Government

During the pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear used his emergency powers to allow nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances. The executive order ended in January.

In an address to state lawmakers, Minton said the experiences gained during the Great Recession came in handy when the pandemic hit.

Officials at the historically Black university told lawmakers they’re trying to dig the school out of a financial mess, but leaky roofs, bugs and broken flooring are sending prospective students “running away.”