State Government

Gov. Beshear maintains universal pre-k is imperative to boost kindergarten readiness.

Tens of thousands of Kentucky households received assistance through LIHEAP to prevent utility disconnections.

For the next three years, perhaps longer, the Capitol will remain a most lonely place.

GOP lawmakers say the cost of building galleries couldn’t be justified. Others worry about access and public participation.

Under Senate Bill 181 – which took effect on June 27 – teachers aren't generally allowed to contact students through texting, phone calls, social media or other untraceable methods.

KSU was one of a slew of public colleges and universities that presented their needs to the legislature’s Capital Planning Advisory Board.

The president previously approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments for the February floods and individual assistance for the April floods and May tornadoes. 

Long-planned Kentucky State Capitol renovations are pushing Frankfort lawmakers into temporary chambers. The renovations are estimated to stretch for three years.

Senate leaders are unsure if a special session will be needed before January to address storm damage.

The bill bars public colleges and universities from having DEI offices or having DEI officers.

Task forces are typically formed by a resolution of the House or Senate and make recommendations about legislation to consider the following year.