Tractor Maintenance Demonstration & Workshop

In 2024, Kentucky collected a total of $17.2 billion in state taxes, with $570.5 million coming from license taxes—a decrease of 5.1% compared to the previous year.

Senator Mitch McConnell released a statement welcoming increased funding in President Biden’s fiscal year 2027 defense budget proposal. McConnell highlighted ongoing needs due to global conflicts and called for reliable annual investments alongside possible supplemental funding requests.

Four people have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges following an extensive investigation involving several law enforcement agencies across Kentucky and Louisiana. Large amounts of illegal drugs were seized before reaching communities around Paducah according to officials who emphasized ongoing efforts against organized crime.