@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialWesley Barnes just unveiled a bold plan that promises a permanent property-tax freeze for Franklin residents while restructuring business taxes to support local growth.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialFranklin's commission just greenlit a $3.4 million grant to support a new Kroger distribution center, promising 430 permanent jobs—but with strict penalties if they don't deliver!
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialWesley Barnes is shaking things up in Franklin with a bold plan for a permanent property tax freeze and a new 1% corporate fee that could save small businesses and boost local revenue!
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialGeorgetown City Council has decided to suspend its controversial license-plate reader program, igniting a heated debate over privacy and public safety.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialThe board has taken a monumental step forward for Cumberland River Phase 4 by approving a $500,000 grant and essential compliance measures—construction is on the horizon!
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialKentucky is stepping up its game in data protection with a faster 35-day breach notification law and a broader definition of personal information that includes biometric data—find out what this means for the state's security landscape!
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialThe Kentucky National Guard is stepping up its game with no-cost cyber assessments and a groundbreaking Cyber Bluegrass initiative that promises to enhance local cybersecurity resilience.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialCould state licensure be the key to unlocking better insurance coverage for lactation services, reducing out-of-pocket costs for families?
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialKentucky's Hemp Association is calling for a temporary waiver of a hefty $2,000 licensing fee for cannabis-infused beverages, claiming it's a burden that could stifle the industry.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialKentucky's new cybersecurity grant rules may leave smaller local governments in the dust, as a 40% match requirement threatens to limit applications.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialShould Kentucky ban taxpayer-funded ransomware payments, or is it a risky move that could leave communities vulnerable?
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialKentucky is considering a game-changing proposal to eliminate the one-week unemployment waiting period, potentially injecting $33.4 million back into the economy!
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialKentucky is taking a bold step to license international board-certified lactation consultants, aiming to enhance maternal and infant health while ensuring that every mother receives the expert care she deserves.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialKentucky is on the brink of a revolutionary shift in employee ownership, with Rep. Stephanie Dietz proposing a groundbreaking plan to empower workers as business owners through a new revolving loan fund.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialKentucky's 2017 repeal of prevailing wage laws has led to a staggering $500 million annual loss in construction revenue and increased safety risks, but did taxpayers really save money?
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialKentucky hemp businesses are calling for urgent regulatory changes as Congress grants a crucial extension, aiming for better testing standards and reduced fees to support local processors.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialGovernor Andy Beshear just launched a new Office of Music in Kentucky, aiming to boost the state's vibrant music scene with exciting initiatives like a music directory and a unique "Sounds Like Home" license plate!
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialGovernor Beshear is tackling critical issues like gas prices, voter ID access, and local control over data centers—what does this mean for Kentucky's future?
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialA new chapter begins in Kentucky's fight against addiction as recovery advocate Tara Mosley Hyde takes the helm at the Office of Drug Control Policy, succeeding the esteemed Van Ingram.
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@citizenptnewsky.bsky.socialGovernor Beshear warns that proposed federal changes to Head Start could jeopardize critical early education services for 15,000 Kentucky children, leading to larger class sizes and fewer resources.
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