Sponsor vows to back off gutting Kentucky open records law after hearing from constituents by Deborah Yetter February 19, 2024 A transparency advocate says he's watching warily for House Bill 509’s final version.
History on Tap will feature Christian County survivors of slavery by Jennifer P. Brown February 19, 2024 The stories come from newspaper biographies written by a former Hopkinsville mayor in 1934.
Poll finds majority of Kentucky voters think DEI should be left up to businesses, institutions by McKenna Horsley February 18, 2024 The polling comes as the Republican-controlled General Assembly considers some legislation that would curb DEI in public education.
No statues to be removed or added to Rotunda without legislative OK under advancing bill by McKenna Horsley February 16, 2024 Removal of the Jefferson Davis statue from the Capitol Rotunda has nothing to do with it, the sponsor insisted.
Public could lose access to many government records under bill that House speaker supports by Deborah Yetter February 15, 2024 The bill's sponsor says its intent is to ensure access to public information while protecting individuals’ privacy.
United Way set to reveal funds raised toward $700,000 goal by Hoptown Chronicle February 15, 2024 The campaign total will be announced, and awards will be presented at the Feb. 20 finale.
Museum hosting creative writing workshop by Hoptown Chronicle February 15, 2024 Hopkinsville Community College English professor Elizabeth Burton will teach the workshop, using artifacts as inspiration.
House budget slams the brakes on future electric vehicle purchases by some state agencies by Liam Niemeyer February 14, 2024 As auto makers invest billions in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing in Kentucky, an EV advocate called the proposal "really puzzling."
Kentucky’s state mineral is a rock, and its state rock is a mineral. A new bill seeks to fix that. by Zacharie Lamb February 13, 2024 From an educational standpoint, it's a bit of an embarrassment, a state representative said.
Republican lawmaker seeks to put hope on horizon for early childhood, Kentucky parents by Sarah Ladd February 13, 2024 Sen. Danny Carroll’s plan would pump $150 million a year into bolstering child care.
Third-party, Independent candidates receiving attention in race for U.S. President by Stu Johnson February 12, 2024 Experts say while this could be a time for increased interest in a third party or independent candidate, being successful on Election Day is another thing.
Gambling interests put big money on Kentucky governor’s race via party governors associations by Tom Loftus February 12, 2024 Kentucky’s horse race tracks gave big to the Democratic Governors Association in 2023.
