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Around Kentucky
1. University faculty concerned bill will affect tenure
House Bill 424 grants university boards full authority to determine performance and productivity standards for faculty members.
2. KYL: KY doctors say GOP lawmakers’ attempt to clarify abortion ban confuses instead
Dozens of health care providers signed onto a letter from Planned Parenthood asking Gov. Andy Beshear to veto House Bill 90, shared by our partner, The Kentucky Lantern.
3. Honoring Junior Bridgeman by investing in education
Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman died on March 11, 2025 and his family asked that people donate to West End School to honor him instead of sending flowers.
Around the Nation & the World
1. Republican senator says party is 'not being honest' on Social Security
2. Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army
3. Trump says DOGE cuts are making 'America great again' as he convenes Cabinet and Elon Musk
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Bluegrass Buzz
Special Olympics named the University of Louisville a National Unified Champion School, the first Kentucky university to receive one of the organization’s highest honors. UofL said the award is granted to schools that meet 10 standards and demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity. The university’s partnership with Special Olympics Kentucky spans decades.
