Government

U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul nearly universally stuck with their parties in voting in favor of confirming President Donald Trump’s picks for top offices in his administration.

Disclosure reports filed with federal regulators early this month show that — by far — the largest shares were applied here in Kentucky.

Rep. Maddox says her proposed fiscal note requirement is still needed

Lowering the tax rate has been a priority in recent years for Republican lawmakers.

The effort has been made during five of the last six legislative sessions.

The bill is sponsored by House Appropriations and Revenue Committee chair Jason Petrie, R-Elkton.

Several Kentucky bills filed this legislative session have one thing in common: a shared skepticism of guidance from top U.S. health organizations and leading medical groups.

Beshear said he believed the country “must enforce our immigration laws,” but urged understanding for those escaping violence and oppression.

As power demand rises, the utility board needs information from independent experts, according to a renewable energy group.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the federal funding freeze could “remain in full force and effect” even after the memo ordering it was rescinded.

The new policy revokes a 2021 Biden administration order allowing transgender people to serve.

The White House memo ordered federal agencies to pause all grants and loans, creating uncertainty for Kentucky recipients.