Capacity at Ky. businesses, other venues increased to 75 percent; return to 100 percent set for June 11
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today After lifting the mask mandate earlier this month, Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday increased capacities…
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Kentucky’s voter registration numbers ‘beginning to rebound’ following several months of declines
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Friday that Kentucky’s voter registration numbers have begun…
As flu season comes to an end, a record low number of cases have been reported in Ky. and the nation
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The flu season that ends this month saw a low number of confirmed cases of…
Emergency regulations for historical racing on hold; KHRC must consider Family Foundation complaint
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Action on Tuesday by a legislative committee on emergency administrative regulations proposed by the Kentucky…
Kentucky lawmakers send bill partially banning no-knock warrants to Governor Andy Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The bill severely restricting the use of no-knock warrants is now on its way to…
KY Supreme Court unanimously agrees with The Kernel that the UK violated the state’s Open Records Act
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling on Thursday finding the University of Kentucky…
Adams applauds legislation that would make some voting law changes from 2020 election permanent
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is applauding legislation that would make permanent some of…
House impeachment committee dismisses two of three impeachment petitions against Gov. Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House Impeachment Committee met behind closed doors for about three hours on Friday,…
Historical horse racing bill clears licensing committee; measure now moves to full Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to legalize historical horse racing, which are essentially slot machines, in Kentucky cleared…
Budget, gambling among issues facing lawmakers as General Assembly returns for second part of session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers return to Frankfort today, to begin the second part of the 2021 General Assembly…
With no veto or signature from the governor, the ‘Born Alive’ pro-life bill become law on third try
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The third time was the charm for a pro-life measure passed by the Kentucky General…
Kentucky National Guard will deploy to Washington D.C., state Capitol on inauguration day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky National Guard is sending 270 members to Washington, D.C., for the Jan. 20 inauguration…
Kentucky legislature adjourns until Feb. 2; one bill sent to Governor, budget discussions will continue
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly spent the last day of the first part of the 2021…
Protective Life to relocate its core site in the Greater Cincinnati region to RiverCenter Towers in Covington
Kentucky’s efforts to attract and create better-paying jobs statewide took a major step forward as Gov. Andy Beshear and executives…
Independent economists forecast $17 million jump in Kentucky’s 2021 General Fund receipts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Kentucky’s economy, the Consensus Forecasting Group has…
Lexington legislator will introduce bill in 2021 General Assembly to increase minimum wage to $15/hr
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation is being prepared for the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly to increase the minimum wage…
In unanimous decision, Kentucky Supreme Court rules Beshear’s COVID-19 executive orders are legal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a unanimous decision, the Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Gov. Andy Beshear’s power…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes 134 pounds of meth at Erlanger port, valued at $1.2million
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s been a busy week for U.S Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port…
Kentucky highway advocate says state has ‘funding crisis for transportation’ after $74.6M drop in 2020
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The dire shape of highway project funding in Kentucky, as well as work zone safety,…
Recent audit finds several Kentucky counties are in violation of state’s long-standing ethics laws
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Auditor Mike Harmon issued a data bulletin on Wednesday in which he says several…
Beshear goes into quarantine on Sunday after security staff member tests positive for COVID-19
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Sunday he and his family have gone into quarantine at the…
Kentucky receives $900,000 in deceptive marketing settlement with surgical mesh maker C.R. Bard, Inc.
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky will receive more than $900,000 as its share of a $60 million settlement by…