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Kentucky Governor Opposes Taxpayer-Funded Transgender Surgeries for Inmates
The Kentucky Department of Corrections proposed new protocols for accommodating transgender inmates.
Kentucky to Offer Paid Leave for State Employees
Gov. Andy Beshear said the move ‘is the right thing to do’ for the state’s employees.
Toyota to Invest $922 Million in New Paint Facility at Kentucky Complex
Toyota Kentucky President Kerry Creech said the company is committed to ensuring long-term job security.
Louisville Agrees to Reform Law Enforcement Under Pact With DOJ
The deal is the result of a federal investigation that alleged constitutional violations led to Breonna Taylor’s fatal shooting by police in 2020.
Supreme Court Won’t Halt EPA’s Coal Waste Rule
An electric utility claims the agency lacks legal authority to require new safety measures at coal ash storage facilities.
University of Kentucky Not in Violation of Federal Law: US Court
The school did not violate Title IX, according to the new ruling.
Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Religious Discrimination Suit Over University of Kentucky’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by a former employee against the University of Kentucky’s COVID-19 policy.
Kentucky Sheriff Accused of Fatally Shooting Judge Retires
Letcher County Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines is accused of shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times at the local Whitesburg courthouse.
Kentucky Sues Express Scripts for Alleged Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
The state alleges Express Script colluded with opioid manufacturers in deceptive marketing schemes to boost sales of the addictive drug.
Kentucky Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty in Judge’s Fatal Shooting
Shawn “Mickey” Stines could face 20 years to life in prison. Prosecutors could seek the death penalty.
