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Ky. Republicans advance bill mirroring Mississippi abortion law

by Ryland Barton
March 10, 2022

The bill includes no exemptions for complicated pregnancies or cases or rape or incest. It passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee with a vote of 8-2 and will now be considered by the full Senate.

Senate passes bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act co-sponsored by Rep. Comer

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 10, 2022

It codifies into federal law a minimum of six-day delivery for letters and packages, a key element for rural advocates.

Kentucky lawmakers advance bill banning school mask, vaccine and testing mandates

by Melissa Patrick
March 10, 2022

A bill prohibiting schools from enforcing masking, testing or vaccination requirements passed the state House on Tuesday.

Ky. Senate Republicans unveil budget, setting stage for tax overhaul

by Ryland Barton
March 9, 2022

Both chambers proposed raises for state workers but not for teachers. Republican leaders say those decisions should be left up to local school districts.

Taxpayers should expect serious delays from the IRS this year – a tax scholar offers tips but says only Congress can fix the underlying problem

by Beverly Moran
March 7, 2022

The pandemic deserves some of the blame for taxpayer delays, but so do years of underfunding the IRS, antiquated computer systems and a dwindling workforce, writes a Vanderbilt University law professor and expert in federal income taxation.

Compromise bill to address hospitals’ issues with ambulance services passes first hurdle

by Melissa Patrick
March 5, 2022

With input from 13 stakeholders, a compromise version of a bill to improve ambulance responses is headed to the full House for consideration.

Ky. Republican senators call for civility in school meetings

by Liam Niemeyer
March 3, 2022

Republican Sen. Danny Carroll of Benton said the Kentucky Association of School Administrators called for the resolution.

Analysis: Read between the lines to see rural America’s place in Biden’s address

by The Daily Yonder
March 2, 2022

The president made few direct references to rural America in his State of the Union Address. But rural topics abounded in the economic, social, and rhetorical elements of his message.

Ky. Senate committee advances ban on ‘intoxicating’ Delta-8 THC derived from hemp

by Liam Niemeyer
March 2, 2022

Kentucky Hemp Association President Katie Moyer, of Christian County, said the organization supports safety regulations on Delta-8 THC, but that an outright ban would hurt Kentucky hemp farmers and hundreds of retail stores selling products containing the compound.

Rep. Walker Thomas apologizes for using antisemitic slur in legislative committee meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 24, 2022

Thomas, a Hopkinsville Republican, and another lawmaker from Somerset both used the slur during a committee meeting Tuesday in Frankfort.

Ky. Senate Republicans propose $500 tax rebate to ease ‘crushing inflation’

by Ryland Barton
February 24, 2022

The sponsor of the measure said the refunds could come as soon as this summer.

Bill limiting powers of Ky. constables advances in legislature

by Becca Schimmel
February 23, 2022

Constables have a long history of controversy in Kentucky, including questionable arrests, dangerous high-speed chases and criminal charges of their own.