Government Archives

Kentucky transit services battle supply chain in pursuit of new buses

by Dustin Wilcox
February 23, 2022

Three out of the five PACS buses in Hopkinsville have nearly reached 300,000 miles, and with no replacements in sight, maintenance has become paramount.

Ky. bill would ban ‘intoxicating’ hemp products amid Delta-8 debate

by Liam Niemeyer
February 23, 2022

Some hemp farmers have capitalized on a business opportunity to convert excess CBD into Delta-8 THC.

What’s next for the $43 million left in Kentucky’s tornado relief fund

by Lily Burris
February 22, 2022

The next big steps will be working with nonprofits and other organizations to get people in housing and start that step toward long-term recovery.

Kentucky state parks still figuring out next steps for tornado survivors

by Lily Burris
February 19, 2022

In total, 105 rooms are being used at five Kentucky state parks – Pennyrile, Kentucky Dam Village, Kenlake State Resort Park, Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Barren River Lake State Resort Park – to house tornado survivors.

Here’s how disaster declarations work — and why aid takes so long

by Amal Ahmed
February 19, 2022

Half of last year’s billion-dollar disasters were in the South. Securing federal aid money can take months, and distributing it to people who need it the most can take much longer.

Bill aims to ease Kentucky’s nursing shortage by relaxing licensing requirements, enrollment caps

by Melissa Patrick
February 19, 2022

The bill includes four key measures to address the shortage: licensing reciprocity between other states and countries, higher enrollment caps, looser nursing-instructor qualifications and restructuring the state Board of Nursing.

Devin Brumfield named director of Christian County Health Department

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 18, 2022

Brumfield, a health department employee since 2014, had served as interim director for seven months.

Bill to prohibit schools from requiring masks passes first hurdle

by Melissa Patrick
February 16, 2022

The bill conflicts with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention order that required students and drivers to wear masks on buses, regardless of their vaccination status.

Low-income families risk losing thousands of dollars if they don’t file tax return

by Liz Carey
February 15, 2022

The American Rescue Plan increased the size of the Earned Income Tax Credit and made more people eligible. A national campaign is trying to make sure people know the money is there — IF they file a tax return.

FEMA disaster assistance deadline extended to March

by Dustin Wilcox
February 14, 2022

The deadlines were previously set for Feb. 11.

Nonpartisan panel working to mold findings into a report

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 11, 2022

The committee will continue work on the report at its next meeting in March.