Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that his administration will classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule I narcotic, making it illegal to sell, possess or distribute.

Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced via video that Team Kentucky members worked through the night to process the partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits released by the federal administration.

Nearly 600,000 Kentuckians will start receiving SNAP benefits Thursday after federal funding is restored. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on how Team Kentucky is helping residents affected by the temporary loss of food assistance.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he received confirmation from the federal government that the SNAP payment process would begin Nov. 6.

Gov. Andy Beshear is sending the National Guard to help staff food banks as about 600,000 Kentuckians experience delays in SNAP benefits from the federal government.

Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.

Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Insurance are asking Kentucky insurers to defer termination notices that were issued on or after Oct. 1 due to nonpayment. Insurers are asked to continue coverage for at least 30 more days or 30 days after the end of the federal shutdown, whichever is longer.