Beshear authorizes $14.7 million to Kentucky schools to cover budget shortfall by McKenna Horsley February 14, 2025 Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher said the education department would continue to discuss possible future funding with lawmakers.
Beshear’s super PAC raised almost $2.6 million in first year, won some, lost some by Tom Loftus February 10, 2025 Disclosure reports filed with federal regulators early this month show that — by far — the largest shares were applied here in Kentucky.
How much would that bill cost? Beshear provides a price list. by Liam Niemeyer February 7, 2025 Rep. Maddox says her proposed fiscal note requirement is still needed
Beshear signs bill cutting Kentucky’s income tax by Lisa Autry February 7, 2025 Lowering the tax rate has been a priority in recent years for Republican lawmakers.
Proposed Ky. amendment limiting gubernatorial pardons in election years passes out of committee by Hannah Saad February 6, 2025 The effort has been made during five of the last six legislative sessions.
Another income tax rate cut is headed to the Kentucky governor’s desk by Liam Niemeyer February 4, 2025 The bill is sponsored by House Appropriations and Revenue Committee chair Jason Petrie, R-Elkton.
Ky lawmaker behind bill limiting blood donations from COVID-vaccinated people says it was an error by Sylvia Goodman January 27, 2025 The bill's sponsor said that restriction was “an error,” and that she intends to change it if it were to move forward in the legislature.
Spending to lobby Kentucky lawmakers hits a new high by Tom Loftus January 19, 2025 A record $28.1 million was spent in 2024 by nearly 900 corporations, associations and other groups to influence Kentucky lawmakers.
Rep. Jason Petrie to speak at Hopkinsville town hall by Hoptown Chronicle January 14, 2025 Petrie, who represents a portion of Christian County, chairs the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee.
All Kentucky school districts now have policies against corporal punishment by Sarah Ladd January 14, 2025 Advocates for children say Kentucky’s legislature should enact a statewide ban on the use of corporal punishment in schools.
Kentucky tax cut advances as Senate panel chair warns fellow Republicans against ‘stunts’ by Liam Niemeyer January 12, 2025 Sen. Chris McDaniel said the Republican-controlled legislature should stick to the “very disciplined” process it has adopted for gradually reducing and ultimately eliminating Kentucky’s individual income tax.
Income tax cut clears Kentucky House on bipartisan vote by Liam Niemeyer January 10, 2025 Republicans rejected the Democratic proposal for a graduated income tax rate.
