Governor appoints Antisemitism Task Force, says ‘We’ll keep fighting against hate’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A task force has been developed to conduct a review of antisemitism in the state,…
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Governor cites Kentucky State Police for 18-month investigation shutting down organized cargo theft
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that over the past 18 months the Kentucky State Police (KSP)…
Governor announces plan for transparent noise barrier pilot project on Brent Spence Bridge corridor
Gov. Andy Beshear announced plans for a pilot project to determine whether transparent noise barriers within a section of the…
Governor expected to participate in OneNKY Center groundbreaking Wednesday in downtown Covington
Gov. Andy Beshear will join NKY officials for the official groundbreaking Wednesday morning for the OneNKY Center Building at its…
Governor declares state of emergency following heavy rain, flooding in Western Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday afternoon that he has issued an executive order declaring a…
Gov. Beshear announces new employment record for Kentucky — 2,009,500 now employed
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today During his weekly Capitol press conference on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new employment…
Gov. Beshear says drug overdose deaths have declined for first time in four years; COVID-19 activity stable
During his weekly press conference Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced drug overdose deaths in Kentucky declined by 5% in 2022…
Beshear, joined by legislators, presents $3.8m-plus to Boone County transportation projects and nonprofits
At the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $3.8 million for transportation projects and…
Governor signs addiction-recovery bills regarding housing, direct insurance payments to facilities
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today During a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed two…
Governor signs five pieces of legislation that support workforce development, state’s growing economy
Gov. Andy Beshear joined lawmakers to sign five pieces of legislation that support workforce development and the state’s booming economy….
Al Cross: Legislature overdoes it in trying to trip up Beshear
For a few minutes on the ides of March, it seemed the legislature was really legislating. Faced with a transgender-youth…
Gov. Beshear signs HB 75, boosts Medicaid payment rates for outpatient procedures
Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by health care leaders and lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda for a bill-signing ceremony honoring…
Beshear signs bill that cuts income tax rate to four percent, a Republican legislative priority
Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation Friday that will lower the state income tax rate to four percent on Jan.1, 2024,…
Seven CMAQ awards to improve transportation, air quality, including to Boone County and TANK
Gov. Andy Beshear announced $11.3 million in awards to support seven transportation projects that improve air quality and reduce traffic…
Gov. Beshear signs proclamation at state Capitol making February Gifted Education Month in Kentucky
A group of education stakeholders and state lawmakers started Gifted Education Month in Kentucky with a proclamation signing at the…
End of ’22 marks best two-year period for private-sector investment, job creation in state history
Gov. Andy Beshear announced this year’s books have officially closed on another successful year of economic growth in Kentucky, concluding…
Governor urges Kentuckians to help improve FCC’s National Broadband Map and offer feedback
In an ongoing effort to expand reliable high-speed internet access across the Commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging all Kentuckians…
Governor plans to reform Dept. of Juvenile Justice to fix gaps in system that has been in place 20+ years
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced plans last week to reform Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ),…
Governor gives update on influenza, RSV, and COVID 19; signs are encouraging but be cautious
In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. Beshear said…
Gov. Beshear gives update on influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and monkeypox, says stay up-to-date on vaccines
In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 and monkeypox in the…
Governor unveils ‘Education First’ plan to advance student learning, ease teacher shortage
With the World Health Organization stating last month that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight, Gov. Andy…
Gov. Beshear announces state’s Medicaid program will expand to cover dental, vision, hearing services
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that beginning January 1, the state’s Medicaid program will be…