Liam Niemeyer

Liam Niemeyer covers government and policy in Kentucky and its impacts throughout the Commonwealth for the Kentucky Lantern. He most recently spent four years reporting award-winning stories for WKMS Public Radio in Murray.

Some sportsmen say the confirmation process has been "weaponized" against them.
By Liam Niemeyer
After his appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission was derailed, Tom Ballinger decided to challenge Sen. Stephen Meredith for his Senate seat. They are both Republicans. Ballinger, framed by deer antlers, was photographed on his farm in Butler County , March 24, 2024. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)
The list includes finalizing the budget and legislation related to child care, abortion, IVF, education, the environment and more.
By Liam Niemeyer
The Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, on February 27, 2024. Photo by Arden Barnes
The full Senate voted on the bills Wednesday afternoon before the public had access to the committee substitutes that were being approved. 
By Liam Niemeyer
The Kentucky Capitol Dome in Frankfort. (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission photo)
The 60th anniversary of the Freedom March on Frankfort was commemorated on Tuesday.
By Liam Niemeyer
Sixty years ago, 10,000 people marched on the Capitol in Frankfort, demanding civil rights and equality under the law, March 5, 1964. (Public Information Collection, Archives and Records Management Division, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives)
Labor officials expressed strong concerns about what they called the "erosion" of "critical" workplace protections.
By Liam Niemeyer
FRANKFORT, March 10, -- Rep. Phillip Pratt, R-Georgetown, presents House Bill 48, a bill that would increase the penalties for falsely reporting an incident that results in an emergency response, in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
As auto makers invest billions in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing in Kentucky, an EV advocate called the proposal "really puzzling."
By Liam Niemeyer
EV charging station
House Speaker David Osborne said the previous attempt, which voters rejected, failed because it was too wordy and confusing.
By Liam Niemeyer
Robert Stivers
Dentists, oral health advocates and insurer Delta Dental are strongly opposed to the legislation.
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canva photo
House GOP spending bill earmarks no money for teacher raises. Beshear had asked for 11% boost for school employees.
By Liam Niemeyer
Buses line up at Marshall County High School on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. (Photo by Liam Niemeyer, WKMS)
The Republican Party of Kentucky’s central committee narrowly approved a resolution by secret ballot, but House Speaker David Osborne said “it will not be our intent” to call the resolution in the House.
By Liam Niemeyer
Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol