Regional & State Archives

Kentucky lawmakers hear climate-science skepticism from attorney general’s office

by Liam Niemeyer
July 18, 2024

The office was represented among several witnesses at the legislature’s Interim Joint Natural Resources and Energy Committee, which was discussing the implications of new federal rules requiring coal-fired power plants.

Beshear says federal government should reclassify marijuana to recognize its medical uses

by Sarah Ladd
July 18, 2024

Beshear’s letter comes near the end of public comment on a Biden administration proposal to reclassify marijuana.

On the trail of J.D. Vance’s Kentucky mountain roots

by Jamie Lucke
July 18, 2024

Family ties bind former Donald Trump's running mate to a region where feelings about him are mixed.

Report: Ky. voucher program would mostly benefit families that already have kids in private schools

by Lisa Autry
July 17, 2024

Kentucky Arts Council seeking nominations for Commonwealth’s 2025-26 Poet Laureate

by Northern Kentucky Tribune
July 16, 2024

The nomination deadline is Sept. 30.

Some new Kentucky laws are in limbo as governor says lawmakers failed to fund them

by Liam Niemeyer
July 15, 2024

More than 100 new laws are now in effect in Kentucky. Here’s a dozen key ones to know.

by Sylvia Goodman
July 15, 2024

Roughly 150 bills passed this year are going into effect Monday. Here’s a dozen of the laws reshaping Kentucky statutes.

Kentucky politicians decry political violence against Trump, Comer calls for investigation

by Sylvia Goodman
July 14, 2024

In the wake of a failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, Kentucky leaders are condemning political violence.

Report: Kentucky’s housing challenges could impact future economic development

by Hannah Saad
July 14, 2024

The report examines Kentucky’s current housing landscape and looks at the Commonwealth’s future residential needs through the lens of economic development.

Safer Kentucky Act, which punishes homelessness, will take effect soon

by Divya Karthikeyan
July 12, 2024

The Safer Kentucky Act, which penalizes people experiencing homelessness for camping outside, will take effect next week. Some service providers in Louisville say it’s going to make homelessness worse.

Kentucky’s “Move Over” law expands Monday

by John McGary
July 12, 2024

The expanded law is designed to protect motorists with disabled vehicles.

Fancy Farm organizers confirm early list of speakers for Western Ky. political picnic

by Derek Operle
July 11, 2024

Pending invitations listed include Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, as well as U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul.