Critics call it an over reach of power.Â
The Democratic governor's comments Thursday reflected his growing frustration as the latest medical marijuana bill is currently stalled in the state Senate.
Until Wednesday, Kentucky was following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Beshear’s order rescinding his previous directive was filed and took effect Monday. Emergency regulations requiring masks inside public schools and child care facilities remain in effect.
The emergency regulation will be in effect 270 days, and the board will consider rescinding it 24 hours after changes in recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Kentucky Department for Public Health on universal masking.
Shawnee students explored their new learning spaces on the formerly condemned third floor Wednesday while masked, like other students at JCPS and throughout Kentucky amid the recent surge of COVID-19 cases.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday issued an executive order that allows college athletes in Kentucky to profit from their name, image and likeness, beginning next week. He is the first governor in the U.S. to make such a move by executive order.
The task force will examine statewide search warrant policies and make recommendations.
Both say the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn federal appeals court ruling allowing Gov. Andy Beshear's prohibition of classroom instruction at religious schools to continue.
He outlined seven key areas for city government to address.