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Mine workers ready respirators and go-bags as Red Dog contends with hazardous gas buildup alaskabeacon.com/2026/01/09/m...
Mine workers ready respirators and go-bags as Red Dog contends with hazardous gas buildup | Alaska Beacon
A buildup of hazardous gas at Alaska’s Red Dog mine in recent weeks forced the huge zinc and lead operation to fit workers with respirators and ramp up air monitoring at the mine and in nearby village...
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January 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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A naturalized citizen from Louisville decided to run for the state House the night before the filing deadline, spurred by a Kentucky lawmaker’s proposal to bar immigrant citizens from holding local and state elected offices.

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Anti-immigrant KY bill spurs last-minute candidate to keep living the American Dream • Kentucky Lantern
A naturalized citizen is running for the Kentucky House, spurred by a bill to bar immigrant citizens from holding local and state offices.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Alabama Court of Civil Appeals says birth centers are subject to state hospital regulations

Birth center advocates said those regulations would make it hard to provide care in rural areas and could drive them out of business

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Alabama Court of Civil Appeals says birth centers are subject to state hospital regulations | Alabama Reflector
In a unanimous opinion overturning a lower court, Judge Moore wrote that birthing centers were hospitals under state law and subject to regulation by ADPH.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has sued an artificial intelligence company, alleging its chatbot is “dangerous” and “preys upon children’s inability to distinguish between real and artificial ‘friends.’” via @kentuckylantern.com
Kentucky AG’s lawsuit says AI company ‘preys’ on youth
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has sued an artificial intelligence company, alleging its chatbot is “dangerous” and “preys upon children’s inability to distinguish between real and…
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January 9, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Do Kentuckians need a license to hunt and fish on their own farmland?

Lawmaker asks AG to clarify interpretation that has raised hackles across Kentucky.

Meanwhile, AG drops demand that KY Fish and Wildlife chair resign immediately.

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Do Kentuckians need license to hunt, fish on their own farmland? Senator asks for opinion. • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is no longer demanding an immediate resignation from the chair of the state’s wildlife management board.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is no longer demanding a resignation from the chair of the state’s wildlife management board while his office analyzes a provision in state law that’s key to the dispute. kentuckylantern.com/2026/01/09/d... @kentuckylantern.com
Do Kentuckians need license to hunt, fish on their own farmland? Senator asks for opinion. • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is no longer demanding an immediate resignation from the chair of the state’s wildlife management board.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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A federal judge denied a request from a University of Kentucky law professor to allow him to return to the classroom and end an investigation into his criticism of Israel and support of Palestine.

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US judge says Kentucky professor cannot teach amid investigation for criticizing Israel • Kentucky Lantern
A U.S. judge denied a request from a University of Kentucky professor to allow him to return to the classroom after his criticism of Israel a
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January 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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An unvaccinated traveler from out of state stayed several nights in Lexington, potentially exposing others to the highly contagious measles, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department said Friday.
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Another potential measles exposure reported in Kentucky involving unvaccinated traveler • Kentucky Lantern
“Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause serious health complications, especially in young children. Vaccination is the best protection."
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January 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote kentuckyl
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US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote • Kentucky Lantern
U.S. House approves bipartisan bill to resurrect enhanced tax credits for people buying health insurance on Affordable Care Act marketplace.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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Defiant Vance scolds reporters over descriptions of Minneapolis ICE shooting
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Defiant Vance scolds reporters over descriptions of Minneapolis ICE shooting • Kentucky Lantern
Vice President JD Vance says Trump administration will stand by the federal immigration officer who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis the day prior.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Kentucky attorney general’s lawsuit says AI company ‘preys’ on youth
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Kentucky attorney general’s lawsuit says AI company ‘preys’ on youth • Kentucky Lantern
The suit alleges the company has violated the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act, the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act and other laws.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear told reporters the shooting of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis was “foreseeable,” “preventable” and “tragic.”

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Beshear criticizes Trump administration’s response to fatal Minnesota ICE shooting • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said the shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis was “foreseeable,” “preventable” and “tragic.”
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January 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Trump says Republicans who voted in favor “should never be elected to office again.”

McConnell says Trump was well within his authority to bring Nicolas Maduro to justice.

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US Senate advances Rand Paul-sponsored resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela • Kentucky Lantern
U.S. Senate Republicans join Democrats in advancing a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Peer support specialists file suit to block KY law that would put many of them out of work
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Peer support specialists file suit to block KY law that would put many of them out of work • Kentucky Lantern
A lawsuit seeks to block a new Kentucky law that stands to put many peer support specialists out of work.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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US Senate advances Rand Paul-sponsored resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela
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US Senate advances Rand Paul-sponsored resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela • Kentucky Lantern
U.S. Senate Republicans join Democrats in advancing a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin tries again to exclude adopted son from divorce case
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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin tries again to exclude adopted son from divorce case • Kentucky Lantern
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is back in court making another effort to keep his estranged, adopted son from intervening in his divorce case.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear gave his annual State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening, but Republican lawmakers largely weren’t there to hear it.

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Gov. Beshear calls for keeping American Dream alive, as GOP largely skips annual speech • Kentucky Lantern
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear calls for keeping American Dream alive in annual speech, but Republican lawmakers largely weren’t there to hear it.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Dems demand investigation of fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting as Trump claims self-defense kentuckylantern.com/2026/01/07/r...
Dems demand investigation of fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting as Trump claims self-defense • Kentucky Lantern
President Donald Trump defends an ICE officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, while congressional Democrats universally condemn the action.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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New emergency regulations are not quelling concerns about whether some optometrists in Kentucky should be allowed to continue treating patients before passing all parts of a required exam.

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Improperly licensed KY optometrists can keep practicing until next year under new regs
The board that regulates optometrists in Kentucky has filed emergency regulations to address exemptions from licensure requirements it improperly granted some optometry graduates in recent years.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell among Republicans criticizing sword-rattling toward U.S. ally.
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Rubio to meet with Danish officials amid Greenland push by Trump administration • Kentucky Lantern
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Danish officials, following Trump push to annex or even use the military against Greenland.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Gov. Andy Beshear is talking about his budget priorities in this year's State of the Commonwealth address.

Beshear will ask lawmakers to put $$$ into relieving affordability pressures on families and launching ‘Pre-K for All.'

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KY governor’s budget plan: Relieve affordability pressures, 'Pre-K for All,' health care • Kentucky Lantern
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks GOP legislature for $500 million to ease families' rising costs, pay for federal changes and pre-school.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Kentucky prosecutor moves for fetal homicide charge to be dropped in abortion case
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Kentucky prosecutor moves for fetal homicide charge to be dropped in abortion case • Kentucky Lantern
Commonwealth’s Attorney Miranda King says that the state’s fetal homicide law precludes using it in this case.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis
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ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis • Minnesota Reformer
The driver then slowly backs up and appears to be leaving, when another officer fires three shots.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Tom Loftus on Kentucky party finance filings.

KY Republican HQ upgrade tops $4.4M as special-interest money keeps coming in.

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KY Republican HQ upgrade tops $4.4M as special-interest money keeps coming in • Kentucky Lantern
Republican headquarters expansion in Kentucky tops $4.4 million as large special-interest contributions allow building fund to stay easily in balance.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Austin Peay State University will pay one of its professors $500,000 after initially firing him for a social media post made in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death.
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APSU settles with professor fired over Charlie Kirk post
Austin Peay State University will pay one of its professors $500,000 after initially firing him for a social media post made in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM