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Jeffrey Epstein’s Prison Guards Are Indicted On Federal Charges
By: Bobby Allyn | NPR
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Prosecutors say the two officers neglected to check on Epstein every half-hour, as they were required to, and falsified prison logs to make it appear as if they were keeping an eye on him.
Lawmakers Pass Tax Break Bills, but Also Say They’re Concerned About Them
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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State lawmakers have touted their support of a bill that eliminates the so-called “pink tax” on feminine hygiene products and gives a tax credit to teachers buying supplies. It also restores a $250,000 income tax break for lawyers and lobbyists. And it can seem to be a mixed message Republican leaders are sending on tax policy. This… Read More
Regional Offices in Kentucky to Issue Real ID Licenses
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Kentucky transportation official says the state plans to set up 12 regional offices to issue special driver’s licenses that will be needed in less than a year to board domestic airline flights. Media outlets report that the transportation official, Matt Henderson, told state lawmakers on Monday that the state eventually… Read More
End-of-Year Conference Recap: Frontier Athletic Conference
By: Ryan Kincaid
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After thirteen weeks, the Frontier Athletic Conference can conclude the 2019 season. Three years in, the FAC has awarded its first gold football to the undefeated Jackson Ironmen, and all hopes of a school making a run at a state championship fell into the lap of Jackson as its team prepared to challenge for its… Read More
Black Lung Trust Fund Likely Burdened by Murray Bankruptcy
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The recent bankruptcy of Murray Energy is likely to significantly increase the debt of a struggling federal trust fund that supports disabled miners’ health care expenses. According to court filings, Murray Energy could be responsible for as much as $155 million under the Black Lung Act and general workers’ compensation, but testimony from the Government Accountability… Read More
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