Ky. Senate advances bill criminalizing ‘sexually explicit’ drag shows around children by Sarah Ladd March 10, 2023 Those who violate the rules in the bill would be subject to misdemeanors the first two violations and felonies on the third and thereafter.
Sports betting legalization, ban on ‘gray machines’ advance in Kentucky house by Liam Niemeyer March 9, 2023 "Gray machines,” or slot-style machines common in many bars and gas stations in Kentucky, derive their name from their murky legal status.
Ban on Ky. college ‘gun free zones’ added to unrelated bill advances by Ryland Barton March 7, 2023 The bill is unanimously opposed by the presidents of Kentucky’s state universities and all campus police chiefs.
Kentucky lawmakers filed 8 medical marijuana bills in current session by Divya Karthikeyan March 6, 2023 Advocates are optimistic medical marijuana could pass this year because more conservative leaders have been open to the idea.
Ky. lawmaker says drag show bill is pro-children, not anti-LGBTQ by Sarah Ladd March 6, 2023 A drag performer quoted scripture and told legislators that the bill threatens the ability of performers to earn a living.
State commission disciplines Christian Circuit Judge John Atkins with a public reprimand by Jennifer P. Brown March 2, 2023 One complaint stemmed from Atkins' conduct during a trial for a defendant charged in connection with child abuse at the First United Methodist Church daycare.
Senate Republicans take aim at Beshear in bill to ‘blow up’ KET board by Liam Niemeyer March 2, 2023 Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer said, “It’s time to blow up that board and start over.”
CROWN Act stalls in Kentucky legislature by McKenna Horsley March 1, 2023 “The hair that God gave you ought to be the hair that you get to wear,” said bill sponsor Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill.
Bill to ensure proper reporting of child abuse in Kentucky advances by Sarah Ladd March 1, 2023 Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, called the bill an “important effort to keep more kids safe.”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Quarles calls for medical cannabis in Kentucky by Ryland Barton February 28, 2023 The announcement comes as 12 GOP politicians try to distinguish themselves ahead of the primary election in May.
Ky. lawmakers advance bill to keep coal on power grid, citing reliability concerns by Liam Niemeyer February 28, 2023 Rocco D’Ascenzo of Duke Energy Kentucky told lawmakers the bill would impose an “impossible hurdle."
Hopkinsville women appointed to state boards by Hoptown Chronicle February 27, 2023 Margaret Prim and Ruth Lynch were named in appointments by Gov. Andy Beshear.
