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Budget bills advance with strong support
Budget bills advance with strong support March 18, 2026 Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, speaks Wednesday on the Senate floor. McDaniel, chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, gave an overview of budget-related legislation. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Senate advanced four budget-related bills Wednesday with bipartisan support…
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Student earns international Platinum Viddy Award for Lewis Honors College video
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) — A University of Kentucky student has earned international recognition for a video created for the UK Lewis Honors College. Alex Masterson, a UK sophomore and honors student, received a Platinum Award in the 2025 Viddy Awards for a long-form recruitment video titled “Experience Honors Education.” The Platinum Award…
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‘Behind the Blue’: The science of March Madness
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) – March Madness is built on split-second decisions, emotional swings and the thrill of uncertainty. From game-winning shots and busted brackets to late-night tip-offs and watch parties with friends, the NCAA tournament offers more than drama on the court — it also creates a window into how people think,…
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26-ORD-109 – La’Daya Daniels/Ashland Police Department
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-109 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: La’Daya Daniels/Ashland Police Department Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: La’Daya Daniels/Ashland Police Department Summary: The Ashland Police Department (“the Department”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it withheld records under KRS 61.878(1)(h) but failed to identify the types of records…
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26-ORD-105 – Vivian Miles/Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-105 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Vivian Miles/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Vivian Miles/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Summary: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (“the Cabinet”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not conduct an…
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26-ORD-110 – Nathan McCamish/Lexington Police Department
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-110 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Nathan McCamish/Lexington Police Department Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Nathan McCamish/Lexington Police Department Summary: The Lexington Police Department (“the Department”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request on the basis of residency when the requester stated the…
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26-ORD-108 – Michelle Green-Young/Fayette County Detention Center
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-108 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Michelle Green-Young/Fayette County Detention Center Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Michelle Green-Young/Fayette County Detention Center Summary: The Fayette County Detention Center (“the Center”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) by failing to cite the applicable statutory exception and explain how it…
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26-ORD-107 – Jennifer Simpson/Adair County Sheriff’s Office
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-107 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Jennifer Simpson/Adair County Sheriff’s Office Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Jennifer Simpson/Adair County Sheriff’s Office Summary: The Adair County Sheriff’s Office (“the Sheriff”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) by not conducting a diligent search for any existing, responsive records upon…
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26-OMD-106 – Brandy Lain/Salyersville City Council
Opinion Number: 26-OMD-106 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Brandy Lain/Salyersville City Council Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Brandy Lain/Salyersville City Council Summary: The Office cannot find that the Salyersville City Council (“the Council”) violated the Open Meetings Act (“the Act”) when a member of the public played a video during…
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26-ORD-104 – Morgan Hilton/Fulton County Detention Center
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-104 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Morgan Hilton/Fulton County Detention Center Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Morgan Hilton/Fulton County Detention Center Summary: The Fulton County Detention Center (“the Center”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it charged a reasonable fee for reproduction. Open Records…