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2020 Overdose Fatality Report Available

WEBDeath toll increase driven by a rise in opioid abuse, fentanyl, fentanyl analogues. FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 3, 2021) – Today, the Kentucky Justice and …

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2021 Kentucky Drug Overdose Report Now Available

WEBFRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2022) – Today, the Commonwealth of Kentucky released the 2021 Drug Overdose Report which indicates that 2,250 Kentuckians died from drug …

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Gov. Beshear: State, UK Launch Narcan Program to Reduce

WEBLife-saving resource available through federal grant, study FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that through a federal …

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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First …

WEBFRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky’s drug overdose deaths declined in 2022 by 5% compared with 2021, marking the first …

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Gov. Beshear Releases 2022 Overdose Fatality Report Marking First

WEBKentucky is one of eight states to see significant overdose death decreases last year FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 15, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear released the 2022 …

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Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation to Support Kentuckians Fighting

WEBState leading the way in access to drug treatment, recovery. FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined lawmakers, recovery and addiction …

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Gov. Beshear: Bipartisan Efforts Helping Kentucky Fight Drug …

WEBState making progress on Pew Charitable Trusts recommendations to address the opioid crisis. FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 18, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy …

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Gov. Beshear Enhances Resources for Kentuckians Fighting Addiction

WEBRecovery Ready Communities to offer transportation, support groups, employment services at no cost FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced …

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Department of Corrections

WEBDepartment of Corrections. Mission: To protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out …

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Gov. Beshear Names Members of Team Kentucky Medical …

WEBFRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2022) – Following up on his announcement in late April, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced the members of the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis …

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Gov. Beshear Announces New Leadership at Justice and Public …

WEBFRANKFORT, Ky. (March 21, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced several new appointments at the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, furthering the administration’s …

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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

WEBFRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey announced that an additional $849,491 in grant …

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Chief Medical Examiner

WEBChief Medical Examiner, Dr. Bill Ralston. Dr. Bill Ralston is the Chief Medical Examiner for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Dr. Ralston has been a medical examiner since 2005 …

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Department of Juvenile Justice Forms Partnership with University …

WEBProviding focused medical care for the commonwealth's at-risk youth . FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2020) - Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Juvenile …

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State Releases School Safety Risk Assessment Report

WEBRichmond, Ky. (Sept. 1, 2022) – Today, State School Security Marshal Ben Wilcox released the 2021-2022 School Risk Assessment Report. Results show improvement from all 173 …

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Gov. Beshear Announces Leadership Appointments

WEBFRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 2, 2021) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced several leadership appointments within his administration. "I have been blessed to have leaders …

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DOC Commissioner

WEBDOC Commissioner. Commissioner, Cookie Crews. Commissioner Cookie Crews is a 36-year veteran of the Kentucky Department of Corrections. Cres served as the …

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