Budget, gambling among issues facing lawmakers as General Assembly returns for second part of session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers return to Frankfort today, to begin the second part of the 2021 General Assembly…
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This Week in Frankfort: A summary of the General Assembly’s actions as they recessed until Feb. 2
By Legislative Research Commission This year, for the first time since the Kentucky General Assembly began holding annual sessions…
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…
A how-to guide on ways to stay connected to General Assembly as legislative session begins Jan. 5
No matter what part of Kentucky you’re in, you can stay closely connected to the General Assembly’s 2021 session, which…
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…
Ky. Supreme Court rules historical horse racing isn’t pari-mutuel wagering, illegal under current law
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion Thursday where they unanimously agreed that historical horse…
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…
Rep. Scott pre-files ‘Breonna’s Law’ to end no-knock search warrants, increase police accountability
State Rep. Attica Scott has pre-filed legislation to end the use of no-knock search warrants in Kentucky and to increase…
Attorney General announces more than $112 million in annual tobacco settlement funds for Kentucky
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Wednesday that Kentucky received $112,659,718.88 million in the 2020 annual tobacco settlement payment from the…
Ashli Watts: State businesses are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19; we will get through this
I don’t think any of us could have imagined what has transpired over the last week. The coronavirus has not…
Dustin Pugel: SB 150 would cushion the blow for unemployed workers and our economy
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing business closures and a drop in consumer spending that is resulting in major, widespread layoffs…
This week at the Capitol: Issues facing lawmakers become clearer as bill-filing deadline passes
Legislative Research Commission Public Information A nearly complete view of the issues lawmakers will consider this year has arrived now that…
John Schickel: General Assembly at halfway point of 2020 Regular Session; lots of activity in week six
As the Senate eagerly awaits a budget proposal from the House of Representatives, we remained busy in Frankfort passing bills…
This Week at the Capitol: Addressing wellbeing of children, animal abuse, expungement, more. . .
Proposals concerning the wellbeing of children are often high-priority items in the General Assembly. Hundreds of measures aimed at improving…
This Week in Frankfort: A wrap-up of what went on — from governor’s budget to issues moving forward
By Robert Weber Legislative Research Commission The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2020 session came to the forefront this…
This Week at the Capitol: Voter I.D., school safety, pets, sex offenders, ‘born alive,’ smoking/vaping…
As sure as gavel strikes mark the start of a Kentucky General Assembly session, packed hallways in the Capitol Annex…
Legislature in session; house institutes new rules, has temporary Majority Leader; Senate delays SB 1
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was a new look in House leadership for both Republicans and Democrats on the…
Ed Massey: Career and Technical Education working group highlights progress, need for reform
As a former school board member and someone with a lifelong passion for education, I am honored to serve as…
General Assembly 2020 to run January 7 to April 15 for the constitutionally allowed 60 days
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2020 General Assembly will be from Jan. 7 to April 15. Lawmakers will meet…
Labor Cabinet says 1,074 KY teachers violated law covering work stoppages; House Dems slam ruling
NKyTribune staff Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary David Dickerson announced this week that the Cabinet’s Office of Inspector General has completed…
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,…
House Republicans say more changes needed in pension plan; Bevin wants special session soon
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite a letter Gov. Matt Bevin sent to lawmakers Wednesday evening with changes to his…