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Two eastern Kentucky lawmakers weigh in on legislative priorities

As lawmakers from across the Commonwealth gather in Frankfort for the opening week of the 2024 General Assembly session, they all have key issues reflected in their districts.

WEKU

Local taxation flexibility a priority for Lexington's mayor

While much attention the next few months will be on state government activities in Frankfort, that’s not to say local government leaders won’t also have an eye on the state capital. That includes the government leader of the Commonwealth’s second largest city.

WEKU

Ky. Transportation Secretary says fast-charger placement to start soon

Work in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet goes beyond the laying down of new pavement across the Commonwealth. Preparation for an expected increase in electric vehicles is also a part of the transportation department’s agenda.

WEKU

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Accused child people smugglers to get $27.5m compo

Indonesian children who claimed they were wrongly detained as adults by the Commonwealth will receive more than $27 million in compensation.

AAP

From COVID to climate: Queensland's new emissions pledge shows state governments are once again leading change

A striking development in recent years has been the increasing role of state governments in responding to global crises.

The Conversation

Convicted terrorist Benbrika walks free from prison

Notorious terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika, convicted of a plot to attack Melbourne landmarks, has been released from prison with strict conditions imposed.

AAP

Ky Governor Julian Carroll remembered for his long tenure in state government.

A man with six decades of public service in the Commonwealth was remembered for both his political and personal traits. The lying-in-state ceremony took place Friday for former Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll.

WEKU

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National Parks' get-out-of-jail-free card in High Court

The High Court has begun hearing a case to decide whether the Commonwealth can avoid criminal penalties for damaging sacred sites in the Northern Territory.

AAP

Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped

The Commonwealth will be able to apply to strip the citizenship of convicted terrorists if they are dual Australian nationals after new laws passed parliament.

AAP

First week of December proclaimed Winter Weather Awareness Week across Commonwealth

Monday marks the start of Winter Weather Awareness Week across the Commonwealth.

WEKU

Talks on Queensland infrastructure funds keep trucking

Queensland has made the case for more federal funding for roads and rail after the Commonwealth slashed infrastructure funding for projects around the country.

AAP

US set to reveal nuclear fusion plan that could pave way for first commercial use

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars to generate electricity, can be replicated on Earth

The Independent UK

New scholarships focused on boosting doctor presence in rural Kentucky

The University of Kentucky along with a well-known health insurer are combining their efforts, in hopes of seeing more doctors in rural communities across the Commonwealth. It comes in the form of additional scholarships.

WEKU

Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition winners meet Camilla and visit the Evening Standard

Queen praises 'brilliant' young writers who excelled in world's oldest international writing competition for schools

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The Independent UK

Queen praises young writers at reception for essay competition winners

Camilla, an avid reader, said the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition had brought ‘communities closer together’.

The Independent UK

Queen meets women leaders at event to address domestic violence

Camilla said it was ‘so important’ for her to attend the event on Wednesday afternoon at Marlborough House in London.

The Guardian - AU

David McBride trial: soldiers shouldn’t be guided by public interest, commonwealth says

Crown argues solider turned whistleblower swore an oath to the ADF but defence says argument ‘ignores higher duties’

WEKU

PSC ruling in L-G and E-KU case may give glimpse of future power potential

A ruling last week by the Kentucky Public Service Commission may offer a keener focus on future energy production in the Commonwealth. It takes some sorting out to get a feel for the potential impact of the PSC order.

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King Charles leads moving Remembrance Day service at Cenotaph as nation honours war dead

A two-minute silence took place across the UK at 11am to commemorate the end of the First World War and other conflicts involving British and Commonwealth forces

The Guardian - UK

The rituals of Poppy Day are a vital antidote to extreme voices in British society

As we remember the armistice, let’s celebrate contributions from the Commonwealth

The Independent UK

King Charles to lead Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph after day of protests

Charles leads country in commemorating end of First World War and other conflicts involving British and Commonwealth forces

WEKU

State of emergency declared as wildfires spread across eastern Kentucky

A state of emergency was declared Thursday as wildfires are being reported across the Commonwealth, mainly in eastern Kentucky.

WEKU

Kentucky's interest in electric vehicles may be driven by battery manufacturing

The future method of transportation across the Commonwealth is difficult to predict with any certainty when it comes to what people drive. There’s no question electrically powered vehicles will become a bigger part of the state fleet’s makeup. But, just how much remains a question mark.

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 27 - Nov. 2, 2023

American Ballet Theatre's dancers rehearse opening night at the Shanghai Grand Theater, returning to China for the first time in a decade. Britain's King Charles III in Kenya, on his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as monarch. Pope Francis leads a special prayer for peace at The Vatican,…

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Fayette County clerk challenges her former colleagues to spread the word about early voting

Early voting begins Thursday across the Commonwealth. No-excuse voting continues Friday and Saturday before Election Day casting of ballots on Tuesday. Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb made an early voting pitch during her time before the Lexington City Council this week.

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