Government Archives

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.

Beshear calls for electing president by popular vote, says it would be better for Kentucky

by McKenna Horsley
October 31, 2024

Beshear said that candidates would be encouraged to campaign for votes in all states rather than just in swing states if the popular vote decided the president.