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Some new Kentucky laws are in limbo as governor says lawmakers failed to fund them
FRANKFORT — Kentucky legislators enacted more than 200 laws this year, most of which take effect today, July 15. At least 20 new laws are in limbo, however. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says the Republican-controlled General Assembly failed to fund them — to the tune of $153 million — even after he informed lawmakers of the problem on April 10.
More than 100 new laws are now in effect in Kentucky. Here’s a dozen key ones to know.
Kentucky lawmakers successfully passed more than 200 bills and 10 resolutions that carry the force of law this year. Roughly a quarter of those had an emergency clause attached — that means they went into effect right away. The vast majority of the rest are set to go into effect Monday, 90 days after the General Assembly adjourned for the year.
Hopkinsville Salvation Army opens cooling station
The Salvation Army of Hopkinsville has opened its main office, 313 E. Seventh St., to serve as a cooling station in response to the extreme heat this week. Anyone wanting a cool place can go to the office between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. through Friday, July 19. Also in...
Live at the Alhambra season tickets on sale
Tickets are now available for the Pennyroyal Art Council’s 2024-25 Live at the Alhambra, a series of musical performances running from late September to early May. Sept. 28 — To the Limit, an Eagles tribute band. Dec. 19 — Sons of Serendip, a classical crossover quartet performing a...
New class starts Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County
A new class for Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County will soon begin a nine-month program designed to develop community leaders, the Christian County Chamber of Commerce announced in a press release. The 22 class member are:. Leroy Adams, Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority. Katey Barnett, Planters Bank. Joshua Blick, Hopkinsville Electric System. Melissa...
Kentucky politicians decry political violence against Trump, Comer calls for investigation
Kentucky politicians denounced political violence in a series of statements and prayers for former President Donald Trump, who was injured during an attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. U.S. Rep James Comer, who chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced shortly after the...
Report: Kentucky’s housing challenges could impact future economic development
A new report from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Policy & Research suggests that housing challenges could intensify as more economic development projects come to the Commonwealth – and its author says that state and community leaders should address those challenges now. The research center’s Building...
Coach William Falls’ family finds closure and connection in Hopkinsville
It had been a little more than three years since Bill Falls and I first met through email and then a phone interview concerning his late grandfather, Attucks High School basketball coach William Falls. Early in 2021, the grandson was searching online for information about his grandfather’s coaching career when...
Hopkinsville Art Guild slates 5 workshops
The Hopkinsville Art Guild has announced five new workshops for community members, beginning with a class where each participant will create a still life representative of their interests. The still life class taught by Tommy Fletcher will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 3, at a location...
Safer Kentucky Act, which punishes homelessness, will take effect soon
Last month’s Supreme Court decision on a case involving the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, held that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested for outdoor camping even when they have no other options. The federal decision doesn’t require local governments to enforce bans on outdoor camping but in Kentucky,...
Kentucky’s “Move Over” law expands Monday
Kentucky’s “Move Over” law is expanding Monday. The law now requires motorists in the right-most lane to move over when approaching emergency vehicles and tow trucks with flashing lights on the side of the road. Lieutenant Chris Van Brackel, with the Lexington Police Department, said come Monday, other vehicles will receive the same protection.
Fancy Farm organizers confirm early list of speakers for Western Ky. political picnic
With just under a month to go, a clearer picture of what the 144th edition of the Fancy Farm Picnic in far Western Kentucky will look like is coming into focus. Though the mutton has yet to be chopped, event organizers released on Wednesday a list of the confirmed speakers for the traditional Graves County gathering.
Praising through the pain: Crofton couple lean on faith after an auto accident paralyzes wife
CROFTON, Ky. (KT) — Last fall in a Kentucky Today story, Tim Morgan told about marveling at God’s grace and goodness in his time as pastor of Fruit Hill Baptist Church. Today he is still marveling over God’s blessing and goodness — although the personal circumstances for he and his wife have changed dramatically.
Who is the best adult speller in Hopkinsville? The literacy council aims to find out.
Spelling bees have traditionally been a competitive classroom exercise for students. But what if some adults gathered at a local watering hole to see who deserves bragging rights as the best speller in town?. That could happen at the BIG BEE Spelling Bee slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1,...
Kentucky 115 closure at Pembroke planned July 16-18
A section of the heavily traveled Kentucky 115 in southern Christian County will be closed to traffic from July 16 to 18 while a contractor “constructs a direct tie-in for the new alignment” of an industrial connector road, state highway officials said in a press release. The closure...
Ascend Elements slates job fair on July 16
Ascend Elements, the electric vehicle battery materials manufacturer that is building a massive production facility in Hopkinsville, will have a job fair to recruit employees from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Hopkinsville Community College’s Emerging Technology Building. The company is seeking chemical operators, analytical lab...
‘It’s OK to not be OK:’ Beshear urges more Kentucky veterans to use 988 crisis lifeline
More than 16,000 Kentucky veterans struggling with their mental health have used the national 988 hotline since launching two years ago. While the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline doesn’t require callers to disclose personal information to receive support, callers can be directed to the Veterans Crisis Line. In Kentucky, more than 3,700 calls have been routed to the veterans line so far this year, according to data from the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Kentucky to provide Medicaid coverage to people nearing release from prison, juvenile detention
Kentucky is one of five additional states that will soon provide Medicaid health coverage for people nearing release from prison or juvenile detention, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “We’ve been eagerly anticipating CMS’s approval of Kentucky’s healthy re-entry demonstration for years now,” said Emily Beauregard,...
Judge hears arguments on Kentucky law banning some vaping products
FRANKFORT — Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate heard arguments Monday in a case challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 law banning the sale of some vaping products. This comes as the defendants — Allyson Taylor, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and Secretary of State Michael Adams — filed a motion to dismiss the case.
League of Women Voters recognizes longest serving member Carolyn Self
Carolyn Self, a retired social worker in the mental health sector and longtime civic leader in Hopkinsville, has attended more meetings of the Hopkinsville League of Women Voters than anyone could probably count. But Self won’t soon forget the meeting she attended Monday evening at The Corner Coffeehouse. League president...
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