Rep. Attica Scott pre-files “Breonna’s Law” to end no-knock search warrants, increase police accountability

Saying she wants to make sure that what happened to Breonna Taylor never happens again, state Rep. Attica Scott announced today that she has pre-filed legislation to end the use of no-knock search warrants in Kentucky and to increase police accountability.

Sixth Circuit Grants Attorney General Cameron’s Motion to Defend Kentucky’s Transfer Agreement Law from Legal Challenge by ACLU, Planned Parenthood

Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit unanimously ruled that he can intervene in the ongoing legal challenge, brought by Planned Parenthood and the ACLU, to Kentucky’s transfer-agreement statute.

Attorney General Cameron Announces New Online Form for Kentuckians to Report Medicaid Fraud, Patient Abuse

Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced a new tool for reporting suspected Medicaid fraud and patient abuse to his office. Kentuckians can now electronically report abuse, neglect, and exploitation by completing an online complaint form located at ag.ky.gov/medicaidfraud.

GENERAL FUND AND ROAD FUND RECEIPTS FOR JANUARY 2020

State Budget Director John Hicks announced today Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for July, the first month of Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21), totaled $905.1 million, a 7.0 percent increase compared to July 2019 receipts.

Kentucky’s Fight in the Battle Against Drug Overdose Deaths

 A report released today by the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy indicates lethal overdoses among Kentucky residents totaled 1,316 in 2019. Unfortunately, this data indicates a five percent increase of drug overdose deaths since 2018.

How to defeat scammers

The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams. You should just hang up on any call you’re uncertain of and ignore suspicious emails. Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears.

Kentucky State Board of Agriculture searching for new State Veterinarian

 The Kentucky State Board of Agriculture (SBA) has launched a national search for the position of Kentucky State Veterinarian following the retirement announcement of Dr. Robert Stout Prior to joining the KDA as the Homeland Security Coordinator in 2003, Dr.

Attorney General Cameron Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation Amending the Victims of Crime Act to Assist Seniors

Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, led by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, in co-signing a letter urging Congress to pass legislation amending the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984 to include...

Researchers advocate for permanent expansion of telehealth services

Despite COVID-19, researchers from the University of Kentucky have continued their work on studying opioid use disorder.

State Launches New Website to Support Nonprofit Organizations

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Cabinet Secretary Eric Friedlander announced many nonprofits now have free access to the state's new volunteer recruitment and management website, Volunteer Kentucky.