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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/10/14/sen-brandon-smith-applauds-dismissal-of-paramedicnbspcase-and-calls-for-rule-reconsideration</loc>
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      <image:caption>Case involved Powell County paramedics who risked a referral for potential license revocation after administering antivenom that saved a life</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/10/14/sen-brandon-smith-urges-governor-beshear-to-sign-death-warrant-in-ralph-baze-case</loc>
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      <image:caption>Letter calls on the governor to end decades of delay and honor the verdict delivered by a Kentucky jury</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/10/14/sen-steve-rawlings-and-rep-tj-roberts-announce-plan-to-file-bill-honoring-charlie-kirk</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. STEVE RAWLINGS AND REP. TJ ROBERTS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO FILE BILL HONORING CHARLIE KIRK - SEN. STEVE RAWLINGS AND REP. TJ ROBERTS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO FILE BILL HONORING CHARLIE KIRK</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/10/14/lawmakers-call-on-governor-to-fix-senior-meal-program-shortfall</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - LAWMAKERS CALL ON GOVERNOR TO  FIX SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM SHORTFALL - LAWMAKERS CALL ON GOVERNOR TO  FIX SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM SHORTFALL</image:title>
      <image:caption>Administration still lacks plan to remedy problems caused by its own budget blunders</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/9/25/attorney-general-confirms-wises-pbm-reform-is-enforceable</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - ATTORNEY GENERAL CONFIRMS WISE’S PBM REFORM IS ENFORCEABLE - ATTORNEY GENERAL CONFIRMS WISE’S PBM REFORM IS ENFORCEABLE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Opinion affirms anti-steering protections and state regulation of out-of-state PBMs</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/9/18/stivers-industry-leaders-bridge-kentuckys-urbanand-rural-communities-through-food-filmhospitality-and-signature-industry</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STIVERS, INDUSTRY LEADERS BRIDGE KENTUCKY’S URBANAND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH FOOD, FILM,HOSPITALITY, AND SIGNATURE INDUSTRY - STIVERS, INDUSTRY LEADERS BRIDGE KENTUCKY’S URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH FOOD, FILM, HOSPITALITY, AND SIGNATURE INDUSTRY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Barrel selection at Heaven Hill celebrates culinary tourism and new storytelling opportunities</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/9/16/kentucky-senate-leaders-applaud-us-judiciary-committee-approval-of-chad-meredith</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - KENTUCKY SENATE LEADERS APPLAUD U.S.  ﻿JUDICIARY COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF CHAD MEREDITH - KENTUCKY SENATE LEADERS APPLAUD U.S. ﻿JUDICIARY COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF CHAD MEREDITH</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/9/16/mcdaniel-opens-lifesciky-lab-at-onenky-center-warns-progress-depends-on-free-expression-and-competition-of-idea</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - MCDANIEL OPENS LIFESCIKY LAB AT ONENKY CENTER, WARNS PROGRESS DEPENDS ON FREE EXPRESSION AND COMPETITION OF IDEA - ﻿MCDANIEL OPENS LIFESCIKY LAB AT ONENKY CENTER, WARNS PROGRESS DEPENDS ON FREE EXPRESSION AND COMPETITION OF IDEA</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/9/5/adams-highlights-kentuckys-progress-in-ending-child-marriage-calls-for-stronger-enforcement</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - ADAMS HIGHLIGHTS KENTUCKY’S PROGRESS IN ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE, CALLS FOR STRONGER ENFORCEMENT - ADAMS HIGHLIGHTS KENTUCKY’S PROGRESS IN ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE, CALLS FOR STRONGER ENFORCEMENT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sen. Julie Raque Adams joins advocates during Suicide  Prevention Month to reaffirm commitment to child protection</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/9/2/sen-stephen-meredith-honored-with-kentucky-hospital-association-award-of-excellence</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. STEPHEN MEREDITH  HONORED WITH KENTUCKY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION  ﻿AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - SEN. STEPHEN MEREDITH HONORED WITH KENTUCKY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ﻿AWARD OF EXCELLENCE</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/9/2/senator-mills-honored-with-mae-street-kidd-public-service-award</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/9/2/sen-jimmy-higdon-announces-retirement-at-the-conclusion-of-his-current-term</loc>
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      <image:caption>Longtime legislator to complete service through 2026</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/28/senator-boswell-cuts-ribbon-on-wendell-foster-aquatic-therapy-center</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/28/sgt-maj-jimmy-thorne-honored-as-distinguished-veteran-by-kentucky-general-assembly</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/28/higdon-on-the-death-of-raywick-volunteer-firefighter-brian-hatt</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - HIGDON ON THE DEATH OF RAYWICK ﻿VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BRIAN HATT - HIGDON ON THE DEATH OF RAYWICK ﻿ VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BRIAN HATT</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/26/senators-higdon-and-herron-lead-bipartisan-effort-on-restoration-of-voting-rights</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/26/senate-transportation-chair-reminds-kentucky-driversnbspof-traffic-safety-statistics-and-laws-ahead-of-labor-day-weekend</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE TRANSPORTATION CHAIR REMINDS KENTUCKY DRIVERS&amp;nbsp;OF TRAFFIC SAFETY STATISTICS AND LAWS AHEAD OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND - SENATE TRANSPORTATION CHAIR REMINDS KENTUCKY DRIVERS OF TRAFFIC SAFETY STATISTICS AND LAWS AHEAD OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sen. Jimmy Higdon publishes survey seeking Kentuckians' input</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/15/nine-senate-members-receive-outstanding-legislative-service-award-from-kentucky-association-of-chiefs-of-police</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - NINE SENATE MEMBERS RECEIVE  OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE AWARD FROM  KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE - NINE SENATE MEMBERS RECEIVE OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE AWARD FROM KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/15/storm-highlights-copper-theft-legislation-at-governors-local-issues-conference</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/15/higdon-congratulates-marion-countys-harper-blake-on-appointment-to-kentucky-board-of-education</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/13/higdon-commends-attorney-generals-investigation-into-drivers-license-fraud</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Transportation Chair applauds Coleman’s efforts, welcomes state auditors' demand for answers</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/13/higdon-demands-immediate-investigation-into-alleged-fraud-in-kentucky-drivers-licensing-system</loc>
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      <image:caption>Reports say illegal residents received licenses through cash bribes while Kentucky citizens endured long lines, poor service, and appointment shortage</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/13/drivers-license-fraud-scandal-shows-failure-of-beshear-leadership-need-for-border-security</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - DRIVER’S LICENSE FRAUD SCANDAL SHOWS FAILURE OF BESHEAR LEADERSHIP, NEED FOR BORDER SECURITY - DRIVER’S LICENSE FRAUD SCANDAL SHOWS FAILURE OF BESHEAR LEADERSHIP, NEED FOR BORDER SECURITY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator calls for independent investigation, stronger oversight and transparency; promises legislation to return licensing services to counties</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/13/kentucky-leaders-celebrate-i-75-widening-in-laurel-and-whitley-counties</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - KENTUCKY LEADERS CELEBRATE I-75  WIDENING IN LAUREL AND WHITLEY COUNTIES - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Press event in London highlights next phase of six-lane expansion from Tennessee to Lexington, funded through federal highway dollars with state match secured by Sen. Storm, President Stivers, and fellow lawmakers</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/13/pfc-rodger-e-fields-remains-returned-to-kentucky-nearly-75-years-after-death</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - PFC RODGER E. FIELDS REMAINS RETURNED  TO KENTUCKY NEARLY 75 YEARS AFTER DEATH - PFC RODGER E. FIELDS REMAINS RETURNED TO KENTUCKY NEARLY 75 YEARS AFTER DEATH</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sen. Brandon Smith’s early outreach helped connect eastern Kentuckians’ DNA submissions to the soldier's identification</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/13/sen-brandon-smith-on-developments-surrounding-the-jayden-spicer-case</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. BRANDON SMITH ON DEVELOPMENTS SURROUNDING THE JAYDEN SPICER CASE - SEN. BRANDON SMITH ON DEVELOPMENTS SURROUNDING THE JAYDEN SPICER CASE</image:title>
