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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized President Biden's economic policies, stating that consumer prices have risen significantly while wages have failed to keep up. McConnell highlighted that inflation has grown at its fastest rate in four decades under Biden's watch, effectively imposing a pay cut on workers.McConnell expressed concern over the impact of the Biden economy on working families, noting that record-high inflation and reckless spending have left Americans struggling to make ends meet. He pointed out that the country is pessimistic...

McConnell Statement On Sweden’s Accession To NATO

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed enthusiastic support for Hungary’s approval of Sweden’s accession to NATO. McConnell highlighted the importance of this decision in strengthening the alliance and enhancing security measures."Strengthening the North Atlantic Treaty Organization means strengthening U.S. national security and the collective security of the West. Today, Hungary’s near-unanimous ratification of Sweden’s accession brings another capable and committed ally to the doorstep of the most successful military alliance...

McConnell Urges Congress to Avoid Government Funding Lapse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) emphasized the importance of avoiding a government funding lapse in his recent address on the Senate floor. McConnell highlighted the impending deadline and the potential consequences of failing to act swiftly."As Congress returns to Washington this week, the deadline to avoid a partial lapse in government funding is fast approaching," McConnell stated, underscoring the urgency of the situation.McConnell reiterated his stance on the detrimental effects of a government shutdown, stating, "shutting...

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Graves County Education: 4 Hawaiian students enrolled in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, less than 0.1% of students enrolled in Graves County school districts identified as Hawaiian.

Who owned Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was one of the two for-profit facility nursing homes in Marshall County, Kentucky in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Graves County

Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation, the second largest nursing home in Graves County, aided an average of 99.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

473 Livingston County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

Farms in Livingston County received $908,674 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Enrollment Analysis: American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised less than 0.1% of Graves County’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

In Graves County school districts, six American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Which former Jackson Purchase News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

These former Jackson Purchase News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

30 Asian students enrolled in Graves County districts in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, less than 0.1% of students enrolled in Graves County school districts identified as Asian.

Mayfield Health and Rehabilitation was largest nursing home in Graves County as of Q4 2023

Mayfield Health and Rehabilitation, the largest nursing home in Graves County, aided an average of residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Jackson Purchase News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Jackson Purchase News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

A look at Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation, a nursing home in Paducah, Kentucky

Owned by KY M53 Specialist Opco Holdco, LLC since Dec. 1, 2021, Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Marshall County receive in 2021?

Farms in Marshall County received $2,073,883 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Mc Cracken County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Owned by four stakeholders since Sep. 1, 2018, River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Ballard County farmers in 2021 reached $2,997,445

Farms in Ballard County received $2,997,445 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

What was the overall rating of Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC?

Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC, the only nursing home in Fulton County, aided an average of 49.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

How many Black students were enrolled in Graves County districts in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 6.2% of students enrolled in Graves County school districts identified as Black.

40 is median age of Graves County residents by 2021

Graves County residents have a median age of 40-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

1 gas station in cities throughout McCracken County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 17