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Senate Confirms Kentuckian as Member of the National Transportation Safety Board

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed his satisfaction with the Senate confirming Todd Inman, a native of Calvert City, Kentucky, to the National Transportation Safety Board. McConnell stated, "I congratulate Todd Inman on his confirmation to the National Transportation Safety Board. Our transportation system is rapidly changing, and the safety and security of Americans must continue to come first. Todd brings a deep understanding of transportation safety and years of public service to the Board, previously serving at the...

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McConnell Secures Resources to Benefit Kentucky in Government Funding Bill

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 8, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has successfully advocated for significant resources to support various institutions and programs in Kentucky through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. McConnell highlighted the importance of the funding bill, stating, “Today’s government funding legislation advances a host of priorities near and dear to the hearts of my fellow Kentuckians.”The bill includes funding for several defense-related projects in Kentucky, such as those at Fort Campbell and Fort Knox. McConnell secured funding for projects at Fort Campbell,...

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Median age of Livingston County residents reached 46 by 2021

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 8, 2024

Livingston County residents have a median age of 46-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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What was the overall rating of Countryside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 7, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Countryside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing attended an average of 48.9 residents per day in Carlisle County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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8 Black students enrolled in Livingston County's only district in 2022-23 school year

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 7, 2024

In Livingston County's only school district, eight Black students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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McConnell On The State Of The Union: President Failing Most Basic Responsibilities Of Government

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 7, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell criticized President Biden's administration, stating that the President has failed in the most basic responsibilities of government. In a speech on the Senate floor, McConnell highlighted concerns about the state of the union under Biden's leadership.McConnell expressed disappointment in the President's governance, stating, "For three years, the President who campaigned as a moderate has governed like an activist from the furthest fringe of the Democratic Party." He pointed out that despite inheriting a strong economy and...

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McConnell Comments on President Biden’s State of the Union Address and Senator Britt’s Response

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) shared his thoughts on President Joe Biden's recent State of the Union Address. McConnell criticized Biden's performance, stating, “Well given his performance, he did the best he could to try to explain a very bad record." McConnell pointed out issues such as "Forty-year high inflation" and "A wide-open southern border," expressing skepticism about Biden's accomplishments beyond "spending a huge amount of money and running up the national debt." McConnell concluded that it was a challenging task for...

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Hickman County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 6, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility was the second largest nursing home in Hickman County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Ballard County rise or fall in 2021?

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 6, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ballard County received $4.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How many white students were enrolled in Livingston County's only district in 2022-23 school year?

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 6, 2024

In Livingston County's only school district, 1,205 white students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Calloway County

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 5, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Calloway County received $7.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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McConnell Urges Support for Annual Appropriations in Senate Address

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the importance of annual appropriations and urging his colleagues to support the upcoming legislation.McConnell commended the efforts of Senators Collins and Murray, highlighting their year-long work on Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations. He noted the bipartisan collaboration within the Appropriations Committee, which advanced bills last year through regular order with the majority receiving unanimous support.The Senator stressed the significance of the current...

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Hickman County Education: 59 Multiracial students enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 5, 2024

In Hickman County's only school district, 59 Multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Clinton Place Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Hickman County

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 5, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Clinton Place was the largest nursing home in Hickman County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 3.4% of Hickman County’s's only district student body in 2022-23 school year

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 4, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 3.4% of students enrolled in Hickman County's only school district identified as Hispanic.

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Life Care Center of LA Center had overall rating of 3 in Q4 2023

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 4, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Life Care Center of LA Center attended an average of 60.3 residents per day in Ballard County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Carlisle County in 2021

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Carlisle County received $3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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3rd largest nursing home in Marshall County as of Q4 2023

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 3, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Calvert City Convalescent Center was the third largest nursing home in Marshall County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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2 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Hickman County's only district in 2022-23 school year

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 3, 2024

In Hickman County's only school district, two American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Graves County in 2021

By Jackson Purchase News | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Graves County received $15.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.