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The bill's sponsor said that restriction was “an error,” and that she intends to change it if it were to move forward in the legislature.

Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote to break a 50-50 tie after three Republican senators opposed Trump’s controversial choice for defense secretary.

A record $28.1 million was spent in 2024 by nearly 900 corporations, associations and other groups to influence Kentucky lawmakers.

Last year, the Biden administration approved new staffing requirements for nursing homes that collect taxpayer money through Medicaid and Medicare.

State laws boosting Medicaid payments to hospitals are working well, a legislative committee was recently told.

Petrie, who represents a portion of Christian County, chairs the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee.

Advocates for children say Kentucky’s legislature should enact a statewide ban on the use of corporal punishment in schools.

Sen. Chris McDaniel said the Republican-controlled legislature should stick to the “very disciplined” process it has adopted for gradually reducing and ultimately eliminating Kentucky’s individual income tax. 

Republicans rejected the Democratic proposal for a graduated income tax rate.

Local residents can weigh in by answering a brief online survey about the proposed change.

The governor described “our new Kentucky home” as welcoming further investments in manufacturing, healthcare and infrastructure like those that have come to the state during his tenure.

GOP leaders call the move an "attempt to undermine the majority rule." Democrats say the supermajority is out to silence dissent.