U.S. Assistant Sec. for Energy Audrey Robinson made a trip to UK today as part of a Trump admin push to graduate more students in mining and critical minerals.
Josh James ☯️
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Reporter for @WUKY.org, Lexington’s NPR station. Covering Kentucky politics. Cat student. Nocturnal. Buddhish. Will bore you to death with Dune lore. “Why is anything anything?” — Master Shake
Lexington's grisly ghouls still have time to join this year's Thriller parade in Lexington. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Time to register for Lexington's Thriller parade is closing in
Lexington's grisly ghouls still have time to join this year's Thriller parade in Lexington.
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So far we’ve heard from residents, economic development advocates, a DartPoints rep, communications rep, and a bank rep. Applause breaks out in the overflow area at any mention of banning data centers or extending the moratorium. #datacenters
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WUKY@wuky.org · 5d agoLexingtonians with data center comments and concerns will get their chance to speak out today. The city council is holding a special public meeting as it weighs new rules on which kinds of data centers can and can't locate in Fayette County. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
The FDA announced that packages of Great Value brand organic blueberries and frozen organic Triple Berry Blend have been recallec. The 10-ounce bags were sold at Walmart in 30 states, including Kentucky. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Frozen berries sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's hit with recall
Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s have been recalled due to E. coli fears.
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Council chambers and overflow area are packed for tonight’s dares center public hearing in Lexington. Vice Mayor Wu: expects “A long night.”
The failed execution of Christa Pike in neighboring Tennessee could raise new questions in Kentucky as the commonwealth's attorney general, Russell Coleman, has been pushing to restart executions. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
A failed execution in Tennessee could further skepticism about push to restart executions in Kentucky
The failed execution of Christa Pike in neighboring Tennessee could raise new questions in Kentucky as the commonwealth's attorney general, Russell Coleman, has been pushing to restart executions.
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Woodhill Park now has a new basketball court and re-paved parking area. But the upgrades are just part of a series of parks improvements on the way. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Improvements are coming to Lexington parks. Wednesday saw the unveiling of Woodhill's newest basketball court
Woodhill Park now has a new basketball court and re-paved parking area. But the upgrades are just part of a series of parks improvements on the way.
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The court hearing former Gov. Matt Bevin's ongoing child support case says it has not received enough information to rule on a key matter in the proceedings. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Court awaits more info before advancing child support case involving former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin
The court hearing former Gov. Matt Bevin's ongoing child support case says it has not received enough information to rule on a key matter in the proceedings.
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Thousands of international students in Kentucky are facing uncertainty about their after-graduation plans as the courts consider a paused Trump administration policy that would limit their post-graduation time in the U.S. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Proposed cap on post-graduation stays for international students could affect Kentucky graduates
Thousands of international students in Kentucky are facing uncertainty about their after-graduation plans as the courts consider a paused Trump administration policy that would limit their post-gradua...
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Sixth District Congressional candidates Ralph Alvarado and Zach Dembo are making their case to voters through ads and events, but it's not yet clear if voters will see a head-to-head debate between the two. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Will candidates for federal office square off in proper debates? The clock is ticking
Sixth District Congressional candidates Ralph Alvarado and Zach Dembo are making their case to voters through ads and events, but it's not yet clear if voters will see a head-to-head debate between th...
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A national concert promotion company has unveiled plans for a new concert venue in Lexington called The Rail. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Entertainment company touts new Lexington concert venue dubbed 'The Rail'
A national concert promotion company has unveiled plans for a new concert venue in Lexington called The Rail.
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Should Kentucky inmates convicted of violent offenses be required to serve at least 85 percent of their sentence, even if they were convicted before that requirement was voted into law? That's question is now before the Kentucky Supreme Court. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Do stricter parole rules passed in 2024 apply to convictions before the law was passed? The Kentucky Supreme Court will decide
Should Kentucky inmates convicted of violent offenses be required to serve at least 85 percent of their sentence, even if they were convicted before that requirement was voted into law? That's questio...
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear weighs in on Democratic Socialists and the inroads some are making inside the Democratic Party. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Beshear: Democratic Socialists 'speak passionately' to challenges facing U.S., but some policies unworkable
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is weighing in on Democratic Socialists and the inroads some are making inside the Democratic Party.
