Former state Rep. Darryl Owens passes away at 84
Former Kentucky State Rep. Darryl T. Owens died on Tuesday at the age of 84. Owens, a Democrat, represented District 43 from 2005 to 2018….
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House GOP releases redistricting maps with some incumbent matchups, legislature plans to work through Saturday first week of session to get plans passed
Redistricting has been a highly anticipated topic going into the 2022 session. Ahead of the General Assembly convening on Tuesday, the House Republican caucus released…
Appeals Court reinstates Biden vaccine mandate for businesses, OSHA extends compliance deadlines slightly
UPDATED WITH COMPLIANCE DEADLINE INFORMATION: On Friday, the Federal Appeals Court for the 6th Circuit lifted a stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Emergency…
Disaster unemployment assistance opened up for self-employed Kentuckians impacted by storms
The federal government has now opened up disaster unemployment assistance (DUA) for those impacted by the devastating storms that tore through parts of Kentucky last…
President Biden approves emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky as crews continue to assess damage in hardest-hit areas
UPDATED: President Joe Biden approved Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for an emergency disaster declaration, the governor announced in a press briefing in Bowling Green Saturday…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receives full approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While the vaccine has long been accepted and proven as…
Auditor Mike Harmon Announces Run for Governor
Earlier today, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon announced he will be a candidate for governor in 2023. Harmon is in his second term…
President Biden signs $1.9 trillion stimulus package with direct payment to individuals, money for states, and more
UPDATED: On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress on Wednesday. Included in the bill is long-awaited, targeted…
Simmons College of Kentucky brings together education and business leaders dedicated to achieving racial equity and education justice
Louisville’s historically-Black college (HBCU), Simmons College of Kentucky, has announced the formation of Kerner Commission 2.0, which is comprised of education and business leaders dedicated…
America’s transportation systems and infrastructure get C- grade on new report card
As Kentucky calls for more investment in transportation at the state and national level, America’s infrastructure just received a C- grade on its 2021 report…