Government
Social Security Milestone: Full retirement age reaches 67 for workers born in 1960 and later
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A major landmark in federal retirement policy has taken effect: the U.S. Social Security full retirement age (FRA) has officially reached 67 years…
Social Security adds 14 conditions to compassionate allowances list
BALTIMORE, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the addition of 14 conditions to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. The CAL initiative accelerates…
AI on the Job: Majority of U.S. workers report using artificial intelligence to save time
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A majority of American workers are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) on the job, with most reporting that the technology saves them measurable time…
Quality Correctional Care to provide on-site dental services at Lawrence County Jail
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Quality Correctional Care (QCC) to deliver dedicated dental services to inmates…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department adopts statewide jail management system – INjail
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is transitioning to INjail, a statewide data and jail management software system designed to connect county facilities across…
Lawrence County Commissioners approve $42,000 contract for Courthouse Plaza structural evaluation
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a $42,000 contract with architecture firm Architura Corporation to evaluate potential structural damage and oversee repairs at…
Lawrence County Commissioners approve sale of two county-owned properties
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially passed a resolution to sell two county-owned real estate properties via public auction. The decision clears the…
Lawrence County commissioners approve renewal for Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a contract renewal for the Lawrence County Health Department to continue its Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program….
Lawrence County Commissioners weigh bids for countywide ambulance coverage
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners received two formal proposals for countywide ambulance service during their Tuesday morning meeting, opening bids from incumbent provider IU…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission sets August 13 meeting agenda
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission (RDC) is scheduled to convene on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The public meeting will take…
