FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is facing increasing scrutiny for his ties to Terry Forcht, a major donor involved in former Gov. Matt Bevin’s contentious pardon of convicted murderer Patrick Baker. Tomorrow, Cameron will be the guest of honor at an event hosted by Forcht, sparking outrage from critics who see…
LEXINGTON, KY — A recent report by the Lexington Greenspace Trust’s Jesse Voigt on the issue of invasive plants in Fayette County has revealed that local plant nurseries are unwittingly contributing to the problem. The report aims to address how invasive plants can be more proactively controlled and raises questions about existing regulations and public…
By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern Two Kentucky legislators who have championed freestanding birth centers said Monday that they have agreed to concessions in their latest proposal, but the head of the state’s hospital association and two obstetrician-gynecologists testified that the changes are not enough to protect patients. Advocates for each side of the years-long debate spoke Monday before…
FRANKFORT — State and federal law prohibits tobacco sales to people under the age of 21, but student advocates say this isn’t enough. Two student advocates and an internal medicine doctor testified on the issue before the Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations on Monday. Information provided to lawmakers claims 23.6%…
by Jillian Riseman and Adrian Paul Bryant, CivicLex Weekly LEXINGTON, Ky.–On Tuesday, the General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee will hear the results of a pay comparison study. The pay comparison study, conducted by Management Advisory Group, Intl., examined whether or not employee salaries differed significantly by race/ethnicity, gender, and any other factors that…
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Joel Bennett is a nursing home social worker, but he recently found himself fighting a different kind of battle — one with Lexington’s city bureaucracy. Armed with persistence, Bennett has navigated a maze of red tape, setbacks, and disappointments, eventually taking his grievance directly to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council hit an unexpected snag at their Quarterly Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday: a prolonged debate over where council members should sit. The Herald-Leader’s Beth Musgrave reports the discussion was inconclusive, revealing a lack of unity and a surprising focus on seemingly minor issues. The…
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — A recent investigation into the indoor air quality at the Lexington Police Headquarters has raised alarming concerns, particularly on its 4th floor. The report, dated September 14, 2023, was conducted by Air Source Technology, Inc. and commissioned by the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It…
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky.–Lexington’s Opioid Abatement Commission met Friday in Council Chamber for its first regular meeting. The Commission’s purpose is to recommend uses for Lexington’s share of the National Opioid Litigation Settlement. The meeting featured a presentation that included nine strategies from Johns Hopkins for spending funds and a…
by Jason Bailey, Kentucky Lantern The United Auto Workers’ (UAW) Stand Up strikes came to Louisville last night when the 8,700 workers at the massive Ford Kentucky Truck Plant held a surprise walk out. They join the 25,300 employees now on strike at other Big Three facilities across the country. And the movement they’re leading is gaining momentum…