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Wondering just how ignorant Kentuckians can be when it comes to immigration and politics? Here’s a good look. Hint: it’s racism. [H-L]
The separation of children from parents now taking place at the southern border is not new in American history. [HuffPo]
Smells like retaliation from the Bevin crew but who knows? [C-J/AKN]
Round two of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s dispute over the tax value of his home in a high-end Louisville suburb went before an appeals board Monday, as an appraiser defended his review of the property against arguments that his work led to an “overinflated” valuation. [AP]
Through the first six months of the year, there have been 23 confirmed drug-related deaths in Madison County. [Richmond Register]
Mr. Mueller wants to question the president about the tweets. His interest in them is the latest addition to a range of presidential actions he is investigating as a possible obstruction case. [WaPo]
Two industry-owned properties in the Boyd County School District were evaluated improperly for tax purpose and the district has to refund hundreds of thousands of dollars to each, according to district finance director Don Fleu. [Ashland Independent]
This is still racism. Donald Trump said on Sunday he would allow the federal government to shut down if Democrats do not fund his border wall and back immigration law changes, betting that maintaining a hard line will work in Republicans’ favor in November congressional elections. [Reuters]
Sanford Holbrook of Mt. Olivet has been appointed to the Morehead State University Board of Regents by Matt Bevin. [The Morehead News]
Settling an investigation by the state of Washington prompted by a ProPublica story, the social networking company said it would no longer allow advertisers to exclude users by any federally protected categories. [ProPublica]
Fancy Farm’s coming up and it will be disgusting and embarrassing for Kentucky, as it has been the past few years. Unless teachers show up in full force and raise absolute hell 24/7. If Scott Jennings can tell racist “jokes” at the picnic? Teachers can be as loud as they want to be. [Ronnie Ellis]
Some of the biggest winners from Donald Trump’s new tax law are corporate executives who have reaped gains as their companies buy back a record amount of stock, a practice that rewards shareholders by boosting the value of existing shares. [Politico]
Amy McGrath stood with a microphone in her hand on a hot July Saturday, making her pitch to a crowd that spilled out of two tailgate tents. [H-L]
Federal air marshals have been secretly tracking dozens of American travelers each day who aren’t listed on government watch lists or suspected of a crime. [HuffPo]
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