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Local government news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The bill's passage ends a seven-year advocacy journey for a Frankfort teenager who has been pushing to honor rescue pets in this way since he was six years old.
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Candidates in Kentucky’s competitive 6th Congressional District largely aligned within party lines during a KET debate, but diverged on key issues like healthcare, election integrity and immigration ahead of the May primary.
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Three Democratic candidates for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat outlined their views on economic policy, AI data centers and Western Kentucky’s needs during a Paducah forum.
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The justices sided with the fish and wildlife department and attorney general.
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This year 38 of Kentucky’s 120 counties will have at least one woman running for judge-executive.
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Making nods to Martha Layne Collins, Lt Gov. Coleman promises to put 'people over politics.'
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The impeachment petition to remove Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine remains open despite the legislative session ending, as the House referred it to an investigative committee.
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Postmaster General David Steiner outlined possible "drastic measures," including reducing service days from 6 to 5, dropping "unprofitable routes," and closing some smaller post offices.
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The courthouse could reopen Monday, depending on the extent of repairs needed to make the main floor safe for the public.
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A sweeping housing bill stalled in the final hours of Kentucky’s legislative session, as disputes over short-term rental regulations derailed efforts to address the state’s growing affordability crisis.
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In order to vote for candidates running for offices in the upcoming primaries, Kentuckians must be registered to vote by 4 p.m. April 20.
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An aide hustled the senator away after question about Trump’s threat to wipe out "a whole civilization."
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