State Government

House Bill 367, which is currently stalled in the Kentucky Senate, would make it harder for residents to qualify for SNAP benefits. An opponent says it could affect farmers’ businesses and livelihoods. 

“I almost think that typing in the world we live (in) would be more important than the cursive writing,” said McKee Republican Timmy Truett, a school principal. He voted for the bill.

The list includes finalizing the budget and legislation related to child care, abortion, IVF, education, the environment and more.

House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy, R-Paducah, said his bill will bring Kentucky’s process into line with the U.S. Constitution.

As the lawmaking session speeds to an end, Gov. Andy Beshear is preparing for the 10-day veto period.

Voters will get their say in November.

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, had proposed a write of House Bill 5, the sweeping crime legislation.

The full Senate voted on the bills Wednesday afternoon before the public had access to the committee substitutes that were being approved. 

The three House members who represent parts of Christian County — Republican Reps. Myron Dossett, Jason Petrie and Walker Thomas — all voted in favor of HB 509.

Fewer than 7,000 people rode Kentucky’s passenger rail service in 2022. Fulton had the highest ridership, punching just over 2,500 tickets.