Government Archives

House bill that would cap monthly cost of insulin for many Kentuckians at $100 goes to Senate without dissent

by Melissa Patrick
February 24, 2020

Many states are considering legislation to cap monthly insulin costs, but so far only two have passed such a law: Colorado and Illinois.

Wendell Lynch, Hopkinsville’s new mayor, reflects on family history and the city’s future during oath ceremony

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 24, 2020

Hopkinsville native and retired bank president, Wendell Lynch was sworn in as Hopkinsville's first Black mayor on Feb. 23, 2021.

City council delays final vote on business license tax increase

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 21, 2020

Wendell Lynch, who will be sworn in as interim mayor Sunday, said he and other council members received numerous calls from constituents about the tax increase.

Legislature advances bill to strengthen asset forfeiture reporting and penalties

by Jacob Ryan
February 20, 2020

Asset forfeiture is a common practice for police agencies across Kentucky. Under state law, law enforcement agencies keep 85 percent of what they take and the rest is distributed to prosecutors.

Wendell Lynch’s swearing-in ceremony for mayor is Sunday

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 20, 2020

Lynch, a Democrat, was the Ward 6 councilman up until his appointment as interim mayor.

City council, in a pair of split votes, OKs tax increases; Lynch appointment to interim mayor is unanimous

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 19, 2020

The council will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, to approve the tax ordinances on second reading.

Gov. Beshear calls for a ‘new tone in Frankfort’ during Western Kentucky stops to promote budget

by Rachel Collins
February 18, 2020

Beshear stressed the proposed budget has more debt going off the books over the next two years than what will accumulate.

Mike Foster appointed special Supreme Court justice

by WKMS
February 17, 2020

Foster served as Christian County attorney for more than 40 years until 2018.

Medical marijuana bill passes in state legislative committee

by Ryland Barton
February 13, 2020

One advocate for the bill told lawmakers he uses marijuana to ease painful symptoms he suffers as the result of a car accident more than 20 years ago.

State-backed Braidy Industries seeks $500M to break ground on aluminum mill

by Ryland Barton
February 11, 2020

The mill is backed with both state and federal funds. Former Gov. Matt Bevin convinced the legislature to invest $15 million in the project in 2017 and the company also received $4 million in Abandoned Mine Lands grant money.

Pension bill has winners, losers among health department; some will be asked to raise taxes to get state help

by Melissa Patrick
February 10, 2020

The legislature has frozen health departments' pension contributions at 49.47% for the past two years, but on July 1 this is set to jump to 93%.

Kentucky regional universities ask for funding, pension help

by Ryland Barton
February 9, 2020

Murray State University President Bob Jackson told a legislative committee the increase would force universities to make tough financial decisions.