Regional & State Archives

Medical marijuana appears to have more traction than ever in Ky.

by Kentucky Health News
March 12, 2022

A bill that would allow doctors to prescribe cannabis was approved Thursday by a state House committee — in part because of new support from Sen. Whitney Westerfield of Crofton.

Ky. Republicans advance bill mirroring Mississippi abortion law

by Ryland Barton
March 10, 2022

The bill includes no exemptions for complicated pregnancies or cases or rape or incest. It passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee with a vote of 8-2 and will now be considered by the full Senate.

Senate passes bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act co-sponsored by Rep. Comer

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 10, 2022

It codifies into federal law a minimum of six-day delivery for letters and packages, a key element for rural advocates.

Kentucky lawmakers advance bill banning school mask, vaccine and testing mandates

by Melissa Patrick
March 10, 2022

A bill prohibiting schools from enforcing masking, testing or vaccination requirements passed the state House on Tuesday.

Ky. Senate Republicans unveil budget, setting stage for tax overhaul

by Ryland Barton
March 9, 2022

Both chambers proposed raises for state workers but not for teachers. Republican leaders say those decisions should be left up to local school districts.

Oak Grove mayor: Buc-ee’s is coming

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 9, 2022

The privately held Texas company operates huge convenience stores with gas stations at 41 locations in the South. An Oak Grove location would be the third in Kentucky.

Health department to close COVID-19 testing site, reduce vaccination hours

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 8, 2022

A department spokeswoman said there has been a drastic decrease in the demand for testing.

Land Between the Lakes still in early phases of tornado recovery

by Lily Burris
March 8, 2022

Opening weekend for LBL is coming up in early April, and officials are working to ensure that visitors aren’t impacted by tornado damage during their visit.

Postal reform bill set for vote; would keep 6-day delivery

by The Rural Blog
March 7, 2022

Republican Rep. James Comer, of Kentucky, is a co-sponsor of the legislation, which would continue the legal guarantee of six-day delivery, an important point for rural USPS customers.

Taxpayers should expect serious delays from the IRS this year – a tax scholar offers tips but says only Congress can fix the underlying problem

by Beverly Moran
March 7, 2022

The pandemic deserves some of the blame for taxpayer delays, but so do years of underfunding the IRS, antiquated computer systems and a dwindling workforce, writes a Vanderbilt University law professor and expert in federal income taxation.

Hoptown, let’s write: Share your poem or story for Kentucky Writers’ Day

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 6, 2022

Residents and those with a connection to the state are invited to record a video of themselves reading their poem or story for Kentucky Writers' Day.

Kentucky deadline to apply for FEMA reimbursement is March 14

by Rhonda Miller
March 6, 2022

Kentucky residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed will not be able to register for FEMA financial reimbursement after March 14.