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The Democratic governor, who is seeking re-election next year, said his move isn't political.
The census was not overtly manipulated, but the results were skewed because of underfunding and understaffing, says a former Department of Commerce official.
To be considered for disaster assistance, storm victims must have applied to FEMA before the deadline, which was March 14.
One fuel distributor said that higher costs mean stations hit their credit limit sooner and can't buy as much gas from him.
The bill as been called "one of the most restrictive in the nation."
Possible factors include the pandemic, cost of living, options for remote work and political division.
Envision AESC, a Japanese company, will employ 2,000 workers at the Bowling Green plant.
Wind gusts up to 80 mph, isolated golf ball-sized hail and tornadoes are all possibilities starting early Wednesday afternoon through the evening, according to the National Weather Service.
The Republican-led legislature is expected to override the governor's vetoes on the final two days of the legislative session.
Wildflowers are at their peak this month in Land Between the Lakes.
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A bagpiper played “My Old Kentucky Home” as Hal Jake Allison’s casket was brought to the family plot, where he received full military honors.
More than 40% of banned books had prominent characters who were people of color.