Gov. Andy Beshear, AG Daniel Cameron clash over gender reassignment surgery for children
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today During his weekly Team Kentucky news conference, Gov. Andy Beshear again voiced his opposition to…
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Flurry of legal challenges comes as some states make it harder for those with felonies to vote
By Matt Vasilogambros Stateline The year started out strong for advocates trying to make it easier for people with felony…
Beshear says Kentucky kinship program will get major boost with recent increase in federal funding
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky, which has one of the highest rates of kinship care in the United States,…
With legal sports wagering on horizon, Beshear signs regulation to fund problem gambling assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Kentucky prepares for sports wagering to begin in early September, Gov. Andy Beshear has…
Area Development presents Kentucky with Gold Shovel Award for second consecutive year
Kentucky has earned its second consecutive Gold Shovel Award from the national publication Area Development, which cited the Commonwealth’s strong…
KHRC adopts emergency administrative regulations allowing sports betting in KY beginning September 7
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday joined the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and lawmakers to announce Kentuckians can make their first-ever…
Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky ‘leading the nation’ in effort to cap orphaned oil and gas wells
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky is doing an outstanding job plugging orphaned oil and gas…
Governor releases 2022 Overdose Fatality Report, marks first decline in four years; 2,135 Kyians lost
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear released the 2022 Overdose Fatality Report on Thursday, showing that while 2,135…
Jamie Ruehl: Beshear’s legacy will be his failure to lead and his mishandling of pandemic lockdowns
I remember being at my desk when it was announced that we would not be returning on Monday to “flatten…
Kentucky sets record with 15-month stretch of lowest rate of unemployment since tracking began in 1976
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced that Kentucky has set the record for the longest period with the lowest unemployment…
Bill Straub: Given all Beshear has faced as governor, he has done admirable job; except on climate change
Considering the disasters he has been forced to confront in his official capacity as governor – COVID-19, the Mayfield tornado,…
Court rules against state on quarantine of individuals after church services during COVID lockdown
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky state government will have to pay $272,142.50 in legal fees to plaintiffs who sued…
Al Cross: Would-be governors, seeking votes, fall in line for Trump
Kentucky’s political system, largely run by Republicans these days, has thankfully avoided copying other red states’ mischief with their election…
Governor Andy Beshear issues veto of Senate Bill 150 banning gender-affirming care for minors
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed Senate Bill 150, which, among other things, would ban…
Gov. Beshear signs more bills into law, including Rep. Moser’s biomarker testing insurance coverage
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear signed a number of bills into law during his weekly Capitol press…
Governor awards more than $1 million in funding to 14 Campbell County nonprofit organizations
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday presented more than $1 million to 14 local nonprofits in Campbell County as part of…
Beshear names Jamie Eads executive director of Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
After serving as interim executive director for six months, Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Jamie Eads as the executive director…
Teacher shortage could force school consolidations; coalition releases recommendations to ease problem
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The severe shortage of public school teachers in Kentucky could force schools to consolidate, Lawrence…
Seven NKY law enforcement officers among graduates of latest KY DOCJT basic training class
Gov. Andy Beshear last week announced 25 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state, including seven from Northern Kentucky,…
Beshear seeks firm rules on how $842 million opioid settlement is spent; Cameron appointee says no
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s local and state governments continue to reap more millions from settlements with drug…
Kentucky’s 988 suicide prevention lifeline marks six months, records 26% increase in monthly calls
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 988 service, which allows Kentuckians in crisis to connect with suicide prevention, mental health…
Gov. Beshear says more changes coming to state’s juvenile justice system, including pay raises, hiring
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced more changes are coming to the state’s juvenile justice system during…