Government Archives

Hopkinsville City Council returning to in-person meeting Tuesday

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 1, 2021

The council will hear a proposal to create an Energy Project Assessment District to help the private sector finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Thoroughbred industry applauds gambling bill while concerns remain about gambling addiction

by Stu Johnson
March 1, 2021

Kentucky Thoroughbred Association CEO Chauncey Morris said the new law benefits 450 farms in central Kentucky and 60,000 workers tied to horse racing. Meanwhile, some officials are disappointed the new law didn’t set aside money to address addiction issues.

Courthouse, city offices reopening to public Monday

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 26, 2021

Coronavirus safety measures, including masks and social distancing, will be required.

Kentucky House advances bill banning out-of-state records requests

by Ryland Barton
February 26, 2021

The state House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would bar people and entities outside the commonwealth from making open records requests for Kentucky records.

Committee recommends dismissing impeach petitions against Beshear, Cameron

by Ryland Barton
February 24, 2021

The decision caps off nearly two months of closed-door meetings of the Kentucky House Impeachment Committee.

Kentucky Senate president proposes bill banning some no-knock warrants

by Ryland Barton
February 24, 2021

Senate President Robert Stivers, a Republican from Manchester, said the Breonna Taylor raid wouldn’t have happened under his proposal.

Bill to ban governors from overhauling state board of education advances

by Ryland Barton
February 23, 2021

The board of education and commissioner post have become part of a political battleground for education advocates in recent years.

Project to bridge political divide of rural residents in Massachusetts and Kentucky still going after 3 years

by The Rural Blog
February 18, 2021

The initiative started with in-person visits using home stays, local field trips, and lots of sharing and listening, and has continued via Zoom meetings and phone calls throughout the pandemic.

Judge urges Beshear, Republican lawmakers to compromise in coronavirus lawsuit

by Ryland Barton
February 18, 2021

Earlier this year the legislature passed laws requiring the governor to get the body’s approval to extend any state of emergency beyond 30 days and allowing businesses to stay open during the pandemic as long as they follow CDC guidelines.

McConnell backs state bill ensuring a Republican successor if he leaves office early

by Ryland Barton
February 15, 2021

Senate Bill 228 would change how Kentucky governors fill U.S. Senate vacancies. Rather than picking whomever they want, a governor would have to pick a replacement from three nominees selected by the state party of the departing senator.

Slot-like historical horse racing bill passes Kentucky legislature

by Ryland Barton
February 13, 2021

The bill now heads to Gov. Andy Beshear, who supports the measure.