Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement…
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Gov. Beshear, officials to make economic development trip to Japan, Korea next week
Staff Report Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday announced he will lead a group of administration officials on an economic development…
Thermo Fisher Scientific to invest $48 million, create new jobs with expansion into Latonia
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced plans to locate a new lab operation in Covington’s Latonia neighborhood, investing nearly $48 million…
Kentucky to provide around 450,000 meals to kids as part of federally-funded summer food program
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Now that the school year is done, Gov. Andy Beshear has announced Kentucky has been…
With one year left until federal enforcement deadline, Kentuckians encouraged to get ‘REAL ID ready’
Will your license fly? That’s the question state officials urge Kentuckians to ask themselves as only one year remains before…
Beshear says ‘Commonwealth’s ties are strong’ in update on European economic development trip
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear discussed his economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland during his weekly…
Gov. Andy Beshear unveils 2024 Governor’s Derby Celebration, Kentucky Derby Festival posters
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday joined Lexington artist Ken Burney and Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO Matt Gibson during…
Kentucky lawmakers to return to Frankfort Friday to begin considering action on Beshear vetoes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort on Friday for the final two days of the 2024…
New study shows Kentucky’s juvenile justice reform getting results a decade after becoming law
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new report showed a decade after being passed, Kentucky’s juvenile justice reform law…
Gov. Beshear says two-year budget’s caps on natural disaster spending may hinder disaster response
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear warned that the state might not be able to respond as well…
FEAM Aero celebrates grand opening of new $45 million hanger at CVG, creates 250 full-time positions
Gov. Andy Beshear joined CVG, local officials and leaders from F&E Aircraft Maintenance (FEAM Aero) to celebrate the grand opening…
Beshear releases ‘Collaborative Blueprint,’ to help economic developers across state navigate the future
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Collaborative Blueprint created by and for Kentucky’s Economic Developers, a statewide initiative led by Team…
Bakery Express Midwest celebrates groundbreaking on $20 million Boone County location
Bakery Express Midwest on Friday broke ground on its location in unincorporated Boone County, which includes a more than $20…
Campbell County receives nearly $2 million for site development from KY Product Development Initiative
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced nearly $2 million was approved to support site development in Campbell County, the first…
Gov. Beshear encourages Kentuckians to be ‘weather aware’ as winter storm approaches Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today “We want to encourage everyone to continue to be weather aware and be prepared for…
Beshear administration seeks to expand medical cannabis program to include additional conditions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Beshear administration is seeking to expand the list of conditions that qualify for using…
Bomb threat causes evacuation of Kentucky State Capitol; 23 states received similar email threats
The Kentucky State Capitol was evacuated Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat to the Secretary of State’s office that…
Kentucky child care advocates say Governor Andy Beshear’s budget doesn’t do enough
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear is asking the legislature to spend $141 million over the next two…
Development projects in 45 counties move ahead in second round of KY Product Development Initiative
Gov. Andy Beshear this week announced 46 site and building development projects in 45 counties have moved ahead to the…
Governor Beshear expresses appreciation for service of lawmakers leaving office at end of 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Several state lawmakers have announced they are not seeking reelection in 2024, some of whom…
How many inmates return to prison? Inconsistent state reporting leads to misinterpretation of statistics
By Amanda Hernández Stateline Several states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are…
Beshear ‘ready’ for 2nd term’; pledges internet to every home, infrastructure, kindergarten for all
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter When it came time Tuesday for Democrat Andy Beshear to take the oath of office…