WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray requesting information regarding domestic relocation flights provided to illegal immigrants.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the Attorney General’s Office returned to the Franklin Circuit Court in an effort to end its 15-year ban on the lawful imposition of the death penalty in Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, KY – Eddie Melton addressed Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) members this morning at the organization’s 105th Annual Meeting in Louisville. The Webster County farmer, who was elected as KFB President last December, delivered a year-end review and shared his thoughts about the past and future of the organization.

Garrard County officials have activated emergency warming centers to assist residents as frigid winter temperatures grip the region over the next 48 hours. The county has also launched additional services to safeguard vulnerable populations during this severe weather event.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, who is committed to lowering costs for Kentuckians, announced that the state will provide additional tax relief for some individuals through the 2025-2026 Homestead Exemption. Eligible Kentuckians can claim $49,100 for the 2025 and 2026 tax periods. 

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced another victory today, this time for Kentucky’s farmers. Earlier this year Attorney General Coleman led a multistate group of attorneys general challenging a Biden-Harris Administration rule targeting farmers.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Team Kentucky and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) are announcing the first online confiscated alcohol auction where proceeds benefit responsibility programs, like Project Prom and Project Graduation.  

Frankfort, Ky. - Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his Office’s 2024 essay contest for students in grades 9-12, and slogan contest for students in grades 6-8. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a public ceremony.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell encourages Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government to apply for positions in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) internship program for the 2025 summer.

(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Wednesday, Nov. 20 is Utility Scam Awareness Day and Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are joining Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) in their efforts to educate consumers and expose the tactics used by scammers.

RICHMOND, Ky. — This year, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) received $5 million from the Kentucky General Assembly to fund the construction of a childcare center on the Corbin Campus. The childcare center, which is part of the university’s initiative to bring a Scholar House to the Corbin Campus, will accommodate more than 100 children.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a new round of applications for grant funding will open for those seeking funds from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC). The Commission will review grant applications in two categories: Prevention and Treatment/Recovery Support.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that a record number of Kentuckians are actively pursuing pathways to good, high-paying jobs across the commonwealth through registered apprenticeship programs.

Op-ed from Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell

FRANKFORT — As the holidays approach, Kentuckians across the Commonwealth prepare to celebrate with family, food, and festive gatherings. It's a time of togetherness and gratitude, and it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we can strengthen our communities. One powerful way we can do this is by choosing to support local businesses and buying local agricultural products. This holiday season, I encourage all Kentuckians to support our local farmers and producers by incorporating Kentucky Proud products into your celebrations.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by local leaders and executives from Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing, a subsidiary of e-Storage, to announce the largest economic development project in Shelby County’s history and the largest jobs announcement in the commonwealth in more than two years. The nearly $712 million project creating 1,572 skilled, high-tech jobs represents the third-largest project for job creation during the administration and the fourth-largest investment.