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In 2022, Metcalfe County ranks 41st among Kentucky counties for government transfer income per capita at $15,380

In 2022, residents of Metcalfe County received an average of $15,380 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st highest in Kentucky.

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 24, 2025

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Barren County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.3% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.3% of income in Barren County, providing an average of $3,559 per capita to residents.

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 24, 2025

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Simpson County: Income Maintenance made up 2.7% of total income in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Simpson County, providing an average of $1,161 per capita to residents.

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Hart County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.6% of income in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.6% of income in Hart County, providing an average of $1,440 per capita to residents.

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Allen County: Residents received $26.76 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Allen County, providing an average of $1,258 per capita to residents.

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Green County residents received $16,310 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 29th in Kentucky

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Green County received an average of $16,310 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th highest in Kentucky.

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Logan County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.8% in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Logan County, providing an average of $1,261 per capita to residents.

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Grayson County: Income Maintenance made up 3.5% of total income in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Grayson County, providing an average of $1,468 per capita to residents.

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Barren County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.1% of income in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Barren County, providing an average of $1,334 per capita to residents.

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Monroe County ranks 28th highest in Kentucky for per capita government transfer income at $16,535 in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Monroe County received an average of $16,535 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th highest in Kentucky.

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Todd County: Income Maintenance made up 2.8% of total income in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Todd County, providing an average of $1,302 per capita to residents.

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Metcalfe County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.5% of income in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 7, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.5% of income in Metcalfe County, providing an average of $1,652 per capita to residents.

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Green County: Residents received $16.28 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 4, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Green County, providing an average of $1,432 per capita to residents.

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Monroe County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.8% in 2022

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.8% of income in Monroe County, providing an average of $1,699 per capita to residents.

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International students visit City Hall

By West Pennyroyal News Report | Mar 16, 2024

Mayor Todd Alcott gave the students a tour of the building explaining the building’s age, usage, the naming of The Denning Commons, and a quick tutorial on how city government works and encouraged the students to continue their education.

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Arbor Day Celebration 2024

By West Pennyroyal News Report | Mar 14, 2024

The City of Bowling Green’s annual Arbor Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Kereiakes Park, 1220 Fairview Avenue from 9 am-Noon. Attendance and activities are FREE and open to the public. Come join us as we celebrate trees and all their benefits!

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City launches first ever podcast, TalkBGKY

By West Pennyroyal News Report | Mar 7, 2024

Upcoming episodes will delve into Underground Bowling Green, unsolved homicides, safe driving practices, cybersecurity, parks and recreation fun and all things related to Bowing Green.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Barren County in 2021

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 7, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Barren County received $8.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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BGPR Fitness Open House

By West Pennyroyal News Report | Mar 6, 2024

BGPR Fitness will be hosting their 2024 Open House, March 11 & 12 from 6 am-10 pm each day.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Allen County rise or fall in 2021?

By West Pennyroyal News | Mar 6, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Allen County received $2.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.