Sponsor vows to back off gutting Kentucky open records law after hearing from constituents by Deborah Yetter February 19, 2024 A transparency advocate says he's watching warily for House Bill 509’s final version.
Poll finds majority of Kentucky voters think DEI should be left up to businesses, institutions by McKenna Horsley February 18, 2024 The polling comes as the Republican-controlled General Assembly considers some legislation that would curb DEI in public education.
No statues to be removed or added to Rotunda without legislative OK under advancing bill by McKenna Horsley February 16, 2024 Removal of the Jefferson Davis statue from the Capitol Rotunda has nothing to do with it, the sponsor insisted.
Public could lose access to many government records under bill that House speaker supports by Deborah Yetter February 15, 2024 The bill's sponsor says its intent is to ensure access to public information while protecting individuals’ privacy.
Kentucky’s state mineral is a rock, and its state rock is a mineral. A new bill seeks to fix that. by Zacharie Lamb February 13, 2024 From an educational standpoint, it's a bit of an embarrassment, a state representative said.
Republican lawmaker seeks to put hope on horizon for early childhood, Kentucky parents by Sarah Ladd February 13, 2024 Sen. Danny Carroll’s plan would pump $150 million a year into bolstering child care.
Third-party, Independent candidates receiving attention in race for U.S. President by Stu Johnson February 12, 2024 Experts say while this could be a time for increased interest in a third party or independent candidate, being successful on Election Day is another thing.
Gambling interests put big money on Kentucky governor’s race via party governors associations by Tom Loftus February 12, 2024 Kentucky’s horse race tracks gave big to the Democratic Governors Association in 2023.
Kentucky teens would face adult court for gun crimes under bill that passes Senate committee by Sylvia Goodman February 11, 2024
Kentucky legislature could call itself into session under amendment proposed by House speaker by Liam Niemeyer February 8, 2024 House Speaker David Osborne said the previous attempt, which voters rejected, failed because it was too wordy and confusing.
Kentucky water utilities could opt out of putting fluoride in drinking water under advancing bill by Liam Niemeyer February 8, 2024 Dentists, oral health advocates and insurer Delta Dental are strongly opposed to the legislation.
Senate bill could spare kinship care families in Kentucky from making a costly decision by Sarah Ladd February 6, 2024 Senate Bill 151 would allow children who must be removed from their homes to list potential caregivers that could influence their placement.
