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Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that Kentucky has been approved to provide food to approximately 450,000 school-age children who are eligible for a one-time, federally funded benefit of $120 for

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear recognized exceptional volunteerism and service contributions at the 28th Annual Governor’s Service Awards located at The Foundry in Frankfort.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday that businesses in the Commonwealth will be able to apply for a medical marijuana license sooner than expected.

Local leaders said Kentucky has the 14th-highest rate of child abuse cases in the country.

FRANKFORT – After major crises at Department of Juvenile Justice detention centers, Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Benton, sponsored legislation last year investing $55 million into comprehensive reforms.

Senate Bill 242 would cost $165 million and include building at least three new facilities and collaboration between the Department of Juvenile Justice, judges and the Cabinet for Health and

Kentucky Sen. Danny Carroll's bill includes a plan to build a 16-bed center in Louisville for kids deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Under SB 242, the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice would open a 16-bed mental health facility.

Majority of directors say they believe the move will help address budget shortfalls

A Republican lawmaker is promoting his plan to bolster early childhood education as a way to head off a crisis once federal aid dries up for the childcare sector. Kentucky