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UK research team awarded $1.9 million NIH grant to combat biofilm
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Getting a dental implant installed can be uncomfortable; getting it removed because of infection is considerably more so. That’s the problem that University of Kentucky researchers are trying to solve with a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Martha Grady, Ph.D., a Lighthouse…
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Committee OKs child marriage bill
Committee OKs child marriage bill February 26, 2026 Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, testifies Thursday on Senate Bill 156 to the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — A bill crafted to close a marriage age loophole in Kentucky law advanced unanimously Thursday during…
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Bill advances on compensation for wrongfully convicted felons
Bill advances on compensation for wrongfully convicted felons February 26, 2026 Sen. Robin L. Webb, R-Grayson, testifies on SB 131 at Thursday’s meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislation that would create a new civil cause of action for wrongfully convicted felons to obtain compensation…
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Gov. Beshear’s RFG Removal Request Receives Approval, Should Lower Gas Prices in Louisville
Governor submitted letter in February 2025 noting Louisville has met air quality requirements FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that his request for the Louisville area to be removed from the federal Reformulated Gasoline Program (RFG) has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which should result…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, a record-low recidivism rate, a decrease in highway fatalities, high-ground communities in Eastern Kentucky and Severe Weather Awareness Week. The Governor named Kentucky author Silas House as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star following House being awarded the Southern Book…
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Bill to regulate utilities for data centers on the move
Bill to regulate utilities for data centers on the move February 26, 2026 Rep. Josh Bray, R-Mount Vernon, told the House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee on Thursday that House Bill 593 would protect ratepayers from subsidizing data centers. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — As tech companies plan to…
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Gov. Beshear: Projects Supporting Future Job Growth in 12 Counties Approved for Site and Building Development Funding
12 projects approved for $13.5 million in state support FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further investment toward the state’s sites and building portfolio as 12 projects in 12 counties were approved for $13.5 million in state funding. These investments will improve Kentucky’s available sites and position communities…
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Gov. Beshear: Green Energy Parks To Establish New $142 Million Energy Facility in Arlington, Creating 20 High-Wage Jobs
Project is largest private-sector investment on record in Carlisle County FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted major growth in Kentucky’s energy sector as Green Energy Parks announced plans to locate a new $142 million agricultural waste-to-energy facility in Arlington that will create 20 high-wage positions. The project represents…
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Gov. Beshear: 8 Kentucky Companies Awarded Over $862,000 To Support Continued Tech and High-Wage Job Growth
SBIR/STTR program supports technology development in the commonwealth FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that eight innovative and high-tech Kentucky companies will receive a total of $862,479 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs and further grow the state’s technology sector. The grants are part of the…
