Regional & State

The struggle to remove the Confederate statue on the Calloway County Courthouse lawn inspired the film to be shown Jan. 15 at Murray State University.

Republican House Speaker David Osborne said he expects the budget will remain austere, emphasizing that it will focus on “needs not wants.”

Senate Majority Whip Mike Wilson, wants to discourage diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies that he says “divide instead of unite people” in higher education.

Starting in 2025, Kentucky doctors can legally prescribe medical cannabis to patients with one of seven qualifying conditions, including cancer. But Beshear wants to expand the list to 21 to include ailments.

Natural gas is a key player in the Tennessee Valley Authority's plan to transition to a carbon-neutral future.

"If we’re serious about prevention, we’ll work to help more Kentuckians grow up in secure homes," writes Kentucky Lantern editor Jamie Lucke.

Beshear and Republicans have long quibbled over who deserves credit for the state’s successes, but in Wednesday night’s speech Beshear extended an olive branch, acknowledging the legislature’s role in supporting economic development.

The bill helping pregnant, young Kentuckians is "50 years too late," Westerfield said.

Ahead of this year’s regular session, which began Tuesday, some GOP House members had called for changes to the rules.

Government rental assistance, a boon during the pandemic, has dwindled. Some states are working on their own solutions.

The 60-day session will see the Republican-led General Assembly consider bills dealing with charter schools, abortion and firearms, as well as pass a two-year state spending plan.

Anvil-firing was a risky way to celebrate.