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Two factions of the Republican Party in Kentucky are vying for power within the supermajority caucus in Frankfort, with political action committees on opposing sides spending more than $1.5 million on 10 key races.
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- State approves over $2.5M for economic development projects in western Kentucky
- Western Ky. communities get $13.6 million in grant funds to reduce methane emissions
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is planning a trip to Tennessee next month to speak out against the neighboring state's sweeping abortion ban. It's the latest sign that Beshear is looking to improve his party's prospects in Republican territory and build up his own name recognition. -
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Polling locations across Kentucky will open Thursday through Saturday so people can vote early in this month’s primary election.
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