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The state’s housing gap, if left unchecked, could worsen the living situations of many Kentuckians, a national real estate researcher told an audience Wednesday.
In order for the tax rate to be reduced from 4% to 3.5% in 2026, the Kentucky General Assembly will still have to pass a bill in the 2025 session approving the cut.
The move comes after DEI at public universities came under scrutiny during Kentucky’s 2024 legislative session — and nationally. 
Eli Capilouto
The governor highlighted reproductive freedom and overcoming division in politics while backing Harris for president.
When it comes to managing election interference, 'think local,' said officials at a National Conference of State Legislatures’ Legislative Summit." Elections are run by neighbors, not 'overlords.'
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After a Kentucky school district posted graphics advocating against a proposed constitutional amendment, Kentucky’s Republican attorney general issued an opinion saying public entities can’t spend money for or against amendments.
Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg has been removed from all of his interim committee assignments. The attorney for Rep. Daniel Grossberg says one investigation into alleged misconduct toward women has been closed with no impropriety found.
The case involves records requested by the Louisville Courier-Journal relating to a July 2020 high-speed pursuit.
The governor stressed he’s focused on the remainder of his term, saying "Kentucky is a part of my DNA."
Denser housing and modifications to regulations are seen as part of the potential solution.