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Kentucky lawmakers file hundreds of bills in first week of 2026 session
January 9, 2026

Kentucky lawmakers file hundreds of bills in first week of 2026 session

Indeterminate WKYT - Kentucky
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

WKYT - Kentucky

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded 1957
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Lexington
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Kentucky lawmaker files bill to let voters decide on marijuana decriminalization
January 9, 2026

Kentucky lawmaker files bill to let voters decide on marijuana decriminalization

Indeterminate WDRB - Kentucky
Owner: Allan Block

WDRB - Kentucky

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Owned By Allan Block through Block Communications, Inc
Year Founded 1971
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
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Kentucky Governor ‘Not Satisfied’ With Medical Marijuana Access Rollout, But Expects Pace To ‘Pick Up Significantly’ In 2026
January 9, 2026

Kentucky Governor ‘Not Satisfied’ With Medical Marijuana Access Rollout, But Expects Pace To ‘Pick Up Significantly’ In 2026

Neutral Marijuana Moment
Owner: Thomas Angell

Marijuana Moment

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Owned By Thomas Angell
Year Founded 2017
Website https://www.marijuanamoment.net/
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Publication Location United States, New York, Brooklyn
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Kentucky attorney general pauses effort to unseat fish and wildlife chairman

Kentucky attorney general pauses effort to unseat fish and wildlife chairman

Indeterminate The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
Owner: Boyle Family

The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania

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Year Founded 1871
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‘To Be Clear,’ Contrary to Vance’s Claims, ICE Agents Do Not Have ‘Absolute Immunity,’ Say Legal Experts
January 9, 2026

‘To Be Clear,’ Contrary to Vance’s Claims, ICE Agents Do Not Have ‘Absolute Immunity,’ Say Legal Experts

Left-wing Common Dreams
Owner: Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit)

Common Dreams

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Owned By Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit, Founder and Director Craig Brown)
Year Founded 1997
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Publication Location United States, Maine, Portland
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Millions of Americans hit with January social media ‘labelling’ law in immediate effect
January 9, 2026

Millions of Americans hit with January social media ‘labelling’ law in immediate effect

Right-wing The U.S. Sun
Owner: Murdoch Family

The U.S. Sun

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Owned By Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust, News Corp & News UK & Ireland Ltd
Year Founded 2019
Website https://www.the-sun.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
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Publication Location United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country Australia

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Daycare worker arrested after allegedly assaulting child in Kentucky
January 9, 2026

Daycare worker arrested after allegedly assaulting child in Kentucky

Indeterminate WSMV 4 - Tennessee
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

WSMV 4 - Tennessee

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded 1950
Website www.wsmv.com
Domain Registration Year 1994
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Publication Location United States, Tennessee, Nashville
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Kentucky awards $3M in grants for rail safety, infrastructure projects
January 9, 2026

Kentucky awards $3M in grants for rail safety, infrastructure projects

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Owner: Ronald Herkert

Progressive Railroading

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Owned By Ronald Herkert through Forum Media Group & Trade Press Media
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Website www.progressiverailroading.com
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Prospect
Owner Country Germany

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Immigrant citizen inspired to run for Kentucky office: ‘Not the time to sit on the sidelines’
January 9, 2026

Immigrant citizen inspired to run for Kentucky office: ‘Not the time to sit on the sidelines’

Public Broadcaster WKYU - Kentucky
Owner: Western Kentucky University & American Government

WKYU - Kentucky

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Owned By Western Kentucky University & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded 1980
Website wkyufm.org
Domain Registration Year 1999
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Bowling Green
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky AG’s lawsuit says AI company ‘preys’ on youth
January 9, 2026

Kentucky AG’s lawsuit says AI company ‘preys’ on youth

Public Broadcaster wkms - Kentucky
Owner: Murray State University & American Government

WKMS - Kentucky

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Owned By Murray State University & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded 1970
Website https://www.wkms.org/
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Murray
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Northern Kentucky Chamber Annual Legislative Day in Frankfort Returns Tuesday, February 3, 2026
January 9, 2026

Northern Kentucky Chamber Annual Legislative Day in Frankfort Returns Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Indeterminate LINK NKY - Kentucky
Owner: Lacy Starling

LINK NKY - Kentucky

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Owned By Lacy Starling through Link Media LLC
Year Founded 2021
Website https://linknky.com/
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Covington
Owner Country United States

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U.S. Senator Rand Paul Declares: “I will do everything in my power to stop any kind of military takeover in Greenland”
January 9, 2026

U.S. Senator Rand Paul Declares: “I will do everything in my power to stop any kind of military takeover in Greenland”

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Owner: 19FortyFive Group Corp

19FortyFive

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Publication Location United States, Maryland, Frederick
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Kentucky lawmakers file hundreds of bills in first week of 2026 session
January 9, 2026

Kentucky lawmakers file hundreds of bills in first week of 2026 session

Indeterminate WKYT - Kentucky
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

WKYT - Kentucky

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded 1957
Website www.wkyt.com
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Lexington
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky lawmaker files bill to let voters decide on marijuana decriminalization
January 9, 2026

Kentucky lawmaker files bill to let voters decide on marijuana decriminalization

Indeterminate WDRB - Kentucky
Owner: Allan Block

WDRB - Kentucky

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Owned By Allan Block through Block Communications, Inc
Year Founded 1971
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky Governor ‘Not Satisfied’ With Medical Marijuana Access Rollout, But Expects Pace To ‘Pick Up Significantly’ In 2026
January 9, 2026

Kentucky Governor ‘Not Satisfied’ With Medical Marijuana Access Rollout, But Expects Pace To ‘Pick Up Significantly’ In 2026

