Government

Local government news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron is reminding Kentuckians that suspected election law violations should be reported to the state’s election fraud hotline.
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Judges and judicial candidates are expected to file financial disclosures each year in order to limit conflicts of interest. But an analysis by KyCIR revealed that the forms aren’t specific enough and don’t actually reveal much about their financial holdings.
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Martin has been the city's chief financial officer since 2003.
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One amendment deals with how often the General Assembly mets, while the other would eliminate any abortion rights from the constitution.
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Booker's run marks a shift in the kind of candidates the Democratic Party and Kentucky's voters normally choose.
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The landmark was last painted in 2017, when the city was sprucing up for thousands of solar eclipse visitors.
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The grant will help the county develop an industrial park and construct a spec building.
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During the pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear used his emergency powers to allow nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances. The executive order ended in January.
The Kentucky League of Cities bestows the award upon legislators who advocate for issues that impact cities across the state.
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Federal money meant to mitigate the impact of natural disasters has been distributed unevenly, according to a KyCIR analysis.
Hoptown Chronicle has created an interactive map to help residents identify the most convenient polling place to cast their ballot.
Christian County KY polling places map