Kentucky awards first medical cannabis dispensary licenses, more to be chosen next month by Sarah Ladd November 25, 2024 One of the 36 licenses was awarded to a business that would operate in Oak Grove.
Kentucky doctors can begin prescribing medical cannabis on Dec. 1 by Lisa Autry November 22, 2024 While medical cannabis will become legal in Kentucky on Jan. 1, patients won’t be able to access the drug that quickly.
McConnell to step down as U.S. Senate GOP leader but take over two key chairmanships by Jennifer Shutt November 22, 2024 McConnell is up for reelection in 2026 and hasn’t said yet if he’ll seek another six-year term in the Senate or opt to retire.
Public is still shut out of Kentucky’s legislative process, says League of Women Voters by McKenna Horsley November 20, 2024 Senate Republican Floor Leader Damon Thayer’s surprise overhaul of gambling oversight was cited as an example of "insider tactics" that undermine democracy.
KY will cut income tax again, but local tax reform would be more daunting, legislative leaders say by McKenna Horsley November 18, 2024 GOP leaders said tax reform at the local level would be a tall order because it would require amending Kentucky’s Constitution.
KCTCS audit reveals no criminal wrongdoing, but need for greater financial controls by Lisa Autry November 18, 2024 The audit was the system's final step in addressing recommendations made last year by then-state Auditor Mike Harmon following a special examination.
Shelby County utility-scale battery plant expected to create over 1,500 jobs by Liam Niemeyer November 15, 2024 The plant is expected to create 1,572 jobs over 15 years, considered to be the largest economic development announcement in Shelby County’s history.
Kentucky lawmakers wrap up their first examination of artificial intelligence by McKenna Horsley November 14, 2024 A task force adopted 11 recommendations, including considering legislation to encourage responsible use of AI in elections.
Women will make up majority of Kentucky Supreme Court for first time by McKenna Horsley November 12, 2024 As of earlier this year, 17 states have female majorities on their supreme court benches, according to a recent report.
Study: Rural Kentucky renters 55% more likely to be evicted when facing judgment by Zoe Lewis November 12, 2024 Research shows that people in rural areas are 55% more likely to face a judgment of eviction once legal proceedings begin.
Early voting ‘made Election Day a lot smoother,’ says Adams, but too soon to talk expansion by McKenna Horsley November 10, 2024
