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Kentucky communities should be planning for data centers, Louisville Forum hears
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Kentucky communities should be planning for data centers, Louisville audience hears • Kentucky Lantern
Huge data centers are expanding rapidly in the U.S., and communities should be planning how to locate and regulate them, the Louisville Forum hears.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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Senate Republicans’ priority bill to give local officials the power to renew driver’s licenses in counties without regional offices moved out of a committee Wednesday morning.

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Returning Kentucky driver's license renewals to some counties advances from committee • Kentucky Lantern
Senate Republicans’ priority bill to give local officials the power to renew driver’s licenses in counties without regional offices moves out of committee.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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A Northern Kentucky Republican senator has again introduced a bill to limit pardon powers of Kentucky governors around election time.

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Kentucky senators again signal support to limit governors’ pardon powers around elections • Kentucky Lantern
A Northern Kentucky Republican senator has again introduced a bill to limit pardon powers of Kentucky governors around election time.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Kentuckians who hold their phones while driving could face $100 fines under a bill that cleared a Senate committee Wednesday with bipartisan support.

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Kentucky moves toward banning cell phone use while driving under GOP bill • Kentucky Lantern
Kentuckians who hold their phones while driving could face $100 fines under a bill that cleared a Senate committee Wednesday.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Why small businesses are pulling back on hiring new graduates:
Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why
College students should be more intentional when preparing for the job market, and could consider internships and short-term jobs to help them get ahead.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Two NC children die from firearms each week. State agency wants consistent funding to combat that. ncnewsline.com/2026/01/13/t... #ncpol
Two NC children die from firearms each week. State agency wants consistent funding to combat that. • NC Newsline
NC S.A.F.E. campaign wants lawmakers to earmark $2.26 million in recurring funds to keep its gun safety messaging front and center.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Progressives in Congress vow to oppose immigration enforcement funding
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Progressives in Congress vow to oppose immigration enforcement funding • Kentucky Lantern
Congressional Progressive Caucus members will oppose any federal funding for immigration enforcement following the deadly shooting in Minneapolis.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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US Supreme Court appears poised to affirm trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia kentuckylantern.com/2026/01/13/r...
US Supreme Court appears poised to affirm trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia • Kentucky Lantern
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho and West Virginia bans on transgender athletes participating in girl's and women's sports.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Missouri revenue surplus nearly gone as Gov. Mike Kehoe unveils his budget plan missouriindependent.com/2026/01/13/m...
Missouri revenue surplus nearly gone as Gov. Mike Kehoe unveils his budget plan • Missouri Independent
Missouri’s revenue surplus, nearly $8 billion a few years ago, will be exhausted at the end of the coming fiscal year.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Local officials such as sheriffs and county clerks could renew driver’s licenses in counties without regional offices under legislation that was filed Tuesday and is a priority in the Kentucky Senate.
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Return to ‘local control’ of driver’s license renewals is a priority for KY Senate GOP • Kentucky Lantern
The bill comes in response to reports of delays in getting appointments at regional offices, extended wait times and long drives to offices.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Republican U.S. Rep. James Comer of Kentucky announced Tuesday that the House Oversight Committee will start contempt of Congress proceedings against former Democratic President Bill Clinton next week.

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Kentucky’s Comer signals contempt of Congress proceedings for President Bill Clinton • Kentucky Lantern
U.S. Rep. James Comer of Kentucky said the House Oversight Committee will start contempt of Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Two Kentucky Republicans in the GOP-controlled General Assembly are proposing term limits on lawmakers — one at the federal level and one for themselves.

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Kentucky GOP lawmakers call for term limits — one federally and another for the statehouse • Kentucky Lantern
Two Kentucky Republicans in the General Assembly are proposing term limits on lawmakers — one at the federal level and one for themselves.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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In the car with the Minneapolis community patrols working to disrupt ICE operations

More people are joining the movement after the fatal shooting of Renee Good.

