Gov. Beshear signs executive order establishing Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers
Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday announced additional steps the state is taking to assist those who have paid their debt…
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Opinion – Richard Nelson: Beshear’s conversion therapy executive order violates religious freedom
Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order banning conversion therapy within the scope of state agencies stirred controversy across the state. And…
Beshear’s executive order banning conversion therapy on minors meets with opposition
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday to officially ban the practice of conversion therapy on minors….
Many Eastern Kentucky wildfires contained and controlled ahead of dry weekend weather
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear, who declared a state of emergency last Thursday due to…
Beshear signs executive order allowing Kyians with severe medical conditions to legally use cannabis
In an effort to reduce Kentuckians’ reliance on addictive opioids and to provide them relief from pain, Gov. Andy Beshear…
Beshear signs legislation allowing Ky’s student-athletes to profit from name, image and likeness
Joined by state lawmakers, university leaders, coaches, and student-athletes, Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation on Wednesday allowing student-athletes in Kentucky…
Beshear signs executive order authorizing COVID-19 booster shots for every Kentuckian 18 or older
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday signed an executive order that qualifies every person 18 years old or older and living…
The focus is on keeping kids safe at school, as Gov. Beshear mandates mask-wearing in all schools
Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an executive order requiring everyone in a public and private school to wear masks inside…
Beshear signs order allowing student athletes ‘fair compension’ for use of name, image, likeness
After talking with higher education and legislative leaders in the Commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Thursday allowing…
Jordan Tong: Beshear’s orders defy human design, hurt Kentucky families, devastate businesses
As numbers of new COVID-19 cases have risen in the state of Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear has once again put…
Governor, Secretary of State agree on procedures to assure safe voting for every registered Kentuckian
Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams said they have reached an agreement on how the state’s primary…
Kentucky police chiefs applaud Beshear’s executive order on rehiring retired law enforcement
Retired law enforcement officers are permitted to be rehired and help communities deal with COVID-19 without risking the loss of…
Covington mayor declares State of Emergency; local order speeds City response to COVID-19 pandemic
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer declared a formal State of Emergency in Northern Kentucky’s largest city. The move is a legal…
Gov. Beshear issues Executive Order to reorganize Board of Education; ten ousted members file suit
First thing Tuesday morning at 1:20 a.m., the Kentucky Secretary of State received and signed the first Executive Orders of…
Commentary: Kentucky’s incoming governor has a mandate to restore voting rights, should take action
By Eliza Sweren-Becker and Sean Morales-Doyle Brennan Center for Justice On Election Day, voters in Kentucky made a strong…
Attorney General to challenge Bevin’s ‘absolute authority’ over recent revamping of education boards
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he is demanding Gov. Matt Bevin rescind a June 2 executive order dissolving…
Governor signs executive order giving ex-offenders ‘Fair Chance’ for government employment
Seeking to lead by example and give convicted felons a chance at meaningful employment, Governor Matt Bevin issued an executive…
Franklin Circuit Court says Bevin can reorganize Workers’ Compensation Nominating Commission
Gov. Matt Bevin’s executive order reorganizing the former seven-person Workers’ Compensation Nominating Commission, which resulted in a five-member board with…