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I’m glad Kentucky students are suing the state. Lawmakers have the wrong focus. | Letters
Without offering a quality education, Kentucky will continue to graduate students who lack the job placement tools and a deeper understanding of civic and social awareness needed to succeed.
New 2024 laws in Kentucky passed legislation. See education changes.
The Kentucky Legislature passed around 200 new laws that go into effect July 15. Here are some education measures you should know about.
Thirty years ago, KERA put Kentucky education on an upward trajectory making it a model for other states to emulate. Sadly, those days are gone.
The current focus of the Kentucky legislature seems to be on reducing taxes, cultural issues etc. Oh, they put out press releases and talk a good game, but the results say differently.
I am glad these young people are taking on this issue. Without a quality education, either trade or higher learning, we will continue to graduate students who lack the job placement tools and a deeper understanding of civic and social awareness to succeed.
I hope they are successful.
—Robert Haley, 40065
Praise for students suing over inequitable education
Kudos to the kids suing the state for inequitable educational practices!
—Priscilla Rao, 40205
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Kentucky man arrested after police said he was riding horse while intoxicated
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKRC) — A Kentucky man was arrested Thursday after police said he was riding a horse while intoxicated, reports WBKO.
Bowling Green police said they found 48-year-old Jorge Luis Hernandez on a horse, partially slumped over, as it walked along a road. He and the horse then began traveling on a sidewalk, according to an arrest record.
Police said Hernandez had a “strong odor of alcoholic beverage” and had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and delayed movements. Hernandez said he had just left the liquor store and had a liquor store bag tied to the horse’s saddle.
Hernandez was arrested and charged with operating a non-motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants.
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Kentucky Newsmakers 3/29: Senate Candidate Charles Booker; Kentucky League of Cities Pres. Mayor Paul Sandefur
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Senate candidate Charles Booker and Beaver Dam Mayor and Kentucky League of Cities President Paul Sandefur.
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Kentucky among Southeastern states receiving FEMA disaster recovery funding
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the approval of nearly $23 million in funding to support natural disaster recovery throughout the Southeast.
Kentucky is among several states receiving funds for state-managed recovery programs after Hurricane Helene and other past disasters hit the Southeast, a news release from FEMA said.
According to FEMA, Kentucky, Florida and Tennessee will administer more than $2.1 million for disaster unemployment assistance to help those who may not be able to work as a direct result of a disaster.
Kentucky, alongside Georgia and Tennessee, was also awarded $2.4 million to fund crisis counseling and mental health support.
The funds will help pay for counselors and other services to help people with disaster-related stress and trauma, according to FEMA.
More information about state-managed recovery programs funded by FEMA can be found on the agency’s website.
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