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Here's your 2024 Kentucky General Assembly scorecard.
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Coleman said the Beshear administration last week published an amended capital punishment regulation that would bring state “policy into full compliance” with earlier court rulings that identified constitutional and other flaws in the state’s regulations and protocols. 
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The Kentucky State Penitentiary on Lake Barkley near Eddyville housed 26 inmates on Kentucky’s death row as of March 11, 2024. (Kentucky Department of Corrections photo)
The bill would allow the attorney general to bring a civil action against a university or college that penalized a student or employee for rejecting any of 16 “discriminatory” concepts enumerated in the bill.
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uk President Eli Capilouto
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators says 96% of respondents said the “proposed budget increase will not enable the district to attract and retain teachers.”
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Male Pupil Raising Hand In Class
The documentary will be broadcast on Kentucky Education Television on Feb. 27 and Feb. 29 following preview screenings in Louisville and Lexington.
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Thayer, an outspoken critic of Gov. Andy Beshear, has served in the Kentucky Senate for 21 years.
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Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, was a supporter of the bill.
Sixteen community and technical colleges, including Hopkinsville Community College, comprise KCTCS.
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ryan quarles announcing for governor
A similar episode in July raised concerns about the Senate Republican leader’s health.
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McConnell in Covington
The candidates are slated to participate together in four events.
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Gov. Andy Beshear and candidate Daniel Cameron with emcee David Beck on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Fancy Farm Picnic. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)
Cooperative Extension programming areas include agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences and 4-H youth development — plus horticulture and fine arts in some counties.
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A garden toolkit and mindfulness programs were created in response to a UK Extension survey in 2018. (USDA photo by Preston Keres)
State Sen. Robby Mills is the Republican nominee's pick for lieutenant governor.
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Sen. Robby Mills, R-Henderson, presents Senate Bill 7, an act related to the administration of state payroll systems on March 7, 2023. (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission photo)
Legislation would add 980 acres to the national park.
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Visitors stroll through one of the tunnels in Mammoth Cave. (National Park Service photo)
Here's your 2024 Kentucky General Assembly scorecard.
By Kentucky Lantern
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Coleman said the Beshear administration last week published an amended capital punishment regulation that would bring state “policy into full compliance” with earlier court rulings that identified constitutional and other flaws in the state’s regulations and protocols. 
By Kentucky Lantern
The Kentucky State Penitentiary on Lake Barkley near Eddyville housed 26 inmates on Kentucky’s death row as of March 11, 2024. (Kentucky Department of Corrections photo)
The bill would allow the attorney general to bring a civil action against a university or college that penalized a student or employee for rejecting any of 16 “discriminatory” concepts enumerated in the bill.
By Kentucky Lantern
uk President Eli Capilouto
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators says 96% of respondents said the “proposed budget increase will not enable the district to attract and retain teachers.”
By Kentucky Lantern
Male Pupil Raising Hand In Class
The documentary will be broadcast on Kentucky Education Television on Feb. 27 and Feb. 29 following preview screenings in Louisville and Lexington.
By Kentucky Lantern
bell hooks headshot
Thayer, an outspoken critic of Gov. Andy Beshear, has served in the Kentucky Senate for 21 years.
By Kentucky Lantern
Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, was a supporter of the bill.
Sixteen community and technical colleges, including Hopkinsville Community College, comprise KCTCS.
By Kentucky Lantern
ryan quarles announcing for governor
A similar episode in July raised concerns about the Senate Republican leader’s health.
By Kentucky Lantern
McConnell in Covington
The candidates are slated to participate together in four events.
By Kentucky Lantern
Gov. Andy Beshear and candidate Daniel Cameron with emcee David Beck on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Fancy Farm Picnic. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)
Cooperative Extension programming areas include agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences and 4-H youth development — plus horticulture and fine arts in some counties.
By Kentucky Lantern
A garden toolkit and mindfulness programs were created in response to a UK Extension survey in 2018. (USDA photo by Preston Keres)
State Sen. Robby Mills is the Republican nominee's pick for lieutenant governor.
By Kentucky Lantern
Sen. Robby Mills, R-Henderson, presents Senate Bill 7, an act related to the administration of state payroll systems on March 7, 2023. (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission photo)
Legislation would add 980 acres to the national park.
By Kentucky Lantern
Visitors stroll through one of the tunnels in Mammoth Cave. (National Park Service photo)