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…
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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…
Governor Bevin in Northern Kentucky next week for NKy Chamber forum, Gateway CTC events
Gateway Community and Technical College, Duke Energy, Northern Kentucky TRI-ED and Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Kentucky Governor…
Celebrating Black History: Co-authors of Ky African American Encyclopedia honored at state Capitol
Dr. Gerald Smith, Karen Cotton McDaniel and Dr. John A. Hardin, co-editors of the Kentucky African American Encyclopedia, were recipients…
Gov. Bevin names Stephen P. Miller of Louisville Department of Medicaid Commissioner
Gov. Matt Bevin and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Vickie Yates Glisson today announced the appointment of Stephen…
KyCIR: Juvenile Justice commissioner removed following death of teen in state-run detention center
By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting A major shakeup has occurred in the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice,…
Enhanced security measures may delay your state tax refund; up to 21 days for electronic filers
Because of enhanced security features and fraud analysis tools, the Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) is estimating that refunds may…
Kentucky Division of Water makes funds available for projects that help prevent contamination
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) is making available assistance funds to help communities pay for source water protection projects…
Gov. Bevin welcomed as co-chair of SOAR, promises support for organization, Eastern Kentucky region
In the first meeting of 2016 at the Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville, the Shaping Our Appalachian Region…
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…
Gov. Bevin names Greg Thomas of LG&E and KU Energy Deputy Transportation Cabinet Secretary
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced the appointment of Greg Thomas as Deputy Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Thomas has…
Northern Kentucky Legislative Forum to be held Saturday, open to public to address area’s legislators
Northern Kentucky House and Senate members will convene for the 2016 Northern Kentucky Legislative Forum at the Northern Kentucky Convention…
Ky Office of Highway Traffic Safety urging football fans to call the play: Drinking OR driving
The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Feb. 7, Super Bowl 50 Sunday, there will be…