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Beshear sues over law changing ethics commission selections Kentucky’s Democratic governor has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a new state law that gives Republican officials the power to appoint most members to an ethics commission. Gov. Andy Beshear’s suit was filed Thursday. It warns that the reconstituted membership on the Executive Branch Ethics Commission […]

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced he’ll enter the state’s 2023 governor’s race. He joins what’s shaping up to be a crowded Republican contest to select a nominee to challenge Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. Quarles is in his second term as agriculture commissioner. He has long been seen as a strong contender, having built

Most locations identified to open in interim office spaces to fast-track expanded access FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2022) – A new era of driver licensing has been ushered in across most of Kentucky as driver licensing services shift from the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in each county to Driver Licensing Regional Offices by June 30, 2022.

Governor announces new economic development projects, tornado relief funding FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 28, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, tornado relief, COVID-19 and the Governor’s Derby Week Kick-off. He also named the commonwealth’s military children as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars. Gov. Beshear Highlights Continued Economic GrowthGov. Beshear highlighted five companies

Apparel and footwear company has maintained distribution operation since 2004 FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 28, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear noted continued economic growth in Western Kentucky as he announced Columbia Brands USA LLC, a manufacturer of apparel and footwear products, will expand its presence in Henderson County with a $3.7 million investment in its existing

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are three cents higher this week at $3.755, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Central KY Average                $3.755Average price during the week of April 18, 2022                                 $3.723Average price during the week of

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 54 new COVID-19 infections; 18 in Daviess County, 25 in HendersonCounty, 2 in Ohio County, 4 in Union County, and 5 in Webster County. GRDHD reported 3 additionalCOVID-19 deaths during that period. The COVID-19 deaths

Governor highlights $30 million in economic investment, outlines next steps on medical cannabis FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2022) – Today Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, outlined steps being taken on medical cannabis and named new Team Kentucky All-Stars after a first-of-its-kind rescue in the Red River Gorge. First Lady Britainy Beshear updated Kentuckians

EDITOR’S NOTE: A link to Kentucky county unemployment rate charts is below. County Rate FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2022) – Unemployment rates rose in nine Kentucky counties, fell in 110 counties, and stayed the same in Breathitt County between March 2021 and March 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the

On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 81 new COVID-19 infections; 27 in Daviess County, 4 in HancockCounty, 35 in Henderson County, 2 in McLean County, 10 in Ohio County, 2 in Union County, and 1 inWebster County. GRDHD reported 5 additional

Producers, stakeholders attend proclamation signing FRANKFORT (April 18, 2022) – Kentucky goat producers and industry stakeholders joined Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles today as he signed a proclamation declaring April as Goat Month in Kentucky.“Creating diversity in our livestock throughout the commonwealth is key to keeping relevant in today’s consumer trends,” Commissioner Quarles said. “Goats add

EDITOR’S NOTE: A link to Kentucky annual county unemployment rate chart is below. Annual County Rate FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 18, 2022) -Annual unemployment rates decreased in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.   The annual jobless rate for Woodford

Fatalities up 26 compared with 2020, Officials urge drivers to buckle up FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 18, 2022) – Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky State Police (KSP). Data indicates there were 806 fatalities in 2021, compared to 780 in 2020 – a 3.3

This work is scheduled for completion the same day MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 17, 2022) – Motorists in Webster County may wish to seek alternate routes on Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th for cross drain replacements. Tuesday/19th: The work zone for KY 120 (MP 9.176) is located at the intersection of KY 120 and Hocket