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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 1d

Kentucky attorney general pushing for EPA to repeal federal carbon emission regulations www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Kentucky attorney general pushing for EPA to repeal federal carbon emission regulations

In an 88-page letter to the EPA, Attorney General Russell Coleman is encouraging the agency to move forward with a proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 1d

Several GOP legislators say the governor needs to find the funds to bolster Kentucky’s senior meal program, or he should call a special session. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Kentucky GOP lawmakers demand more funds for senior meal — even if it takes a special session

Several GOP legislators say the governor needs to find the funds to bolster Kentucky’s senior meal program, or he should call a special session.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 1d

A beautiful story from @maggiemenderski.bsky.social: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...

'It's glorious.' At 72, Louisville man finds courage to come out as gay

Lou Tingle knew he was attracted to men, but never said it out loud. Then, at 72, after his second wife died, he finally had the courage to come out.

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Joe Sonka 😐 @joesonka.lpm.org · 1d

Rand Paul of Kentucky was one of only two Republican senators to vote for this.

Sarah Posner @sarahposner.bsky.social · 1d

Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump's use of war powers against cartels

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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump's use of war powers against cartels

Senate Republicans have voted down legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 2d

After requesting guidance from the Kentucky attorney general, the Oldham County Board of Education voted not to accept a proposal for Bible-based moral education group Lifewise. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Oldham Co. schools reject Bible program during school hours in unanimous vote

After requesting guidance from the Kentucky attorney general, the Oldham County Board of Education voted not to accept a proposal for Bible-based moral education group Lifewise.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 2d

Kentuckians who get their health insurance through the state exchange will likely see their premiums go up if enhanced federal tax credits tied to the Affordable Care Act expire at the year’s end. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Nearly 100K Kentuckians could see higher health insurance premiums

Kentuckians who get their health insurance through the state exchange will likely see their premiums go up if enhanced federal tax credits tied to the Affordable Care Act expire at the year’s end.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 2d

Hey @andrewhenderson.bsky.social just want to say I enjoyed the @bluegrasspolitics.bsky.social newsletter today!

Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 3d

Data from the study shows one county jail in Kentucky had contracted with ICE to hold roughly 120 detainees in January. By August, nine county jails held more than 900. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Report: Kentucky jails contracting with ICE have 659% increase in detainees this year

Data from the study shows one county jail in Kentucky had contracted with ICE to hold roughly 120 detainees in January. By August, nine county jails held more than 900.

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Bill Hollander @bhollander.bsky.social · 3d

Louisville is the only city that has agreed to drop key policies that had restricted police and sheriffs from assisting ICE in making arrests. And Trump has faced a string of losses in court, including an injunction that prevents threats against 50 localities.
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Trump presses sanctuary cities to work with ICE, but few are budging

Cities like Boston, Chicago and Portland are facing the threat of lawsuits and federal troop takeovers. But leaders in most sanctuary cities are not compromising on protecting immigrants.

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 4d

Kline said concerns about certain adolescent and young adult books discussing sexuality and diversity have some merit, but did not express the belief that books containing LGBTQ+ themes are inherently harmful to children in Daviess County. From WKU:

Daviess County Public Library’s newest board appointment splits community as officials call for ‘healing’

Tim Kline is an attorney with 15 years of experience and a pastor at the Christ the Redeemer parish, associated with the Anglican Church of North America. His appointment may prove pivotal in an ongoi...

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 4d

The Public Service Commission approved a $40 million rate increase for Duke Energy's northern Kentucky customers in an order last week. From @weku.bsky.social

Utility bills for northern Kentuckians expected to rise following Duke Energy rate increase

Utility bills for northern Kentuckians in five counties are expected to go up.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 4d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 4d

Huge loss for WDRB. @jriley.bsky.social is one of the top investigative reporters in the state. I hope he keeps reporting on Kentucky.