      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2025) — Sen. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard, released the following statement regarding the discovery of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Breathitt County.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/11/stivers-2-billion-louisville-investment-shows-kentucky-reaping-the-rewards-of-good-policy</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STIVERS: $2 BILLION LOUISVILLE INVESTMENT SHOWS KENTUCKY REAPING THE REWARDS OF GOOD POLICY - STIVERS: $2 BILLION LOUISVILLE INVESTMENT SHOWS KENTUCKY REAPING THE REWARDS OF GOOD POLICY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pro-growth policies and an all-of-the-above energy strategy are driving transformative investments, securing Kentucky’s place in powering America’s future</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/11/sen-brandon-storm-recognized-as-man-of-the-year-in-laurel-county</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. BRANDON STORM RECOGNIZED AS  ‘MAN OF THE YEAR’ IN LAUREL COUNTY - SEN. BRANDON STORM RECOGNIZED AS  ‘MAN OF THE YEAR’ IN LAUREL COUNTY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator recognized for his legislative leadership, community service, and work on legacy projects to strengthen Laurel County’s economy, infrastructure, and future</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/8/sen-storm-applauds-impact-of-new-law-protecting-critical-infrastructure</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. STORM APPLAUDS IMPACT OF NEW LAW   PROTECTING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - SEN. STORM APPLAUDS IMPACT OF NEW LAW  PROTECTING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Louisville arrests highlight the importance of new criminal penalties protecting critical infrastructure</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/7/sen-bledsoe-celebrates-apple-corning-expansion-as-seed-of-growth-for-kentuckys-tech-future</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. BLEDSOE CELEBRATES APPLE-CORNING EXPANSION  AS SEED OF GROWTH FOR KENTUCKY’S TECH FUTURE - SEN. BLEDSOE CELEBRATES APPLE-CORNING EXPANSION  AS SEED OF GROWTH FOR KENTUCKY’S TECH FUTURE</image:title>
      <image:caption>New $2.5B investment brings iPhone and Apple Watch glass production to Harrodsburg, grows jobs, and strengthens Kentucky’s place in the global supply chain</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/5/carroll-general-matter-announcement-proves-kentuckys-nuclear-efforts-are-delivering-results</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-05</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - CARROLL: GENERAL MATTER ANNOUNCEMENT PROVES KENTUCKY'S NUCLEAR EFFORTS ARE DELIVERING RESULTS - Senator responds to plans for America's first privately-developed uranium enrichment facility in Paducah</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator responds to plans for America's first privately-developed uranium enrichment facility in Paducah</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/5/senate-leaders-celebrate-contract-award-for-next-phase-of-i-75-widening-project</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-05</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE LEADERS CELEBRATE CONTRACT AWARD  FOR NEXT PHASE OF I-75 WIDENING PROJECT - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2025) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, and Sen. Brandon Storm, R-London, regarding the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) acceptance of a construction bid to widen the next segment of Interstate-75 to the Tennessee state line.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/4/investing-in-kentuckys-future-without-the-burden-of-debt</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - INVESTING IN KENTUCKY'S FUTURE  WITHOUT THE BURDEN OF DEBT - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>INVESTING IN KENTUCKY'S FUTURE WITHOUT THE BURDEN OF DEBT</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/4/serving-kentuckys-families-and-children</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - Serving Kentucky’s Families and Children - Serving Kentucky’s Families and Children</image:title>
      <image:caption>By Senator Robin Webb</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/8/4/tichenor-attorney-general-opinion-confirms-sb-181-protects-students-respects-teachers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - TICHENOR: ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION CONFIRMS SB 181 PROTECTS STUDENTS, RESPECTS TEACHERS - TICHENOR: ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION CONFIRMS SB 181 PROTECTS STUDENTS, RESPECTS TEACHERS</image:title>
      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 1, 2025) — Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Opinion 25-09, which confirms the constitutionality, clarity, and implementation authority of Senate Bill 181</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/29/senator-deneen-on-fort-knox-death</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATOR DENEEN ON FORT KNOX DEATH - SENATOR DENEEN ON FORT KNOX DEATH</image:title>
      <image:caption>Saddened by Cadet Neil Edara's death</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/28/staying-engaged-on-agriculture-conservation-and-disaster-resilience</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STAYING ENGAGED ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND DISASTER RESILIENCE - STAYING ENGAGED ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND DISASTER RESILIENCE</image:title>
      <image:caption>STAYING ENGAGED ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND DISASTER RESILIENCE</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/25/senate-majority-leader-max-wise-says-trump-executive-order-complements-state-nil-action</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MAX WISE SAYS TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER COMPLEMENTS STATE NIL ACTION - SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MAX WISE SAYS TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER COMPLEMENTS STATE NIL ACTION</image:title>
      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 25, 2025) — The following is a statement from Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, regarding President Trump’s executive order on college athletics.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/25/bledsoe-kentuckys-selection-for-ai-infrastructure-site-affirms-growing-role-in-emerging-technology</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - BLEDSOE: KENTUCKY’S SELECTION FOR AI INFRASTRUCTURE SITE AFFIRMS GROWING ROLE IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY - BLEDSOE: KENTUCKY’S SELECTION FOR AI INFRASTRUCTURE SITE AFFIRMS GROWING ROLE IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY</image:title>
      <image:caption>U.S. Department of Energy designates Paducah, KY site for future AI and energy development</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/25/us-department-of-energy-selects-paducah-for-future-energy-and-ai-infrastructure-site</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - U.S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SELECTS PADUCAH FOR FUTURE ENERGY AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE SITE - U.S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SELECTS PADUCAH FOR FUTURE ENERGY AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE SITE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sen. Danny Carroll, Kentucky’s leader in nuclear energy policy, says designation affirms state’s growing national role</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/24/sens-girdler-and-storm-react-to-federal-aid-approval-following-deadly-may-tornado</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENS. GIRDLER AND STORM REACT TO FEDERAL  AID APPROVAL FOLLOWING DEADLY MAY TORNADO - SENS. GIRDLER AND STORM REACT TO FEDERAL AID APPROVAL FOLLOWING DEADLY MAY TORNADO</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/21/tichenor-hate-has-no-place-on-campus-following-uk-professor-petition</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - TICHENOR: ‘HATE HAS NO PLACE ON CAMPUS’ FOLLOWING UK PROFESSOR PETITION - TICHENOR: ‘HATE HAS NO PLACE ON CAMPUS’ FOLLOWING UK PROFESSOR PETITION</image:title>
