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Applications being accepted for GSE’s summer program
Deadline to apply for free program is Jan. 23, 2023 FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, a three-week residential summer program where Kentucky teens focus on product innovation and business model design, is taking applications for its summer 2023 program at KentuckyGSE.com for students currently in grades 9-11.…
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Transportation Cabinet expands scholarship program to invest in next generation of civil engineers, leaders
Cabinet adds third student scholarship, offers summer and post-graduation employment FRANKFORT — Building roads and bridges is synonymous with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and so is the Cabinet’s more than 70-year legacy of building Kentucky’s future workforce of transportation leaders. KYTC is expanding its two civil engineering scholarship programs to include a third construction management…
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We must invest in civics to inform and reengage an increasingly isolated America
BY MICHAEL G. ADAMS KENTUCKY SECRETARY OF STATE For many Americans, the first image that comes to mind when they hear the term “civics” is not the White House or a voting booth, but rather an animated piece of paper singing on the steps of the Capitol Building. This initial introduction to civic learning –…
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Senator Wheeler committee assignments announced
FRANKFORT — Senate President Robert Stivers and Senate leadership announced 2023-24 Senate Majority Caucus member committee assignments Monday. Senator Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville, has been tapped to serve as vice chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and will continue to serve as vice chair of the Economic Development Committee. He will also continue to serve as…
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State finds violations in fiscal court audit
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — The state’s annual audit of Martin County’s Fiscal Court found numerous weaknesses and violations in the court’s financial statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The Fiscal Court failed to properly advertise for bids on three separate purchases totaling $164,928 over the course of the fiscal year…
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Gov. Beshear, First Lady announce Eastern Kentucky Christmas toy drive
Mail gifts to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear hope to make this Christmas season a little easier for those working to rebuild their lives after the historic floods in Eastern Kentucky this summer. Last week, they announced a new toy drive for children impacted by…
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Martin County Water District Workgroup to meet Dec. 7
Video conference will start at 1 p.m. FRANKFORT — The Martin County Water District Workgroup will meet by videoconference Dec. 7 from 1–3 p.m. If you have questions about connecting to the videoconference, please contact Kim Greenidge at 502-782-6630. Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82090601303 Meeting ID: 820 9060 1303 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,82090601303# US (Chicago)…
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KDA’s annual poster, essay contest announced
‘Kentucky Agriculture is Everywhere’ theme reflects on importance of farmers FRANKFORT — Kentucky students are invited to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Poster and Essay Contest, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced. The theme of the 2023 contest is “Kentucky Agriculture is Everywhere,” encouraging contestants to illustrate in words or pictures…
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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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Bear hunting regulations streamlined
Harvest quotas eliminated FRANKFORT — Simplified bear hunting regulations are now in place in Kentucky. Regulation changes proposed by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission received final legislative approval Oct. 20. Gone are the eight zones and harvest quotas that shut down a season once a set number of female bears was harvested. The newly…
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