Government Archives

Utilities that opposed Kentucky’s new energy planning commission are now part of it

by Liam Niemeyer
August 29, 2024

Eston Glover, former president and CEO of Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative and chair of the Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency, is among those who have been appointed to the committee.

McConnell tells Hopkinsville audience he will be a ‘voice for peace through strength’

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2024

The U.S. Senate Republican leader spoke Tuesday at the Hopkinsville Rotary Club after attending an event at Fort Campbell to open newly renovated barracks.

Kentucky Auditor Ball sues Beshear for access to computerized records of abuse, neglect

by Sarah Ladd
August 27, 2024

The move follows a months-long back and forth on access between Ball and the administration.

Alison Grimes must contend with effort to reinstate alleged ethics violations

by Jack Brammer
August 25, 2024

The former Kentucky secretary of state attended Democratic National Convention, raising speculation about another U.S. Senate run.

City looks to name Hopkinsville Greenway pedestrian bridge for Attucks coach William Falls

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 22, 2024

Falls led the Attucks High School basketball team to two state titles in the Kentucky High School Athletic League Championships and advanced four times to a national tournament for Black schools during segregation.

Kentucky’s Judicial Conduct Commission doesn’t have authority to permanently remove judges

by Hannah Saad
August 22, 2024

Kentucky hits budget triggers for income tax rate cut in 2026

by Joe Sonka
August 21, 2024

In order for the tax rate to be reduced from 4% to 3.5% in 2026, the Kentucky General Assembly will still have to pass a bill in the 2025 session approving the cut.

University of Kentucky disbanding its diversity office, president announces

by Sarah Ladd
August 20, 2024

The move comes after DEI at public universities came under scrutiny during Kentucky’s 2024 legislative session — and nationally.

Beshear says he’s focused on Kentucky; others say his time in the national spotlight isn’t over

by McKenna Horsley
August 19, 2024

With three years left in office, the Democratic governor has a list of priorities. The Legislature’s Republican supermajority has other ideas.

Local officials are key to establishing trust in elections

by The Rural Blog
August 18, 2024

When it comes to managing election interference, 'think local,' said officials at a National Conference of State Legislatures’ Legislative Summit." Elections are run by neighbors, not 'overlords.'

Kentucky AG: Public resources can’t advocate around ‘school choice’ amendment

by Sylvia Goodman
August 18, 2024

After a Kentucky school district posted graphics advocating against a proposed constitutional amendment, Kentucky’s Republican attorney general issued an opinion saying public entities can’t spend money for or against amendments.

Kentucky Democratic lawmaker stripped of committee assignments amid investigation

by Sylvia Goodman
August 18, 2024

Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg has been removed from all of his interim committee assignments. The attorney for Rep. Daniel Grossberg says one investigation into alleged misconduct toward women has been closed with no impropriety found.