      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 18, 2025) — The following is a statement from Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 55 and co-chair of the Kentucky-Israel Caucus, in response to recent reports involving a University of Kentucky professor under investigation for allegedly circulating antisemitic material.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/17/portions-of-alexandria-pike-to-be-dedicated-as-patrick-j-crowley-memorial-parkway</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - PORTIONS OF ALEXANDRIA PIKE TO BE DEDICATED AS  PATRICK J. CROWLEY MEMORIAL PARKWAY - PORTIONS OF ALEXANDRIA PIKE TO BE DEDICATED AS  PATRICK J. CROWLEY MEMORIAL PARKWAY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Frommeyer joins other leaders in honoring the Crowley legacy</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/17/deneen-named-a-friend-of-kentucky-cities-by-the-kentucky-league-of-cities</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - DENEEN NAMED A FRIEND OF KENTUCKY CITIES  BY THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES - DENEEN NAMED A FRIEND OF KENTUCKY CITIES  ﻿BY THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sen. Matt Deneen, R-Elizabethtown, is surrounded by community leaders as Kentucky League of Cities Executive Director/CEO J.D. Chaney presents him with the Friends of Kentucky Cities Award for 2025.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/14/senator-jimmy-higdon-on-verdict-in-the-crystal-rogers-murder-case</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATOR JIMMY HIGDON ON VERDICT  IN THE CRYSTAL ROGERS MURDER CASE - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 11, 2025) — Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, released the following statement in the wake of this week’s verdict in the trial concerning the disappearance and murder of Bardstown mother Crystal Rogers.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/10/media-advisory-sen-funke-frommeyer-availabile-for-interviews-before-and-after-maha-task-force-thursday</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - MEDIA ADVISORY: SEN. FUNKE FROMMEYER AVAILABILE FOR INTERVIEWS BEFORE AND AFTER MAHA TASK FORCE THURSDAY - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/3/new-law-sets-boundaries-for-school-communication-with-students</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - NEW LAW SETS BOUNDARIES FOR  SCHOOL COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS - NEW LAW SETS BOUNDARIES FOR  SCHOOL COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bill sponsor pens op-ed outlining purpose of Senate Bill 181 and addressing implementation concerns as the law takes effect</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/3/op-ed-all-lawmakers-and-the-governor-agreed-sb-181-is-necessary-we-will-make-sure-its-clear-and-effective</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - OP-ED: ALL LAWMAKERS AND THE GOVERNOR AGREED: SB 181 IS NECESSARY. WE WILL MAKE SURE IT’S CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sen. Lindsey Tichenor testifies during a 2025 Legislative Session committee meeting. March 4, 2025. Photo Credit: David Hargis, Photographer, Public Information Office, Legislative Research Commission.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/7/2/kentucky-general-assemblys-investment-in-film-and-tv-industry-celebrated-in-new-docuseries-you-belong-here</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-02</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S INVESTMENT IN FILM AND TV INDUSTRY CELEBRATED IN NEW DOCUSERIES "YOU BELONG HERE"</image:title>
      <image:caption>PHOTO CUTLINE: Sen Amanda Mays Bledsoe, R-Lexington, Wrigley Media Group Owner/CEO Misdee Wrigley Miller; Chef Ouita Michel, Actor/Producer Steve Zhan, Unbridled Films Producer/CEO Merry-Kay Poe, Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, at the You Belong Here Day celebration in Lexington, June 30. Kentucky series featured in top Tribeca X showing in New York, ATX Television Festival in Austin</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/30/deneen-appointed-to-kentucky-housing-task-force</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-30</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Task force to tackle key issues facing Kentukcy's housing market</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/27/sen-adams-honored-at-statewide-event-for-landmark-sextortion-law-nbsp</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/30/bledsoe-leads-kentucky-ai-task-force-into-second-phase</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - BLEDSOE LEADS KENTUCKY AI  TASK FORCE INTO SECOND PHASE - BLEDSOE LEADS KENTUCKY AI  TASK FORCE INTO SECOND PHASE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Task force holds first meeting of 2025 Interim period</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/26/senate-leaders-constitutional-officers-highlight-new-laws-taking-effect-on-friday</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-02</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) — Senate Republicans and constitutional officers held a press conference Wednesday in the temporary Senate chamber to spotlight 100+ new laws that take effect this Friday. The event highlighted the achievements of conservative leadership and demonstrated the benefits of cooperative governance.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/25/kentucky-film-industry-gains-momentum-stivers-meets-with-motion-picture-association-chairmannbsp</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - KENTUCKY FILM INDUSTRY GAINS MOMENTUM: STIVERS MEETS WITH MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN&amp;nbsp; - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS, R-MANCHESTER, MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN CHARLES RIVKIN AND SEN. PHILLIP WHEELER, R-PIKEVILLE, DURING RIVKIN’S FIRST VISIT TO THE COMMONWEALTH</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/23/senator-max-wise-sounds-alarm-on-implementation-of-pbm-legislation</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Majority Leader requests legal opinion from state's chief law officer</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/20/kentucky-senate-leaders-back-merediths-nomination-to-federal-judgeship</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-20</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/18/us-supreme-court-upholds-key-protections-for-minors-in-victory-for-kentucky</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-18</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Ruling validates purpose and intent of 2023’s Senate Bill 150</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/18/mills-celebrates-opening-of-new-henderson-county-coal-mine</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-18</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - MILLS CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW HENDERSON COUNTY COAL MINE - MILLS CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW HENDERSON COUNTY COAL MINE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator highlights coal’s role in energy security, economic growth in northwestern Kentucky</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/17/you-belong-here-tribeca-nominee-got-its-start-from-seed-money-and-regional-collaboration-effort</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - “YOU BELONG HERE” TRIBECA NOMINEE  GOT ITS START FROM SEED MONEY AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION EFFORT - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Macaroni Art Productions Owners Rick Gomez and Steve Zhan, VisitLex President/CEO Mary Quinn Ramer, ‘You Belong Here’ Chef Ouita Michel, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, Wrigley Media Group Owner/CEO Misdee Wrigley, Secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Lindy Casebier, and Unbridled Films Producer/CEO Merry-Kay Poe, at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York June 9.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/26/stivers-on-the-deaths-of-one-minnesota-legislator-and-her-husband-and-the-attempt-on-another-legislator-and-his-wife</loc>
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      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2025) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, upon the death of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The Hortmans were murdered overnight, and an attempt was made on the lives of Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/26/sen-deneen-on-fort-campbell-helicopter-crash</loc>
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      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2025) — The following is a statement from Sen. Matt Deneen, R-Elizabethtown, regarding the June 11 helicopter crash at Fort Campbell that claimed the life of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright, pilot for the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, and injured another.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/26/senate-president-stivers-applauds-repeal-of-biden-harris-power-plant-regulations</loc>
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      <image:caption>FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2025) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed repealing the Biden‑Harris administration’s regulations on power plants. Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, issued the following statement in support of the move.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/26/reed-recognized-for-upholding-judicial-independence</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - REED RECOGNIZED FOR UPHOLDING JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE - REED RECOGNIZED FOR UPHOLDING ﻿JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator honored for helping restrict unelected bureaucratic power and restoring impartiality in Kentucky’s courts</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/6/26/antisemitism-on-college-campuses-is-old-hate-repackaged-kentucky-is-no-haven-for-hate</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - ANTISEMITISM ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES IS OLD HATE REPACKAGED; KENTUCKY IS NO HAVEN FOR HATE - ANTISEMITISM ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES IS OLD HATE REPACKAGED; KENTUCKY IS NO HAVEN FOR HATE</image:title>
