‘We owe it to the next generation of Kentuckians to finish the job this November,’ McConnell tells Republican breakfast by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern MAYFIELD — Nine days after he stopped speaking mid-sentence in a news conference in Washington, D.C., raising concerns about his health, Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to Kentucky to take part…
It’s a Kentucky tradition: Politicians, supporters strive to make each other sweat from more than the humidity by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern FANCY FARM — As the sweltering humidity rose, Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates turned the heat up on each other Saturday afternoon in West Kentucky. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel…
By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News Five Kentucky hospitals have been named among the nation’s “Best Regional Hospitals” in the annual ranking by the U.S. News & World Report magazine. The No. 1 hospital in Kentucky is the University of Kentucky hospital, followed by St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood-Covington. Tying for third place were Baptist Health Lexington, Norton Hospitals and St. Joseph Hospital-Lexington. …
by Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service Medicaid benefits can help people stay housed or get connected to resources that can help them find housing. And experts say the state’s Medicaid renewal process – triggered by the end of pandemic-era continuous-coverage protections – could negatively impact Kentuckians who need housing help. At the Homeless and Housing…
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Questions abounded on Thursday from legislators on the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy as a representative from one of Kentucky’s power grid operators offered predictions about the future of energy in the commonwealth. Asim Z. Haque serves as vice president…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed concerns on Wednesday about the potential difficulties in finding a new education chief, following the political backlash faced by the outgoing commissioner, the Associated Press’s Bruce Schreiner reports. Education Commissioner Jason Glass, who has been a subject of continuous criticism from prominent Republicans over transgender policies…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — New regulations on delta-8 and other hemp-derived substances have come into effect in Kentucky as of August 1, 2023, following the passage of House Bill 544. The bill, which introduces new age, shipping, and packaging rules, is seen as a significant step towards ensuring the safety and regulation of legal hemp-derived…
by Jordan Hensley, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Technology once seen only in science fiction is now becoming reality. Some members of the Kentucky General Assembly want to make sure it’s used for good, not evil. Bill Request 26 would aim to regulate the use of automated license plate readers, drones,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – With a tight housing market turning many potential home buyers into renters, recent data has revealed some good news. As a national trend, rent increases across the largest U.S. cities are beginning to show signs of slowing, albeit not decreasing overall. However, this trend varies among cities, with Lexington, Ky. witnessing…
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s budget reserve trust fund, commonly known as the “rainy day” fund, now sits at more than $3.7 billion in large part due to record tax revenues brought in by the state during the last fiscal year. State Budget Director John Hicks told state lawmakers at an…