Government

Ashli Watts told a Hopkinsville audience that Kentucky should eliminate the state income tax and support programs that get more people into the workforce.

Stevenson, a retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force, said she would bring 27 years of experience as a JAG attorney to the attorney general’s office.

As the state Senate’s Democratic leader, McGarvey has touted his experience working with Republicans, which he says he can do without forsaking his party’s values.

Republican Sen. Whitney Westerfield, of Christian County, is considering filing a new constitutional amendment that includes exceptions for rape and incest.

The $3,750 grant was awarded to Hampton Premium Meats.

Louisville Democratic Rep. Nima Kulkarni, an immigration attorney, called for studying the issue, especially as the state struggles with a shortage of workers.

A lower-than-anticipated interest rate means the city will save an estimated $280,000 over 20 years.

Justice Laurence VanMeter will replace retiring Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. of Bowling Green, who is set to retire after leading the Kentucky Supreme Court more than 14 years.

Residents and business owners are asked to move cars from on-street parking to make way for equipment.

Solar farms that are 40 acres or larger will have to be set back 1,000 feet from property lines.

Kentuckians with certain medical conditions who meet specific requirements will be able to possess and use small amounts of medical cannabis purchased from states where it has been decriminalized.

Last week, Kentucky voters rejected a referendum to add anti-abortion language to the state constitution.