The Latest Breaking News from Beshear

Why Kentucky Is Keeping Marijuana Applicants' Names A Secret

Kentucky withholds medical marijuana applicant names, sparking transparency concerns and legal challenges over out-of-state influence.

Benzinga · Dec 6, 2024

Governor Beshear sees EVs and Hybrids coexistence in the Commonwealth's future

Toyota officials in central Kentucky last week formally unveiled the company’s first of many, many all-hybrid Camries at the Scott County assembly plant. That came as work progresses to produce thousands of electric vehicle batteries at two plants along Interstate 65. Production is expected to start next year.

WEKU · May 14, 2024

Most of Kentucky's congressional delegation ask President Biden for disaster declaration

Most of Kentucky's federal delegation, sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their support for Governor Beshear's request for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky stemming from severe weather in April.

WEKU · May 7, 2024

Kentucky Governor worried proposed state budget could hamper disaster recovery

Governor Beshear said he is unhappy with part of budget approved by state lawmakers.

WEKU · Apr 8, 2024

Governor Beshear declares a state of emergency after severe weather rips through Kentucky

Governor Beshear declares state of emergency

WEKU · Apr 3, 2024

Flood damaged communities in eastern Kentucky can apply for more relief dollars

The Department for Local Government is taking applications for funding from Kentucky’s 2022 Disaster Recovery Program.

WEKU · Apr 1, 2024

Floor vote on negotiated Kentucky state budget expected later this week

Kentucky House and Senate members will likely have some long days this week in Frankfort. Many bills will be voted on over the next four days before the break when Governor Beshear could deliver vetoes. Still to be worked out is a two-year year state budget.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

As flood recovery continues in eastern Kentucky, 1,500 trees are on the way to help

Eastern Kentucky communities ravaged by the floods of 2022 are getting 15-hundred free trees. Governor Beshear made the announcement Wednesday.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

Kentucky and federal officials break ground on the first EV charging station in the southeast U.S. I

The station was made possible due to National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

Kentucky Senate adopts resolution supportive of Texas governor in immigration policy

The Kentucky Senate has adopted its version of a resolution calling upon Governor Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the southern border.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024