Source: KY Legislative Research Commission

Kentucky legislators expressed concerns Thursday about medical cannabis pricing and access, with patients reporting sticker shock at dispensary prices compared to neighboring states. State officials attributed higher prices to Kentucky’s newer market but promised prices would drop as more growing facilities come online.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a resurfacing project on U.S. 25 (Robert Martin Bypass) in Madison County will begin soon, with nightly lane closures planned between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The project was delayed due to emergency flood recovery efforts in the region.

A bridge on Tates Creek Road in Madison County remains closed due to flood damage from last week’s storms. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says more in-depth repairs are needed before the bridge can safely reopen.

Kentucky Medicaid recipients will face a new 80-hour monthly work, community service, education, or training requirement beginning in July 2026 to maintain health coverage.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pursuing federal assistance for counties damaged by last week’s severe flooding that brought up to 10 inches of rain to parts of the state.

Fayette County has received more than $8 million in opioid settlement funds but has yet to spend any of the money while city and county officials develop plans for its use.

The Kentucky Department of Education has selected 16 high school students for the 2026-2027 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, joining nine returning members to provide student feedback on critical education issues.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Kentucky president says patients can save significant money and time by choosing appropriate care settings for non-emergency medical needs, from urgent care clinics to ambulatory surgery centers instead of hospital emergency rooms.

Horse Soldier Bourbon, founded by retired Green Berets, opened Horse Soldier Farms in Somerset, a $200 million distillery and tourism destination overlooking Lake Cumberland. The facility will serve as the southern anchor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Kentucky women’s soccer announced its 2026 schedule, featuring the return of the Louisville rivalry for the first time in eight years and matches against eight teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. All home matches at the Bell Soccer Complex will be free to the public.