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Beshear expected to make ‘major’ housing announcement in Letcher County Thursday

Governor Beshear is expected in Letcher County Thursday afternoon, in the city of Jenkins, with a major announcement about new housing for the flood-stricken area.

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Woodford County third in state to be certified as ‘Recovery Ready Community’

Woodford County is the third in the commonwealth to be certified as a “Recovery Ready Community.” The program started two years ago after the General Assembly passed House Bill 7 and Governor Beshear signed it.

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Paintsville Independent Schools to use $1.5 million ARC grant to open new STEAM Career Center

Earlier this week, in the Paintsville High School gymnasium, Rocky Adkins, a senior advisor to Governor Beshear, announced the federal grant. Paintsville Independent Schools Superintendent David Gibson says the $1.5 million dollars will help pay for and renovate a new STEAM Career Center that should open by Christmas of 2024.

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Kentucky hemp grower has doubts about new medical marijuana law

Beginning in 2025, medical marijuana can be legally sold, grown and consumed in Kentucky, the result of a law passed by the General Assembly this year. Last week, Governor Beshear announced a new website that provides updates on the plan. Bill Polyniak, the co-owner of the Kentucky Cannabis Company and…

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Incoming Pikeville University dental dean says expanded Medicaid dental services are helping poor Ke

The deans of Kentucky’s dental colleges want the Republican-led General Assembly to support Governor Beshear’s expansion of Medicaid to cover dental services.

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Two eastern Kentucky counties receive nearly $4 million for clean water and other projects

Governor Beshear was in Manchester Monday to announce 3-point-8 million dollars in state and federal funding for clean drinking water and other projects in Clay and Leslie counties.

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Governor Beshear declares state of emergency after recent flooding

The Governor said this declaration is just one of the actions being taken to help Kentuckians.

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Kentucky Coal counties to receive nearly double in coal severance tax funds

Counties will receive more than $74 million dollars from the state. This is the most money allocated to these communities in 10 years.

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Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission exploring new treatments for Opioid Use Disorder

One substance that members are hoping to use is called Ibogaine, that is a psychedelic that can cause hallucinations.

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Fallen Kentucky police officers remembered in 2023 law enforcement memorial ceremony

Nine names were added to the law enforcement memorial on the DOCJT campus in Richmond

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Today's Interview: Lexington firefighter says new state Urban Search and Rescue unit will ‘definit

A new law signed by Governor Beshear Tuesday will lead to the formation of a state Urban Search and Rescue team.

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SNAP benefits restored for Kentuckians who lost food after March storm

Governor Beshear announced Monday that people receiving SNAP benefits in 31 counties will be able to replace food lost after the March 3rd storms

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Addiction recovery group says newly-legalized fentanyl testing strips will save lives

The CEO of a group that successfully pushed to decriminalize fentanyl test strips said House Bill 353, which Governor Beshear signed into law, will save lives.

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HB 248 ‘holds everybody to the same standard’ for addiction recovery housing

The president of the Kentucky Recovery Housing Network Advisory Board said House Bill 248, which Governor Beshear signed into law, will help Kentuckians trying to overcome alcohol and drug addiction.

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Kentucky Senate overturns veto and takes final action on union dues bill

The Kentucky Senate voted 23 to 13 Wednesday to override Governor Beshear’s veto of Senate Bill seven. The body gave final passage to the measure that prohibits the use of a public payroll deduction system to collect certain union dues or for political fundraising.

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Madison County Tuskegee Airmen honored with marker and mural in Richmond

State and local officials dedicate a historic marker and mural to honor Tuskegee Airmen

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Governor Beshear signs bill improving access to healthcare and expand resources for hospitals in Ken

Governor Beshear signs House Bill 75.

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Governor Beshear declares state of emergency due to storm damage

State official have had a chance to assess the damage from storms earlier this month.

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Officials begin to move forward with Brent Spence Bridge corridor project

Kentucky is preparing to move the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project forward . The bridge spans the Ohio River and connects Covington Kentucky to Cincinnati Ohio.

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Kentucky Senate reaffirms it position on opening up Capital Avenue

The Kentucky Senate has voted overwhelmingly to open up a section of Capital Avenue between the State Capitol building and the annex. Governor Beshear ordered barriers to be placed there in the fall of 2021.

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Deadline to sign up for state subsidized health insurance, Kynect, is near

Deadline to sign up for state subsidized health insurance is approaching

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Governor expands on changes to Department of Juvenile Justice

Governor Beshear has further expanded on planned changes to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

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Governor Beshear announces even more changes for Juvenile Justice in Kentucky

More changes are coming to the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.

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Governor Beshear announces more funding to help victims of violent crimes

Victims of violent crime in the commonwealth are getting some additional help from Frankfort.

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State leaders lay out education priorities

State leaders are looking at the results of testing in Kentucky’s schools. They show that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the commonwealth’s students.

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