Eyes of the people.
Author: Hannah Piedad
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Mercer County data center zoning ordinance approved, now heads to Fiscal Court
The Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to approve an ordinance related to data centers.
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Mercer Co. continues considering data center ordinance, Fiscal Court approves moratorium first reading
The Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission held a special-called meeting to consider revised text amendments to an ordinance that would allow for data centers in the area.
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Second reading for Burgin annexation ordinance tied to proposed data center called off, city says first reading did not occur
The city of Burgin announced that a special meeting for the second reading of an annexation ordinance tied to a proposed data center would not occur.
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Burgin City Council approves annexation first reading, data center concerns continue
The Burgin City Council voted 3-2 in favor of the first reading of an annexation ordinance that includes land involved in a proposed data center development.
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Behind Lexington’s data center moratorium
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council unanimously passed a moratorium to pause data center advancement after a developer bought property in the city.
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Third Street Staff Union strikes amid indefinite closure, layoffs
The Third Street Stuff Union organized a strike and boycott of the business after being told employees would be laid off and the store would be closing indefinitely.
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Lexington votes in primary election, candidates advance to general
Lexington voters cast their ballots in multiple local and state races during the Tuesday, May 19, primaries, choosing which candidates would advance to the general election in November.
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Kentucky’s closed primaries: What voters should know before election day
Kentucky is one of about a dozen states that holds closed primary elections, potentially impacting how voters cast their ballot.
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McConnell’s Senate seat open for first time in decades
Sen. Mitch McConnell is not seeking re-election, opening the seat and ending his career as one of the longest-sitting senators.
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Mercer Co. community continues voicing proposed data center concerns
Mercer County’s Joint Planning and Zoning Commission held a second meeting to discuss a proposed data center and hear from residents.
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Lt. Gov. Coleman kicks off campaign tour, stops in Lexington
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited Lexington on a campaign tour shortly after announcing her candidacy for Kentucky governor.