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Kentucky Legislature Passes $31 Billion Budget, Sending to Governor
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky General Assembly passed a $31 billion two-year state budget on April 1, sending House Bill 500 to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk after weeks of contentious negotiations over education, healthcare and spending priorities. The budget, which takes effect July 1, represents a compromise between the GOP-controlled House and Senate and…
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Senate rejects Iran war limits; Paul lone GOP voice
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The U.S. Senate voted down a measure Wednesday to require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before continuing military operations in Iran, marking the fourth failed attempt to limit the commander-in-chief’s war powers in a conflict that has claimed 13 American lives and disrupted global energy supplies. The resolution failed…
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Trump’s Jobs Program Consolidation Could Cut State Funding
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — President Donald Trump’s latest budget proposal includes a plan that could dramatically reshape how states fund job training and employment programs, potentially reducing available funding for workers seeking skills and education. According to a report from the Kentucky Lantern, Trump’s budget would consolidate a dozen current workforce training programs into a…
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26-ORD-164 – Branson Johnson/Kentucky Department of Corrections
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Opinion Number: 26-ORD-164 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Branson Johnson/Kentucky Department of Corrections Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Branson Johnson/Kentucky Department of Corrections Summary: The Kentucky Department of Corrections (“the Department”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not provide records it does not possess.…
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26-ORD-165 – Terrance Miles/Kentucky State Penitentiary
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Opinion Number: 26-ORD-165 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Terrance Miles/Kentucky State Penitentiary Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Terrance Miles/Kentucky State Penitentiary Summary: The Kentucky State Penitentiary (“the Penitentiary”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not provide records it does not possess. Open Records Decision…
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26-ORD-166 – Leah Barnes/Shelby County Judge/Executive
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Opinion Number: 26-ORD-166 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Leah Barnes/Shelby County Judge/Executive Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Leah Barnes/Shelby County Judge/Executive Summary: The Shelby County Judge/Executive (“the Judge/Executive”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not grant or deny a request or properly invoke KRS 61.872(5) within…
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26-ORD-167 – Kenneth Perry/Louisville Metro Government
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Opinion Number: 26-ORD-167 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Kenneth Perry/Louisville Metro Government Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Kenneth Perry/Louisville Metro Government Summary: To invoke the jurisdiction of the Attorney General under KRS 61.880(2), as required to seek his review of an alleged violation of the Open Records Act (“the Act”),…
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26-ORD-168 – Deronda Southard/Breathitt County Clerk
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Opinion Number: 26-ORD-168 Date Issued: 4/16/2026 Parties: Deronda Southard/Breathitt County Clerk Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 16, 2026 In re: Deronda Southard/Breathitt County Clerk Summary: The Breathitt County Clerk (“the Clerk”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when she timely responded to a request for records. The Clerk violated the…
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Kentucky Legislature concludes 2026 session with veto overrides
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky General Assembly concluded its 2026 regular session Wednesday after lawmakers overrode more than two dozen gubernatorial vetoes and passed major legislation on healthcare, education and firearms that will reshape state policy for years to come. The two-day finale, held in a temporary structure on the Capitol campus while the…
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KYTC schedules pavement marking work on KY 595 in Madison County
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Friday that contractors will perform pavement marking work on KY 595 in Madison County on April 17, weather permitting. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. near mile point 5 at Peggy Flat in the northbound direction, according to the KYTC District 7 press…