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26-ORD-045 – Elliott Kirby/Department of Corrections
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-045 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: Elliott Kirby/Department of Corrections Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: Elliott Kirby/Department of Corrections Summary: The Department of Corrections (“the Department”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request for a record that does not contain a…
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26-ORD-044 – Tracy’s Landscaping Materials/Franklin County Fiscal Court
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-044 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: Tracy’s Landscaping Materials/Franklin County Fiscal Court Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: Tracy’s Landscaping Materials/Franklin County Fiscal Court Summary: The Franklin County Fiscal Court (“Fiscal Court”) initially violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) by failing to send a written response within five…
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26-ORD-043 – La’Daya Daniels/Kentucky State Police
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-043 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: La’Daya Daniels/Kentucky State Police Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: La’Daya Daniels/Kentucky State Police Summary: The Kentucky State Police (“KSP”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a duplicate request for records where the requester failed to show…
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26-ORD-042 – Randy Skaggs/Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-042 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: Randy Skaggs/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: Randy Skaggs/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Summary: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (“the Cabinet”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it failed to respond to…
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26-ORD-041 – Kyle Link/Meade County School District
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-041 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: Kyle Link/Meade County School District Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: Kyle Link/Meade County School District Summary: The Meade County School District (“the District”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not respond to one request and part of another.…
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Health bills on the move in week 5 of legislative session
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Health bills continue to move in week five of the legislative session. Here are some of them: Fluoride in drinking water – House Bill 103, sponsored by Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, would allow officials at local water systems to opt out of adding fluoride to their water supply. The…
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Markey Cancer Center study shows Covid-19 disruptions led to worse cancer outcomes
By Elizabeth ChapinUniversity of Kentucky People diagnosed with cancer during the first two years of the Covid-19 pandemic had lower survival rates than those diagnosed in the years before, according to a University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JAMA Oncology Feb. 5. The research found that patients diagnosed with cancer in 2020 and 2021…
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Kentucky lawmaker wants EMS reimbursements increased to address shortages
By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Emergency responders are warning that in Kentucky’s ambulance deserts they are often overworked and underpaid, and use old equipment to treat patients who may live 90 minutes from the nearest hospital. They gathered Tuesday, Feb. 3, in support of a bill that would result in higher reimbursements from insurers for…
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February’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative focuses on maternal, infant and toddler health
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The focus of February’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is maternal, infant and toddler health. The key goals of the state’s campaign, which is in its second year, are for Kentuckians to eat two servings of fruits and vegetables daily, to exercise at least 30 minutes three times per…
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Beshear wants 16 medical conditions added to medical cannabis law; says changes could help about 430,000 Kentuckians
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis has sent a letter to the legislative leadership recommending the General Assembly expand Kentucky’s list of qualifying medical conditions for medical cannabis. The recommendation calls for adding 16 more conditions, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, irritable bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative…