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Local government news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The county will have double the number of voting centers it had in the May primary.
Nearly 20 people spoke at a special session of the Christian County Board of Elections that failed to abide by state law for notifying the public before the meeting.
Last week, Congress passed legislation providing benefits to veterans diagnosed with a range of health ailments after serving in a combat zone. Kentucky's senators were split on the decision.
With ongoing recovery from destructive floods and tornadoes, politicians are emphasizing the importance of Kentuckians coming together.
Local governments and school districts will need help paying for cleaning and recovery, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
The measure is similar to a constitutional amendment that will appear on Kentucky's general election ballot in November.
Although two-thirds of Americans say they disapprove of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, it's not a top concern for many voters.
The court granted Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s request to enforce Kentucky’s ban on abortion.
For now, abortions remain legal in Kentucky for women with pregnancies under 15 weeks, the threshold for a ban the legislature passed this year.
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The bill would equip farmers, foresters and rural communities to focus on the climate and grow local economies, advocates say.
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A Kentucky Health Issues Poll found that nine in 10 adults in the state favor legalizing marijuana for medical purposes.