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26-ORD-149 – James Harrison/Office of the Governor
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-149 Date Issued: 4/2/2026 Parties: James Harrison/Office of the Governor Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 2, 2026 In re: James Harrison/Office of the Governor Summary: The Office of the Governor (“the Agency”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not respond to two requests it did…
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26-ORD-148 – Daryl Day/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-148 Date Issued: 4/2/2026 Parties: Daryl Day/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 2, 2026 In re: Daryl Day/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Summary: The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (the Department”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it initially…
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Kentucky Passes Budget With Major Cuts, Short on Medicaid Funding
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky lawmakers have approved a two-year state budget that includes significant reductions to most state agencies while leaving a major shortfall in Medicaid funding, according to an analysis by the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. The budget agreement, contained in House Bill 500, implements 7% cuts to many state agencies and…
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Budget Agreement Cuts and Freezes Funding for Most Services, Continues to Underfund Medicaid
The legislative chambers have agreed to a new two-year state budget (HB 500) that includes 7% cuts to many state agencies. The agreement falls $691 million short of fully funding the continuing cost of Medicaid benefits while putting $290 million into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund (BRTF) for potential release to Medicaid next year.…
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One person arrested for Cantrill Drive shooting
One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Cantrill Drive. On March 17, 2026, around 5:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1700 block of Cantrill Drive for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they located a male victim who had been shot.…
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Man arrested in Cantrill Drive shooting and robbery
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a March shooting and robbery on Cantrill Drive, according to the Lexington Police Department. Eric Adams, 31, was arrested April 1 on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, and felon in possession of a handgun. He is being held at the…
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As NASA’s Artemis II heads to the moon, UK helps power safe return
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2026) — As Artemis II prepares to lift off — marking the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years — researchers at the University of Kentucky are celebrating a milestone years in the making and their role in helping bring astronauts home safely. An Orion capsule…
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Kentucky advisory panel backs school bus, fee waiver changes
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council recommended approval of amendments to school bus specifications and fee waiver guidelines during a meeting held March 31, according to Kentucky Teacher. The proposed changes to school bus specifications include requirements driven by new federal Environmental Protection Agency standards for…
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House passes bill to change execution regulations process
House passes bill to change execution regulations process March 31, 2026 Rep. John Hodgson, R-Fisherville, speaks on Senate Bill 251 on the House floor on Tuesday. The legislation would change how the state Department of Corrections can implement execution protocols. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — A bill that would change how…
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Senate committee advances Medicaid bill
Senate committee advances Medicaid bill March 31, 2026 Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, speaks Tuesday during a Senate Health Services Committee meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Senate Health Services Committee on Tuesday unanimously advanced an amended bill designed to overhaul the state’s Medicaid program. The legislation – House…