Kentucky’s next education commissioner says building relationships across the state is a priority
FRANKFORT — As he begins his transition from county superintendent to Kentucky education commissioner, Robbie Fletcher says implementing his goals for the state’s public schools will rely on relationships...
Lottery system will determine who gets 48 licenses for retailers and 10 for processors of medical cannabis in 11 Kentucky regions
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on the medical cannabis licensing program Thursday, after signing this year’s medical cannabis bill into law the day...
Senate approves bill aimed at helping schools avoid hiring teachers with a history of abuse
FRANKFORT — A House bill aimed at helping Kentucky schools avoid hiring sexual abusers gained passage in the Senate Wednesday. Sponsored by House Education Committee Chairman Rep. James Tipton,...
Medical-cannabis ‘cleanup’ bill passes House; critics disappointed more qualifying conditions not added and say it increases hurdles
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News In what the sponsor calls a bill to “clean some things up,” more restrictions are being added to the state’s medical-marijuana law and provisions...