Regional & State Archives

‘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.

Kentuckians must pass vision test to renew driver’s licenses starting Jan. 1

by Sylvia Goodman
December 31, 2024

Beginning in the new year, all Kentuckians will have to undergo vision screenings to renew their driver’s licenses thanks to a 2021 state law.

What you need to know about Kentucky’s medical marijuana program

by Joe Sonka
December 31, 2024

Medical cannabis is technically legal for eligible patients in Kentucky on Jan. 1, but it will likely be many months until homegrown marijuana makes its way into stores for purchase.

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

by Ross Williams
December 29, 2024

President Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter were beloved residents of Plains, the small town in southwest Georgia where the couple grew up. Rosalynn Carter died Nov. 19, 2023 at 96.

Some vape products are coming off Kentucky shelves. Here’s what to know.

by Sylvia Goodman
December 29, 2024

Certain vape products will be restricted from Kentucky stores, beginning Jan. 1 under a state law passed earlier this year.

Donate used evergreen trees to send ‘holiday wishes to Kentucky fishes.’ Find out how, where.

by Kentucky Lantern
December 29, 2024

Christmas trees can be donated through Jan. 15 to help improve underwater habitat for fish.