      <image:caption>By Sens. Lindsey Tichenor and Robby Mills</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/5/30/senate-president-stivers-on-sen-robin-webb-joining-the-majority-caucus</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE PRESIDENT STIVERS ON SEN. ROBIN WEBB  JOINING THE MAJORITY CAUCUS - SENATE PRESIDENT STIVERS ON SEN. ROBIN WEBB JOINING THE MAJORITY CAUCUS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senate Majority Caucus reaches historic 32 members</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/5/30/stivers-appoints-senate-task-force-chairs-members-for-the-2025-interim</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/5/30/girdler-urges-volunteer-hour-reporting-to-support-fema-aid-across-disaster-declared-counties</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - GIRDLER URGES VOLUNTEER HOUR REPORTING TO  SUPPORT FEMA AID ACROSS DISASTER-DECLARED COUNTIES - GIRDLER URGES VOLUNTEER HOUR REPORTING TO SUPPORT FEMA AID ACROSS DISASTER-DECLARED COUNTIES</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteer hours count toward FEMA in-kind match</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/5/30/medicaid-oversight-and-advisory-board-established-senate-appointments-announced</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - MEDICAID OVERSIGHT AND ADVISORY BOARD ESTABLISHED, SENATE APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED - MEDICAID OVERSIGHT AND ADVISORY BOARD ESTABLISHED, SENATE APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/29/sen-amanda-mays-bledsoe-celbrates-congress-passage-of-the-take-it-down-act</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. AMANDA MAYS BLEDSOE CELBRATES CONGRESS’ PASSAGE OF THE ‘TAKE IT DOWN ACT' - STATEMENT RELEASE: SEN. AMANDA MAYS BLEDSOE CELBRATES CONGRESS’ PASSAGE OF THE ‘TAKE IT DOWN ACT'</image:title>
      <image:caption>Applauds First Lady Melania Trump's advocacy, renews call for further action in Kentucky</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/23/state-senator-brandon-storm-named-to-ncsl-youth-justice-fellows-program</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STATE SENATOR BRANDON STORM NAMED  TO NCSL YOUTH JUSTICE FELLOWS PROGRAM - STATE SENATOR BRANDON STORM NAMED  TO NCSL YOUTH JUSTICE FELLOWS PROGRAM</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/11/real-id-deadline-nears-heres-what-you-need-to-know</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - REAL ID DEADLINE NEARS: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - OP-ED: REAL ID DEADLINE NEARS: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW</image:title>
      <image:caption>By Senator Jimmy Higdon</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/23/sen-matt-nunn-named-to-national-leadership-program</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. MATT NUNN NAMED  TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - SEN. MATT NUNN NAMED  TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM</image:title>
      <image:caption>SEN. MATT NUNN NAMED TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Freshman senator selected for prestigious national program recognizing emerging state legislative leaders</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/23/senate-majority-leaders-call-for-delay-of-real-id-deadline</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE MAJORITY LEADERS CALL  FOR DELAY OF REAL ID DEADLINE - SENATE MAJORITY LEADERS CALL  FOR DELAY OF REAL ID DEADLINE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sen. Jimmy Higdon leads effort urging Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to postpone May 7 implementation</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/11/senate-president-stivers-applauds-president-trumps-executive-order</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE PRESIDENT STIVERS APPLAUDS  PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER - SENATE PRESIDENT STIVERS APPLAUDS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER</image:title>
      <image:caption>Coal-fired plants will once again ignite Kentucky’s economy</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/11/sen-matt-deneen-provides-flooding-update-from-hardin-county</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-21</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/2/most-2025-legislation-to-take-effect-june-27</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/1/senate-president-stivers-celebrates-approval-of-100-million-available-immediately-for-flood-relief</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/1/senate-strengthens-flood-relief-bill-makes-100-million-available-immediately-for-disaster-funding</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/1/senator-brandon-smith-celebrates-senates-doubling-of-flood-relief-package-in-closing-days-of-legislative-session</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/1/higdons-bill-promoting-fairness-and-financial-stability-in-teacher-pensions-gains-final-passage</loc>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 9 also assures at least 30-day maternity leave for school district employees</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/4/1/sb-181-passes-general-assembly-heads-to-governors-desk-as-another-measure-to-protect-kentuckys-children</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/senate-overrides-governors-vetoes-in-final-stretch-of-session</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/girdler-applauds-vote-to-override-sb-19-veto-and-secure-daily-moment-of-silence-for-kentucky-students</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/sen-scott-madon-responds-to-veto-override-of-senate-bill-89</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/late-sens-johnnie-l-turner-and-albert-robinson-honored-in-annual-road-naming-resolution</loc>
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      <image:caption>Joint resolution names roads, bridges, and highways in honor of Kentuckians who made a lasting impact</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/nunn-issues-statement-on-senates-override-of-beshears-veto-of-senate-bill-183</loc>
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      <image:caption>Beshear's veto prioritizes political activism over  state pension system’s fiduciary best interests</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/wilsons-senate-bill-2-delivered-without-governors-to-secretary-of-state-signature</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/sb-202-signed-into-law-to-regulate-cannabis-infused-beverages-in-kentucky</loc>
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      <image:caption>Measure sponsored by Sen. Julie Raque Adams sets product limits, licensing structure, and directs future study</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/rawlingss-bill-to-enhance-school-based-decision-making-has-been-signed-into-law</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/kentuckys-300000-investment-in-research-pulls-down-31-million-from-nasa</loc>
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      <image:caption>Matching grant to continue studying effects of microgravity on brain cells, driving new cures for Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/28/brandon-storms-parkinsons-disease-research-registry-signed-into-law</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/26/senate-bill-77-opens-the-door-for-post-secondary-doctoral-programs</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/26/girdler-announces-insurance-protection-bills-signed-into-law</loc>
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      <image:caption>Legislation to strengthen insurance fraud protections</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/26/governor-signs-senate-bill-73-to-strengthen-kentuckys-laws-against-sexual-extortion</loc>
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      <image:caption>Legislation sponsored by Sen. Julie Raque Adams addresses growing threat, enhances protections for victims</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/26/madon-celebrates-enactment-of-gift-card-fraud-prevention-bill</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/26/storm-celebrates-infrastructure-bill-being-signed-into-law-by-governor</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/26/nunns-bill-to-protect-state-pension-investments-from-political-agendas-with-beshear-for-consideration</loc>
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      <image:caption>Nunn encourages the Governor to sign SB 183 into law</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Governor signs Senate Bill 176</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 26 signed on Tuesday</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/3/26/nemes-carries-house-bill-30-in-senate-issues-statement-following-passage</loc>
