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Senate committee advances bill to treat veterans’ PTSD March 26, 2026 Rep. Scott Sharp, R-Ashland, testifies Thursday on House Bill 369 during a Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — During Thursday’s meeting of the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee,…

Mayor Linda Gorton today joined members of the One Lexington team to discuss gun violence survivor support services, including a new initiative aimed at expanding services for individuals and families affected by gun violence. “This is very important work that many members of our community rely on, and we know that we cannot do…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, law enforcement training, grant funding to prevent youth crime, capping orphan wells, driver licensing wait times, scams and the Team Kentucky Derby Week Kick-Off event. First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the formation of the Human Trafficking Awareness Coalition; recapped…

Gov. Beshear signs executive order establishing 15-member coalition   FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Today, First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the formation of the Human Trafficking Awareness Coalition. Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order establishing the 15-member coalition, with experts in public safety, law enforcement, health care, media, government and more focused…

Committee passes bill aimed at preventing child marriage March 26, 2026 Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, speaks on Senate Bill 156 during Thursday’s meeting of the House Families and Children Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislation aimed at eliminating child marriage in Kentucky advanced Thursday from the House Families…

Project supported by award from U.S. Department of Energy   FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the single largest capital investment in Western Kentucky history as Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) announced plans to develop the Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility (PLEF), a $1.76 billion project that will create 240 new…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury. According to the U.S. Department of War, Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26,…

Project will be the company’s first location in the commonwealth   FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued momentum within the state’s manufacturing industry as Steuart Nutrition – a producer of flexible, innovative manufacturing and packaging solutions for medium- to large-size supplement and wellness brands – announced plans to…

by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom March 26, 2026 Friends, the time is near: Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session has mere days left.  Lawmakers are scheduled to meet four days over the next week to hammer out the details of the next two-year state budget, along with passing any other bills…

Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins joins company officials to celebrate milestone   FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlights continued growth in the state’s manufacturing industry as AXN Automotive Systems celebrates the grand opening of its newly relocated Louisville facility, a nearly $15 million investment that will create 10 new full-time…