Government

Kentucky’s horse race tracks gave big to the Democratic Governors Association in 2023.

House Speaker David Osborne said the previous attempt, which voters rejected, failed because it was too wordy and confusing.

Dentists, oral health advocates and insurer Delta Dental are strongly opposed to the legislation.

Senate Bill 151 would  allow children who must be removed from their homes to list potential caregivers that could influence their placement.

One supporter of the bill warned it won’t be "as easy as it sounds" for teachers to implement.

The bill's sponsor, Rep. Danny Bentley, who is a pharmacist, noted that 51 counties in Kentucky do not have a pediatrician.

Super PACs are unlike traditional political action committees because they can accept contributions of unlimited amounts but cannot contribute directly to or coordinate with a candidate’s campaign.

Research shows that one in five women don't get recommended follow-up breast exams because of cost.

House GOP spending bill earmarks no money for teacher raises. Beshear had asked for 11% boost for school employees.

Amid a flurry of anti-DEI legislation in the General Assembly, Beshear said “diversity is an asset” and makes Kentucky “more welcoming” to companies that might relocate to the state. 

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.”