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Near the eastern edge of Fayette County sits the Coleman Crest Farm in the rural Black hamlet of Uttingertown. That’s where Jim Coleman works the land his great-grandfather tilled as an enslaved person — until he secured his freedom by fighting in the Civil War and returning to purchase the farm more than 130…

If the credit is allowed to expire, Kentuckians who rely on individual and small group health insurance plans could see rates go up dramatically in January   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 26, 2025) – With the expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits approaching at the end of this year, Gov. Andy Beshear…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 26, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 61st annual Oswald Research and Creativity Competition. Established in 1964 by then-President John Oswald, the Oswald Research and Creativity Competition encourages undergraduate research and creative activities across all fields of study. Students can enter projects…

On Monday, September 22nd, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Board members Tyler Murphy, Penny Christian, and Amy Green voted to approve the budget; members Monica Mundy and Amanda Ferguson voted against approving the budget. Monday’s vote is the final vote on the FY26 budget.…

Legislators hear from tourism officials on jobs, tax revenue September 26, 2025 Rep. Matthew Lehman, D-Newport, speaks Thursday during a meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business and Information Technology. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislators on the Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business and Information…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; the Kentucky State Police Sexual Assault Kit Initiative team; reentry services; the Department of Juvenile Justice; grants to fight the drug epidemic; progress on orphan well capping; and RISING, a documentary from Team Kentucky. Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of…

Governor signs emergency regulations updating restrictive housing policies and increasing juvenile access to mental health care FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on his administration’s aggressive plan to implement system-wide improvements in Kentucky’s juvenile justice system, including two emergency regulations signed today focused on enhanced mental health outcomes…

Beshear-Coleman Administration launched Sexual Assault Kit Initiative to deliver more tools in fight against violent crime and sexual assault FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that justice has been delivered in a 20-year-old Jefferson County rape case thanks to the partnership between the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Sexual Assault…

3 Build-Ready sites available at SPEDA Commerce Park to attract new business to Pulaski County   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted progress within the state’s speed-to-market and site development efforts as he announced two new Build-Ready sites in Pulaski County, positioning the community and surrounding areas for future…

Project will be global manufacturer’s first facility in the United States   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced exciting new momentum within the state’s manufacturing industry as Union Coating & Chemical Industries will establish its first operation in the United States with a new facility in Barren County, investing…