Farm Bill passes both Senate, House, on way to president; includes industrial hemp production
Staff report
The U.S. House passed the 2018 Farm Bill on Tuesday by a vote of 369-47, joining the U.S. Senate in approving the bill that empowers farmers to expand cultivation of industrial hemp.
It now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. He is expected to sign the bill into legislation.
The...
KCTCS names Dr. Koffi Akakpo new president of Bluegrass Community and Technical College
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Keven Moore: In-vehicle infotainment systems are elaborate features, but also full of risks
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PSC approves Big Rivers Electric request to end most demand-side management programs
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KCTCS names Dr. Koffi Akakpo new president of Bluegrass Community and Technical College
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Farm Bill passes both Senate, House, on way to president; includes industrial hemp production
Staff report The U.S. House passed the 2018 Farm Bill on Tuesday by a vote of 369-47, joining the U.S. Senate in approving the bill that empowers farmers... - More »
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State plans shad eradication at two lakes within the Kentucky River Wildlife Management Area
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Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell is in an uncomfortable spot (and he did vote for Clinton’s impeachment)
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