Beshear issues state of emergency as arctic front expected to hit state

Thursday, December 22 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency as an arctic front prepares to make its way in, bringing flash freezing and extremely cold temperatures Thursday night into the weekend. Officials are urging […]

Beshear files for re-election to Governor’s Office

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has filed for reelection, seeking a second term in the Governor’s mansion. Beshear took over as governor of the commonwealth in December 2019. So far, he faces little opposition in the […]

Beshear proposes changes following Adair County Youth Detention Center riot

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear is proposing significant changes following a riot at the Adair County Youth Detention Center last month. One of the proposals is having a facility for female detainees only. That proposal stems from […]

Beshear issues executive orders regarding medical marijuana

Wednesday, November 16 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear issued two executive orders in regard to medical marijuana on Tuesday. One order will allow Kentuckians to possess up to eight ounces of marijuana if purchased legally in a state that allows […]

Beshear signs bills that promote better health care

Monday, July 18 by Derek Aaron

Last Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers and health care advocates in the Capitol Rotunda to ceremonially sign six bills that provide Kentucky families with better access to health care. The bills the Governor […]

Beshear signs bill to increase access to mental health treatment

Friday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 22, 2022) – Today, Gov. Beshear hosted a ceremonial signing for two bills that help more Kentuckians, including first-responders, access mental health services. First, the Governor signed House Bill 127, which expands […]

Beshear issues state of emergency over baby formula shortage

Friday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency over the baby formula shortage that has impacted the nation and the commonwealth. The Governor’s order activates state price-gouging laws, which aim to […]

Beshear signs porch pirate bill into law

Friday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 23, the “Porch Pirate Bill” into law this week. The bill makes stealing packages from private carriers like Amazon, FedEx, and UPS off someone’s doorstep a felony. Package theft […]

Beshear looking at executive options for medical marijuana

Friday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky General Assembly declined to take action on the issue of medical marijuana during the last legislative session, but Gov. Andy Beshear is looking at the possibility of taking executive action on the issue. […]

Beshear signs bill raising KSP trooper pay, includes money for trooper cameras

Thursday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear signed legislation this week that will provide a raise for Kentucky State Police troopers and improve camera equipment for KSP. House Bill 259 gives state troopers a $15,000 raise and bumps the […]

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: beshear

Beshear issues state of emergency as arctic front expected to hit state

Beshear files for re-election to Governor’s Office

Beshear proposes changes following Adair County Youth Detention Center riot

Beshear issues executive orders regarding medical marijuana

Beshear signs bills that promote better health care

Beshear signs bill to increase access to mental health treatment

Beshear issues state of emergency over baby formula shortage

Beshear signs porch pirate bill into law

Beshear looking at executive options for medical marijuana

Beshear signs bill raising KSP trooper pay, includes money for trooper cameras

Current Radar

Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown