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Governor Andy Beshear has signed an emergency regulation to freeze Kentucky's state gas tax, preventing a $.02 increase per gallon that would have gone into effect on July 1.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you are in line by 6 p.m. you are able to vote.

Gov. Andy Beshear cleared the way Tuesday for a cannabis research center to open as he reviews whether he has the executive authority to singlehandedly legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky.

The turf field and track are still usable and Newport football, baseball and track & field teams are able to practice there.

Gov. Andy Beshear revealed plans Thursday for a review of medical marijuana, signaling he’s considering whether to take matters into his own hands to legalize medical cannabis in Kentucky.

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky started overriding the Democratic governor’s vetoes Wednesday as lawmakers worked through a packed agenda with two days left in this year’s session.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says $2 billion factory will create 2,000 jobs and reinforces the state’s leadership in battery production.

The governor raised doubts about the constitutionality of the bill and criticized it for not including exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.

Kentucky’s legislative leaders on Tuesday revealed a state spending plan calling for big pay raises for state employees, renovations to state parks and increased spending on education.

The high-profile measure cleared the Republican-dominated House on a 59-34 vote after a long, sometimes-emotional debate. The years-long debate now shifts to the GOP-led state Senate on whether Kentucky should join the majority of states allowing medical marijuana.