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Governor issues order to allow medical cannabis in Kentucky
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday that will allow residents suffering from certain medical conditions to possess and use small amounts of legally purchased medical cannabis to treat their medical conditions beginning in January 2023. The governor outlined conditions that Kentuckians with at least one of 21 medical conditions, which include…
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State will spend $212 million to help flood-damaged eastern Kentucky
Legislation speeds relief to affected communities FRANKFORT — Kentucky will spend nearly $212.7 million over the next six months to help rebuild eastern Kentucky communities devastated by the deadly flooding that began July 26. Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers Friday in the Capitol Rotunda to sign the relief package that will provide critical help. “Today,…
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Inez, Warfield get more ARPA funds
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced second-round funding for more than 360 non-entitlement cities in Kentucky from the American Rescue Plan Act. The $162 million that went out Thursday included funding for Inez and Warfield. Inez is getting an additional $49,894.13, and Warfield $22,731.75. The money will help the cities offset expenses related to COVID-19.…
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Baby formula shortage state of emergency
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Gov. Beshear issued an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency over the baby formula shortage that has impacted the nation and Kentucky. The order activates state price-gouging laws to protect families from predatory pricing. “By implementing our price gouging laws, we can make sure that families are…
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Gov. Beshear stops state gas tax hike
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration filed an emergency regulation Thursday to freeze the state gas tax and to prevent a 2-cent increase per gallon that would have taken effect July 1. “Kentuckians cannot afford to pay more, and I am committed to doing everything I can to help keep more dollars in people’s pockets,”…
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White Oak Hill ribbon-cutting set for May 4
Addition Recovery Care invites everyone to the ribbon-cutting for White Oak Hill, a new residential treatment center in Inez. The event will start at 11 a.m. May 4 at 388 Cardinal Lane. Congressman Hal Rogers and Gov. Andy Beshear will join the celebration.
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$17.4 million in HB-1 for Inez Elementary
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — The state budget that was delivered to Gov. Andy Beshear last week allocates $17,475,000 to the Martin County School District for renovations and improvements at Inez Elementary School. Inez Elementary was one of 12 school projects included. Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James said the money would go a long…
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Gov. Beshear brings water money, message of hope to Martin County
“We’re with you, and we’re never going to forget you. We’re going to make sure that you get your part of what’s to come.” –Gov. Andy Beshear BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Gov. Andy Beshear was in Inez last week to announce Cleaner Water Program funding for the Martin County Water District and deliver…
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Measure would take food from needy
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Governor Andy Beshear warned Monday that a measure by the General Assembly to end the COVID-19 state of emergency early would take food off the tables of more than half a million Kentuckians, most of them struggling seniors and struggling children.
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