Government Archives

Medical marijuana bill passes in state legislative committee

by Ryland Barton
February 13, 2020

One advocate for the bill told lawmakers he uses marijuana to ease painful symptoms he suffers as the result of a car accident more than 20 years ago.

State-backed Braidy Industries seeks $500M to break ground on aluminum mill

by Ryland Barton
February 11, 2020

The mill is backed with both state and federal funds. Former Gov. Matt Bevin convinced the legislature to invest $15 million in the project in 2017 and the company also received $4 million in Abandoned Mine Lands grant money.

Pension bill has winners, losers among health department; some will be asked to raise taxes to get state help

by Melissa Patrick
February 10, 2020

The legislature has frozen health departments' pension contributions at 49.47% for the past two years, but on July 1 this is set to jump to 93%.

Kentucky regional universities ask for funding, pension help

by Ryland Barton
February 9, 2020

Murray State University President Bob Jackson told a legislative committee the increase would force universities to make tough financial decisions.

Kentucky legislature moves to expunge records of people never convicted

by Ryland Barton
February 6, 2020

The expungement process would be automatic.

Senate passes immigration bill that prohibits local sanctuary city policies

by Stu Johnson
February 5, 2020

Senate Bill 1 now heads to the House for consideration.

City council unanimous in support for Lynch as interim mayor; he reflects on historic nature of decision

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 5, 2020

The appointment will be official with the council's next vote on Feb. 18. Lynch will serve until the end of this year.

Kentucky Real ID offices don’t accept cash or check; that might not be legal under federal regulation

by Becca Schimmel
February 4, 2020

U.S. Federal Code says cash must be accepted for public charges, but a state official said the Real ID offices don't have the infrastructure to handle cash.

Kentucky lawmakers advance anti-sanctuary cities bill

by Ryland Barton
January 31, 2020

The bill would exempt several public agencies, including rape crisis centers, public defenders, health departments and children’s advocacy centers. Public schools are exempted from the bill, but universities are not.

Beshear calls for ending cuts, more revenue in first budget address

by Ryland Barton
January 29, 2020

City officials want new options under state law to levy local taxes

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 27, 2020

State lawmakers, who met with local officials during a public meeting Monday morning, have been asked to help pass legislation that would allow former second-class cities like Hopkinsville to levy restaurant and alcohol taxes.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Boling absent from courtroom following protests

by Hannah Bullard
January 27, 2020

Protestors outside Boling's office and the Christian County Justice Center have called for him to resign.