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Fayette County Public School leaders officially authorized a wide-ranging corrective action plan Monday night meant to steady the district's troubled finances. The plan emerged from an audit by performed by Texas firm Weaver Tidwell. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Fayette school system adopts 'corrective action plan,' public dashboard to track progress
Fayette County Public School leaders officially authorized a wide-ranging corrective action plan Monday night meant to steady the district's troubled finances. The plan emerged from an audit by perfor...
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Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is arguing a Trump administration move amounts to a move toward socialism. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Paul questions Trump administration's move toward more government stakes in private companies
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is arguing a Trump administration move amounts to a move toward socialism.
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State leaders have touted Kentucky's economic growth in recent years, with the governor placing a special emphasis on drawing new companies to the commonwealth. But the increase in jobs raises questions about housing. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
With more jobs comes more housing demand. Can Kentucky communities handle the influx?
State leaders have touted Kentucky's economic growth in recent years, with the governor placing a special emphasis on drawing new companies to the commonwealth. But the increase in jobs raises questio...
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#BREAKING: Lex Mayor Linda Gorton vetoes expansion of rural solar. Council can still override.
Lexington mayor vetoes expansion of rural solar, citing concerns about opening the door to more development
For only the second time in her two terms as Lexington mayor, Linda Gorton has exercised her veto power. The veto overrode a decision that would have permitted large-scale solar on Fayette County farm...
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Kentucky U.S. Rep. James Comer will not be seeking another term as chair of the House Oversight Committee. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Comer not seeking another term as House Oversight Committee chair
Kentucky U.S. Rep. James Comer will not be seeking another term as chair of the House Oversight Committee.
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Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence was felt over the summer as GOP lawmakers did not have the votes to advance a farm bill out of committee. The Kentucky senator's return could also get other legislation moving. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
McConnell's return top D.C. gets legislation moving, Gov. Beshear reacts
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence was felt over the summer as GOP lawmakers did not have the votes to advance a farm bill out of committee. The Kentucky senator's return could also get othe...
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Candidates for Lexington mayor and city council gathered Wednesday to hear from stakeholders about the ongoing housing shortage and what solutions could ease the affordability crisis. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Lexington candidates for office, industry leaders put housing shortage front and center during roundtable
Candidates for Lexington mayor and city council gathered Wednesday to hear from stakeholders about the ongoing housing shortage and what solutions could ease the affordability crisis.
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A new ordinance meant to keep bike lanes clear will go into effect this week. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
A new Lexington bike lane rule is in effect. This is when fines start
A new ordinance meant to keep bikes clear will go into effect this week.
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Lexington Democratic Rep. Adrielle Camuel is introducing legislation that would confirm that artificial intelligence cannot be considered a person or used as a shield from criminal liability. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Proposed Kentucky law would ensure AI isn't considered a 'person'
Lexington Democratic Rep. Adrielle Camuel is introducing legislation that would confirm that artificial intelligence cannot be considered a person or used as a shield from criminal liability.
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Fayette County Interim Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford says he hopes to be considered for the permanent role as the district works to find its financial footing after a punishing budget year. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Interim FCPS superintendent expresses interest in taking on the role permanently
Fayette County Interim Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford says he hopes to be considered for the permanent role as the district works to find its financial footing after a punishing budget year.
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This week: a vote allowing solar in rural parts of Fayette County — and whether the mayor may veto it — along with updates on Complete Streets, "Privilege Fees," and tightening data center policy drafts. With @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
CivicLex Chat: Solar veto in the works?, data center saga, and more
This week, we discuss a vote allowing solar in rural parts of Fayette County — and whether the mayor may veto it — along with updates on Complete Streets, "Privilege Fees," and tightening data center ...
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Fayette County Schools is crafting its corrective action plan, which grew out of a wide-reaching district audit. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Fayette school leaders set priorities for 'corrective action plan' while prepping next budget
Fayette County Schools is crafting its corrective action plan, which grew out of a wide-reaching district audit.
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A city council member is responding to a round of layoffs at the Lexington Herald-Leader, calling it an "absolute gutting" of the news outlet. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
'We're all worse for it': Lexington council member laments Herald-Leader layoffs
A city council member is responding to a round of layoffs at the Lexington Herald-Leader, calling it an "absolute gutting" of the news outlet.
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Scenes from today’s dedication of Lexington’s War on Terror Memorial dedication.
