Legislative Briefs: Abortion clinic standards approved in Senate; dogfighting restrictions pass
Abortion clinic operators wanting to open new facilities in Kentucky would have to meet higher operating standards under a bill…
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Rural Blog: Primary election results so far — and how rural versus cities patterns are shaping up
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton continue to score well in rural areas in the South, reports the Daily Yonder, with…
Legislative Briefs: Concealed carry bill passes House, heads to Senate; local option plan advances
Off-duty and retired law enforcement officers could carry concealed firearms anywhere that on-duty law enforcement officers carry firearms under legislation…
Ryan Quarles: Hungry Kentuckians need help — check off box on your tax return to commit to help
One in six Kentuckians is food insecure, which means they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active,…
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2015 fell to 5.4 percent, ties lowest mark since 2007
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent in 2015 from 6.5 percent in 2014, while nonfarm employment gained 27,700…
Kentucky Republican Presidential Caucus: by the numbers
The Republican Party of Kentucky provided this recap of Saturday’s Presidential Caucus: • 229,667 Republicans voted in the Kentucky Republican…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
Hancock resigns as Transportation Cabinet Secretary; Thomas appointed acting secretary
Gov. Matt Bevin today named Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Deputy Secretary Greg Thomas as acting Secretary. Thomas replaces Mike Hancock…
Alternate route suggested for avoiding I-75 closure near Jellico; additional detour on U.S. 25E
Commercial motor vehicles traveling south on Interstate 75 from Cincinnati may want to use an alternate route to reach destinations…
Ethics Reporter: Nearly 700 outlets lobbying General Assembly during first month, spending $2.3 million
A total of 658 businesses and organizations were registered to lobby in the first month of the 2016 General Assembly…
KyCIR: Drug companies and industries spending on lobbyists in Frankfort has doubled over four years
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Drug companies and drug industry groups, flush with money to spend on…
UWGC-NKY joined United Ways across state at Capitol for Live United Day and issues facing families
United Way of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky joined United Ways statewide at the Capitol in Frankfort today to bring attention to…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services launches website to help users apply for assistance
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is launching a new self-service web portal where citizens can easily…
State Republican Party says Carson, Trump, Rubio will campaign in Ky prior to Saturday caucus
The Republican Party of Kentucky has announced that both Dr. Ben Carson and Donald Trump will be campaigning in Kentucky…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
Chris Moore appointed executive director of Kentucky Communications Network Authority
The Kentucky Communications Network Authority has appointed Chris Moore to the position of Executive Director. A native Kentuckian, Moore has…
Legislative Briefs: Drone legislation clears House, heads to Senate; firefighters’ benefits bill advances
A bill that would define what a drone is and what unlawful use of a drone means passed the House…
Legislative Briefs: Life insurance benefits bill passes House panel; others also advance
A 2012 law that requires life insurance companies to make a good-faith effort to locate beneficiaries of policies they have…
Kentucky’s Chief Justice says Judicial Branch can’t perform its duties if budget cuts are put in place
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. testified before a legislative committee today about the Judicial Branch’s budget requests…
KY Republican voters to caucus March 5; votes to be cast at designated caucus locations in each county
Kentucky will make history soon by holding the Commonwealth’s first ever Republican Presidential Caucus. It’s coming up next week —…
Rodney Ballard named Commissioner for Kentucky Department of Corrections, effective March 1
Rodney Ballard, a 35-year career law enforcement and corrections’ professional, has been appointed as the new Commissioner for the Kentucky…
Three Boone County law enforcement officers are among graduates of Criminal Justice basic training
Law enforcement officers from 16 agencies across the state graduated today from basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal…