Lisa Autry

The Kentucky Board of Education has passed a resolution supporting public dollars for public education. The statement, approved unanimously this week, opposes Amendment 2 on the November ballot.

The most hotly contested question on Kentucky’s ballot next week may not be who should take office, but whether to remove a constitutional barrier which could open the door for school choice. Amendment 2 would allow state lawmakers to spend public tax dollars on education outside of public schools. Eight days out from election day, the ground game is intensifying among both sides of the argument.

In Tuesday's election, Kentucky voters will decide whether to change the state constitution to open the door for school choice. Amendment 2 would allow the state legislature to use tax dollars on education outside of public schools. It’s a tough sell in rural districts that fear losing money while lacking access to private schools.

Voters have given Todd Alcott a second term as Bowling Green mayor. The Republican incumbent fended off a challenge from Democrat Patti Minter in the non-partisan race.

An audit of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System has found no fraud or criminal behavior, but does offer recommendations for improving internal policies and staff training.

Kentucky’s Judicial Conduct Commission has suspended a circuit judge in Adair and Casey counties. An investigation found Judge Judy Vance Murphy abused her position to influence cases and committed other misconduct.

Workers at the nearly $6 billion BlueOval SK Battery Park in Hardin County have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers Union.

Starting Dec. 1, Kentuckians with a range of chronic illnesses can begin visiting their doctor to be approved for medical marijuana. Patients wanting access must have received written certification from their physician.

Starting Dec. 1, Kentuckians with a range of chronic illnesses can begin visiting their doctor to be approved for medical marijuana. Patients wanting access must have received written certification from their physician.

General Manager Branden Patton of Paper and Leaf Co. in Bowling Green could oversee one of Kentucky's medical marijuana dispensaries if selected in a lottery.