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Kentucky Chamber Hosts Federal Issues Summit, Examines National Policies Impacting Businesses

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kychamberbottomline.com – Amanda Kelly – 2025-06-02 10:48:00

SUMMARY: In May, nearly 200 leaders gathered at the Kentucky Chamber’s Federal Issues Summit to address federal policies impacting Kentucky’s economy, including trade, immigration, Medicaid, and regulations. Senator Mitch McConnell highlighted the importance of trade, defense spending, and bipartisan cooperation on tax and debt issues. U.S. Chamber’s Neil Bradley warned of economic slowdown due to tariffs and stressed growth to manage the national debt. Panels discussed immigration reforms to ease labor shortages, the impact of executive orders on diversity efforts, trade challenges affecting key Kentucky industries, nonprofit funding uncertainties, Medicaid system reforms, and regulatory shifts under the new administration. The Chamber advocates continued innovation and policy clarity for economic strength.

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Summer warmth continues into the mid-week

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www.wtvq.com – T.G. Shuck – 2025-06-03 15:40:00

SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky enjoyed the warmest day of 2025 so far, with sunshine and highs in the mid-80s on Tuesday, accompanied by some wildfire smoke from western Canada that enhanced sunrises and sunsets without affecting air quality. Wednesday will remain warm and mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s, but a frontal boundary approaching from the northwest may bring isolated showers late in the day. From Thursday through Saturday, the stalled front will cause repeated showers and thunderstorms, some heavy, raising flood concerns. Rain chances persist into the weekend with cooler highs near 80°F and intermittent dry spells.

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Man killed by tornado in Kentucky helped others in recovery

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-06-02 20:49:28

SUMMARY: A 48-year-old man, Ronnie Hill, was killed protecting his fiancée during a deadly tornado in Washington County, Kentucky. Hill, who had been through addiction recovery, used his experience to help others at a recovery center started by Mark Lapalm. After reaching out on Facebook when desperate, Hill took a maintenance job at the center, quickly becoming a valued full-time team member. Lapalm described Hill as someone who cared deeply about people and saw the recovery center as family. Hill’s story of hope and service resonates through his work and sacrifice during the tornado. Fourteen others were injured.

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‘Rocking the Blues for Rescues’ to benefit local shelter animals

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www.wnky.com – WNKY Staff – 2025-06-02 18:55:00

SUMMARY: The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society will host a benefit concert on June 14 at La Gala in downtown Bowling Green as part of the “Rockin’ the Blues for Rescues” tour. The event features Hart County’s rock band Top Shelf, which donates all net ticket proceeds to animal advocacy groups, and blues legend Tee Dee Young, a Blues Hall of Famer with over 50 years of experience. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are \$35 at the door, for attendees 18 and older. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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