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Local government news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

In Kentucky, half of working adults are parents — more than a third of to young children.
A spokeswoman for the group said they want city officials to know they have not forgotten Officer Jerimiah Kline's video controversy.
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Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter's eight-year term ends in 2024.
The amount a salaried worker would need to be paid before an employer could avoid paying overtime would rise to $55,068 annually under a proposed rule from the Department of Labor.
Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel is among the 12 brick-and-mortar licensed retail facilities across Kentucky.
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A ceremonial groundbreaking for the consolidated Christian County High School is planned on Sept. 15.
Openly jockeying to replace or oust the Kentucky senator remains taboo in Washington.
As people live longer lives in the U.S., it has prompted the question: Should society impose an age restriction for individuals holding public office? 
Republicans, including Daniel Cameron, want to eliminate income tax.
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A similar episode in July raised concerns about the Senate Republican leader’s health.
Chris Jung previously worked as the city's marketing and events coordinator from 2018 to 2021.
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In his fourth indictment this year, former President Donald Trump is charged with violating Georgia’s RICO Act and litany of other charges tied to efforts to overturn the election in a state where he lost by nearly 12,000 votes.
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