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Democratic socialist Herbert Lynn launches at-large bid for Lexington council
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Democratic socialist and labor organizer has entered the race for an at-large seat on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, framing his campaign around rising housing costs, utility bills and what he calls a City Hall too friendly to powerful interests. Herbert Lynn, an HVAC dispatcher who identifies as a member…
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DHS is Deputizing Local and State Police Forces to Enforce Immigration Law
On September 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a press release announcing a change that has the potential to transform law enforcement across the country, and especially in rural counties. A new promise to reimburse salaries, benefits, and overtime pay for county and municipal law enforcement officers who partner with U.S.…
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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky, States Win Challenge Against Trump’s Dangerous Housing Policy; $21 Million In Funding To Be Restored
Governor joined lawsuit to protect housing for 700 households and 1,200 Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that a federal judge has ruled in favor of Kentucky, 19 other states and the District of Columbia and demanded that the Trump administration restore federal funding for housing support…
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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky, States Win Challenge Against Trump’s Dangerous Housing Policy; $21 Million In Funding To Be Restored
Governor joined lawsuit to protect housing for 700 households and 1,200 Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that a federal judge has ruled in favor of Kentucky, 19 other states and the District of Columbia and demanded that the Trump administration restore federal funding for housing support…
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‘UK at the Half’: December grad looks ahead to Disney
As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…
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25-OMD-417 – Glenda Wright/Owensboro Human Rights Commission
Opinion Number: 25-OMD-417 Date Issued: 12/23/2025 Parties: Glenda Wright/Owensboro Human Rights Commission Download Full PDF Opinion Content: December 23, 2025 In re: Glenda Wright/Owensboro Human Rights Commission Summary: The Owensboro Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) did not violate the Open Meetings Act (“the Act”) when it cancelled a special meeting that has not been…
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Stay connected to the General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session
Stay connected to the General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session December 23, 2025 Lawmakers are set to convene on Jan. 6 for the first day of the 2026 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. FRANKFORT — State lawmakers return to Frankfort on Jan. 6 for the first day of the 2026 Regular…
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25-ORD-418 – Melanie Barker/Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Opinion Number: 25-ORD-418 Date Issued: 12/23/2025 Parties: Melanie Barker/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Download Full PDF Opinion Content: December 23, 2025 In re: Melanie Barker/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Summary: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (“the Cabinet”) subverted the intent of the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it failed…
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25-ORD-419 – Jason Kremer/Northern Kentucky Water District
Opinion Number: 25-ORD-419 Date Issued: 12/23/2025 Parties: Jason Kremer/Northern Kentucky Water District Download Full PDF Opinion Content: December 23, 2025 In re: Jason Kremer/Northern Kentucky Water District Summary: The Northern Kentucky Water District (“the District”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request for records under KRS 61.872(6) without proving…
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MAHA Kentucky Task Force approves recommendations aimed at improving health
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force has unanimously approved a series of recommendations for lawmakers to consider when the General Assembly convenes for the 2026 legislative session. The panel’s recommendations center around three common themes: improving access to healthy foods; focusing on physical health and wellness; and…