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Local government news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

At the Christian County Jail, 104 detainees were being held as of Feb. 5, according to ICE data.
The meeting on March 31 will outline how residents can apply to acquire vacant lots next to their property.
Supporters say the move protects sensitive utility data, but critics warn could allow taxpayer-funded work to be conducted in secrecy.
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Decisions will require "exhaustive negotiation" with the Senate, according to the state House speaker.
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Any nonprofit organization that plans to apply for one of the city grants must attend an informational meeting on either March 23 or 30.
Kentucky election officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking access to sensitive voter registration data, arguing the request exceeds federal authority and threatens the privacy of millions of voters.
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Residents can share their priorities with the mayor at a city hall meeting on March 16.
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The bill would allow judicial candidates to disclose their political parties and federal officials, like Rand Paul, to run for Congress and president.
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The U.S. House narrowly rejected a bipartisan measure Thursday that would have required congressional approval for President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran.
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President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will continue “however long it takes” to eliminate its missile and nuclear programs, as U.S. officials confirmed six American service members have been killed. Congress is expected to vote this week on war powers resolutions amid the escalating conflict.
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The design was inspired by the submitted artwork from two students, Caden Penn, a sophomore and FFA member at Crittenden County High School, and Alyssa Woodard, a sophomore and FFA and 4-H Club member of Henderson County High School.
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