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Bill to create KCTCS Prison Education Program advances February 25, 2026 Rep. Jennifer Decker, R-Waddy, tells the House Judiciary Committee that House Bill 5 would reduce recidivism in Kentucky through establishing the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Prison Education Program. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The House Judiciary Committee…

Committee advances bill on the overpopulation of deer February 25, 2026 Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, R-Campbellsville, is sponsoring House Bill 142, which cleared the House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The House Agriculture Committee advanced legislation Wednesday aimed at helping farmers more easily file and renew…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) — Each year UK Athletics, UK HealthCare and the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging partner for a game honoring legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt — a beloved leader and fierce Southeastern Conference competitor, who battled Alzheimer’s disease with remarkable courage. The game is part of a week-long initiative taking place at games…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…

House votes to opt-in to federal educational freedom tax credit February 24, 2026 Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, R-Taylor Mill, speaks on House Bill 1 on the House floor on Tuesday. The legislation would pave the way for Kentucky to opt into a federal educational funding program. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT —…

Committee passes provisional medical license bill February 25, 2026 Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, speaks Wednesday on Senate Bill 137 during a Senate Health Services Committee meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — In a bid to lessen Kentucky’s medical doctor shortage, a bill that received approval Wednesday from the Senate Health…

Canada remains Kentucky’s top export destination; aerospace products and parts remain top export   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky once again set an all-time record for products shipped globally, with $50.6 billion in exports in 2025. This year’s record represents a 5.65% increase over 2024. “The global…

Senate moves forward on two bills related to status offenders February 24, 2026 Sen. Stephen West, R-Paris, speaks Tuesday on Senate Bill 162 on the Senate floor. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Senate on Tuesday moved forward with two measures – Senate Bill 162 and Senate Bill 170 –…

House votes to opt-in to federal educational freedom tax credit February 24, 2026 Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, R-Taylor Mill, speaks on House Bill 1 on the House floor on Tuesday. The legislation would pave the way for Kentucky to opt into a federal educational funding program. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT —…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…