Nominations sought for Kentucky smoke-free advocates by Kentucky Health News January 29, 2024 The Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy is accepting nominations.
Kentucky Democratic Party has new executive director by McKenna Horsley January 26, 2024 Morgan Eaves, a lawyer and former Richmond ciity commissioner, has worked in Gov. Andy Beshear's administration.
Petition garners support to name a state park for Loretta Lynn by John McGary January 25, 2024 State Sen. Robin Webb, a distant cousin of the late country music legend, wants to see an attraction near Lynn's home in Johnson County.
Temporary removal of firearms bill ‘constitutionally sound,’ says Sen. Whitney Westerfield by Sarah Ladd January 25, 2024 The bill that Westerfield sponsors would temporarily remove firearms from Kentuckians at risk of harming themselves or others.
College photo IDs would no longer suffice to vote in Kentucky under bill moving in Senate by McKenna Horsley January 24, 2024 Kentucky's Republican secretary of state warned of possible court challenges to the legislation, stating there has been no evidence of fraud in use of college IDs.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman discusses her double mastectomy by Sarah Ladd January 23, 2024 While she wrapped up the last leg of a statewide campaign alongside Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman found herself in medical limbo.
Ky. health-care workers can apply for loan relief until Jan. 31 by Beth Bowling January 23, 2024 Participants receive tax-free student loan repayment in exchange for their service commitment.
‘Moment of silence’ would be mandatory in Kentucky public schools under bill moved by House committee by Jamie Lucke January 23, 2024 Kentucky law already specifies that teachers may lead students in a moment of silence or reflection.
Ky. counties could save $20 million shifting elections to even-numbered years by Sylvia Goodman January 22, 2024 The bill to move Kentucky’s off-year elections to the often better-attended presidential years passed the state Senate last Wednesday.
House anti-DEI bill would increase government oversight of Kentucky’s public universities by McKenna Horsley January 22, 2024 Legislation mandates annual reports on “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity,” and bars any spending on diversity programs
Kentucky leads in use of new drugs that fight diabetes and obesity by Kentucky Health News January 22, 2024 More than 2% of Kentuckians use the drugs which mimic a hormone that triggers the release of insulin.
Spending to lobby Kentucky legislature hit all-time high in 2023, spurred by gambling bills by Tom Loftus January 19, 2024 The record is noteworthy because Kentucky lawmakers convened for only a short legislative session of 30 days in 2023.
