Criminologists cited in support of Safer Kentucky Act wonder why by Sylvia Goodman February 22, 2024 The so-called Safer Kentucky Act touches on nearly every corner of the criminal justice system.
University of Kentucky president says he opposes anti-diversity legislation moving in General Assembly by Kentucky Lantern February 21, 2024 The bill would allow the attorney general to bring a civil action against a university or college that penalized a student or employee for rejecting any of 16 “discriminatory” concepts enumerated in the bill.
McConnell’s fundraising has slowed though he’s got plenty of money in his reelection account by Tom Loftus February 20, 2024
Paducah OKs conditional funding match to help stabilize former Columbia Theater by Derek Operle February 20, 2024 Restoration efforts for a shuttered Paducah theater have received a boost — thanks to a half million dollar pledge from the city.
Amye Bensenhaver: Praise for citizen activists who challenged open records bill by Amye Bensenhaver February 20, 2024 Open government advocate points to influence of those who sounded the alarm about House Bill 509.
FAFSA website meltdown: How to avoid additional frustration with financial aid applications by Dawn Medley February 19, 2024 Some colleges are extending the traditional May 1 deadline for students to accept offers.
Sponsor vows to back off gutting Kentucky open records law after hearing from constituents by Deborah Yetter February 19, 2024 A transparency advocate says he's watching warily for House Bill 509’s final version.
Poll finds majority of Kentucky voters think DEI should be left up to businesses, institutions by McKenna Horsley February 18, 2024 The polling comes as the Republican-controlled General Assembly considers some legislation that would curb DEI in public education.
No statues to be removed or added to Rotunda without legislative OK under advancing bill by McKenna Horsley February 16, 2024 Removal of the Jefferson Davis statue from the Capitol Rotunda has nothing to do with it, the sponsor insisted.
Public could lose access to many government records under bill that House speaker supports by Deborah Yetter February 15, 2024 The bill's sponsor says its intent is to ensure access to public information while protecting individuals’ privacy.
House budget slams the brakes on future electric vehicle purchases by some state agencies by Liam Niemeyer February 14, 2024 As auto makers invest billions in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing in Kentucky, an EV advocate called the proposal "really puzzling."
Kentucky’s state mineral is a rock, and its state rock is a mineral. A new bill seeks to fix that. by Zacharie Lamb February 13, 2024 From an educational standpoint, it's a bit of an embarrassment, a state representative said.
