Government

The program seeks to give participants knowledge of the inner workings of city government.

SB 2 had no additional funding tied to it when it was filed, but the legislature appropriated money for school resource officers in its budget bill.

HB 5, the anti-crime bill, was opposed by a broad political spectrum with conservative and progressive groups saying the legislation needs more fiscal analysis. 

What else could come up as General Assembly wraps up this year’s regular session?

McConnell criticized President Joe Biden’s administration for “making it difficult” for a liquefied natural gas terminal to be built in Louisiana.

The forums for contested primary candidates will be April 4, 8 and 11 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center.

Even if Republicans revive SB 6 in April, they won’t have time to override a Beshear veto.

The budget increases state employee pay by 3% each year but does not specifically dedicate money to raise pay for educators.

Republicans moved to limit debate as Democrats made their final pleas against the tough-on-crime legislation.

The Trigg County native previously served as office and business manager for the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Some sportsmen say the confirmation process has been "weaponized" against them.

Legislation to amend the Kentucky Open Records Act cleared a Senate committee despite bipartisan criticism that it would undermine government transparency, though a controversial part of the bill was rejected.