State Government Archives

Gov. Beshear signs Kentucky medical cannabis bill into law

by Ryland Barton
April 2, 2023

The bill allows Kentuckians with conditions like cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and chronic nausea to qualify for medical cannabis.

Westerfield won’t seek another term; announcement spurs an early candidate

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 30, 2023

Hopkinsville attorney Craig Richardson, a Republican, said he will seek the 3rd District Senate seat.

Sports gambling makes it across the finish line

by Liam Niemeyer
March 30, 2023

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, opposed the bill and said many people would be making bets on sports through their smartphones.

Republicans running for Ky. governor decry Trump indictment as politically motivated

by McKenna Horsley
March 30, 2023

Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles and former UN Ambassador Kelly Craft issued comments immediately after the indictment was reported.

Legislature overrides all Beshear vetoes, could still pass medical marijuana and sports betting

by Liam Niemeyer and McKenna Horsley
March 30, 2023

Regular session’s finale is Thursday.

Kentucky legislature overrides veto of anti-trans bill

by Sarah Ladd
March 29, 2023

Hundreds of students gathered to plead with lawmakers to oppose the legislation. The Family Foundation rallied to support the bill.

What could happen in final two days of Ky. legislative session

by Liam Niemeyer
March 29, 2023

The Republican supermajorities in the Kentucky legislature can easily override any vetoes from Gov. Andy Beshear.

Process to challenge ‘obscene’ books, school programs becomes law without Beshear’s signature

by McKenna Horsley
March 28, 2023

The Kentucky School Boards Association says it will be watching for increased burden, politicization of nonpartisan school board matters.

Beshear directs flags to half-staff in remembrance of Nashville school shooting victims

by Kentucky Lantern
March 28, 2023

Three children and three adult staff members were killed in the mass shooting Monday at The Covenant School.

Beshear vetoes bill allowing ‘random’ venue changes in cases challenging Kentucky laws

by Liam Niemeyer
March 27, 2023

Supporters of SB 126 said it is needed to curtail the influence of Franklin Circuit Court in Frankfort.

Legislature takes away Medicaid dental, vision and hearing benefits Beshear implemented

by Kentucky Health News
March 26, 2023

Governor indicates he will fund the coverage another way.

Beshear’s veto of anti-trans bill draws election year criticism from Republicans

by McKenna Horsley
March 25, 2023

GOP candidates condemn surgeries for minors, but trans people say that are not happening in Kentucky.