AG opinion: Undisclosed Lexington work group did not violate Open Meetings law The Lexington city council is not violating Open Meetings law when it uses volunteer work groups to help craft policy. That's the ruling from Kentucky's top law enforcement official.

The Lexington city council is not violating Open Meetings law when it uses volunteer work groups to help craft policy. That's the ruling from Kentucky's top law enforcement official.

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KY transportation budget eliminates routine remote work for employees Employees in Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet are prohibit from working remotely in the latest round of funding for the cabinet.

Employees in Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet are prohibited from working remotely in the latest round of funding for the cabinet.

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As hemp producers brace for federal regulation deadline, Sen. Rand Paul offers bipartisan compromise Sen. Rand Paul has introduced a bill intended to scale back the reach of federal hemp regulations he says threaten the viability of the entire industry.

Sen. Rand Paul has introduced a bill intended to scale back the reach of federal hemp regulations he says threaten the viability of the entire industry.

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Beshear 'losing confidence' in UK leadership, university responds The University of Kentucky is responding to concerns expressed by Gov. Andy Beshear regarding high-level decision-making at the school.

Beshear took issue with the selection of a new law school dean who was the only candidate not recommended by UK faculty.

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Kentucky public universities see funding restored to two-year budget Some Kentucky public universities are breathing a sigh of relief. State funding cuts were largely eliminated from the final state budget.

State funding cuts were largely eliminated from the final state budget. The University of Kentucky was bracing for a total of $17 million in cuts over the next two years, but most of those funds were restored.

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LexPark looks to convince city leaders of proposed parking fee increases LexPark will be making its case this week for an increase in parking fees at some downtown garages.

LexPark is pushing for new fees at the Helix, Courthouse, Short Street, and Transit Center garages.

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Kentucky's about face on medical cannabis draws business owners back to the bluegrass Two Kentucky cannabis cultivators held their official opening Monday. For one company it marked a homecoming.

Two Kentucky cannabis cultivators held their official opening Monday. For one company it marked a homecoming.

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CivicLex Chat: LINKS and the COW? It's a not a band name. Find out how they play into the city budget process In this installment, we chat with CivicLex Executive Director Richard Young about the council's budget dissection process, opioid settlement funds, and a possible parking increase downtown.

In this week's CivicLex Chat: the council's budget dissection process, opioid settlement funds, and a possible parking increase downtown.

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Judge in Bevin divorce case says she will not recuse herself, following allegation of bias The judge overseeing divorce proceedings involving former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is declining to step away from the case.

The judge overseeing divorce proceedings involving former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is declining to step away from the case.

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Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announces run for governor in '27 Coleman was a high school assistant principal, civics teacher, and basketball coach when Gov. Andy Beshear tapped her to be his running mate in 2019. The pair beat out incumbent Matt Bevin with their ...

She's in.

Gov. Andy Beshear's second-in-command, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline #Coleman, has her eyes set on the top job.

#Beshear: #Coleman “is a great lieutenant governor, she’s gonna be a great candidate, and if she’s elected she’ll be a great governor.”

Beshear adds, as head of the Democratic Gov Association, he’s barred from endorsing.

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, a Democrat, says she will run for governor in 2027. #kygov

City expects affordable housing growth at similar levels despite cost crunch Wellington Park Apartments is the latest affordable housing development to be unveiled by Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. The 45-unit building is coming online as city leaders and housing advocates grap...

Wellington Park Apartments is the latest affordable housing development to be unveiled by Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. The 45-unit building is coming online as city leaders and housing advocates grapple with surging costs.

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Fayette County school meal prices expected to inch upward this fall School meal prices are set to increase in Fayette County due to a mandate from the Kentucky Department of Education.

Pending school board approval, the new plan would raise breakfast by 50 cents. Lunch would go from $2.75 to $3.50 in elementary schools and $3 to 3.75 in middle and high schools.

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'We're keeping our fingers crossed': Sen. Rand Paul teases bipartisan legislation to ease hemp restrictions Sen. Rand Paul says he's reaching across the aisle to work on compromise hemp reforms that could rescue an industry he says is in danger of collapsing under rules set to take effect later this year.

Sen. Rand Paul says he's reaching across the aisle to work on compromise hemp reforms that could rescue an industry he says is in danger of collapsing under rules set to take effect later this year.

