State Government

SB 2 had no additional funding tied to it when it was filed, but the legislature appropriated money for school resource officers in its budget bill.

HB 5, the anti-crime bill, was opposed by a broad political spectrum with conservative and progressive groups saying the legislation needs more fiscal analysis. 

What else could come up as General Assembly wraps up this year’s regular session?

The budget increases state employee pay by 3% each year but does not specifically dedicate money to raise pay for educators.

Republicans moved to limit debate as Democrats made their final pleas against the tough-on-crime legislation.

Some sportsmen say the confirmation process has been "weaponized" against them.

The bill would create the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and Department of Charitable Gaming — both of which are currently under the Public Protection Cabinet.

The bill would require the state to publish a list of compliant products in a directory, which would allow manufacturers, distributors and retailers to know exactly which products could be sold in Kentucky.