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Hancock County: Medicare dependency reached 6.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.1% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $3,300 per capita to residents.

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 18, 2025

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Investigation into land sales near military bases to CCP-linked nonprofits

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer has announced an investigation into the Department of Defense's utilization of the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program.

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 17, 2025

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House committee probes Harvard University over civil rights law compliance

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 17, 2025

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has initiated an investigation into Harvard University due to concerns over its adherence to civil rights laws.

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Congress investigates potential misuse of Endangered Species Act under Biden Administration

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 16, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer, alongside Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison, is scrutinizing the application of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)...

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Comer calls for congressional hearing on state immigration laws

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 16, 2025

Rep. James Comer speaks out on significant national issues, including state immigration laws and data privacy, following social media critiques on April 14-16, 2025.

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Hearing set to address USA Fencing's policy on biological males in women's sports

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 15, 2025

Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) has called a hearing for May 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Comer investigates 23andMe bankruptcy's potential data risk

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 15, 2025

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, headed by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has initiated an inquiry into the bankruptcy proceedings of 23andMe, Inc., a genetic testing company with access to millions of Americans' DNA data.

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McLean County: Medicare made up 8% of total income in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8% of income in McLean County, providing an average of $4,100 per capita to residents.

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Webster County ranks 61st in Kentucky for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Webster County received an average of $14,213 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 60th lowest in Kentucky.

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Hancock County: Residents received $19.01 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.9% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $2,107 per capita to residents.

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Subcommittee examines Biden-era regulatory enforcement on businesses

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 11, 2025

Subcommittee Chairman Clay Higgins is leading an investigation into regulatory enforcement actions under the Biden Administration, which he claims weaponized burdensome regulations against American citizens and businesses through the Department of...

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McLean County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.1% in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in McLean County, providing an average of $3,645 per capita to residents.

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James Comer comments on Kentucky storms and confirmation of Ambassador Huckabee

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. James Comer from Kentucky's 1st district recently highlighted his gratitude for responders to Kentucky storms and shared his thoughts on national fiscal responsibility and the newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.

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Comer seeks testimony from governors on sanctuary policy impacts

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 10, 2025

Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, James Comer, has broadened the scope of the committee’s inquiry into sanctuary jurisdictions, which provide refuge for illegal aliens and challenge federal immigration laws.

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House committee addresses FDA's regulatory challenges and illicit product infiltration

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 9, 2025

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently convened a hearing titled "Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products."

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House hearing discusses the need for FDA reforms amid public health concerns

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 9, 2025

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer initiated a hearing titled "Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products," where he addressed what he described as the urgent need for substantial reforms at the U.S....

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Trump Administration addresses federal real estate spending

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 8, 2025

Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently addressed the Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) panel, focusing on managing the federal real estate portfolio.

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DOGE subcommittee addresses federal real estate waste and Trump Administration’s actions

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 8, 2025

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently convened a field hearing titled "Federal Foreclosure: Reducing the Federal Real Estate Portfolio," highlighting an ongoing issue of federal real estate management.

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Webster County: Medicaid made up 6.7% of total income in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.7% of income in Webster County, providing an average of $3,334 per capita to residents.

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Ohio County ranks 51st in Kentucky for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By NW Kentucky News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ohio County received an average of $14,612 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 51st highest in Kentucky.