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House Bills 307 and 642   FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 7, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bills 307 and 642 to help more Kentuckians pursue higher education and increase pay for retired teachers during reemployment.    “This is and will always be an education first administration, and I am always grateful for…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Deportations of people arrested by immigration authorities in Kentucky have surged dramatically under President Donald Trump’s second term, with federal officials removing more than three-quarters of those arrested compared to roughly 42% during the final years of the Biden administration, according to newly released data analyzed by the Kentucky Center for…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2026) — For many students, college is a season of transition — new expectations, new pressures and new goals. Behind the scenes, Transformative Learning’s Integrated Success Coaches, part of the Office for Student Success, are often the steady presence helping students navigate those moments.  For students like Belindy Bonser, the impact of her coaching experience with Madeline Martin is tangible.  “What makes Madeline exceptional is her…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear has 25 health-related bills pending on his desk as lawmakers prepare for the final two days of the 2026 legislative session on April 14 and 15, when they will have an opportunity to override any vetoes. Kentucky Health News reports that Beshear has 10 days to sign bills…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News When the General Assembly returns for the final two days of the 2026 legislative session on April 14 and 15, lawmakers will be able to override vetoes and pass any legislation that remains on the docket. Meanwhile, Gov. Andy Beshear has 10 days to sign bills into law, allow…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled an overnight closure of an Interstate 75 exit ramp in Madison County to apply high friction surface treatment, a proven safety improvement, according to KYTC District 7. The second off-ramp at mile point 89.8 on I-75 southbound will close Friday, April 10 from 8 p.m.…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The state’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is directing its April focus to teen and young adult health, with officials stressing that habits formed during these critical years shape lifelong wellness. Health Secretary Dr. Steven Stack announced the emphasis during an April 2 news conference, noting the initiative entered its second…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The focus of April’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is teen and young adult health. This will be the focus of the initiative, which is in its second year, over the next few months, Health Secretary Dr. Steven Stack said at an April 2 news conference. Stack said the…

By Julie Appleby and Andrew Jones KFF Health NewsTax time can come with big surprises for some people who have Affordable Care Act coverage, including owing money back to the government for premium subsidies received during the previous year.(Kentuckians get their ACA health insurance coverage through Kynect, the state’s health insurance marketplace.)More changes lie…

By Roy TappUniversity of Kentucky As the weather warms and spring draws people back outside, the risk of a fall often comes from hazards we don’t think twice about — uneven sidewalks, loose gravel, wet decks, garden hoses stretched across the yard or slick patches left behind after a spring rain. After a fall,…