Regional & State

Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, called the bill an “important effort to keep more kids safe.” 

The announcement comes as 12 GOP politicians try to distinguish themselves ahead of the primary election in May.

Rocco D’Ascenzo of Duke Energy Kentucky told lawmakers the bill would impose an “impossible hurdle."

Margaret Prim and Ruth Lynch were named in appointments by Gov. Andy Beshear.

Some senators are calling the proposal a book banning mechanism while proponents said it brings issues of inappropriate material to light.

The proposal is the third abortion-related bill filed by Republicans so far this session, but the first to introduce new exceptions to current abortion restrictions.

Abundant sources of shelter in food can draw coyotes to urban areas.

KBA is an agency of the Kentucky Supreme Court, which has delegated to the association responsibilities for regulating the practice of law, including lawyer discipline and continuing education.

Bill sponsor Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, said he wants to protect KET's integrity. The current board is "leaning very partisan," he said.

Lawmakers have filed a constitutional amendment to change the law — a shift that has strong public support, according to a recent poll.

Plains, Georgia, has kept alive the spirit of the farmer who was president from 1977-81.

Classified employees include support staff such as secretaries, custodians, cafeteria workers and other employees who are not certified as teachers or administrators.