Utilities sought more than $18 billion in rate increases nationwide during the first half of 2026, potentially raising gas and electric bills for millions of customers already struggling with energy costs.
Several Kentucky politicians have confirmed they will speak at the Aug. 1 Fancy Farm Picnic, including U.S. Senate rivals Andy Barr and Charles Booker.
Hopkinsville resident Ricky Hunt told Kentucky lawmakers that buying medical cannabis in-state has brought steep price increases since patients lost protection for out-of-state purchases. Pembroke Rep. Myron Dossett warned the higher costs could push some patients toward illegal options.
A bipartisan Kentucky bill aimed at curbing addictive social media features for children passed the House unanimously but died in the Senate after Meta ramped up lobbying against it.
The executive order, which Trump signed, directs government agencies to promote holistic farming practices that rely on natural land rehabilitation over chemicals.
As the 250th anniversary of the United States approaches, columnist Al Cross is reminded that the country's story is told in every community, including one like Seventy Six, Kentucky