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      <image:caption>SB 162 delivered to the Governor</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Medical terms around ending the life of an unborn child defined and clarified</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bill brings Kentucky closer to NIL modernization</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Measures protect parental rights and strengthen infrastructure security</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bill lowers driver’s instruction permit age to 15</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lawmakers will look at this during the 2025 Interim</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bills 18 and 24, sponsored by Sen. Rick Girdler</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SB 20 reins in bureaucracy, foster accountability and economic growth</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/28/sen-jason-howell-pushes-to-expand-agriculture-economic-opportunities</loc>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 28 also includes oversight board.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/22/2025-military-kids-day-at-the-capitol-announced</loc>
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      <image:caption>A day to honor and celebrate the children of military families</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/21/mcdaniel-reacts-to-president-bidens-waning-hours-abuse-of-reprieve-and-pardon-powers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-21</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/16/statement-release-stivers-on-tax-incentive-for-kentuckys-first-data-center-incentive-will-attract-major-business-to-louisville</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STATEMENT RELEASE: STIVERS ON TAX INCENTIVE  FOR KENTUCKY’S FIRST DATA CENTER Incentive will attract major business to Louisville - STIVERS ON TAX INCENTIVE  FOR KENTUCKY’S FIRST DATA CENTER</image:title>
      <image:caption>Incentive will attract major business to Louisville</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/15/sen-mike-nemes-files-sb-67</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. MIKE NEMES FILES SB 67 - SEN. MIKE NEMES FILES SB 67</image:title>
      <image:caption>To provide financial relief to older residents.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/15/sen-storm-proposals-would-expand-road-access-and-adventure-tourism-and-protect-connectivity-infrastructure</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-15</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bills 63 and 64 introduced in the first week of the 2025 Legislative Session</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/14/storm-files-legislation-to-protect-parental-rights-for-individuals-with-disabilities</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-14</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/8/sen-jimmy-higdon-introduces-bill-to-expand-affordable-housing-in-kentucky</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. JIMMY HIGDON INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENTUCKY - SEN. JIMMY HIGDON INTRODUCES BILL  TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENTUCKY</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/7/republican-senate-majority-caucus-celebrates-25th-anniversary-1</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - REPUBLICAN SENATE MAJORITY CAUCUS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY - Stivers continues as  Senate president, will be longest-serving in Kentucky history</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/7/republican-senate-majority-caucus-celebrates-25th-anniversary</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Stivers continues as longest-serving Senate president in Kentucky history</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/7/mcdaniel-refiles-proposed-constitutional-amendment-to-increase-gubernatorial-pardon-accountability</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-07</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2025/1/7/matt-nunn-officially-sworn-into-office-as-senator-for-district-17</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-08</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Nunn represents Grant and Scott Counties, southern Kenton County, and northwestern Fayette County</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/12/4/add-kentucky-senate-majority-communication-team-members-to-your-contacts</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-12-26</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/12/20/stivers-on-kentucky-supreme-court-opinion</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-12-20</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/12/16/sen-amanda-mays-bledsoe-recognized-as-one-of-kentuckys-most-notable-women-in-politics-and-government</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-12-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. AMANDA MAYS BLEDSOE RECOGNIZED AS ONE  OF KENTUCKY'S MOST NOTABLE WOMEN  IN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/12/9/elkins-named-co-chair-of-legislative-oversight-and-investigations-committee-and-vice-chair-for-state-and-local-government</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-12-09</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - ELKINS NAMED CO-CHAIR OF  LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE AND  VICE CHAIR FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/12/5/op-ed-the-bluegrass-blueprint-for-growth</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-12-05</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - OP-ED: THE BLUEGRASS BLUEPRINT FOR GROWTH - OP-ED: THE BLUEGRASS BLUEPRINT FOR GROWTH</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Senator Max Wise</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/11/29/statement-release-stivers-on-bob-gables-passing</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-30</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/11/20/kentucky-senate-majority-caucus-announces-newly-elected-leadership</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-20</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/11/20/stivers-regional-leaders-celebrate-eku-aviation-building-groundbreaking</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-20</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/11/1/enate-president-robert-stivers-on-gov-beshears-call-to-abolish-the-electoral-college</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - ENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS ON GOV. BESHEAR’S CALL TO ABOLISH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE - Make it stand out</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/10/23/statement-release-senate-president-robert-stivers-on-the-passing-of-state-senator-johnnie-turner</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STATEMENT RELEASE: SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS ON THE PASSING OF STATE SENATOR JOHNNIE TURNER - STATEMENT RELEASE: SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS ON  THE PASSING OF STATE SENATOR JOHNNIE TURNER</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/10/23/statement-release-adams-applauds-and-supports-state-auditors-independent-inquiry-of-the-beshear-administrations-refusal-to-implement-kinship-care-law-senate-bill-151</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STATEMENT RELEASE:  ADAMS APPLAUDS AND SUPPORTS STATE AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENT INQUIRY OF THE BESHEAR ADMINISTRATION’S REFUSAL TO IMPLEMENT KINSHIP CARE LAW, SENATE BILL 151 - STATEMENT RELEASE: ADAMS APPLAUDS AND SUPPORTS STATE AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENT INQUIRY OF THE BESHEAR ADMINISTRATION’S REFUSAL TO IMPLEMENT KINSHIP CARE LAW, SENATE BILL 151</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/10/17/mcdaniel-visits-holly-hill-highlights-65-million-state-funding-for-critical-infrastructure-upgrades</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-10-17</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/10/17/statement-release-smith-issues-statement-following-116-million-federal-infrastructure-grant-award-expediting-mountain-parkway-expansion</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/10/17/statement-release-sens-wheeler-and-turner-react-to-116-million-federal-infrastructure-grant-expediting-mountain-parkway-expansion</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/10/17/higdon-storm-applaud-legislatures-role-in-securing-federal-funding-for-mountain-parkway-expansion</loc>
