Stivers says legislature may allow school districts to determine mask policy, rather than follow state board
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The Kentucky General Assembly may well let local school officials decide mask policy, rather…
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Gov. Beshear announces winner of final Shot at a Million sweepstakes: Mary Mattingly of Louisville
The final set of winners in Kentucky’s Shot at a Million sweepstakes, the incentive program to encourage Kentuckians to get…
Governor says we’re in ‘uncharted territory’ on COVID, hitting record highs; hospitals face pressures
Gov. Andy Beshear said hospitalizations have increased every day without exception for the past 42 days, from 239 people July…
Beshear honors Health Care Heroes, cites 2,596 new cases, 12.87% positivity; 119 counties RED
As 119 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are now in the ‘red zone,’ Gov. Andy Beshear visited health care heroes at…
Kentucky Supreme Court reverses decision on executive orders in major legal defeat for Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear was handed a huge legal defeat by the Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously…
More than 18,000 Kentuckians to receive industry-specific training through Bluegrass State Skills Corp.
Gov. Andy Beshear this week highlighted progress in the commonwealth’s mission of maintaining, developing and retaining its world-class workforce, further…
Governor’s Scholars Program celebrates completion of 39th summer program for Ky. high school seniors
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) recognized 1,047 Kentucky high school seniors, representing 118 counties, for completing the 39th summer…
Amazon celebrates the beginning of operations at new $1.5 billion air cargo facility at CVG
Amazon celebrated the beginning operations at its 2,000-job, $1.5 billion air cargo hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)…
State sees 43% increase in COVID cases in just one week; Kenton now in red zone; protests at St. E.
The state reported 2,500 new COVID cases Tuesday, seven deaths, and a positivity rate growing to 11.05%. Boone County reported…
Colmon Elridge: Democrats are delivering results despite Republican efforts to stand in the way
Recently, the DNC announced its first-ever “Build Back Better” bus tour, which makes it a great time to evaluate how…
Governor Beshear to speak at upcoming NKY Chamber Government Form — outdoors — at new Covington Plaza Aug. 18
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear at its next Government Forum Series…
R.A. Jones to upgrade facility with more than $2million investment creating 20 high-wage jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear announced R.A. Jones & Co., a designer and manufacturer of packaging equipment, will upgrade its Kenton County…
Beshear announces COVID testing, vaccine program in state-run health facilities following rise in cases
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday discussed the latest on the COVID-19 delta variant in Kentucky and explained how Kentucky is…
Northern Kentuckians among Governor Andy Beshear’s latest board, commission appointments
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Gov. Beshear has appointed the Honorable Kimberly…
Beshear says K-12 schools should require universal indoor masking following updated CDC guidance
On Thursday during his Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced new COVID-19 precautions based on updated guidance from the…
Al Cross: Gov. Andy Beshear may be masking a reason for not going to Fancy Farm… masks
When Gov. Andy Beshear said he and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman wouldn’t attend the Aug. 7 Fancy Farm Picnic because…
Governor announces new recommendations for K-12 schools in response to COVID-19 delta variant
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday shared new masking recommendations for K-12 schools in response to the highly contagious COVID-19 delta…
Mac Brown: Political gamesmanship with spending could jeopardize recovery from COVID-19
While Gov. Andy Beshear writes in his editorials that he is effectively reaching across the aisle, truth is, a lot…
Increase in positive coronavirus cases leads to rise in calls for all eligible Kentuckians to get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The continued spike of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky has led Gov. Andy Beshear to strongly…
Kentuckians encouraged to get vaccinated as highly-contagious COVID delta variant spreads across state
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, provided an update Monday on…
First Team Kentucky Gallery exhibit unveiled at Capitol; first rotation in place through Dec. 31
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear recently unveiled the first exhibit in the Team Kentucky Gallery. The Beshears…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Largest budget surplus in history adds to Kentucky’s already-booming economy
For months now, Kentucky’s economy has been heating up and we have seen a slew of positive economic development and…