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It鈥檚 become an annual tradition in Frankfort: a new bill designed to chip away at the government transparency Kentucky citizens have enjoyed for nearly 50 years under the Open Records Act. This year鈥檚 bill 鈥 HB 509, endorsed by Speaker David Osborne and others in House leadership 鈥 is different.

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Why is Earth Day so important? The Earth is our home, our only home. By maintaining Earth鈥檚 health, it rewards us with a healthy and beautiful environment. It is a big job, but doable if we each do a little thing each day. By reducing, reusing, and recycling, you also save money.

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The term 鈥渟hrinking violet鈥 was first applied to violets (Viola sororia) in the early 1800s in reference to the flower鈥檚 size. The charming white, blue, or purple flowers are small, but they鈥檙e so abundant in Illinois that it was adopted as the state flower in 1908.聽

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During the day, the Dogwood Trail is a fairyland of dogwoods and other blooming trees, shrubs, and flowers. It is at night that the lighted dogwoods really standout. Here's how to spotlighting the trees to bring out their beauty.