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Immigrants Power Kentucky's Future | Lexington News
With the Fourth of July around the corner, it’s time to rethink patriotism—and recognize the vital role immigrants play in Kentucky’s survival and success. Since 2020, immigrants have fueled 70% of the state’s population growth, stepping in where native-born workers are scarce. Without them, Kentucky would lose over 112,000 prime-age workers, crippling industries, shrinking services, and weakening tax bases. Immigrants aren’t just filling jobs—they’re leading the charge in construction, restaurants, medicine, and tech, making up 16% of physicians and 24% of software engineers. They’re also…
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