Beshear outlines goals for criminal justice reform, growing incarceration reform; cites cost of prisons
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear says criminal justice reform is needed since prison costs and the number…
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Council on Postsecondary Education report: College still pays in Kentucky, for individuals and state
A new report issued by the Council on Postsecondary Education shows that college still pays for those who earn postsecondary…
State of Commonwealth: Gov. Beshear says state’s future depends on Kentuckians working together
In his first State of the Commonwealth address on Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s future depends on leaving divisive…
Gov. Beshear releases undisclosed documents related to state’s investment in Braidy Industries
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has released documents related to Kentucky’s investment in Braidy Industries. The documents…
Beshear restores board in support of workplace safety; panel committed to protecting Kentuckians
In an effort to strengthen workplace and worker safety, Gov. Andy Beshear has announced he is reestablishing a state board…
Beshear joins advocates, survivors to raise awareness of human trafficking
In an effort to prevent human trafficking, Gov. Andy Beshear invited state leaders, advocates, and survivors to the Capitol rotunda…
Nashville recording artist J.D. Shelburne featured on cover of Kentucky’s 2020 Official Visitor’s Guide
The Kentucky Department of Tourism unveiled the 2020 Official Visitor’s Guide cover featuring Kentucky native and Nashville recording artist J.D….
Beshear, Coleman announce Kentucky Skills U to waive testing fees for Kyians seeking to earn GED
In an effort to support education and enhance attainment opportunities throughout the Commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline…
Gov. Beshear sets the date for two special elections to replace Adkins, Keene in Kentucky House
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has set the date for two special elections, to replace two Democratic…
Gov. Beshear announces he is canceling and rebidding state’s Medicaid Managed Care contracts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s back to the drawing board for the state’s Medicaid Managed Care contracts. Gov. Andy…
Ronald Vissing: Let’s get politics out of our school system — taxpayers and students deserve better
After all the teeth gnashing and howling at the moon due to Gov. Matt Bevin legally replacing several Kentucky Board…
Gov. Beshear signs executive order rescinding Bevin’s Medicaid waiver; ‘helps families and state’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that he is rescinding former Gov. Matt Bevin’s executive order…
Beshear names Dennis Keene Commissioner of Dept. of Local Government; special election to fill his seat
Representative Dennis Keene (D-Campbell County) has joined the Executive Branch office of Governor Andy Beshear as the Commissioner of the…
Gov. Beshear restores voting rights to non-violent felons who have completed their sentences
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Thursday restoring the voting rights of non-violent felons…
Judge denies restraining order; new Kentucky Board of Education will hold special meeting today
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis could learn if he is out of a job soon…
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…
Governor-elect Andy Beshear names top level staff appointments; Including Cameron to AG vacancy
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov.-elect Andy Beshear has announced more high level staff appointments. • La Tasha Buckner, who was…
Rocky Adkins, Jim Gray among newest additions to Governor Andy Beshear’s administration
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov.-elect Andy Beshear named more top members of his incoming administration, including two well-known Kentuckians,…