Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Tuesday to form a 17-member medical marijuana advisory committee, which will provide feedback on cannabis for Kentuckians suffering from chronic medical conditions. The committee includes members with relevant experience regarding drug use, including opioid use disorder and addiction. He also chose those familiar with advocating for medical marijuana, […]
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Bill to prevent sexual offenders from becoming police officers signed into law
Gov. Andy Beshear ceremoniously signed a bill into law Thursday that will prevent sexual assault offenders from becoming police officers. He officially signed the bill into law in April. “This bill helps to ensure that sexual assault victims will never see their attackers wearing a badge and being in that position of power in their […]
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Second-place finisher in Republican primary goes to court over results in Senate District 24
Jessica Neal finished second in her bid to become the Republican nominee for Senate District 24, losing by just under 300 votes in official results to winner Shelley Funke Frommeyer. The senate district includes all of Campbell, Pendleton and Bracken counties, and a small piece of Kenton County, and is currently represented by Republican Wil […]
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The complicated arithmetic of inflation and how it’s affecting Kentuckians
Kentuckians are feeling the impact of inflation and its associated rising costs, particularly in the areas of food and gas prices. Dr. Will Snell, a professor in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky, testified to the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture Thursday to talk about the issue in Kentucky. […]
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Sen. Schroder appointed to early childhood education task force
The Republican leadership of the Kentucky Senate announced the appointment of Sen. Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) to the newly formed Early Childhood Education Task Force, which will conduct a comprehensive review of early childhood education, care-giving and educational structures and operations in the commonwealth. “It’s critical that our children’s education system is evaluated from all aspects […]
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Kentucky legislator raises concerns with Reading Recovery Program
A popular reading program used to help young students struggling to read is facing national criticism, and on Tuesday, Kentucky legislators talked about it with reading experts in Kentucky. “It’s my estimate that we spend at least $30 million of taxpayer dollars a year for Reading Recovery, teacher salaries, and training,” said Rep. Tina Bojanowski […]
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Maddox announces run for governor
A Northern Kentucky lawmaker who has been vocal in her opposition to policies and positions set forth by Democratic Governor Andy Beshear, took a step Monday at a chance to take on the incumbent head to head in next year’s gubernatorial election. Rep. Savannah Maddox (R-Dry Ridge) announced her bid for governor Monday evening, which […]
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State Rep. Maddox to make “big announcement.” Is she running for governor?
State Rep. Savannah Maddox is an intense critic of Democratic Governor Andy Beshear and next Monday, she may be announcing a bid to unseat him herself. The Dry Ridge Republican posted to her social media accounts that a “big announcement” is coming on Monday, June 6. Her campaign website calls it “a special announcement about […]
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Voter registration increased before May primary
Secretary of State Michael Adams said Kentucky saw an increase in voter registration across all categories in April. “Although I’m disappointed in the low turnout for our primary election, I’m glad we saw a bump in voter registration and hope this interest continues as we approach November,” Adams said. From April 1 through April 18, […]
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Kentucky’s April adjusted unemployment drops to 3.9 percent
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that Kentucky’s unemployment rate is the lowest in history. Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. It is the lowest rate ever recorded since the U.S. Bureau of Labor and […]
