Jim Gray, Secretary

Kentucky urges Halloween safety with reminder: Buzzed driving is drunk driving

As Halloween nears, Team Kentucky is urging residents to ensure safe transportation if their celebrations involve alcohol.

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Kentucky during 2024?

All six of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Kentucky, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…

James “Jim” Sigg FDA%27s Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Chief Operating Officer - Official Website

Which type of Kentucky companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Kentucky in September.

Mae Lavonne (nee: Cox) Simmons - Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell - Newport

Mae Lavonne Simmons, 90, Remembered for Love of Family and Home

Mae Lavonne (nee: Cox) Simmons passed away on Oct. 22. Below is the obituary.

Joseph McCarthy - Stith Funeral Home and Cremation Center

Joseph Jeremiah McCarthy VII, 89, Passes Away in Crescent Springs

Joseph McCarthy passed away on Oct. 22. Below is the obituary.

Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Kentucky during 2024?

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Manufacturing employers in Kentucky were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell - Mitch McConnell Official website

Chad Meredith confirmed by Senate as federal judge for Eastern District of Kentucky

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Chad Meredith of Lexington, Kentucky, to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell - Mitch McConnell Official website

McConnell issues statement on death of former Warren County Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued a statement following the death of former Warren County Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines.

Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

How many H-2A petitions were made by Kentucky employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024?

All five of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located in Kentucky, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Benjamin D. Moncarz Chief Financial Officer - FDA - Official Website

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Kentucky during Q3

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Kentucky in the third quarter of 2025.

Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President - Kentucky State University

FOIA request sent to Kentucky State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Kentucky State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

Dr. Eli Capilouto President - University Of Kentucky

FOIA request sent to University of Kentucky regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Kentucky regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

Timothy C. Caboni, President at Western Kentucky University - https://www.wku.edu/

FOIA request sent to Western Kentucky University regarding board member info on October 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Western Kentucky University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

Jay Morgan President - Morehead State University

FOIA request sent to Morehead State University regarding board member information on October 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Morehead State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson President - Northern Kentucky University

FOIA request sent to Northern Kentucky University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Northern Kentucky University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

Dr. Kim Schatzel President - University of Louisville

FOIA request sent to University of Louisville regarding board member information on October 22, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Louisville regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

Dr. David T. McFaddin President - Eastern Kentucky University

FOIA request sent to Eastern Kentucky University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Eastern Kentucky University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

Dr. Robert L. Jackson President - Murray State University

FOIA request sent to Murray State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Murray State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director.

How many H-2A petitions were made by Kentucky employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

In 2024, 99.8% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in Kentucky were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Jim Gray Transportation Cabinet Secretary - Official Website

Kentucky allocates $5.6M to boost railway infrastructure

Gov. Andy Beshear has announced over $5.6 million in state grants aimed at enhancing railway infrastructure across Kentucky.

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