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Legislators hear from tourism officials on jobs, tax revenue
Legislators hear from tourism officials on jobs, tax revenue September 26, 2025 Rep. Matthew Lehman, D-Newport, speaks Thursday during a meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business and Information Technology. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislators on the Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business and Information…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; the Kentucky State Police Sexual Assault Kit Initiative team; reentry services; the Department of Juvenile Justice; grants to fight the drug epidemic; progress on orphan well capping; and RISING, a documentary from Team Kentucky. Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of…
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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Enhances Safety, Boosts Successful Outcomes
Governor signs emergency regulations updating restrictive housing policies and increasing juvenile access to mental health care FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on his administration’s aggressive plan to implement system-wide improvements in Kentucky’s juvenile justice system, including two emergency regulations signed today focused on enhanced mental health outcomes…
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Gov Beshear: Kentucky State Police SAKI Team Delivers Justice in 20-Year-Old Jefferson County Rape Case
Beshear-Coleman Administration launched Sexual Assault Kit Initiative to deliver more tools in fight against violent crime and sexual assault FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that justice has been delivered in a 20-year-old Jefferson County rape case thanks to the partnership between the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Sexual Assault…
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Gov. Beshear: 2 New Build-Ready Sites in Somerset Position Kentucky for Future Economic Growth, Job Creation
3 Build-Ready sites available at SPEDA Commerce Park to attract new business to Pulaski County FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted progress within the state’s speed-to-market and site development efforts as he announced two new Build-Ready sites in Pulaski County, positioning the community and surrounding areas for future…
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Union Coating & Chemical Industries To Establish New Operation in Barren County With $11.9 Million Investment, Creating 60 New Jobs
Project will be global manufacturer’s first facility in the United States FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced exciting new momentum within the state’s manufacturing industry as Union Coating & Chemical Industries will establish its first operation in the United States with a new facility in Barren County, investing…
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Gov. Beshear: Nearly $6 Million Approved for Site and Building Development, Supporting Investment and Job Growth in 3 Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further investment in Kentucky’s speed-to-market efforts as nearly $6 million in state funding was approved to support site and building development projects in Carroll, Henderson and McCracken counties. “Kentucky is committed to our site and building development initiatives and setting up communities across…
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Traffic pattern changes for Richmond, Madison County
Traffic pattern changes for Richmond, Madison County Madison Central Homecoming Parade in Downtown Richmond LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of traffic changes scheduled for Richmond, Madison County. Temporary adjustments will be necessary for the Madison Central High School Homecoming Parade happening in downtown Richmond on…
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What happens when AI comes to the cotton fields
Precision agriculture uses tools and technologies such as GPS and sensors to monitor, measure and respond to changes within a farm field in real time. This includes using artificial intelligence technologies for tasks such as helping farmers apply pesticides only where and when they are needed. However, precision agriculture has not been widely implemented…
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Commentary: Trump Administration Doubles Down on Pulling Investment Away from Rural Internet Access
This story was originally published by Community Networks. NTIA, the federal office administering the largest single investment to expand Internet access across the nation, appears to once again be changing the BEAD program in ways that would only force states to further reduce investment in rural areas. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who oversees the…