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…
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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….
Chief Justice John Minton makes case for judicial redistricting to interim State Government committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr., made his case for judicial redistricting…
Prichard Committee board votes to support lawsuit challenging use of tax credits for nonpublic schools
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence voted last week to stand in support of the recent lawsuit filed which challenges…
Kate Miller: General Assembly’s legislative session results in mixed bag for Kentuckians’ civil liberties
The 2021 Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up a whirlwind legislative session with a variety of wins and losses for civil…
Legislators will be back March 29-30 for the final days of the session — and there are bills in play
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers returned home for a 10-day recess and will return to Frankfort March 29-30…
Commentary: General Assembly shows lack of leadership prioritizing anti-abortion legislation
By Tamarra Wieder and Jackie McGranahan Once again, we find ourselves at the beginning of a legislative session with house…
Recent audit finds several Kentucky counties are in violation of state’s long-standing ethics laws
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Auditor Mike Harmon issued a data bulletin on Wednesday in which he says several…
Commentary: Legislators look to address COVID-19 liability concerns during 2021 regular session
By Rep. Regina Huff, Rep. Derek Lewis, Rep. Chad McCoy, and Rep. Steve Sheldon Over the past five months, hundreds…
Gov. Bevin sets election day, Nov. 5, as the time to also select Rep. St. Onge’s replacement in the House
Gov. Matt Bevin has executed a writ of election to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation (effective Aug. 12,…
Wayne Lewis: 2019 legislative agenda prioritizes student success and parent empowerment
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has approved a list of legislative priorities for the 2019 session of the General…
Contract review committee puts state agencies on notice about retroactive approval of state contracts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The co-chairman of the General Assembly’s government contract review committee put state agencies on notice…
Bevin’s legal team files briefs on pension reform bill ahead of September Supreme Court hearing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s legal team filed briefs this week ahead of the Kentucky Supreme Court…
Jason Kilmer: Kentuckians deserve a majority in Frankfort that embraces opportunities for the state
Viewing the dysfunctional proceedings of the recent session of the Kentucky General Assembly, I believe Kentucky deserves better. Kentucky needs…
Letter to Editor: NKy Chamber commends state legislature for ‘difficult steps’ on pensions, tax code
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce commends the Kentucky General Assembly for taking difficult steps to stabilize our pension systems…
First day of General Assembly off to bumpy start, facing big issues; Hoover’s role in House uncertain
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2018 General Assembly got off to a bumpy start on Tuesday with some lawmakers…
Dennis Keene: Public pension system must be stabilized to protect seniors, retirees counting on it
Governor Bevin’s pension consultant produced a report and recommendations last week that set off a firestorm of worry, uncertainty and…