Good morning, Frankfort.

Kentucky kids put their showmanship skills to the test last weekend at the Franklin County Dairy Show held at Lakeview Park.

Senator Lindsey Tichenor sponsored Senate Bill 167 that will require all elementary schools to teach cursive writing starting in the 2025-2026 school year, with fifth graders expected to become proficient plus school districts will decide on further instruction.

Perry County Schools plan to revise their curriculum in mid July.

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Tuesday, June 18 alleging that Kentucky’s regulation granting undocumented high school graduates in-state tuition violates federal law.

The suit names Gov. Andy Beshear, Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher and the Council on Postsecondary Education — while state officials claim they have no authority over the rule.

The temporary Medicaid extension for Kentucky children will end on June 30—families need to renew coverage soon to avoid gaps in benefits.

Kentucky children’s temporary Medicaid extension will end on June 30 and families must renew soon to avoid missing routine checkups, dental appointments, or care for chronic conditions.

Kentucky Voices of Health urges parents to update contact, address, and income details in the renewal letter + warns that proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could affect coverage.