SUMMARY: A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southern Kentucky as Arctic cold continues to linger over Central and Eastern Kentucky, keeping temperatures in the low to mid-20s. Light snow flurries added to slick road conditions. Thursday morning could be particularly cold, with lows in the single digits, leading to a Cold Weather Advisory in Northern Kentucky. While Thursday will be dry with potential sunshine, another winter storm is anticipated for Friday, with snow accumulations of 4″-6″ in southern areas and 2″-4″ further north. The active winter weather pattern is expected to persist into the weekend and beyond.

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SUMMARY: Kentucky’s Republican lawmakers recently overrode the governor’s veto to reinstate landlords’ rights to reject federal housing voucher users, while also convening a session focusing on reducing the individual income tax rate and limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at universities. The proposed tax cut aims to lower the rate to 3.5% by 2026, reversing previous measures under Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. Lawmakers also discussed Medicaid oversight amid potential adjustments to the state’s two-year budget. This 30-day legislative session sets the agenda, with Republicans holding supermajorities in both chambers and the power to override gubernatorial vetoes.

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SUMMARY: In 2025, Debra Hembree Lambert became Kentucky’s first female Chief Justice. In an interview, she discussed her transition from attorney to judicial leader and outlined her priorities. Her first administrative task involves managing the Supreme Court’s temporary relocation during renovations, alongside overseeing the construction of 16 new courthouses and one appellate court. She emphasized the importance of addressing mental health issues through special courts and praised judges for their volunteer efforts. Lambert also highlighted her ongoing commitment to the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health, which aims to improve community solutions in this area.

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