Governor says overdose deaths decline for 4th consecutive year in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday that state agencies are working together to save lives and…
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Gov. Beshear gives veto pen a workout but GOP has votes to override
By McKenna Horsley and Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has issued more than two dozen vetoes of…
Gov.Beshear signs more bills into law — as ‘veto period’ continues until final days on April 14, 15
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bills 4, 134, 521 and 778 to better protect children across the Commonwealth and to…
Attorney General defends state tax cut appeal; decided by Boone Circuit Court
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday that his office of the Solicitor General is…
Beshear, delegation to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland to tout state investment
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he and a delegation from Team Kentucky will travel to Europe next week for a…
Governor’s proposed budget includes fully funding Medicaid and lowering cost of kynect coverage
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Since Congress has not had a final vote to extend tax credits for affordable health…
Beshear announces provisional licenses for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product retailers
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that a provisional license will be issued to tobacco, nicotine and vapor product retailers who have…
Governor annnounces federal judge has restored funding for housing support through HUD
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that a federal judge has ruled in favor of Kentucky,…
Gov. Beshear says ’25 is the state’s second-best year on record for new private sector investments
Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky’s continued economic strength as he announced that 2025 was the Commonwealth’s second-best year on record…
Gov. Beshear joins multi-state lawsuit about federal gutting of funding housing policy
Gov. Andy Beshear this week joined leaders from 19 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging…
Local officials celebrated grand opening of OneNKY Center, host open house
(Editor’s note: This story has been updated) The Northern Kentucky Port Authority, along with its developer and construction manager, Corporex,…
L2 Aviation celebrates opening of first Kentucky location, a $12.2 million investment at CVG
Staff report L2 Aviation, an avionics design, consulting, manufacturing and engineering company, celebrated the grand opening of the company’s first…
Governor provides update on severe weather recovery; death toll now six
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather recovery and recognized those helping with storm and flood recovery as…
Governor provides state roundup on severe weather and responses; four dead in flood waters
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather that continues to affect much of the Commonwealth. “Four days of…
President Trump approves disaster assistance for ten Kentucky counties as death toll reaches 22
Kentucky Lantern President Donald Trump on Monday approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments in 10 Kentucky counties…
Governor declares state of emergency with flood watch through mid-day Sunday
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as a flood watch is in effect for early Saturday,…
Governor authorizes $14.7 million to Kentucky schools to cover part of budget shortfall
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear is authorizing $14.7 million to cover part of a $40 million state…
Governor joins lawsuit against Trump over federal funding freeze
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday his office has joined a nationwide lawsuit against the…
Gov. Beshear announces $712m investment, 1500 new jobs for Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today “This is like winning the Super Bowl,” said Governor Andy Beshear as he announced that…
First medical cannabis cultivators, processors awarded licenses by lottery to begin business ventures
Gov. Andy Beshear joined the state’s first-ever medical cannabis license lottery. During the event, held at the Kentucky Lottery Corp….
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…
Dolly Parton visits Kentucky to celebrate statewide expansion of ‘Imagination Library’
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear welcomed Grammy Award-winning artist, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton to the Bluegrass…