As legislature heads into home stretch, here’s some of what remains to be done by McKenna Horsley, Sarah Ladd and Liam Niemeyer March 21, 2024 The list includes finalizing the budget and legislation related to child care, abortion, IVF, education, the environment and more.
AG Russell Coleman’s biggest donor is a California pharmaceutical exec by Tom Loftus March 20, 2024 The super PAC that has supported Sen. Rand Paul and is mainly funded by mega-donor Jeff Yass backed the Ohio GOP primary winner for U.S. Senate.
Senate committee OKs bill to change Kentucky’s process for filling US Senate vacancies by McKenna Horsley March 20, 2024 House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy, R-Paducah, said his bill will bring Kentucky’s process into line with the U.S. Constitution.
Ky. lawmakers reference transphobic ideas in vote to restrict sexually explicit performances by Sylvia Goodman March 19, 2024 One of the most controversial elements of the bill is reference to a definition clearly meant to apply to drag shows.
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget the bird feeder by Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources March 19, 2024 To keep birds healthy, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife recommends cleaning bird feeders with soap and water every two weeks.
‘Power grab,’ says Beshear of bill to move Fish and Wildlife to agriculture department by McKenna Horsley March 19, 2024 As the lawmaking session speeds to an end, Gov. Andy Beshear is preparing for the 10-day veto period.
Mayfield’s historic Hall Hotel condemned over two years after being damaged in tornado by Zacharie Lamb March 18, 2024 The Hall Hotel survived the storm and initial cleanup efforts, but now city officials have declared the building unsafe because of the damages it sustained during the disaster.
FAFSA application submissions in Kentucky down following nationwide delay by Mason Galemore March 18, 2024 Some fear that fewer FAFSA completions could result in fewer college enrollments.
Jonathan Shell will be guest speaker for Christian County’s Salute to Agriculture by Jennifer P. Brown March 18, 2024 Shell is the new Kentucky commissioner of agriculture and a former state representative who farms in Garrard County.
Divided Kentucky Senate advances bill attaching Fish and Wildlife to agriculture department by Liam Niemeyer March 18, 2024
‘Game changer:’ Amendment for public dollars to nonpublic schools clears General Assembly by McKenna Horsley March 17, 2024 Voters will get their say in November.
Senate Judiciary Committee forwards omnibus Kentucky crime bill without chairman’s vote by McKenna Horsley March 14, 2024 Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, had proposed a write of House Bill 5, the sweeping crime legislation.
