Hancock resigns as Transportation Cabinet Secretary; Thomas appointed acting secretary
Gov. Matt Bevin today named Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Deputy Secretary Greg Thomas as acting Secretary. Thomas replaces Mike Hancock…
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Alternate route suggested for avoiding I-75 closure near Jellico; additional detour on U.S. 25E
Commercial motor vehicles traveling south on Interstate 75 from Cincinnati may want to use an alternate route to reach destinations…
Ethics Reporter: Nearly 700 outlets lobbying General Assembly during first month, spending $2.3 million
A total of 658 businesses and organizations were registered to lobby in the first month of the 2016 General Assembly…
KyCIR: Drug companies and industries spending on lobbyists in Frankfort has doubled over four years
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Drug companies and drug industry groups, flush with money to spend on…
UWGC-NKY joined United Ways across state at Capitol for Live United Day and issues facing families
United Way of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky joined United Ways statewide at the Capitol in Frankfort today to bring attention to…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services launches website to help users apply for assistance
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is launching a new self-service web portal where citizens can easily…
State Republican Party says Carson, Trump, Rubio will campaign in Ky prior to Saturday caucus
The Republican Party of Kentucky has announced that both Dr. Ben Carson and Donald Trump will be campaigning in Kentucky…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
Chris Moore appointed executive director of Kentucky Communications Network Authority
The Kentucky Communications Network Authority has appointed Chris Moore to the position of Executive Director. A native Kentuckian, Moore has…
Legislative Briefs: Drone legislation clears House, heads to Senate; firefighters’ benefits bill advances
A bill that would define what a drone is and what unlawful use of a drone means passed the House…
Legislative Briefs: Life insurance benefits bill passes House panel; others also advance
A 2012 law that requires life insurance companies to make a good-faith effort to locate beneficiaries of policies they have…
Kentucky’s Chief Justice says Judicial Branch can’t perform its duties if budget cuts are put in place
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. testified before a legislative committee today about the Judicial Branch’s budget requests…
KY Republican voters to caucus March 5; votes to be cast at designated caucus locations in each county
Kentucky will make history soon by holding the Commonwealth’s first ever Republican Presidential Caucus. It’s coming up next week —…
Rodney Ballard named Commissioner for Kentucky Department of Corrections, effective March 1
Rodney Ballard, a 35-year career law enforcement and corrections’ professional, has been appointed as the new Commissioner for the Kentucky…
Three Boone County law enforcement officers are among graduates of Criminal Justice basic training
Law enforcement officers from 16 agencies across the state graduated today from basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal…
Bevin makes appointments; names Todd Schneider to Kenton Co. Airport Board, replacing Nathan Smith
Governor Matt Bevin has appointed Peter Hays, of Louisville, to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 30th Judicial Circuit and…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
Legislative Briefs: Senate passes education standards measure, midwives bill clears committee
A bill that would overhaul education and accountability standards in public schools passed the state Senate by a 25-12 vote…
Grant funds available from Energy and Environment for projects that use recycled tires for landscaping
The Energy and Environment Cabinet is accepting grant proposals for projects that promote the use of recycled waste tires for…
Spring forest fire hazard season hazard to begin soon in Kentucky; burning restrictions to be in effect
It may seem unusual to talk about wildfires when Kentucky has had such a run of cold, wet weather. How…
Legislative Briefs: Education standards bill clears key Senate panel; House approve ‘revenge porn’ measure
Legislation to revamp how academic standards are set in public elementary, middle and high schools could be taken up by…
Legislative Research Commission to feature staff members in ‘Employee Spotlight’ online program
Public servants who often work behind the scenes at the State Capitol will now have moments in the spotlight. The…