Kentucky Republicans override Beshear vetoes, show ‘who makes the laws’ around here
By McKenna Horsley, Sarah Ladd and Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — With most of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes overridden…
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Flurry of ‘barge bills,’ others head to Governor’s desk as House works deep into the night
This story mentions suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. By Liam Niemeyer, McKenna Horsley and Sarah Ladd Kentucky…
Legislature ok’s late-breaking ‘clarification’ of state abortion law, heads to governor’s desk
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern In response to what one Republican called “a desperate need for clarity” in Kentucky abortion…
NKY chapter of KFTC to host March Coffee for The Commonwealth events in Covington, Dayton
The Northern Kentucky Chapter of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth have invited members of the General Assembly’s Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus…
Spending to lobby Kentucky lawmakers hits a new record of more than $24 million in 2024
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT – Health industry groups, business organizations and electric utilities helped drive spending on lobbying…
Kentucky education activists form campaign against November ballot amendment funding private schools
By Mark Richardson Public News Service A coalition of public education advocates has formed to oppose Amendment 2 on the…
Kentucky lawmakers to return to Frankfort Friday to begin considering action on Beshear vetoes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort on Friday for the final two days of the 2024…
Opinion — John Schaaf: High-dollar lobbyists are moving some of Frankfort’s most controversial bills
As the last days of the Kentucky General Assembly unfold, big-dollar lobbyists in Frankfort are pushing their most controversial bills…
KY House sends two bills (by NKY reps) to Senate for consideration: ‘Momnibus,’ easing teacher shortage
Staff report Two bills spearheaded by NKY representatives have been approved by the Kentucky House and are headed to the…
KY House, Senate finished quick work before heading home for weekend; session resumes Monday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the General Assembly wrapped up the 42nd day of the 60-day 2024 regular…
Legislative Branch Ethics Commission data shows KY Lobbyists spent record amount in January
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Spending by Kentucky lobbying interests before the General Assembly for January 2024 hit an all-time…
LRC analysis of McDaniel-sponsored SB10 shows local cost savings greater than original estimates
An updated fiscal analysis compiled by non-partisan Legislative Research Commission staff for Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), sponsored by Senate…
Advocates renew crusade to gain more assistance from lawmakers for Kentucky’s ‘kinship care’ families
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern For Barry Shrout, raising four granddaughters is a role he willingly took on — and…
KY House session begins with dispute over transparency in rules; Osborne mentions surplus
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A dispute over transparency in the rules of the Kentucky House dominated the first day…
General Assembly being asked to strengthen laws on sale of cigarettes and vapes to minors
“When the General Assembly returns to Frankfort on Jan. 2, one of the many problems it’s been asked to address…
Advocates say Kentucky’s billions in rainy-day funds should be used to benefit its communities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service In less than a month, lawmakers will convene for the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly….
Regulation for hemp-derived CBD products approved by General Assembly subcommittee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The General Assembly’s Administrative Regulations Review Subcommittee has approved a regulation dealing with hemp-derived cannabinoid…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbyists spent record amount during 2023 General Assembly
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Final figures for the 2023 General Assembly were released on Tuesday by the Kentucky Legislative…
Special committees named to meet in ’23 Interim Session of General Assembly starting next month
The 2023 Interim Session of the state General Assembly will begin next month. Part of the focus of the interim period…
Tanner Mobley: Dear Kentucky lawmakers, please fix real issues, stop senseless attacks on LGBTQ youth
Kentuckians are struggling to get by. Many of us are living paycheck to paycheck, some are having to ration insulin,…
Lawmakers end week early Friday, approving non-controversial bills before adjoining until Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the General Assembly wrapped up their work quickly on Friday so they could…
Proposed constitutional amendment would allow for education cost coverage outside public schools
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A proposed amendment to Kentucky’s Constitution would authorize the General Assembly to provide for the…