State Government

Research shows the state needs more than 200,000 housing units — a gap that could grow to more than 287,000 units by 2029.

Republicans say they’ll have to adapt to any potential federal funding cuts.

Chief Justice Debra Lambert said the judicial branch faces “serious challenges” when attracting and retaining qualified employees. 

The emergency funds, distributed through Feeding Kentucky’s network, are meant to provide short-term relief as demand surges statewide — though advocates note the aid can’t match the scale of federal support, which typically covers nine meals for every one provided by food pantries.

Meals for Kentucky seniors are geting a "temporary" $9 million reprieve with state funds.

At issue are laws affecting those who will serve on State Fair Board and Executive Branch Ethics Commission.

The Department for Aging and Independent Living has informed area development districts the state can no longer provide additional assistance to support senior meal programs that have expanded significantly in recent years.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says the state can restrict pharmacy benefit managers from steering business to their own chains.

Kentucky’s budget situation is such that a $305 million shortfall presents no cause for alarming spending cuts.

The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether public business conducted on a private device should still fall under the state’s open record laws.

Kentucky tax revenues fell $7.5 million short of what was needed in the past fiscal year to trigger cutting the income tax to 3% in 2027.

Under Kentucky’s Constitution, people who are convicted of a felony require a pardon from the governor in order to vote. Through a bipartisan effort, two lawmakers are seeking an amendment to change that.