Statement from Attorney General Cameron Following U.S. Supreme Court Rulings on Affirmative Action
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 29, 2023) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark rulings regarding the use of affirmative action in university admissions. “Today’s Supreme Court decision reaffirms what the American dream
$11.5 Million in Federal Funding to Help 10 Rural Kentucky Transit Agencies Modernize Fleets, Make Other Upgrades

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 29, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear, a strong supporter of public transit as a transportation lifeline for thousands of Kentuckians, today announced that 10 rural Kentucky transit agencies have been approved for more than $11.5 million
Don’t miss the Firework Display at Lighthouse Landing in Grand Rivers
, on Monday, July 3 at 9 PM. Parking in the large city parking lot and walking to Lighthouse Landing is recommended.
Murray State University’s Commonwealth Honors Academy celebrates the program’s 23rd year
MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA) is a challenging three-week enrichment program for outstanding high school students who have completed junior year of high school. The Academy begins in June, offering high school
Senator Mitch McConnell: Racial Discrimination Has No Place in College Admissions
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. (SFFA) v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and SFFA v. University of
The City of Benton reminds residents of fireworks ordinance
This is our fireworks ordinance for the City of Benton. Fireworks may be used from Saturday July 1st through Saturday July 8th. And only between the hours of 6pm and 11 pm. Due to the sick and
July 2023 Meetings at City Hall
The following meetings will be held in July 2023 Wednesday, July 5 at 3:15pm Finance and Administration at Health Dept., Thursday, July 6 at 11:00am Fire Department Committee at Health Dept., Thursday, July 6 at 3:30pm Public
Statement from Attorney General Cameron on Court’s Decision to Temporarily Block Part of Law Protecting Kentucky Kids from Gender Transition Procedures
Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of Attorney General Daniel Cameron FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 28, 2023) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today released the following statement after a federal court issued a preliminary injunction to halt the enforcement
Senator Danny Carroll: Celebrating our nation’s enduring principles

Independence Day allows us all to reflect on our country and recognize our nation’s enduring principles. On July 4, 247 years ago, exemplary visionaries ratified the Declaration of Independence, initiating the grandest experiment of self-governance in human