Government

Rep. Lindsey Burke hopes being transparent about her rape at 17 and experiencing a miscarriage later in life, then a complicated twin pregnancy, appeal to lawmakers who “really do believe, sincerely, in the right to life.” 

The bill's sponsor said it will give kids freedom to do as they will, as long as it's silent, with a parent’s guidance. Opponents say it is prayer by another name.

The legislation seeks to amend the state Constitution to give the General Assembly the ability to give dollars to “the education of students outside the system of common schools,” or non-public schools.

The bill that Westerfield sponsors would temporarily remove firearms from Kentuckians at risk of harming themselves or others.

Kentucky's Republican secretary of state warned of possible court challenges to the legislation, stating there has been no evidence of fraud in use of college IDs.

Legislation mandates annual reports on “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity,” and bars any spending on diversity programs

The record is noteworthy because Kentucky lawmakers convened for only a short legislative session of 30 days in 2023.