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In the car with the Minneapolis community patrols working to disrupt ICE operations • Minnesota Reformer
As Elle Neubauer drove before dawn past the darkened windows of the immigrant-owned businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis, her co-pilot and friend Patty O’Keefe scanned the passing vehicles with bi...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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US Supreme Court reviews trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia
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US Supreme Court reviews trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia • Kentucky Lantern
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho and West Virginia bans on transgender athletes participating in girl's and women's sports.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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GOP lawmakers, advocates spotlight need to tackle Kentucky’s housing shortage

Advocates renew call for more funding to build more housing

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GOP lawmakers, advocates spotlight need to tackle Kentucky's housing shortage • Kentucky Lantern
Republican lawmakers joined housing advocates from across Kentucky to tout legislation addressing the state’s significant housing shortage.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Welfare director texted wrestler who was his high-paid aide about ‘money bags,’ testimony shows

Ted "Teddy" DiBiase Jr. was paid an average of $30,000 per week by the Mississippi Department of Human Services while delivering motivational training to department employees earning as little as $350 a…
Welfare director texted wrestler who was his high-paid aide about ‘money bags,’ testimony shows
Ted "Teddy" DiBiase Jr. was paid an average of $30,000 per week by the Mississippi Department of Human Services while delivering motivational training to department employees earning as little as $350 a week, according to testimony in the former wrestler's trial on fraud and theft charges.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Commentary by Ken Miller

From holiday cheer to civic insurance: Using the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to give back

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From holiday cheer to civic insurance: Using the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to give back • Kentucky Lantern
By allowing everyday taxpayers to claim charitable deductions and the standard deduction, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act rewards community-minded giving.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Arizona US Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over penalties for ‘illegal orders’ video
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Arizona US Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over penalties for 'illegal orders' video • Kentucky Lantern
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the department for trying to demote Kelly’s retirement rank and pay.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Average monthly rent in Kentucky rose 4% from 2024 to 2025, analysis shows.
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Many states considered safe for affordable housing saw the highest rise in rents, analysis shows • Kentucky Lantern
A new analysis shows that average monthly rents are climbing in the Midwest and portions of the South.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Democrats clash with Noem over new limits on oversight visits to immigration facilities
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Democrats clash with Noem over new limits on oversight visits to immigration facilities • Kentucky Lantern
Congressional Democrats seek emergency hearing after Minnesota lawmakers were denied access to conduct oversight into facilities that hold immigrants.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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US Senate Republicans defend independence of the Fed after DOJ launches Powell probe
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US Senate Republicans defend independence of the Fed after DOJ launches Powell probe • Kentucky Lantern
President Trump’s feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell escalates into a Justice Department investigation, alarming some Senate Republicans.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Landmark cases on transgender athletes at the US Supreme Court put trans rights on the line kentuckylantern.com/2026/01/12/r...
Landmark cases on transgender athletes at the US Supreme Court put trans rights on the line • Kentucky Lantern
U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases this week that carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Kentucky education commissioner will focus on school accountability in budget session

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Kentucky education commissioner will focus on school accountability in budget session • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher will have his first opportunity to influence the state’s two-year budget in 2026.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Pennsylvania, with a centuries-long legacy of resource extraction, stands to be the hardest hit by a loss of grant money if the transfer of funds remains in the final version.

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Federal budget bill would raid fund for cleaning up abandoned coal mines • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
In 2025, the state  received about $245 million or nearly 34% of the $725 million the U.S. Department of the Interior distributed.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Commentary by Teri Carter

I’ve been thinking about Renee Good’s dog.

I’ve been thinking about Renee Good’s dog because my heart hurts too much to think about what happened to Renee Good.

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It hurts too much to think about the rest • Kentucky Lantern
I’ve been thinking about Renee Good’s dog because my heart hurts too much to think about what happened to Renee Good.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:52 PM