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Senate Bill 5 aims to bring more Kentucky-grown food into school cafeterias 

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Governor Beshear signed Senate Bill 5 into law on March 27,which means Kentucky schools will soon have more flexibility to serve locally grown food to students following the passage. According to a news release from the Department of Agriculture, state leaders say the change is designed to improve both student nutrition and access for local farmers. Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell says produce sourced closer to […]

todayMarch 30, 2026 4

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Lawmakers discuss pressing topics, priorities ahead of the 2026 legislative session

Before returning to Frankfort for the upcoming legislative session, regional lawmakers shared their thoughts concerning hot-button issues and their priorities at Monday's Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) meeting. The meeting was hosted at the Pennyrile Forest State Park Lodge. From the Kentucky Senate, District 1 Senator Jason Howell, who represents Crittenden, Lyon and Trigg counties; District 2 Senator Danny Carroll, who represents Ballard, Carlisle, Livingston and McCracken counties and District […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 8

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