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      <image:caption>Harlan County basketball standout will remain close to home</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The annual ride supports camp designed to support children with severe and chronic medical conditions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Raymer to fill unexpired term through 2026</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fletcher is first commissioner confirmed by the Senate</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Transformative funding supports further Brent Spence Bridge progress, Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence, and much more</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Transformative funding supports local law enforcement, economic growth, local projects and infrastructure upgrades</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Transformative funding supports local projects and infrastructure upgrades</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Transformative funding supports upgrades to facility</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Transformative funding supports economic growth, local projects and infrastructure upgrades</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Measure enhances insurance and repair transparency, safety, and liability standards for vehicle windshield services</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Funds utilized from the state’s robust budget reserve trust fund</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fairground revitalization concept</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Road plan and KYTC operating budget layout future roads, bridges and highway projects and repair plan, support local improvements.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SB 299 ADVANCES TO THE GOVERNOR’S DESK</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/3/26/sen-johnnie-turner-and-senate-president-robert-stivers-applaud-a-bell-county-lewis-ridge-pumped-storage-hydropower-project-announcement</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SEN. JOHNNIE TURNER AND SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS APPLAUD A BELL COUNTY LEWIS RIDGE PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT - SEN. JOHNNIE TURNER AND SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS APPLAUD A BELL COUNTY LEWIS RIDGE PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The $1.3 billion facility to receive an $81 million federal grant to create over 1,500 jobs and enough energy to power nearly 67,000 homes each year.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/3/21/statement-release-senate-majority-whip-wilson-issues-statement-on-education-commissioner-nomineenbsp</loc>
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      <image:caption>Chief Deputy Sheriff Jody Wayne Cash of the Calloway County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky. October 31, 1977 - May 16, 2022</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sen. West Affirms Commitment to Transparency and Bourbon County Community Interests</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Proposal offers fiscal discipline and one-time investments for a 21st-century Kentucky</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SJR 170 sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore David Givens</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 242 maintains Carroll's and fellow lawmakers' commitment to addressing the crisis within Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 376 product of collaboration between Elkins, Coleman</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 265 slashes red tape and helps teacher recruitment by allowing individuals working on necessary certifications to enter the classroom sooner</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>School Safety 2.0 provides more for school safety policy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 344 aims to reduce youth vaping</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Resolution adopted recognizing accomplishments</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bill would foster research and collaboration among state universities</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/28/stivers-on-mcconnell-announcement</loc>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Legislation Would Shake Up the Kentucky Board of Education</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - THAYER DIALS UP RESOLUTION TO ACCELERATE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT IN KENTUCKY - THAYER DIALS UP RESOLUTION TO ACCELERATE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT IN KENTUCKY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senate Joint Resolution 175 approved by Senate committee</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/28/stivers-nemes-louisville-leaders-address-senate-aampr-committee</loc>
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      <image:caption>Proposal includes UofL Law Clinic for Legal Immigrants to Navigate Paperwork to Citizenship</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/27/carpenter-cheers-the-passage-of-senate-bill-174</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - CARPENTER CHEERS THE PASSAGE  OF SENATE BILL 174 - CARPENTER CHEERS THE PASSAGE  OF SENATE BILL 174</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/27/wheeler-reacts-following-senate-bill-71-clearing-the-senatenbsp</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/27/tichenor-introduces-bill-to-protect-kentuckians-medical-freedom</loc>
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      <image:caption>Sen. Carroll issues statement following passage</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/26/press-release-elkins-introduces-measure-to-strengthen-criminal-penalties-protect-communities</loc>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 243 toughens penalties on animal fighting</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lawmakers to welcome children of military families to the Kentucky state Capitol</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bill Would Establish State Maternal Fatality Review Team</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>School Safety 2.0 follows past legislative efforts, solidifies Kentucky as a leader in school safety policy</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - OP-ED: SB 14 REDUCES BARRIERS BETWEEN SMALL BUSINESSES AND THE AMERICAN DREAM - OP-ED: SB 14 REDUCES BARRIERS BETWEEN SMALL BUSINESSES AND THE AMERICAN DREAM</image:title>
      <image:caption>By : John Schickel</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/26/sen-carroll-joins-kets-renee-shaw-panel-on-kentucky-tonight-to-discuss-early-childhood-education</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-22</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 191, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore David Givens</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - WHEELER CARRIES SENATE BILL 140 TO PASSAGE - WHEELER CARRIES SENATE BILL 140 TO PASSAGE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bill would allow the Secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to issue a waiver to recipients of overpayments of unemployment insurance</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>School Safety 2.0 follows past legislative efforts, solidifies Kentucky as a leader in school safety policy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bill would foster research and collaboration among state universities</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/21/senate-approves-elkins-measure-allowing-for-potential-local-government-savings</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-21</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Provides local options regarding the remains of indigents</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/21/mcdaniels-proposed-constitutional-amendment-to-increase-gubernatorial-pardon-accountability-approved-by-senate</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-21</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 126 receives the required three-fifths support in the Senate, qualifies for House consideration</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/21/carroll-continues-effort-to-make-kentucky-a-leader-in-nuclear-energy-development</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-21</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Champions measures to Senate committee approval</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/20/higdon-carries-bill-improving-kentuckians-access-to-driver-licensing-services-to-senate-passage</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Approved unanimously by Senate, 37-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/20/senator-john-schickel-receives-tough-on-crime-award</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATOR JOHN SCHICKEL RECEIVES TOUGH ON CRIME AWARD - SENATOR JOHN SCHICKEL RECEIVES TOUGH ON CRIME AWARD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Award recognizes Schickel's career-long support of justice and public safety</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/19/senator-danny-carroll-senate-families-and-children-committee-to-discuss-horizons-act</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATOR DANNY CARROLL, SENATE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS HORIZONS ACT - SENATOR DANNY CARROLL, SENATE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS HORIZONS ACT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Meeting set for Noon on Tuesday, February 20</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/19/statement-release-schickel-issues-statement-on-upgrade-project-announced-for-cvg-airport</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STATEMENT RELEASE: SCHICKEL ISSUES STATEMENT ON UPGRADE  PROJECT ANNOUNCED FOR CVG AIRPORT - SCHICKEL ISSUES STATEMENT ON UPGRADE PROJECT ANNOUNCED FOR CVG AIRPORT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Project investment totals nearly $15 million</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/16/senator-storm-files-clean-slate-act</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATOR STORM FILES CLEAN SLATE ACT - SENATOR STORM FILES CLEAN SLATE ACT</image:title>
