Four top GOP candidates debate issues in Kentucky governor’s race by McKenna Horsley March 8, 2023 The candidates participating were Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles.
Ban on Ky. college ‘gun free zones’ added to unrelated bill advances by Ryland Barton March 7, 2023 The bill is unanimously opposed by the presidents of Kentucky’s state universities and all campus police chiefs.
Paducah TV station sues MSU for records on interference with reporting by WKMS by The Rural Blog March 7, 2023 A Paducah TV station is suing Murray State University for records "related to the university's attempts to interfere with reporting by WKMS."
Kentucky lawmakers filed 8 medical marijuana bills in current session by Divya Karthikeyan March 6, 2023 Advocates are optimistic medical marijuana could pass this year because more conservative leaders have been open to the idea.
Ky. lawmaker says drag show bill is pro-children, not anti-LGBTQ by Sarah Ladd March 6, 2023 A drag performer quoted scripture and told legislators that the bill threatens the ability of performers to earn a living.
Bill would create phone app for confidential mental-health texting for Ky. youth by Kentucky Health News March 5, 2023 A 2021 survey found that 19% of Kentucky's high-school students seriously considered attempting suicide and 9.5% of them attempted it.
Five killed in storms across Kentucky; tornado confirmed in McCracken County by Derek Operle March 5, 2023 Gov. Andy Beshear said the fatalities occurred in Edmondson, Logan, Bath, Simpson and Payette counties.
Bush honeysuckle threatens Kentucky woodlands by Jacalyn Carfagno March 3, 2023 Like kudzu, bush honeysuckle was promoted for conservation use because it is good at covering bare ground quickly. Unfortunately, it's too good.
Senate Republicans take aim at Beshear in bill to ‘blow up’ KET board by Liam Niemeyer March 2, 2023 Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer said, “It’s time to blow up that board and start over.”
Job growth in rural communities focus of Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet by Hannah Saad March 2, 2023 The cabinet director told legislators his agency needs to make sure job opportunities reach Kentuckians across the state.
CROWN Act stalls in Kentucky legislature by McKenna Horsley March 1, 2023 “The hair that God gave you ought to be the hair that you get to wear,” said bill sponsor Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill.
Bill to ensure proper reporting of child abuse in Kentucky advances by Sarah Ladd March 1, 2023 Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, called the bill an “important effort to keep more kids safe.”
