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GOP leader says KY agencies that go along with medical cannabis order ‘should be prosecuted’
“You are jeopardizing the program in its entirety.”
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LFUCG panel set to weigh bike lane parking ban, animal protections
The LFUCG Social Services & Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider a bike lane parking ordinance recommended by the STREEET Safety Task Force, proposed animal care ordinance updates, and a Global Lex program update at its Tuesday meeting.
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State lawmakers approve $125 million UK HealthCare contract amid spending scrutiny
Kentucky lawmakers voted Tuesday to approve a $125 million consulting contract for University of Kentucky HealthCare amid scrutiny the state’s flagship university has faced over spending by its executives, including for a healthcare subsidiary. Craig Collins, the chief financial officer for UK HealthCare, told lawmakers in Frankfort its $125 million contract through 2028 with…
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After nursing home crises, states target private equity’s role
Private equity’s role in nursing home abuses is under more scrutiny.
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Trump administration swiftly moves ahead on plans to restrict voting by mail in the states
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will allow states to access federal citizenship data by June 30 and plans to monitor the flow of mail ballots for signs of voter fraud, according to a court document. Amid a series of lawsuits, President Donald Trump’s administration is now moving to carry out a March 31 executive…
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UK neuroscientist Gerhardt honored as 2026-27 University Research Professor
Greg Gerhardt, a UK neuroscientist studying Parkinson’s disease treatment and progression, has been named a 2026-27 University Research Professor. The honor recognizes his nearly three decades of translational research aimed at improving care for Kentuckians with neurodegenerative diseases.
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Solar work group presents amended rules for large-scale projects
A Lexington Solar Work Group presented proposed amendments to the city’s solar energy zoning ordinance on June 9, recommending stronger farmland protections, agricultural production requirements, and new pathways for solar development on brownfield properties as the city pursues net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Global Lex reports growth in services for Lexington’s international community
Global Lex presented a progress update to the Social Services & Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, highlighting its expanded multilingual services for Lexington’s rapidly growing international population. The office, led by newly appointed Executive Director Dr. Basel Touchan, served residents from at least 15 countries and offered services in nine languages during its first…
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Lexington pauses data center approvals amid zoning review
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council unanimously imposed a temporary moratorium on data center development through October 31 and initiated a zoning ordinance review to regulate the facilities.
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Council approves $460K for Solarize Lexington solar panel program
The Urban County Council authorized funding for the expanded Solarize Lexington solar panel program and approved $1.94 million in recycling equipment upgrades during a Tuesday work session.