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U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Wisconsin case also ‘huge win for Sunrise’

2 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Mark Maynard

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) — In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Wisconsin’s qualifications for religious tax exemptions were in violation of the First Amendment protection of freedom of religion. In 2016, the Catholic Charities Bureau, a ministry of the Diocese of Superior of the Catholic Church, requested a religious tax exemption in order to pay into a religious-based unemployment program.
Sen. Webb: 'Give me a chance'

2 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Mary Jane Epling

GRAYSON, Ky. - Sen. Robin Webb, who just last week was the lone Democrat representing rural Kentuckians, said she never expected her party switch to garner so much attention. Webb, who has represented back-country counties in Frankfort since the 1990s, has been the center of both praise and contempt after announcing she would be joining the Republican Party last week.
Nationwide ground beef recall issued on certain products

3 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Tom Latek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a nationwide public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. The raw ground beef item was produced on May 22 and May 23. It is described as 1-lb.
Tax deadlines coming up in June

3 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Tom Latek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – June brings multiple due dates for Withholding and Sales & Excise tax filers, so the Kentucky Department of Revenue urges them to login to MyTaxes, their new business taxpayer portal, to make payments, file returns, and submit refund applications.
AG opinion says Fayette school board tax vote violated state law

3 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Tom Latek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman said Wednesday the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board unlawfully attempted to raise taxes on families within their district and declared their vote on the tax hike void. Coleman released a formal Attorney General’s opinion that found the FCPS Board failed to meet the state statutory requirements to provide public notice before levying an occupational tax increase at its May 27 meeting. State Sen.
Public meetings set on availability of 502 area code numbers

4 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Tom Latek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission is reminding Central Kentucky residents and businesses about a series of public meetings this month to receive public input on options for addressing the shortage of new numbers available in the 502 area code. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) notified Kentucky that the 502 area code would exhaust available phone numbers by the third quarter of 2027.
Pope to offer satellite camps at North Laurel, Russell County

4 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Keith Taylor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky coach Mark Pope will host a pair of satellite camps this month. The first camp will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. on June 20 at North Laurel High School. The free camp will be offered for boys and girls ages 7-17 years old and is sponsored by White, Greer Maggard Orthodontics. The second camp will be the following day on June 21 at Russell County High School. The times will be 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. EST.
Keeping current medication list important, FDA says

4 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Tom Latek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Many people of all ages take medications, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says keeping track of when, how and why you use medications is important for your health and safety. A medication list is a tool to help you keep track of all the prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, vitamins and supplements that you take.
Bumgarner appointed U.S. Attorney for Western District of Kentucky

4 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Tom Latek

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Kyle G. Bumgarner as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky and he has already been sworn into the position by U.S. District Court Chief District Judge Greg N. Stivers. The U.S. Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement official in their district, representing the United States in all criminal and civil litigation.
Public meeting on availability of 502 area code this week

4 days ago | kentuckytoday.com | Tom Latek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission is reminding Central Kentucky residents and businesses about a series of public meetings this month to receive public input on options for addressing the shortage of new numbers available in the 502 area code. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) notified Kentucky that the 502 area code would exhaust available phone numbers by the third quarter of 2027.