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Governor sees ‘major outbreak’ of COVID cases in General Assembly, says more legislators need to wear masks

by Al Cross
January 21, 2022

Noting that his executive branch is masked up, the Democratic governor said, "We have not had a major outbreak that I think they’re seeing on the legislative side. That’s because masks work."

Lawmakers override Beshear vetoes, Dems sue to block redistricting maps

by Ryland Barton
January 21, 2022

The Kentucky Democratic Party, Rep. Derrick Graham and four residents announced they would sue to block the maps, arguing they violate the Kentucky Constitution by splitting counties into multiple districts “without legitimate purpose” and more times than is necessary to create districts of roughly equal size.

Ky. farmers increasingly caught up in debate over solar farms

by The Rural Blog
January 20, 2022

In one county, the fiscal court has refused to issue bonds for solar farms, which has angered local farmers who want solar projects on their land.

Beshear vetoes GOP redistricting maps, citing ‘political gerrymandering’

by Ryland Barton
January 19, 2022

The most notable feature of that bill, would extend Hopkinsville's 1st Congressional district from the westernmost tip of Kentucky all the way to Frankfort in central Kentucky.

Kentucky Senate adopts assisted living reforms

by Stu Johnson
January 19, 2022

Proponents said the bill streamlines the licensure process and allows for new services.

Kentucky lawmakers consider funding school nurses statewide

by Ryland Barton
January 19, 2022

Advocates say school nurses help students stay healthy, can be an important resource, and can also help identify and address mental health issues.

Ky. lawmakers revive bill to shield records about public officers

by Ryland Barton
January 18, 2022

First Amendment advocates point out that such information is already blocked by privacy laws — and the new legislation could create a chilling effect for those making and responding to open records requests because of the penalties.

Mayfield candle factory closing, permanently laying off half its employees

by Derek Operle
January 17, 2022

Mayfield Consumer Products MCP plans to speed up the opening of a facility in Hickory just north of Mayfield. About half the factory’s employees — 250 of the 501 positions — will be transferred to this new facility.

Jill Biden visits Bowling Green to survey tornado damage

by Rhonda Miller and Dalton York
January 15, 2022

First Lady Biden visited the Creekwood neighborhood, which was ravaged by the tornado, and the tornado recovery center inside Greenwood Mall, where she delivered remarks.

Beshear unveils sweeping budget, GOP to move fast on their plans

by Ryland Barton
January 13, 2022

The governor had already unveiled many of his proposals over the last week after House Republicans broke tradition and released their spending plan early.

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