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Massie the lone Republican to vote for war powers resolution reining in Trump administration Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie was the only Republican to cross party lines in a vote on Iran war powers Thursday.

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie was the only Republican to cross party lines in a vote on Iran war powers this week.

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Kentucky's 2026 legislation session is now history. Here are some takeaways The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly is in the books, and state leaders have some thoughts.

The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly is in the books, and state leaders have some final thoughts on the budget, the judicial impeachment debate, and legislation.

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Beshear: School district bill seeks to 'negate' the will of Fayette County voters Fayette County School Board Chair Tyler Murphy would be ineligible to continue serving in that role under a bill passed into law by the General Assembly.

Fayette County School Board Chair Tyler Murphy would be ineligible to continue serving in that role under a bill passed into law by the General Assembly.

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Transportation Sec. Jim Gray among Beshear cabinet leaders taking new roles Gov. Andy Beshear's cabinet is undergoing a reshuffle.

Gov. Andy Beshear's cabinet is undergoing a reshuffle. The changes will see a trio of cabinet secretaries taking new positions in the administration.

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It's a short shelf life for Beshear's vetoes as the Kentucky General Assembly gavels back in The Kentucky General Assembly took up Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes in short order Tuesday, with GOP supermajorities prepared to overturn them.

The Kentucky General Assembly took up Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes in short order Tuesday, with GOP supermajorities prepared to overturn them.

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Chevy Chase mental health clinic gets a permit, over neighborhood objections A controversial mental health clinic in the Chevy Chase neighborhood received a permit this week. The approval came over the objections of nearby residents.

A controversial mental health clinic in the Chevy Chase neighborhood received a permit this week. The approval came over the objections of nearby residents.

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Amid rising costs, Lexington mayor unveils budget proposal 'built on fiscal restraint' Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton made her proposed budget public Tuesday afternoon. The spending plan is being described as balanced but "challenging."

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton made her proposed budget public Tuesday afternoon. The spending plan is being described as balanced but "challenging."

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CivicLex Chat: Budgets, funds, and pumps, oh my! In this week's installment, we chat with CivicLex Executive Director Richard Young about the official start of budget season, affordable housing, and a pump station proposal that raising questions.

This week:, The official start of budget season, affordable housing, and a pump station proposal that's raising questions.

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Lexington leaders outline winter weather overhaul after deep dive into 'fragmented' system The mercury may be rising, but Lexington leaders are focused on rewriting the city's winter weather plan from scratch. The overhaul comes in response to public dissatisfaction with the city's response...

The mercury may be rising, but Lexington leaders are focused on rewriting the city's winter weather plan from scratch. The overhaul comes in response to public dissatisfaction with the city's response to recent ice events.

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Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers is responding to a Kentucky Supreme Court decision halting impeachment proceedings against a Fayette County judge - and it's unclear whether the Senate intends to move forward.

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Ceasefire announcement brings relief, starkly different assessments from Kentucky leaders Kentucky leaders and candidates are weighing in on the two-week ceasefire declared in the Iran war.

Kentucky leaders and candidates are weighing in on the two-week ceasefire declared in the Iran war.

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Which bills could still make it over the finish line and get a signature from the governor? Here are a few Kentucky lawmakers won't be back in session until April 14 and 15, but the final days of the 2026 session do offer an eleventh hour chance for new bills to pass.

Kentucky lawmakers won't be back in session until April 14 and 15, but the final days of the 2026 session do offer an eleventh hour chance for new bills to pass.

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'Flat out crazy': Kentucky Democrats speak out on Trump's intensifying war ultimatums Kentucky Democratic leaders and candidates are sounding alarms over President Donald Trump's heightened threats toward Iran, including a bombing campaign that would target civilian infrastructure.

"Flat out crazy." "Really unhinged." "The 25th Amendment needs to be invoked."

Just a sampling of Kentucky Demcorats' responses to President Trump's escalating war talk.

Kentucky high court halts Fayette judge's impeachment The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Monday that impeachment proceedings against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman cannot move forward.

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Monday that impeachment proceedings against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman cannot move forward.

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Beshear grades the state budget, taking issue with Medicaid cuts amid federal reductions Gov. Andy Beshear is outlining his likes and dislikes in the state budget delivered to his desk this week.

Beshear's chief complaint with the spending plan deals with Medicaid. The governor said a team of experts gathered to estimate what would be needed to keep the system operating as it is, and the General Assembly fell far short of that figure.

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