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EPA foils aluminum in Kentucky
Contributing columnistKentuckians weren’t surprised to hear recently that Abound Solar, a federally subsidized solar-power manufacturer, declared bankruptcy. Why should we be? Unintended consequences always accompany each attempt by our Environmental Protection Agency...Tags: Labor Markets, Energy, Unemployment, Economy, Business and Finance, Coal
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It would be crazy not to use tax deductions
When the IRS audits, they go where the money is. Mitt Romney is definitely one of those “where the money is” examples. If Romney has done anything illegal in his tax returns, I bet he has been audited and examined with a microscope by the IRS....Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mitt Romney, Charity
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EPA regulations crowding out aluminum
Guest ColumnistKentuckians weren’t surprised to hear recently that Abound Solar, a federally subsidized solar-power manufacturer, declared bankruptcy. Why should we be? Unintended consequences always accompany each attempt by our Environmental Protection Agency...Tags: Labor Markets, Energy, Unemployment, Coal, Economy, Business and Finance
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Old scrap yard site in Crab Orchard looking greener
ben@theinteriorjournal.comCRAB ORCHARD — After seven years of dealing with contaminated land left behind by a scrap yard along Crab Orchard's main thoroughfare, the scenery across from city hall is looking a little greener. But the city's mayor isn't saying anything about...Tags: Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues
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Kentucky Division of Water recommends ways to conserve during drought
With much of the state in a drought, the Kentucky Division of Water is encouraging citizens to learn how they can conserve water during drought and year-round with some simple changes in their water-use habits. “Some customers of public drinking...
Tags: Droughts, Natural Disasters, Environmental Politics, Energy Saving, Conservation
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Plan in the works for sewer system along U.S. 127
ben@theinteriorjournal.comHUSTONVILLE — Efforts are moving forward to bring sewer service to the U.S. 127 corridor south of Junction City. By providing sewer to homes in and near the Moreland and Hustonville communities, water quality in the Dix River watershed will...Tags: Water, Environmental Politics, Business, Environmental Issues, E. coli Infection
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Ticks emerging earlier than normal
Typically ticks begin to appear in late spring and early summer as warm weather sets in, but this year, cases of the annual pest were reported three to four weeks earlier than normal, said agents with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension...
Tags: Kenny Perry, Health, Agriculture, Natural Resource Industry, Lyme Disease
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Danville water expansion project delayed due to lack of funds
smojica@amnews.comDue to a shortage of federal funds, officials will not be able to begin construction on the $27.5 million Danville water treatment plant expansion until at least November. Officials had hoped to begin construction by September, but did not get an...Tags: Science and Technology, Economy, Business and Finance, Water Supply, Finance
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Water plants recognized for exceeding standards
news@jessaminejournal.comForty-nine water treatment plants in Kentucky have been recognized by the Energy and Environment Cabinet for their demonstrated success in producing drinking water in 2011 that consistently met or exceeded state water quality standards. The 49...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Water, Georgetown, Environmental Politics, Natural Resource Industry
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EKPC: Rules to be very costly
The Winchester SunEast Kentucky Power Cooperative’s Dale Station doesn’t meet the federal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Act that will take effect in 2015. The cooperative must now decide what the best option for compliance is, and what option would be...Tags: Plant Openings, Science and Technology, Standards
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Harrodsburg fires cemetery sexton
tkleffman@amnews.comHARRODSBURG — City Commissioner Bubby Isham got what he was after Monday night when his fellow commissioners voted unanimously to fire cemetery sexton Jerri Carter. The 4-0 vote following an executive session terminated Carter, who had been...Tags: Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues
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Cemetery sexton defends herself to Harrodsburg commission
tkleffman@amnews.comHARRODSBURG — Jerri Carter spent more than an hour trying to bring her career as cemetery sexton back to life Monday night but, in the end, Harrodsburg City Commissioners decided her termination was a dead issue. Carter requested a public hearing...Tags: Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues
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