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Members of the Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group met for their third meeting on April 8 to discuss how school districts can improve their local assessment and accountability systems as part of a broader effort to transform high school experiences across the state. The work group, which includes state education officials, district leaders,…

Governor Andy Beshear announced that Toothsure, an innovative oral healthcare company, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Perry County with a $7.3 million investment that will create 60 quality jobs, according to an announcement from the Governor’s office. The project will consolidate and relocate the company’s supply chain operations into a single facility,…

Global Business Solutions, a technology integrator founded in Covington three decades ago, is returning to its roots by planning to relocate its headquarters to the historic Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing building at 20 West 11th Street in Covington, according to an announcement from the Office of the Governor. The project marks a $6.8 million investment…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — With spring classes ending April 29 and commencement scheduled for May 8-9, the University of Kentucky is reminding students to complete a comprehensive list of tasks before leaving campus. The university published an end-of-semester checklist in its student news section to help students stay organized and avoid penalties or missed deadlines.…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Education is accepting applications for its ChangeMakers program, a one-year professional learning initiative designed to help educators advance their certifications while remaining in the classroom. The program is enrolling participants for its next cohort across Kentucky. ChangeMakers offers teachers a flexible alternative pathway to pursue…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky recognized exceptional teaching across its colleges and schools during the 2026 UK Faculty Awards Ceremony on April 30, presenting Outstanding Teaching Awards to six faculty members and four graduate teaching assistants, according to UKNow, the university’s news source. The Office for Faculty Advancement and the Center for…

Kentucky has awarded $2 million to 87 tourism marketing organizations across 80 counties through the Regional Marketing and Matching Funds Program, supporting local efforts to attract visitors and boost regional economies. The funding, announced by Gov. Andy Beshear as part of his New Kentucky Home initiative, provides financial assistance to nonprofit tourism organizations for…

Rural Kentuckians are bearing the brunt of soaring fuel costs that have pushed gas prices to near four-year highs, according to a new analysis by the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. As of late April 2026, U.S. gas prices exceed $4 per gallon nationally, driven by conflict in the Middle East. Kentucky has seen…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Central Kentucky’s economy has added more than 20,000 jobs since 2019, driven by growth in manufacturing and pharmaceutical production, according to a progress report released by the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. The analysis, which examined employment data across nine counties including Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Montgomery, Scott and…

Researchers say expanded federal work requirements for food assistance won’t increase employment as intended, findings that take on particular significance for Kentucky where up to 114,000 residents could lose benefits. A report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, citing work by the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, found that work requirements…