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OP-ED: Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Is Reigniting the American Dream for Families
This week I delivered my seventh State of the Commonwealth and last Budget Address. I was proud to report that our state remains strong – but our people, our commonwealth and our country are facing new challenges, and it’s our job to meet this moment. For the first time in my lifetime, a large…
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Lexington businesses invited to learn about Green Check
The City of Lexington’s Sustainability section is holding an information session about Green Check, Lexington’s free business sustainability certification program. Businesses and organizations in our community are encouraged to apply and commit to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. A virtual question and answer session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 2 –…
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Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Identifies Potential Measles Case Exposure 1-9-26
Lexington, KY – January 9, 2026 Health officials have identified potential measles case exposure in Lexington-Fayette County. An unvaccinated, out-of-state traveler stayed at the Hyatt Place in Hamburg from December 31, 2025 – January 2, 2026 and dined at the Hamburg Panera location on January 1. This virus can cause high fever, cough, runny…
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Perry County students join UK water monitoring research team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 9, 2026) — University of Kentucky researchers — along with collaborators from across the United States — gathered at Buckhorn School in Perry County last month to work with high school students on a water-testing device developed at UK. The visit offered a vibrant, hands-on learning opportunity, said Josh Baker, a Perry…
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This Week at the State Capitol
This Week at the State Capitol January 9, 2026 Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, answers questions from the press on the Senate floor during the first week of the 2026 legislative session. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — From the moment lawmakers gaveled into the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, the…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear recapped last night’s State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address and shared updates on leadership at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet; Kentucky State Parks; funding to support railroads; medical cannabis; and kynect open enrollment. The Governor was joined by Ray Perry, secretary of the Public…
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26-ORD-005 – Grady Throneberry/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-005 Date Issued: 1/9/2026 Parties: Grady Throneberry/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Download Full PDF Opinion Content: January 9, 2026 In re: Grady Throneberry/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Summary: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (“the Sheriff’s Office”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request for a record that…
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26-ORD-004 – Shane White/Jefferson County Public Schools
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-004 Date Issued: 1/9/2026 Parties: Shane White/Jefferson County Public Schools Download Full PDF Opinion Content: January 9, 2026 In re: Shane White/Jefferson County Public Schools Summary: The Office cannot find that the Jefferson County Public Schools (“JCPS”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) because the Office cannot find that: (1) JCPS…
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26-ORD-003 – Evan Scott/Department of Corrections
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-003 Date Issued: 1/9/2026 Parties: Evan Scott/Department of Corrections Download Full PDF Opinion Content: January 9, 2026 In re: Evan Scott/Department of Corrections Summary: The Department of Corrections (“the Department”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”), when it denied requests for records it does not possess or when it…
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26-ORD-002 – Rusty Weddle/Luther Luckett Correctional Complex
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-002 Date Issued: 1/9/2026 Parties: Rusty Weddle/Luther Luckett Correctional Complex Download Full PDF Opinion Content: January 9, 2026 In re: Rusty Weddle/Luther Luckett Correctional Complex Summary: The Office cannot find that the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex (“the Complex”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”), because the Office cannot resolve the factual…