Housing, data center legislation dies on final day of 2026 session
A sticking point in negotiations was a controversial provision that would largely block local governments from regulating short-term rentals such as Airbnbs.
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Teen’s persistence pays off as legislature adopts rescue dogs, cats as official KY pet
Frankfort teenager Ethan Branscum, 13, has advocated for this since he was 6 years old.
Officials investigating Cumberland County murder
The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by Detective Zach Scott with Kentucky State Police.
KY legislature censures Supreme Court justice for opinion in judge’s impeachment appeal
‘I have great respect for President Stivers and am honored I got under his skin,’ says Justice Kelly Thompson.
London Mayor Weddle pleads not guilty to making illegal contributions to support Beshear
Last year the matter was reviewed by the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.
Glasgow native Jim Gray transitions to advisor role as Beshear reshuffles cabinet
Gray, who has led the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet throughout Beshear’s administration, will transition into a part-time role as special advisor to the governor on transportation.
Republican supermajority overrides most of Kentucky governor’s vetoes
Beshear had issued about two dozen vetoes Monday evening.
KY Hospital Association CEO out after decades with organization. No explanation given.
Data show Galvagni’s salary was on par with what hospital association leaders in nearby states earn.
In veto message, Beshear cites warning that budget bill would force cutbacks on KY courts
Beshear’s vetoes include judicial branch allocations the chief justice has warned would not be enough to keep all court services running.