      <image:caption>The proposal would automate the record expungement process, improve Kentucky's workforce challenges by reintegrating people into society</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/15/funke-frommeyer-shepherds-sb-89-to-final-passage</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - FUNKE FROMMEYER SHEPHERDS SB 89 TO FINAL PASSAGE - FUNKE FROMMEYER SHEPHERDS SB 89 TO FINAL PASSAGE</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/15/deadline-extended-for-children-of-military-families-to-participate-in-military-kids-day</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-02-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES  TO PARTICIPATE IN 'MILITARY KIDS DAY' - DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN 'MILITARY KIDS DAY'</image:title>
      <image:caption>The new application deadline is Friday, February 23</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/15/senate-bill-20-passes-senate-with-widespread-support</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE BILL 20 PASSES SENATE WITH WIDESPREAD SUPPORT - SENATE BILL 20 PASSES SENATE  WITH WIDESPREAD SUPPORT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senate Bill 20 addresses the alarming rise in violent gun crimes involving youth</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/15/tichenor-introduces-bill-to-provide-maternity-leave-for-teachers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - TICHENOR INTRODUCES BILL TO PROVIDE MATERNITY LEAVE FOR TEACHERS - TICHENOR INTRODUCES BILL TO PROVIDE MATERNITY LEAVE FOR TEACHERS</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/15/nemes-marshals-sb-23-through-the-senate</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - NEMES MARSHALS SB 23 THROUGH THE SENATE - NEMES MARSHALS SB 23 THROUGH THE SENATE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Measure to be taken up in the House, could be on the November ballot</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/15/senate-approves-priority-measure-striving-to-further-stabilize-teachers-pension-system</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-15</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/13/carroll-files-the-horizons-act</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-02-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - CARROLL FILES THE HORIZONS ACT - CARROLL FILES THE HORIZONS ACT</image:title>
      <image:caption>Transformational early childhood education legislation</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/13/statement-release-senate-budget-chair-and-vice-chair-react-to-strong-january-revenue-receipts</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STATEMENT RELEASE: SENATE BUDGET CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR REACT  TO STRONG JANUARY REVENUE RECEIPTS - SENATE BUDGET CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR REACT TO STRONG JANUARY REVENUE RECEIPTS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Overall individual income tax revenue grows 4.1 percent despite half-percent income tax reduction</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/13/howell-wants-constitutional-amendment-protecting-kentucky-residents-on-the-november-ballot</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - HOWELL WANTS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROTECTING KENTUCKY RESIDENTS ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT - HOWELL WANTS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROTECTING KENTUCKY RESIDENTS ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT</image:title>
      <image:caption>SB 143 approved by the State Senate</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/12/senator-danny-carroll-advocates-to-unveil-transformational-child-care-legislation</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-13</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Carroll to file the "Horizons Act" Tuesday afternoon</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/9/statement-release-deneen-reacts-following-senate-bill-20nbsppassing-out-of-committeenbsp</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-09</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STATEMENT RELEASE: DENEEN REACTS FOLLOWING SENATE BILL 20&amp;nbsp;PASSING OUT OF COMMITTEE&amp;nbsp; - STATEMENT RELEASE:  DENEEN REACTS FOLLOWING SENATE BILL 20  PASSING OUT OF COMMITTEE</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/9/statement-release-adams-reacts-to-senates-passage-of-bill-to-protect-the-most-vulnerable-kentuckians</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-09</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 145 will ensure Kentucky’s most vulnerable are cared for by the right people</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/9/kentucky-senate-majority-whip-mike-wilson-guides-dei-legislation-to-committee-passage</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-09</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/8/adams-champions-legislation-keeping-families-together-providing-relative-caregivers-the-resources-they-deserve</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-08</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/8/wise-effort-would-reduce-healthcare-costs-for-privately-insured-kentuckians</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-08</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Sen. Max Wise champions next effort in pharmacy benefit management reform</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/7/senator-storms-aero-act-takes-flight</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 127 approved by Senate 37-0; qualifies for House consideration</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/7/higdon-to-present-bill-aiming-to-further-stabilize-teachers-pension-system</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Photo Credit: David Hargis, Photographer, Public Information Office, Legislative Research Commission.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/6/senator-damon-thayer-reacts-to-toyotas-over-1-billion-investment-into-flagship-facility</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-06</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senator Damon Thayer represents the City of Georgetown and Scott County, home to Toyota’s largest manufacturing facility.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/2/6/turner-champions-senate-resolution-in-support-of-texas-efforts-to-defend-southern-border</loc>
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      <image:caption>Measure aiming to boost aviation industry approved by Senate committee</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Report a result of a legislative provision in comprehensive 2023 DJJ reform</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lawmakers hear from state officials, share constituent concerns</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Image Credit: Senate President’s Office of Communications. Photo Credit: David Hargis, Photographer, Public Information Office, Legislative Research Commission.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, and Rep. Nancy Tate, R-Brandenburg, to file bills regulating adult-oriented businesses</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SB 46 would allow full windshield tinting. Approved by Senate; moves to House for consideration</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sponsor Sen. John Schickel issues statement, expresses optimism for House legislation mirroring Senate Bill 75</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/26/senate-transportation-chair-addresses-ongoing-headaches-surrounding-kavis-updates</loc>
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      <image:caption>Higdon encourages customers' patience with local offices; communication by Governor Beshear</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/26/elkins-recognizes-george-rogers-clark-high-school-junior-reserve-officers-training-corps</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/25/bledsoe-returns-to-frankfort-following-serious-injury</loc>
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      <image:caption>Senator Bledsoe releases statement following return to the General Assembly after sustaining serious injury from an equine accident</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/25/wests-sb-25-clears-the-senate-protecting-landlord-rights</loc>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 25, sponsored by Senator Steve West</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 46 approved by legislative committee</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/24/schickel-continues-effort-to-reopen-route-between-the-state-capitol-building-and-legislative-offices</loc>
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      <image:caption>Senator John Schickel's Senate Bill 75 approved by Senate Transportation Committee</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/23/senator-storm-celebrates-millions-in-funding-awards-benefiting-laurel-county</loc>
