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Public policy, state politics and legislative coverage from Kentucky Educational Television (@KET).
How a series of virtual job fairs is helping Kentucky veterans transition from military life to civilian careers. ow.ly/Vq7E50WtJP0
Monday at 8 pm on a new KET Next Chapter Forum, a look at scams targeting seniors and ways to avoid falling for these fraudulent schemes.
Meet two of the 139 Kentuckians competing in the National Senior Games now underway in Des Moines, Iowa. ow.ly/PlJt50WvjMG
Federal officials are creating new rules for organ transplants after reports that a Kentucky nonprofit sought organ removal from a donor who still showed signs of life. KY-2 @RepGuthrie explains what it's like to lose a loved one awaiting a transplant. ow.ly/r2Cw50Wv4E5
Tune in tonight at 8 for Comment on Kentucky as Bill Bryant @kynewsmakers discusses the week's top stories with @russcassady of @AppalachianNews, @_AustinHorn of @heraldleader and @ladd_sarah of @KYLantern.
Northern Kentucky needs to add more than 6,000 new housing units over the next five years to keep pace with economic development in the region. Leaders from Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties met this week to discuss how to solve their housing shortage. ow.ly/5wHJ50Wv4A2
KY-5 @RepHalRogers and @GovAndyBeshear discuss President Trump's disaster declaration for the commonwealth and how those federal dollars will help communities impacted by tornadoes and flooding earlier this year. ow.ly/TsTC50Wv4xL
Why GED testing is going on the road to underserved areas of Kentucky. ow.ly/13Ri50Wuqrh
The interim Natural Resources and Energy Committee convenes at 1. Agenda includes the LIHEAP block grant application and nature conservation opportunities in the commonwealth.
New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show that home sales in the U.S. are on the decrease. But Barb Curtis of @kyrealtors says the housing market in the commonwealth remains good. ow.ly/l6jo50WuqmO
Coming up at 11, the interim Judiciary Committee discusses Angela's Law (HB 198 from the 2024 session), KRS Chapter 202C on involuntary commitment proceedings, and eminent domain.
As the heat wave kicks into high gear, @ChristieDutton talks with @NWSLouisville meteorologist Michael Kochasic about how high the temperatures could go across the commonwealth and how to keep yourself and your pets safe. ow.ly/sTSH50Wuq8A
The state Disaster Prevention Task Force meets at 9 to hear about the @wku Disaster Science Operations Center, long-term recovery in Mayfield and Graves County, and Community Action Kentucky.
Immigrant communities in Louisville react to changes in sanctuary city policies there. @LauraLynnRogers and @RylandKY discuss that story plus the Trump Administration restores some education funding to the state and Gov. Beshear visits South Carolina. ow.ly/Wrix50WuqeU
Even as the U.S. House of Representatives leaves early for recess, KY-4 @RepThomasMassie says he will continue to push for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. ow.ly/EENm50Wuqaq
Today's coverage from Frankfort: The state Disaster Prevention Task Force at 9, the interim Judiciary Committee at 11, and the interim Natural Resources and Energy Committee at 1 pm.
Streaming online: A KET Next Chapter Forum that examines how to live independently as we age. @ReneeKET and experts discuss home-based care and its cost, making a home safe and accessible, and options for when at-home living is no longer possible. ow.ly/TLEP50WtJRa
A Warren County grain grower and a Barren County beef producer talk about the challenges facing farmers in Kentucky today. ow.ly/2ohh50WtJNG
From Kentucky Tonight, Sen. Jason Howell and Rep. @Chadaull discuss how President Trump's tariff policies are impacting farmers in the commonwealth. ow.ly/P1be50WtJPZ
Louisville is taking steps to ensure it will no longer be classified as a sanctuary city by the federal government. ow.ly/JHRm50WtJPz
