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Henderson County: Medicaid made up 6.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.9% of income in Henderson County, providing an average of $3,391 per capita to residents.

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 29, 2025

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Rep. James Comer criticizes taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS

Rep. James Comer voiced strong criticism towards NPR and PBS regarding their receipt of taxpayer funding.

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 28, 2025

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Comer questions environmental groups over $20 billion grants from Biden's EPA

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 27, 2025

Chairman James Comer has intensified his scrutiny of the Biden Administration's Green New Deal, targeting eight nongovernmental organizations that received significant taxpayer funds.

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Hearing to address state-sponsored cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 27, 2025

Today, Chairman William Timmons of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs announced an upcoming hearing to address cyber attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure.

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Hopkins County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 8% of income in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8% of income in Hopkins County, providing an average of $3,751 per capita to residents.

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Rep. James Comer discusses legislative efforts and media accountability

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 26, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 25-26, Rep. James Comer addressed criticism over his legislative proposals related to government reorganization and expressed concerns about perceived biases in public broadcasting organizations NPR and PBS.

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Lawmakers question NPR & PBS executives over alleged bias during DOGE subcommittee hearing

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 26, 2025

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing titled "Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the heads of NPR and PBS Accountable," focusing on the use of taxpayer funds by National Public Radio (NPR) and Public...

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Congress examines funding for NPR and PBS amid bias allegations

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 26, 2025

Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene opened a hearing today in Washington, addressing concerns about the funding and content of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

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Burlison announces hearing on America's leadership in artificial intelligence

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 25, 2025

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison has announced an upcoming hearing focused on artificial intelligence (AI) titled “America’s AI Moonshot: The Economics of AI, Data Centers, and Power...

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House Oversight Committee advances bills on reorganization and taxpayer protection

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 25, 2025

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform conducted a markup session, advancing several bills focused on government reorganization, taxpayer protection, and federal immigration compliance.

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In 2022, Hopkins County ranks 47th among Kentucky counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,987

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hopkins County received an average of $14,987 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 47th highest in Kentucky.

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James Comer addresses financial dealings and calls for bureaucratic reform

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 24, 2025

In recent statements made through social media posts dated March 22 and March 24 of this year, Rep. James Comer criticized alleged financial dealings involving Joe Biden's family and advocated for significant reforms in federal bureaucracy...

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Daviess County: Residents received $355.03 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7% of income in Daviess County, providing an average of $3,440 per capita to residents.

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Union County: Income Maintenance made up 2.8% of total income in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Union County, providing an average of $1,381 per capita to residents.

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Rep. James Comer addresses EPA actions and protests in recent tweets

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Congressman James Comer recently highlighted key issues through social media posts dated March 20-21, 2025.

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House committee schedules markup session for March

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 20, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced a full committee markup scheduled for March 25 at 10:00 am ET.

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Comer and Burlison probe alleged mismanagement of funds under Biden administration

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 20, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison have initiated an investigation into the Biden Administration's environmental...

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Ohio County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.6% of income in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.6% of income in Ohio County, providing an average of $1,449 per capita to residents.

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James Comer questions DOE actions and public broadcasting funding

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Congressman James Comer criticizes the Biden Administration's handling of an LNG energy study and questions taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS due to perceived bias in news coverage.

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Congressional hearing examines FEMA's response to North Carolina storm recovery

By NW Kentucky News | Mar 19, 2025

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions has announced an upcoming hearing focused on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).