Gov. Bevin makes appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Louis Kelly has been appointed as a member of the Kentucky State Corrections Commission. Louis Kelly, of Union, is a Commonwealth’s Attorney. He will represent Commonwealth’s Attorneys and serve for a term…
CPE President: Kentucky Must Retool its Approach Toward Higher Education By LISA AUTRY (KPR) The new head of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education says he expects colleges and universities to re-evaluate their course offerings just as Western Kentucky University has recently done. WKU is preparing to eliminate 101 academic programs while transforming and expanding…
The changing face of Kentucky farms. Latest census reveals shifts in $5.7B industry. by BILL ESTEP More women and young people are farming in Kentucky. More very small and very large farms are operating, though there are fewer in the middle. The overall market value of the state’s crops and animals is up, but some…
Kentucky Governor’s Race Heating Up Over Local Airwaves By ALAN LYTLE The May 21st primary is just four weeks away and there are indications that the race for governor is heating up, especially on the Democratic side with TV ads popping up by three of the four candidates on the ballot, as well as Matt…
Judge rules state must disclose records, pay legal fees THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FRANKFORT, Ky. A Kentucky judge has overruled a decision by the state to release only documents with blacked-out details of allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination made by a former top social services official. The Courier Journal reports that Franklin County Circuit Judge…
‘It’s Time To Do Something Different’: DeVos Stumps For School Choice In Lexington By JOSH JAMES U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was in Lexington Wednesday to pitch a federal tax credit she argues would expand school choice. The secretary’s plan would allot up to $5 billion in federal funds for tax incentives aimed at spurring…
Kentucky Treasurer hosts nationwide financial leaders conference in Lexington FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball gathered state treasurers, auditors, and controllers from across the United States in Kentucky for the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) National Spring Meeting last week. “It is an honor to serve as the National Chair of the State Financial…
GOP states discover a tax hike they have to like: for roads BY DAVID EGGERT ASSOCIATED PRESS LANSING, Mich. After passing waves of tax cuts in recent years, some lawmakers in several Republican-dominated states have decided it’s time to make a big exception and are pushing for tax increases to fix roads that are…
Kentuckians grieve for damage done to Notre Dame Cathedral By Phil Pendleton LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) – The Notre Dame Cathedral is a big part of anyone’s trip to Paris. The tourist attraction is also a centerpiece for Catholic and Christian faith. After the gorgeous Gothic cathedral caught fire Monday afternoon, destroying the cathedral’s spire…
One Week to Register to Vote in Primary BY SPECTRUM NEWS STAFF FRANKFORT, Ky.- Aprill 22 is the last day you have to register to vote in the upcoming primary election. Election day is May 21. “Our elections should be determined by a majority of voters, not a minority,” said Grimes. “Registering to vote…