JRiley @jriley.bsky.social · 4d

Some professional news: After 12 + years, today is my last day at WDRB News. First, thanks to Barry Fulmer, Bill Lamb and Jen Keeney for the vision to join print & TV journalists together (at a local level) and then giving us the time and freedom to do important, indepth work.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 4d

Democrat Amy McGrath, who has lost two high-profile races for Congress, announced a bid for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat Monday. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Amy McGrath announces another bid for US Senate in Kentucky

Democrat Amy McGrath, who has lost two high-profile races for Congress, announced a bid for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat Monday.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 6d

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Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: ‘I feel defeated’

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 7d

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg appointed two well-known Democratic politicians to takeover vacancies in the clerk’s and sheriff's offices on Friday. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Louisville mayor taps seasoned politicians to fill County Clerk, Sheriff vacancies

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg appointed two well-known Democratic politicians to takeover vacancies in the clerk’s and sheriff's offices on Friday.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 7d

Covington Police arrested CityBeat photo intern Lucas Griffith during a march on the Roebling Bridge in July. The case has made national headlines and drawn protest from press freedom groups. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Jury finds Roebling protest journalist guilty of 1 misdemeanor, not guilty of 3 others

Covington Police arrested CityBeat photo intern Lucas Griffith during a march on the Roebling Bridge in July. The case has made national headlines and drawn protest from press freedom groups.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 7d

Wind turbines are slowly emerging in Kentucky’s energy scene, but some communities are hesitant www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Wind turbines are slowly emerging in Kentucky’s energy scene, but some communities are hesitant

As more renewable energy sources come onto the grid, Kentucky is trying to find its role in this emerging economy.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 8d

Steve Inskeep came to Kentucky to interview Gov. Andy Beshear and spoke with LPM’s Bill Burton about Beshear's ambition as well as the outlook for public radio. bit.ly/4gUvPX1

NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Andy Beshear and public radio’s future

Steve Inskeep came to Kentucky to interview Gov. Andy Beshear and spoke with LPM’s Bill Burton about Beshear's ambition as well as the outlook for public radio.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 8d

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump. bit.ly/4nZLeHS

In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 8d

Federal authorities want to deport an Indiana resident who has a green card, which grants permanent residency in the U.S. They kept him in custody after a judge said he could be released on bond. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Digging In: Trump admin tries to deport longtime Indiana businessman suffering from a brain tumor

Federal authorities want to deport an Indiana resident who has a green card, which grants permanent residency in the U.S. They kept him in custody after a judge said he could be released on bond.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 9d

Planners involved with a massive redevelopment project along the Ohio River in Jeffersonville say a recent grant will help catapult movement on the endeavor. bit.ly/3VL1Qak

$20 million grant to help propel development at former Jeffboat site in Indiana

Plans have been ongoing for the past few years for the roughly mile-long former Jeffboat property.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 9d

Members of Louisville’s Anti-Displacement Commission met for the first time Tuesday afternoon. The Anti-Displacement Commission will track housing developments that receive city resources to protect residents from gentrification. bit.ly/4gNXDfE

Louisville's Anti-Displacement Commission finally gets off the ground

The Anti-Displacement Commission will track housing developments that receive city resources to protect residents from gentrification.

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Morgan Watkins @morganwatkins.lpm.org · 9d

Press freedom alert in Kentucky: Two journalists face trial in Kenton County, after they were arrested in July for being at a local protest they were reporting on. The protest was by people speaking out against ICE's detention of a chaplain in Cincinnati.

On trial for journalism in Kentucky.

Two months after their arrests while covering a protest, a pair of local reporters face criminal charges.

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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 9d

Kentucky’s largest art museum gutted its Learning, Engagement and Belonging department in charge of education programs and community outreach. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Speed Art Museum cuts education department, citing revenue pitfalls

Kentucky’s largest art museum gutted its Learning, Engagement and Belonging department in charge of education programs and community outreach.

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