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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts at the University of Kentucky say that a cold winter and slow warm days will make Eastern tent caterpillars hatch later than usual, which is important because these insects once were linked to losing foals. Horse owners should check for egg nests on trees—especially wild cherry and apple—and move pregnant mares away if needed. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed eight bills passed by the 2025 General Assembly that he said harm Kentucky workers and break constitutional laws—he vetoed House Bill 6 among others—and lawmakers may override the vetoes when they return on Thursday and Friday. Kentucky Today
- ➤ On March 14th, Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 90, which would have clarified Kentucky’s pro-life law and expanded care at birthing centers; the Family Foundation said the veto came at the request of Planned Parenthood. Lawmakers may override the veto on Thursday and Friday. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Gov. Beshear signed House Bill 15 on Tuesday, March 25, lowering the age for an instructional driver’s permit from 16 to 15—joining 23 other states with similar rules. Lawmakers said the extra year will help young drivers gain the practice needed to be ready for a full license at 16. FOX 56
- ➤ Gov. Beshear signed 17 bills into law on Monday, March 24th — vetoing four measures and returning three without his signature to require coaches to report suspected child abuse and allow subpoenas for child exploitation investigations. He also approved measures to strengthen penalties for protective order violations and to name June as Kentucky History Month as lawmakers return to Frankfort for the final two days of the session. WTVQ
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 398 that would have replaced state worker protections with only federal standards—he said the change would lead to more workplace injuries. Lawmakers will have the opportunity to override his decision when the Assembly reconvenes later this week. Louisville Public Media
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Alejandro Escovedo Concert
7-10 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the rich musical journey of Alejandro Escovedo from punk rock to roots rock.
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Over the Rhine Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Cost varies — Experience the soulful sounds of Cincinnati's beloved folk band Over the Rhine.
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Earth Day Festival
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Liberty Hall Historic Site — Free entry — Celebrate Mother Earth with live music and family activities in historic gardens.
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Keeneland Spring Race Meet
11 AM – 5 PM — Keeneland Association Inc — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling live horse racing at the historic Keeneland racetrack.
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Royal Run 5K
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Lakeview Park — Entry fee required — Experience the inaugural 5K run benefiting the Frankfort Christian Academy.
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