Beshear announces programs to boost state’s workforce by helping former inmates find jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey and Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ashli…
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Kentucky correctional facilities reopening to in-person visitation; dates and times available online
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet on Friday announced that visitation dates and times for the facilities operated by…
Strategic initiative for transformational employment announced by Department of Workforce Investment
The Department for Workforce Investment (DWI), within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, has partnered with several agencies to enhance…
Budget Director Chilton sends letter to legislators on critical budget items that need attention now
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are in recess until Feb. 5, but State Budget Director John Chilton sent…
Lawmakers hear pros and cons on death penalty in Kentucky at legislative committee meeting
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s use of the death penalty, including comments from proponents and opponents, was the topic…
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…
Jason Merrick leads through experience in drug treatment at Kenton County Detention Center
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Jason Merrick, charged with helping 100 Kenton County inmates at a time escape the scourge…