drug Overdose Fatality Report released Thursday. The figure represents a 22.9% decrease from 2024 and marks the lowest number of overdose deaths recorded since 2014, state officials announced. (The Lexington Times)
Kentucky’s largest utility to ‘explore’ bringing small nuclear reactors to the state – Kentucky’s largest utility says it’s partnering with a Maryland-based company building a new generation of small nuclear reactors to “explore” bringing the modular power plants to the state. (Kentucky Lantern)
GOP candidates, party divisions take center stage at Kenton County GOP Lincoln Dinner – Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein headlined the Kenton County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday in Covington, touting his endorsement from President Donald Trump, while criticizing incumbent Kentucky 4th District Rep. Thomas Massie for breaking with the president on a number of high-profile issues. (LINK nky)
‘Right to repair’ bill would require manufacturers to provide farmers with the resources to fix their own equipment – The FARM Act would require manufacturers to provide documentation, parts and software as farmers face losses from repair delays and restrictions. (Spectrum News)
Sports betting industry spending big on Kentucky House GOP primaries – Sports betting companies are funding a PAC that is spending large sums to support Kentucky GOP lawmakers in their primary, despite their votes against legalizing the industry. (LPM News)
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