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The slowing of exports from Kentucky, where about 95% of the world’s bourbon is produced, cost the industry hundreds of millions of dollars.

Walter Cummings, a certified public accountant who has served as county treasurer since 2006, will run for county clerk as a Democrat.

The prefiled bill is sponsored by Democratic State Rep. Patti Minter of Bowling Green and Republican State Rep. Danny Bentley of Greenup County.

The governor also awarded $500,000 to the county for the construction of a bridge in north Christian.

Across the country, state psychiatric facilities are experiencing staffing shortages amid an increased demand for services.

Legislative leaders plan to work independently on the issue after Beshear suggested the GOP and Democratic caucuses collaborate in figuring out how to use $400 million in federal relief money.

Kentucky transportation officials are asking the public to weigh in on the state’s transportation needs to help set priorities for the next 25 years.

Tribble, a Democrat, said his priorities include expansion of broadband internet, economic development, funding law enforcement and maintaining county roads.

The bill would make it harder for minors to get the procedure and allow providers to refuse to perform procedures that violate their conscience.

Five lawmakers are sponsoring BR 45, which would update the Kentucky civil right acts to include sexual orientation and gender identity among the protected classes, prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in the areas of housing, employment and public accommodation.

A former Hopkinsville police officer, DeArmond first won election as sheriff in 2018.

Hopkinsville City Council will discuss plans for the $50,000 prize at its Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday night.