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

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in McLean 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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How much did farmers in Hancock County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms in Hancock County received $938,208 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Muhlenberg County

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Muhlenberg County received $4.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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922 Hopkins County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Hopkins County received $2,670,422 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ohio County received $2.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Caldwell County received $2,795,002 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Union County received $13.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Comer Supports Revitalization of RFK Stadium Site in D.C.

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 28, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 4984, the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act. Comer introduced the bipartisan legislation with the aim to repurpose approximately 174 acres of unused federal land in Washington, D.C., specifically the RFK stadium site. Comer highlighted the importance of revitalizing the vacant area, emphasizing the potential for job creation, increased city revenue, and a transformation of the Anacostia River waterfront.In his...

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Comer Applauds Passage of the Bipartisan D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 28, 2024

WASHINGTON – House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) praised the approval of the bipartisan D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (H.R. 4984) on Feb 28, 2024.In a statement, Comer expressed his satisfaction with the passing of the legislation, stating, "Today’s passage of the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act represents Congress doing its job to oversee the District. This bipartisan legislation will repurpose approximately 174 acres of unused federal land in the nation’s...

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

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Webster County received $5.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Henderson County farmers in 2021 reached $3,090,816

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Henderson County received $3,090,816 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Chairmen Comer and Jordan Subpoena DOJ for Special Counsel Hur Investigation Documents

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 27, 2024

House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) have taken action by subpoenaing Attorney General Merrick Garland for documents related to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified information. The committees are seeking transcripts, notes, video, and audio files, as well as classified documents referenced in the report.Chairman Comer expressed the need for transparency and accountability regarding President Biden's actions, stating, “The...

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

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Webster County received $3,911,244 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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503 Muhlenberg County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Muhlenberg County received $1,796,645 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in McLean County received $4,789,574 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Owensboro Fire Department to Host Open House Event

By NW Kentucky News Report | Feb 23, 2024

The Owensboro Fire Department invites the public to join them for an Open House on March 2, 2024 at Station 1.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Ohio County farmers in 2021 reached $1,584,100

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Ohio County received $1,584,100 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Street Closure - Freeman Avenue

By NW Kentucky News Report | Feb 22, 2024

Beginning on Thursday, February 22, RWRA will close Freeman Avenue from Griffith Avenue to Ford Avenue for 2-3 days, pending no delays or inclement weather.

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

By NW Kentucky News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Logan County received $8,644,871 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Board of Commissioners Meeting - February 20, 2024

By NW Kentucky News Report | Feb 18, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Owensboro Board of Commissioners will hold a Commission meeting at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in the Commission Chambers located on the fourth floor at City Hall, 101 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY.