Regional & State Archives

Gov. Beshear signs executive order declaring Kentucky’s nursing shortage an emergency

by Corinne Boyer
December 10, 2021

The governor's executive order will allow for increases in nursing school enrollment, permit nurses licensed in other states to work in Kentucky, and provide bonus pay to nurses.

AG Cameron’s search warrant panel recommends training, reporting

by Ryland Barton
December 9, 2021

The proposals will be considered during the upcoming legislative session, which begins in January.

WKMS selected for Digital Transformation Program

by WKMS
December 8, 2021

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting partnership aims to help public media outlets build digital-first strategies that foster connection to the communities they serve.

Ky. resettlement agency struggling to get housing for refugees from Afghanistan

by Hannah Covington
December 8, 2021

The Bowling Green-based International Center of Kentucky has only been able to secure housing for about half of the 140 refugees who have arrived from Afghanistan.

Ky. lawmakers to consider allowing local tobacco regulations that aim to prevent youth use

by Melissa Patrick
December 7, 2021

Local communities could enact ordinances to keep children from being exposed to the products, such as buffer zones for sales of vaping products near schools.

Frankfort hearing to consider who gets essential worker bonus pay

by Rhonda Miller
December 6, 2021

Kentucky is expected to receive approximately $400 million in federal funds for this special allocation.

Calloway Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating after Confederate monument defaced

by Liam Niemeyer
December 2, 2021

The monument has attracted protests for more than a year over whether it should be removed from courthouse property.

Health care worker vaccine mandate challenged by AG Cameron is blocked nationwide

by Ryland Barton
December 1, 2021

The decision came from U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty, of Louisiana’s western district, and applies to the entire country.

Judge blocks federal contractor vaccine mandate for KY, OH, TN

by Ryland Barton
November 30, 2021

The ruling is a preliminary win for Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who joined other states suing to block the mandate.

Kentucky lawmaker proposes decriminalizing cannabis possession, use

by Ryland Barton
November 30, 2021

According to a 2020 poll by the Foundation For A Healthy Kentucky, 59% of Kentuckians support legalizing cannabis for adults and 90% support legalizing it for medical use.

Ky. lawmakers plan to quickly pass redistricting maps

by Ryland Barton
November 30, 2021

The public will have about a week to see the maps — which have been drawn behind closed doors — before lawmakers expect to adopt them.

Inflation hurts rural households more than urban households

by The Rural Blog
November 30, 2021

Rural households are paying an average of 5.2 percent more of their post-tax income because of inflation, compared to 3.5% of metropolitan households.