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Gov. Beshear announced economic development wins and drug interdiction efforts while warning of budget challenges affecting health and family services in the commonwealth.

The University of Kentucky begins construction Monday to upgrade utility infrastructure supporting the Chandler Hospital expansion, closing the southbound lane of University Drive and the University Drive Garage for approximately one year.

Beshear, GOP lawmaker spar over medical cannabis expansion.

Gov. Beshear announced $1.8 million in state funding for the first fiscal year 2026 round of workforce training approvals through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp., supporting nearly 2,300 Kentucky workers at various employers across the state.

The Urban County Planning Commission is set to consider a 288-unit multi-family development at Patchen Wilkes and two other proposals when it meets Thursday.

The University of Kentucky has announced its Spring 2026 Dean’s List, recognizing 10,600 students for academic excellence across all colleges and universities.

The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority has opened applications for its next president and CEO to replace Chris Girdler, who will transition out of the role after leading the organization since its founding in 2019.

Hendrickson Trailer is investing $13 million to expand its Somerset facility with a 15,000-square-foot addition that will create up to 30 jobs over three years, marking the company’s fourth major expansion in the region since 2007.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has named Jim Page, a veteran chamber executive with 25 years of experience, as its new president and CEO, effective July 20, 2026. Page previously led the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama for 11 years, earning national recognition for his organization.

The Urban County Planning Commission will consider a 288-unit multifamily development on Winchester Road and other subdivision plans at a June 11 hearing, with several projects requiring additional review before approval.