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      <image:caption>Over $7.5 million supports economic growth, broadband expansion and local road and water and wastewater improvements</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/23/higdon-to-file-bill-aiming-to-further-stabilize-teachers-pension-system</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 4 will ensure cost transparency and viability of the TRS sick leave program</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/22/local-cost-savings-for-mcdaniels-constitutional-amendment-moving-constitutional-office-elections-to-even-numbered-years-significantly-greater-than-originally-expected</loc>
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      <image:caption>Updated fiscal analysis shows savings to local governments would be about $20 million during the calendar year of the eliminated primary and general election.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/18/legislative-israeli-caucus-issues-statement-following-viewing-of-raw-unedited-footage-of-hamas-october-terrorist-attack-on-israel</loc>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/17/mcdaniel-issues-statement-following-senate-bill-10s-senate-approval</loc>
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      <image:caption>The measure would move constitutional office elections to even-numbered years, address voter fatigue, save taxpayer money, and increase participation in the democratic process.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/17/specialty-license-plate-raising-awareness-about-fentanyl-dangers-coming-this-spring</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT FENTANYL DANGERS COMING THIS SPRING - SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT FENTANYL DANGERS COMING THIS SPRING</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator Jimmy Higdon encourages support of new plate; organization responsible for making it possible</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/16/lawmakers-invite-children-of-military-families-to-participate-in-military-kids-day</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/12/storm-and-higdon-promote-exciting-aviation-education-opportunities</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - STORM AND HIGDON PROMOTE EXCITING AVIATION EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES - STORM AND HIGDON PROMOTE EXCITING  AVIATION EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES</image:title>
      <image:caption>Aviation Museum of Kentucky and aviation summer camps offer unique experiences For Kentucky children and families</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/12/senate-majority-floor-leader-damon-thayer-co-sponsors-bill-exempting-diapers-from-sales-tax</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER DAMON THAYER CO-SPONSORS BILL EXEMPTING DIAPERS FROM SALES TAX - SENATE MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER DAMON THAYER CO-SPONSORS BILL EXEMPTING DIAPERS FROM SALES TAX</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong’s measure garners support of key members of Senate Leadership</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/12/senator-lindsey-tichenor-introduces-legislation-to-help-identify-child-abuse</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATOR LINDSEY TICHENOR INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP IDENTIFY CHILD ABUSE - SENATOR LINDSEY TICHENOR INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP IDENTIFY CHILD ABUSE</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/12/senate-majority-whip-wilson-wants-to-expand-kees-funding-to-homeschoolers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-12</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/12/senate-transportation-chair-jimmy-higdon-introduces-bill-to-improve-kentuckians-access-to-driver-licensing-services</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senate Bill 91 establishes third-party driver licensing services and expands state regional offices to relieve residents' travel to regional offices</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/10/funke-frommeyer-makes-the-case-for-freestanding-birthing-centers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - FUNKE FROMMEYER MAKES THE CASE FOR FREESTANDING BIRTHING CENTERS - FUNKE FROMMEYER MAKES THE CASE FOR FREESTANDING BIRTHING CENTERS</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/10/mcdaniels-senate-bill-10-clears-first-legislative-hurdle</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - MCDANIEL'S SENATE BILL 10 CLEARS FIRST LEGISLATIVE HURDLE - MCDANIEL'S SENATE BILL 10 CLEARS FIRST LEGISLATIVE HURDLE</image:title>
      <image:caption>The measure approved by the State and Local Government Committee would address voter fatigue, save local governments money, and increase participation in the democratic process.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/9/senate-passes-first-bill-of-the-2024-session-priority-measure-removing-acreage-limitation-for-resident-farmlands</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-09</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE PASSES FIRST BILL OF THE 2024 SESSION, PRIORITY MEASURE REMOVING ACREAGE LIMITATION  FOR RESIDENT FARMLANDS - SENATE PASSES FIRST BILL OF THE 2024 SESSION, PRIORITY MEASURE REMOVING ACREAGE LIMITATION FOR RESIDENT FARMLANDS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senate Bill 5, sponsored by Gex “Jay” Williams, passes the Senate</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/9/wilson-introduces-legislation-to-shake-up-the-kentucky-board-of-education</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/8/higdon-issues-statement-on-rep-brandon-reeds-retirement-from-state-house-of-representatives</loc>
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      <image:caption>Reed accepts a key policy role with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/8/senate-majority-president-robert-stivers-guest-panelist-on-kets-kentucky-tonight</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - SENATE MAJORITY PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS GUEST PANELIST ON KET’S KENTUCKY TONIGHT - SENATE MAJORITY PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS GUEST PANELIST ON KET’S KENTUCKY TONIGHT</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/5/mjjdstbpia7163ynl3jl99opqr7ry1</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - WILLIAMS’ BILL CORRECTING RESIDENT FARMLAND HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATION RECEIVES PRIORITY DESIGNATION, PASSES SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE - Williams’ Bill Correcting Resident Farmland Hunting And Fishing Regulation Receives Priority Designation, Passes Senate Natural Resources Committee</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senate Bill 5 Advances to the Senate Floor</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/4/kentucky-senate-majority-whip-mike-wilson-introduces-legislation-to-protect-against-discrimination-in-public-universities</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - KENTUCKY SENATE MAJORITY WHIP MIKE WILSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES - KENTUCKY SENATE MAJORITY WHIP MIKE WILSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES</image:title>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/4/pow-mia-specialty-license-plates-now-available-for-kentucky-drivers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - POW-MIA SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES NOW AVAILABLE FOR KENTUCKY DRIVERS - POW-MIA SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES NOW  AVAILABLE FOR KENTUCKY DRIVERS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Applications for plate and other specialty plates are now available at drive.ky.gov</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/4/mcdaniel-files-senate-bill-10-aims-to-increase-election-participation-provide-local-cost-savings-and-address-voter-fatigue</loc>
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      <image:title>Press Releases - MCDANIEL FILES SENATE BILL 10; AIMS TO INCREASE ELECTION PARTICIPATION,  PROVIDE LOCAL COST SAVINGS, AND ADDRESS VOTER FATIGUE - MCDANIEL FILES SENATE BILL 10; AIMS TO INCREASE ELECTION PARTICIPATION, PROVIDE LOCAL COST SAVINGS, AND ADDRESS VOTER FATIGUE</image:title>
      <image:caption>The measure would propose a constitutional amendment for Kentucky voters’ consideration on the 2024 General Election ballot</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2024/1/4/house-senate-leaders-to-hold-press-availability-on-the-2024-general-assembly</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2023/12/20/kentucky-senate-majority-president-issues-statement-upon-governor-julian-carrolls-death</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2023/12/20/adams-reacts-to-approved-federal-grant-award-aiming-to-bring-passenger-rail-to-louisville</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2023/12/20/lawmakers-efforts-thwart-regional-associations-plan-to-force-so-called-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-rules</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2023/12/20/kentucky-senate-majority-calls-on-sacscoc-delegates-to-vote-no-on-new-dei-position-statement</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2023/12/20/kentucky-israel-caucus-appeals-to-public-university-presidents-to-sign-letter-of-support-for-israel</loc>
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    <loc>https://kysenaterepublicans.com/press-releases/2023/12/20/senate-majority-leadership-to-meet-with-pikeville-executives-and-community-leaders-ahead-of-2024-general-assembly</loc>
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