State Government Archives

Dossett to chair Kentucky House Agriculture Committee

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 19, 2024

Dossett said that being a native of Christian County, which is among the top producers of corn, soybeans, wheat and tobacco in Kentucky, gives him a “first-hand appreciation” for farming and its impact on the commonwealth.

In final drawing, Kentucky awards more medical marijuana licenses

by Sarah Ladd
December 16, 2024

A Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis official said there were 4,075 applications for dispensary licenses. In all, 48 licenses have been awarded.

State revenue is forecast to decline as Kentucky lawmakers prepare another income tax cut

by Jamie Lucke
December 9, 2024

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers on Saturday said continuing to reduce the individual income tax rate — this time from 4% to 3.5% — remains the Republican supermajority’s No. 1 priority in the upcoming legislative session.

Some see presidential ambitions in Andy Beshear’s creation of New Hampshire PAC

by Tom Loftus
December 8, 2024

Soon after his reelection last year, Beshear established a political action committee (PAC) called In This Together that he said would raise money to support Democratic candidates in Kentucky and across the country.

Price of being homeless and mentally ill: Isolation in a Kentucky prison

by Deborah Yetter
December 5, 2024

A 35-year-old woman who has an IQ of 67 literally falls between the bureaucratic cracks,” Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd said.

Kentucky Senate Republicans name committee chairs ahead of 2025 legislative session

by McKenna Horsley
December 4, 2024

Sen. Elect Craig Richardson, R-Hopkinsville, will serve as vice chair of Health Services.

Kentuckians will need vision screening to renew driver’s license. Advocates, critics weigh in.

by Jack Brammer
December 2, 2024

The change in driver’s licensing stems from a state law that was enacted in 2021 but does not take effect until 2025.

KY will cut income tax again, but local tax reform would be more daunting, legislative leaders say

by McKenna Horsley
November 18, 2024

GOP leaders said tax reform at the local level would be a tall order because it would require amending Kentucky’s Constitution.

KCTCS audit reveals no criminal wrongdoing, but need for greater financial controls

by Lisa Autry
November 18, 2024

The audit was the system's final step in addressing recommendations made last year by then-state Auditor Mike Harmon following a special examination.

Kentucky lawmakers wrap up their first examination of artificial intelligence

by McKenna Horsley
November 14, 2024

A task force adopted 11 recommendations, including considering legislation to encourage responsible use of AI in elections.

Lawmakers urged to ease criminal expungement process for a half-million eligible Kentuckians

by Sarah Ladd
October 24, 2024

In 2024, a slate of bipartisan lawmakers sponsored the proposal as House Bill 569, but it failed to advance past the committee stage.

Everything you need to know about Amendment 2 in Kentucky

by Sylvia Goodman and Michael J. Collins
October 23, 2024

After the courts struck down a couple legislative attempts at “school choice” measures, some lawmakers are asking Kentucky voters to change the constitution. Amendment 2 would allow public dollars to fund private and charter education instead of being reserved solely for public education.