By Graham Ambrose Kentucky isn’t releasing data on the status of thousands of abused and neglected children who were removed from the home of their biological parents, despite a state law aimed at creating transparency and accountability for these children and their caregivers. Advocates and legislators want a full picture of children being raised by relatives…
BY AMBER SMITH KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — Some relief is coming to Kentucky school districts amid the pandemic. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) received $928 million in the second round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency relief as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. What You Need To Know Ky. Department of Education received…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — In an interview with CNN Sunday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky is leading the country in vaccinating its teachers. “We are on track to be the fastest state in the country to vaccinate its teachers,” Beshear said. “But our teachers, with this protection are ready to be in class —…
Gasoline demand has jumped from 7.53 million barrels per day to 8.11 million barrels per day, according to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) measurement. A jump in demand that large typically causes a comparable rise at the pump, due to a corresponding decrease in supply. But surprisingly, the recent increase in demand had little…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) to help secure much-needed tax relief for Kentucky’s bourbon industry recently became law as part of a larger year-end appropriations package. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have made the creation of a level playing field for our bourbon distillers a priority,” Rep. Barr…
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that, in December, Kentucky’s electorate declined as more voters were taken off the rolls than were added. While 671 new voters registered, 3,089 voters were removed – 2,625 deceased voters, 287 nonresident voters, 174 voters who voluntarily de-registered, and 3 felony convicts. There are 2,418 fewer voters on the…
by Chad Mills Louisville’s Russell Neighborhood. (WDRB Photo) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Jecorey Arthur, one of two new members on Louisville Metro Council, picked Martin Luther King Jr. Day to unveil his first piece of legislation for a reason. Arthur says the city must do more to combat gentrification, a process that takes place when…
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who lost his Majority Leader post on Wednesday, participated in the inaugural ceremonies of Joseph Biden in the traditional roles expected of the leader of the Senate. As the Senate later convened to take up confirmation duties for the new President’s cabinet and the leadership gavel passed to…
Kentucky has an opportunity to embrace significant changes to achieve racial equity, but progress will not occur until educational attainment is improved, fairness is ensured in the criminal justice system and economic empowerment is increased for people of color. That is the message of a new report from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Task Force…
BY JOE RAGUSA KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — Lawmakers outlined the next steps in the potential impeachment process against Gov. Andy Beshear. What You Need To Know Gov. Andy Beshear will have a chance to respond to the committee in writing by January 22 The impeachment petition’s four filers can respond by January 26 Impeachment committee consists of…
