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Barr and Allen Introduce ESG Act to Protect Investors and Preserve Access to Capital for Energy Producers

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 21, U.S. Congressmen Andy Barr (R-KY) and Rick Allen (R-GA) reintroduced the Ensuring Sound Guidance (ESG) Act to protect retail investors’ retirement and investment accounts from asset managers who put environmental and social goals ahead of returns.

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The city's newest affordable housing community opens

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton and representatives of LDG Development cut a ribbon today to officially open The Alcove at Russell, a 202-unit affordable housing development.

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Barr and Davids Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize the CAREER Act

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Last week, Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, which addresses the impact substance abuse is having on America’s workforce

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Barr Introduces the Opportunity Zones Enhancement Act of 2023

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Last week, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Opportunity Zones Enhancement Act of 2023 with the aim of bolstering the effectiveness of Opportunity Zones in attracting more private investment and revitalizing struggling communities.

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Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee Chairman Andy Barr Convenes the Hearing on the Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Barr to Chopra: The CFPB is Directly Overstepping its Bounds and Serving as Judge, Jury, and Executioner in the Consumer Financial Marketplace

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Mayor names Opioid Abatement Commission

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton today announced the creation of the Opioid Abatement Commission, which will make recommendations to the administration and Urban County Council on how to best use funds received from the National Opioid Litigation settlement.

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Barr and McConnell Continue Efforts to Address Impact of the Substance Abuse Epidemic on Kentucky’s Workforce

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) ) introduced legislation on June 14 to reauthorize the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, which helps address the impact substance abuse is having on America’s workforce.

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Volunteers Needed for Kentucky River Cleanup

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Volunteers are invited to help kick off the summer with a river cleanup.

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Juneteenth waste collections

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Lexington’s Division of Waste Management will adjust its collection schedule for the upcoming Juneteenth holiday.

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Barr Questions Director of CFPB Rohit Chopra in Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Mr. Chopra: Thank you, Chairman Barr, for the opportunity to appear before you. I look forward to your questions.

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Sewer line work on Woodland Ave. to impact traffic

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 13, 2023

Work to upgrade aging sanitary sewer mains will impact traffic on Woodland Ave. between Central Ave. and E High Street starting Wednesday, June 14.

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Next phase of Rosemont Garden improvements begins June 12

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 10, 2023

The second phase of construction work along Rosemont Garden will begin on Monday, June 12, 2023 and will likely impact traffic.

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“Visitors” to clear invasive species in Vaughn’s Branch

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 9, 2023

On Saturday, June 10, a group of unusual visitors will arrive at Vaughn’s Branch in Cardinal Valley.

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Barr Commends Chairman McCaul for Securing Access to Afghanistan Dissent Cable

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 7, 2023

On June 5, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) released the following statement after House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul secured an agreement with Secretary Blinken that will allow all members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee an opportunity to view the Afghanistan dissent cable.

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Mobile Market to move into local neighborhoods this summer selling fresh food, good nutrition

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 5, 2023

This summer will bring a new way to shop for groceries to several Lexington neighborhoods where finding fresh food is challenging, Mayor Linda Gorton announced today.

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The Fiscal Responsibility Act

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement regarding his vote in support of The Fiscal Responsibility Act.

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New employees target job growth, workforce development

By Metro Lex News Report | May 30, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton today announced three new staff appointments in economic development and workforce development.

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Amid Bank Failures, Barr Package to Stiffen Transparency of Key Agencies Sails Through FSC

By Metro Lex News Report | May 25, 2023

Editor’s Note: The legislative push from the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy comes after the SVB and First Republic Bank collapses.

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Rep. Barr Slams Revisionist Federal Reserve Report on Silicon Valley Bank

By Metro Lex News Report | Apr 29, 2023

"The Federal Reserve had all of the tools it needed to prevent the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in February 2023", said Congressman Andy Barr Chairman of Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee.

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Barr and McGarvey Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Investment in Kentucky’s Signature Equine Industry

By Metro Lex News Report | Apr 28, 2023

On April 27, Congressmen Barr and McGarvey reintroduced two pieces of legislation to incentivize investment in Kentucky's signature equine industry.