Neutral Marijuana Moment
Owner: Thomas Angell

Marijuana Moment

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Owned By Thomas Angell
Year Founded 2017
Website https://www.marijuanamoment.net/
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Publication Location United States, New York, Brooklyn
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Kentucky attorney general pauses effort to unseat fish and wildlife chairman

Kentucky attorney general pauses effort to unseat fish and wildlife chairman

Indeterminate The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
Owner: Boyle Family

The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania

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Owned By Boyle Family through Derrick Publishing Co.
Year Founded 1871
Website www.thederrick.com
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Publication Location United States, Pennsylvania, Oil City
Owner Country United States

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‘To Be Clear,’ Contrary to Vance’s Claims, ICE Agents Do Not Have ‘Absolute Immunity,’ Say Legal Experts
January 9, 2026

‘To Be Clear,’ Contrary to Vance’s Claims, ICE Agents Do Not Have ‘Absolute Immunity,’ Say Legal Experts

Left-wing Common Dreams
Owner: Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit)

Common Dreams

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Owned By Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit, Founder and Director Craig Brown)
Year Founded 1997
Website https://www.commondreams.org/
Domain Registration Year 1997
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Publication Location United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country United States

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Millions of Americans hit with January social media ‘labelling’ law in immediate effect
January 9, 2026

Millions of Americans hit with January social media ‘labelling’ law in immediate effect

Right-wing The U.S. Sun
Owner: Murdoch Family

The U.S. Sun

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Owned By Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust, News Corp & News UK & Ireland Ltd
Year Founded 2019
Website https://www.the-sun.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country Australia

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Daycare worker arrested after allegedly assaulting child in Kentucky
January 9, 2026

Daycare worker arrested after allegedly assaulting child in Kentucky

Indeterminate WSMV 4 - Tennessee
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

WSMV 4 - Tennessee

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded 1950
Website www.wsmv.com
Domain Registration Year 1994
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Publication Location United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky awards $3M in grants for rail safety, infrastructure projects
January 9, 2026

Kentucky awards $3M in grants for rail safety, infrastructure projects

Neutral Progressive Railroading
Owner: Ronald Herkert

Progressive Railroading

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Owned By Ronald Herkert through Forum Media Group & Trade Press Media
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Website www.progressiverailroading.com
Domain Registration Year 1999
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Prospect
Owner Country Germany

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Immigrant citizen inspired to run for Kentucky office: ‘Not the time to sit on the sidelines’
January 9, 2026

Immigrant citizen inspired to run for Kentucky office: ‘Not the time to sit on the sidelines’

Public Broadcaster WKYU - Kentucky
Owner: Western Kentucky University & American Government

WKYU - Kentucky

Public Broadcaster
Owned By Western Kentucky University & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded 1980
Website wkyufm.org
Domain Registration Year 1999
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Bowling Green
Owner Country United States

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Kentucky AG’s lawsuit says AI company ‘preys’ on youth
January 9, 2026

Kentucky AG’s lawsuit says AI company ‘preys’ on youth

Public Broadcaster wkms - Kentucky
Owner: Murray State University & American Government

WKMS - Kentucky

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Owned By Murray State University & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded 1970
Website https://www.wkms.org/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Murray
Owner Country United States

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Northern Kentucky Chamber Annual Legislative Day in Frankfort Returns Tuesday, February 3, 2026
January 9, 2026

Northern Kentucky Chamber Annual Legislative Day in Frankfort Returns Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Indeterminate LINK NKY - Kentucky
Owner: Lacy Starling

LINK NKY - Kentucky

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Owned By Lacy Starling through Link Media LLC
Year Founded 2021
Website https://linknky.com/
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Publication Location United States, Kentucky, Covington
Owner Country United States

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U.S. Senator Rand Paul Declares: “I will do everything in my power to stop any kind of military takeover in Greenland”
January 9, 2026

U.S. Senator Rand Paul Declares: “I will do everything in my power to stop any kind of military takeover in Greenland”

Center-right 19FortyFive
Owner: 19FortyFive Group Corp

19FortyFive

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Year Founded 2020
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Domain Registration Year 2020
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Publication Location United States, Maryland, Frederick
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New Year, Same Mission: ICE Arrests More Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Gang Members, and Rapists
January 5, 2026

New Year, Same Mission: ICE Arrests More Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Gang Members, and Rapists

Gov't Institution Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
Owner: American Government

Department of Homeland Security - Washington, D.C.

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AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef
January 7, 2026

AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef

Gov't Institution Nebraska Attorney General
Owner: American Government

Nebraska Attorney General

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Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC’s Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails
January 7, 2026

Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC’s Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails

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Owner: American Government

Georgia Office of Attorney General

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RELEASE: HAWAIʻI ANNOUNCES NEARLY $150 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH MERCEDES-BENZ OVER EMISSIONS FRAUD
January 7, 2026

RELEASE: HAWAIʻI ANNOUNCES NEARLY $150 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH MERCEDES-BENZ OVER EMISSIONS FRAUD

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Owner: American Government

State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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New Year, Same Mission: ICE Arrests More Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Gang Members, and Rapists
January 5, 2026

New Year, Same Mission: ICE Arrests More Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Gang Members, and Rapists

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Owner: American Government

Department of Homeland Security - Washington, D.C.

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AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef
January 7, 2026

AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef

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Owner: American Government

Nebraska Attorney General

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Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC’s Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails
January 7, 2026

Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC’s Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails

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Georgia Office of Attorney General

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RELEASE: HAWAIʻI ANNOUNCES NEARLY $150 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH MERCEDES-BENZ OVER EMISSIONS FRAUD
January 7, 2026

RELEASE: HAWAIʻI ANNOUNCES NEARLY $150 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH MERCEDES-BENZ OVER EMISSIONS FRAUD

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