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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, a record-low recidivism rate, a decrease in highway fatalities, high-ground communities in Eastern Kentucky and Severe Weather Awareness Week. The Governor named Kentucky author Silas House as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star following House being awarded the Southern Book…

Bill to regulate utilities for data centers on the move February 26, 2026 Rep. Josh Bray, R-Mount Vernon, told the House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee on Thursday that House Bill 593 would protect ratepayers from subsidizing data centers. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — As tech companies plan to…

12 projects approved for $13.5 million in state support   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further investment toward the state’s sites and building portfolio as 12 projects in 12 counties were approved for $13.5 million in state funding. These investments will improve Kentucky’s available sites and position communities…

Project is largest private-sector investment on record in Carlisle County   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted major growth in Kentucky’s energy sector as Green Energy Parks announced plans to locate a new $142 million agricultural waste-to-energy facility in Arlington that will create 20 high-wage positions. The project represents…

SBIR/STTR program supports technology development in the commonwealth   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that eight innovative and high-tech Kentucky companies will receive a total of $862,479 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs and further grow the state’s technology sector. The grants are part of the…

Bill to create KCTCS Prison Education Program advances February 25, 2026 Rep. Jennifer Decker, R-Waddy, tells the House Judiciary Committee that House Bill 5 would reduce recidivism in Kentucky through establishing the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Prison Education Program. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The House Judiciary Committee…

Committee advances bill on the overpopulation of deer February 25, 2026 Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, R-Campbellsville, is sponsoring House Bill 142, which cleared the House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The House Agriculture Committee advanced legislation Wednesday aimed at helping farmers more easily file and renew…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) — Each year UK Athletics, UK HealthCare and the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging partner for a game honoring legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt — a beloved leader and fierce Southeastern Conference competitor, who battled Alzheimer’s disease with remarkable courage. The game is part of a week-long initiative taking place at games…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…