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,…
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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…
Governor proclaims Automotive Industry Day, meets with Kentucky Auto Industry Association
Governor Matt Bevin declared today Automotive Industry Day in the Commonwealth, issuing a proclamation during a meeting with the Kentucky…
KY Lifeline going broke; PSC opens review to determine if low-income phone program should continue
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has opened an administrative proceeding to investigate the Kentucky Universal Service Fund (KUSF), which…
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…
Bevin’s highway plan to General Assembly, includes ‘maintenance, upkeep’ of Brent Spence Bridge
Against the backdrop of depleted Road Fund revenues and the need to extend the life-cycle of aging infrastructure, Governor Matt…
Ethics Reporter: Short session in 2015, but spending on lobbying was highest ever — $19.2 million
The 2015 General Assembly was a “short session” of 30 days, but lobbying spending for the year eclipsed all previous…
Circuit Court Judge Feeley appointed deputy secretary of Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Gov. Matt Bevin and Cabinet Secretary Vickie Yates Brown Glisson have announced the appointment of Circuit Court Judge Timothy Edward…
KyCIR: Firm’s hiring of former state official raises doubts about contracting process with old agency
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting A former high-ranking state official whose agency awarded at least $1.3 million…
Bevin emphasizes reducing debt, more high-tech job training; pension, Medicaid costs as key challenges
In his first State of the Commonwealth Address Tuesday, Governor Matt Bevin asked all Kentuckians and members of the General…
Bevin appoints Marc Guilfoil as executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
Governor Matt Bevin appointed Barren County native Marc A. Guilfoil as executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC),…
Northern Kentucky 2016 Legislative Forum scheduled for Feb. 6 at the NKY Convention Center
The public is invited to join Northern Kentucky House and Senate members on Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 a.m. to…
City of Elsmere encourages participation in strategic planning process at listening and design session
Residents and business owners in Elsmere are invited to share their ideas about the community’s future, at the Community Listening…
Governor activates price gouging emergency protections as state faces harsh weather
Gov. Bevin has activated the state’s prohibitions on price gouging to protect consumers during the winter storm that has affected…
Senate approves child victims protection bill; substitute legal address measure advances in House
The state Senate passed a bill aimed at better protecting child victims of repeated abuse but a 36-0 vote Thursday….
Gov. Bevin says state EEC will request extension, continue fight against federal Clean Power Plan
Governor Matt Bevin announced that Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is working to request an extension to the Environmental…