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Cameron solicited, refunded campaign donations from execs of a company his office was investigating
Kentucky Lantern Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron’s campaign solicited contributions from officials of an addiction recovery center that was under investigation by Cameron’s attorney general office. The Daily Beast first reported last week that Cameron’s campaign refunded political donations from Edgewater Recovery Center executives. The donations were originally accepted in March and April. The attorney general recused […] The post Cameron solicited, refunded campaign donations from execs of a company his office was investigating appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky secures $1.1 billion fed grant for high-speed internet expansion
Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear hinted Kentucky could receive a $1 billion federal grant for broadband internet expansion in areas that are underserved or have no broadband at all. On Monday, he announced it will actually be more. The state has secured a nearly $1.1 billion federal grant, the largest public investment in high-speed internet […] The post Kentucky secures $1.1 billion fed grant for high-speed internet expansion appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky lost hundreds of physicians when it most needed them
Kentucky Lantern The commonwealth lost nearly 600 physicians from 2019 to 2022, Kentucky Medical Association Executive Vice President Patrick Padgett told legislators in Frankfort on Wednesday. The loss of 590 physicians represents a $1 billion economic loss, Padgett said. It also means a hit to patient services. And it happened during the deadly coronavirus pandemic […] The post Kentucky lost hundreds of physicians when it most needed them appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Property Transfers
• Diana Ruth Edds, et al, to Lisa Lynn Hensley, tract or parcel of land in Harlan County — state tax $17. • Pamela Eileen Sizemore to Diane M. Overbay and Kevin J. Shackleton, property in Harlan County — state tax $85.50. • Paul and Crystal Barger to James Barger, property in Harlan County — […] The post Harlan County Property Transfers appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky to remain with voter data system for a year while considering alternatives
Kentucky Lantern Kentucky will remain with the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, for a year while reviewing possible alternatives to support voter rolls maintenance, Secretary of State Michael Adams said Wednesday. Recently, seven Republican-led states have left ERIC, an interstate compact for sharing voter registration data. Some former members like Virginia and Texas plan to create […] The post Kentucky to remain with voter data system for a year while considering alternatives appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Latest rain helps but not drought-buster in Kentucky
The rain in Kentucky over the past seven days was not enough to be considered a drought-buster, but did result in some areas experiencing an improvement, while others were simply kept from getting worse. According to the U.S Drought Monitor report issued Thursday, based on data for the seven days ending the morning of June […] The post Latest rain helps but not drought-buster in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court
• Treyvon Long, 28, of Lynch, second-degree disorderly conduct — jury trial scheduled Feb. 27, 2024.10 counts of first-degree wanton endangerment — waived to grand jury. • Patrick Myers, 34, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, expired or no registration plate, failure to produce insurance card, failure to wear seat belt, registration and title requirements: […] The post Harlan County District Court appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Civil Lawsuits
• Midland Credit Management, Incorporation vs. Brandon Johnson —credit card debt collection. • Midland Credit Management, Incorporation vs. Megan E. Sizemore — credit card debt collection. • Midland Credit Management, Incorporation vs. Jennifer A. Stanley — credit card debt collection. • Eileen Howard vs. David Howard — dissolution of marriage. • Discover Bank vs. Douglas […] The post Harlan County Civil Lawsuits appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
History of Highsplint
By Dustin Blackson The community of Highsplint was first known as Seagraves Creek, named after the Seagraves Family, who first settled and were buried in the same cemetery until their bodies were exhumed and relocated when the railroad was built. The Highsplint name comes from one of the coal beds in the area that was […] The post History of Highsplint appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Federal court dismisses Kentucky abortion lawsuit as moot
By Steve Bittenbender The Center Square A federal court dismissed a lawsuit Planned Parenthood and EMW Women’s Surgical Center filed against the state last year regarding an abortion law passed by the Kentucky General Assembly last year. The order issued by U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings was not a surprise. Two months ago, both […] The post Federal court dismisses Kentucky abortion lawsuit as moot appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky gas price jump goes against national trend
By Steve Bittenbender The Center Square It’s not nearly as bad as it was this time last year, but gas prices are on the way back up in Kentucky. Data from AAA showed the statewide average price was $3.399 per gallon Friday, up 7 cents from the week before. Only Oregon, Florida, Illinois, Washington state […] The post Kentucky gas price jump goes against national trend appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KCTCS budget includes base salary raise, modest tuition hike
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board of Regents announced Friday the adoption of a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, that includes a pay raise for staff members and a tuition increase for students. During a two-day meeting held at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, the Regents approved a […] The post KCTCS budget includes base salary raise, modest tuition hike appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ky. nursing-home company closes 2 Louisville homes after investigation
Exceptional Living Centers of Lexington, which operates several Kentucky nursing homes. “has agreed to close two of its Louisville facilities, displacing roughly 200 people, after state inspectors uncovered serious problems over the past six months, including a rodent infestation, filthy living conditions and a general lack of care for the elderly and ailing residents,” John Cheves reports for […] The post Ky. nursing-home company closes 2 Louisville homes after investigation appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan Council talks ATVs, sidewalks
The Harlan City Council held their regular meeting for June recently, hearing an update on allowing off-road vehicles on city streets. Mayor Joe Meadors addressed the topic at the top of the meeting. “About a year and a half ago, I brought to your attention there was going to be a pilot program in state […] The post Harlan Council talks ATVs, sidewalks appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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