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A bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities passed out of the Senate Wednesday. It’s likely to head to the governor’s desk once the House concurs.
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At least 20 employees at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky are feeling the effects of sweeping federal job cuts put in place by the Trump administration at national parks across the country. -
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A manufacturer of electric vehicle battery materials is scaling back plans for its facility under construction in Christian County. Ascend Elements says it has come to a mutual agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to cancel a $164 million federal grant for its mega factory in Hopkinsville. -
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