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26-ORD-116 – William Cope/Southeast State Correctional Complex
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Opinion Number: 26-ORD-116 Date Issued: 3/23/2026 Parties: William Cope/Southeast State Correctional Complex Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 23, 2026 In re: William Cope/Southeast State Correctional Complex Summary: The Southeast State Correctional Complex (“the Complex”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not fulfill a request for information that…
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26-ORD-118 – Jennifer Simpson/Kentucky State Police
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Opinion Number: 26-ORD-118 Date Issued: 3/23/2026 Parties: Jennifer Simpson/Kentucky State Police Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 23, 2026 In re: Jennifer Simpson/Kentucky State Police Summary: The Kentucky State Police (“KSP”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not provide videos it does not possess. Open Records Decision Jennifer…
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City to share plans for closing Lexington’s digital divide
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On Tuesday, March 24, during a meeting of the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee, Urban County Councilmembers will review a draft of Lexington’s Digital Accessibility Plan. As a presentation at the meeting will show, high-speed internet is technically available throughout most of Fayette County. The main barriers for residents include the cost of…
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Council to hear city’s plan for spending millions in opioid settlement funds
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During March 24th’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting, Councilmembers will hear the city’s plan for spending millions of dollars in opioid settlement money. As presentation materials for the meeting show, the city wants to invest in several long-term strategies, including supportive housing and wrap-around treatment services, among other priorities. Here’s what to…
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Senate gives final passage to firearms legislation
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Senate gives final passage to firearms legislation March 20, 2026 Sen. Aaron Reed, R-Shelbyville, speaks Friday on the Senate floor on House Bill 312, which relates to concealed firearms and deadly weapons. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — After debate on the Senate floor, legislators gave final passage to a bill…
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This Week at the State Capitol (3-20-26)
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This Week at the State Capitol (3-20-26) March 20, 2026 House Speaker Pro Tempore David Meade, R-Stanford, (foreground) looks over documents as a conference committee on the new state budget begins deliberations Friday. A high-resolution photo is available here. FRANKFORT — Lawmakers overrode a veto on a major education bill this week, advanced two…
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Explore Lexington’s creeks during Water Week
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Water Week starts today! Lexington residents are invited to participate in a week of water-related adventures from March 20 – 29. Now in its seventh year, Water Week encourages everyone to find a connection to our local creeks through dozens of in-person, virtual and self-guided events. “Water Week is an opportunity for folks to learn…
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Rolling Roadblock Operations Scheduled for I-75 in Fayette County
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Motorists are advised to slow down, watch for crews working LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pothole repairs on Interstate 75 in Fayette County. Rolling roadblocks (a mobile operation) will be utilized beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 23. Temporary traffic delays of up…
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Work Scheduled Along KY 4 in Fayette County
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Lane closures planned March 23-26 LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled lane closures next week along KY 4 (New Circle Road) in Fayette County. Maintenance work is scheduled Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily on KY 4…
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Markey study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2026) — Most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk. A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers found that educational messaging is effective at addressing this awareness gap and identified audiences most in need of tailored messaging.…