Regional & State Archives

Kentucky tax cut advances as Senate panel chair warns fellow Republicans against ‘stunts’

by Liam Niemeyer
January 12, 2025

Sen. Chris McDaniel said the Republican-controlled legislature should stick to the “very disciplined” process it has adopted for gradually reducing and ultimately eliminating Kentucky’s individual income tax.

Income tax cut clears Kentucky House on bipartisan vote

by Liam Niemeyer
January 10, 2025

Republicans rejected the Democratic proposal for a graduated income tax rate.

Beshear says ‘all eyes on Kentucky’ amid record private investment in annual address

by Sylvia Goodman
January 8, 2025

The governor described “our new Kentucky home” as welcoming further investments in manufacturing, healthcare and infrastructure like those that have come to the state during his tenure.

Democrats renew fight over Kentucky House rules, lose again

by McKenna Horsley
January 8, 2025

GOP leaders call the move an "attempt to undermine the majority rule." Democrats say the supermajority is out to silence dissent.

House committee advances bill to cut Ky. income tax rate to 3.5%

by Joe Sonka
January 8, 2025

The bill would lower Kentucky’s individual income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% in 2026, projected to lower state revenue by $718 million annually.

‘Roadblock to transparency’: No prefiled bills await Kentucky legislature for third year

by McKenna Horsley
January 7, 2025

In 2022 the General Assembly passed a new law that eliminated the opportunity for lawmakers to prefile bills — a move some said shut the public out of the legislative process.

Kentucky lawmakers pass session rules, introduce income tax cut bill on opening day

by Sylvia Goodman
January 7, 2025

State lawmakers met in Frankfort on Monday to begin the 2025 legislative session — welcoming new members, introducing legislation and arguing over their own rules and procedures.

The 2025 Kentucky legislative session kicks off Tuesday. Here’s what to look for.

by Joe Sonka and Sylvia Goodman
January 7, 2025

State lawmakers return to Frankfort Jan. 7 for the beginning of the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2025 session. The first item on their agenda is expected to be a tax cut.

Winter storm has icy grip on Kentucky

by Tom Latek
January 5, 2025

Authorities are urging people not to travel unless necessary.

Commentary: Jimmy Carter and his influence on Kentucky

by Al Cross
January 5, 2025

One landmark of Carter’s term was ratification of the treaty giving the Panama Canal to Panama. Kentucky’s U.S. senators, both Democrats, split on ratification; Wendell Ford voted against it, while Dee Huddleston voted for it.

Kentucky mother wants to expand who can have cameras in residential facilities

by Sarah Ladd
January 3, 2025

Opponents fear misuse and privacy violations.

Kentucky lowers flags to honor Jimmy Carter; KET to air programs about former president

by Kentucky Lantern
December 31, 2024

Gov. Andy Beshear said flags at state offices should stay at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 28.