Price of being homeless and mentally ill: Isolation in a Kentucky prison by Deborah Yetter December 5, 2024 A 35-year-old woman who has an IQ of 67 literally falls between the bureaucratic cracks,” Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd said.
Kentucky Senate Republicans name committee chairs ahead of 2025 legislative session by McKenna Horsley December 4, 2024 Sen. Elect Craig Richardson, R-Hopkinsville, will serve as vice chair of Health Services.
Kentuckians will need vision screening to renew driver’s license. Advocates, critics weigh in. by Jack Brammer December 2, 2024 The change in driver’s licensing stems from a state law that was enacted in 2021 but does not take effect until 2025.
Judge in Kentucky blocks Biden protections for foreign temporary farmworkers by Liam Niemeyer November 26, 2024
McConnell to step down as U.S. Senate GOP leader but take over two key chairmanships by Jennifer Shutt November 22, 2024 McConnell is up for reelection in 2026 and hasn’t said yet if he’ll seek another six-year term in the Senate or opt to retire.
Public is still shut out of Kentucky’s legislative process, says League of Women Voters by McKenna Horsley November 20, 2024 Senate Republican Floor Leader Damon Thayer’s surprise overhaul of gambling oversight was cited as an example of "insider tactics" that undermine democracy.
KY will cut income tax again, but local tax reform would be more daunting, legislative leaders say by McKenna Horsley November 18, 2024 GOP leaders said tax reform at the local level would be a tall order because it would require amending Kentucky’s Constitution.
KCTCS audit reveals no criminal wrongdoing, but need for greater financial controls by Lisa Autry November 18, 2024 The audit was the system's final step in addressing recommendations made last year by then-state Auditor Mike Harmon following a special examination.
Kentucky lawmakers wrap up their first examination of artificial intelligence by McKenna Horsley November 14, 2024 A task force adopted 11 recommendations, including considering legislation to encourage responsible use of AI in elections.
Women will make up majority of Kentucky Supreme Court for first time by McKenna Horsley November 12, 2024 As of earlier this year, 17 states have female majorities on their supreme court benches, according to a recent report.
Trailblazer: A conversation with Kentucky Supreme Court Justice-elect Pamela Goodwine by Sarah Ladd November 6, 2024 "There is no excuse for not going to work" and "never stop dreaming," says first Black woman elected to high court.
Q&A: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on optimism and the rural vote by Will Wright November 4, 2024 The rural vote, combatting partisanship, and showing up: how a Democratic governor increased his popularity among rural voters.
