(Lancaster, KY, November 2023.) - Madeline Petty, a Geoscience master’s student at Western Kentucky University is conducting research on perceptions of renewable energy in Lancaster.

The Office of State Budget Director reported today that October’s General Fund receipts rose 1.9 percent, or $23.2 million, over last year’s total.  Revenues for the month were $1,236.8 million compared to $1,213.6 million collected in October 2022.  October 2023 is the 14th consecutive month of General Fund receipts in excess of $1 billion. Receipts have increased 5.6 percent for the first four months of the fiscal year and can decline 2.9 percent over the final eight months of FY24 to achieve the official revenue estimate of $15,117.7 million. 

BLUE GRASS CHEMICAL ACTIVITY, RICHMOND, Ky. – A Chemical Incident/Mishap Response and Assistance exercise is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 on the Blue Grass Army Depot.

RICHMOND, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 31 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s (DOCJT) basic training academy. These law enforcement officers will now serve and protect the commonwealth to create safer communities.

RICHMOND, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2023) — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) commemorated the newly relocated Veterans Memorial during a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Nov. 4. With key elements from the previous memorial located in Powell Plaza, the new Veterans Memorial in Carloftis Garden displays the American flag and the service flags to represent the branches of the military; a granite slate with the inscribed names of those who have given their lives while serving; benches dedicated by veterans and their families; and the Fallen Soldier Cross sculpture. 

Frankfort, KY (November 3, 2023) – Secretary of State Michael Adams issued a Voter’s Bill of Rights as voting has begun in the 2023 general election. Adams asks voters to report any voter intimidation or illegal activity they may see at the polls.

Qualified high school students are offered a unique opportunity to explore the world by spending an academic year, semester or summer in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program. A non-profit, public benefit organization, ASSE is dedicated to promoting closer ties of friendship between the United States and other countries by fostering intercultural understanding through youth exchange programs.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA has approved more than $18.93 million for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) for debris removal operations undertaken to remove debris deposited throughout Kentucky by last summer’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides.

Congressman Andy Barr of Kentucky's 6th Congressional District presided over the annual Youth Ambassador Conference at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics. The event, held on October 28th, 2023, gathered high school students from 25 educational institutions across 12 counties in the district. The conference is designed to foster direct engagement between the youth and Kentucky's civic and business leaders.