SUMMARY: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear launched the “New Kentucky Home” initiative, which aims to promote the state by linking tourism with business and workforce attraction. The campaign emphasizes Kentucky’s supportive communities, thriving businesses, and balanced lifestyle, appealing to families and companies looking for a new home. The initiative follows record tourism spending in 2023 and significant economic growth, with over $33 billion in investments and 56,000 jobs expected. Major employers like Ford and SK On are contributing, including a $5.8 billion electric vehicle battery plant. Beshear’s initiative highlights the synergy between tourism and economic development for Kentucky’s future success.

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SUMMARY: This morning started off gloomy with steady rain, particularly in Southeastern Kentucky, while Lexington sees drier conditions. Scattered showers are expected to continue, especially in Eastern Kentucky. Central Kentucky remains drier for now, but rain gear is advised as heavier showers may occur this afternoon. Tonight will bring spotty showers with mostly cloudy skies, as temperatures drop to the mid-40s. The forecast indicates a gloomy Friday, with potential breaks in clouds on Saturday and a return to mostly cloudy weather on Sunday. The next rain system is anticipated to arrive mid-next week. Current temperature is 55°F with breezy conditions.

Squish, squish. Walking through the grass and on the street sounds a little soggier than usual as showers continue to fall across much of the Bluegrass. Drier conditions dominate for much of the next week until the rain returns in the middle of next week.

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SUMMARY: House Committee Chairman James Comer and Representatives Clay Higgins and Troy Nehls are urging the U.S. Government Accountability Office to investigate the Treasury Department’s compliance with laws protecting American industries, particularly the shrimping sector, from foreign competition. They express concerns that since 2004, U.S. representatives in international financial institutions have predominantly supported foreign projects that harm U.S. industries, including shrimp. The legislators cite that U.S. shrimp markets face significant competition from imports, particularly from India, which raises ethical issues like forced labor and environmental degradation on shrimp farms. They seek assurance that U.S. interests are adequately safeguarded.

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