House Democrats not yet certain about Governor’s pubic pension bill; no word on special session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There’s still no word on when Gov. Matt Bevin will call a special session of…
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General Assembly wrap-up: bills that became law, bills that didn’t, bills awaiting Governor’s signature
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The General Assembly wrapped up on March 28 sending 10 bills to Gov. Matt Bevin,…
General Assembly comes to close, passing over 200 bills including, school safety, no tobacco in schools
The General Assembly’s 2019 session came to a close Thursday evening, capping off a session in which lawmakers approved a…
Governor Bevin vetoes his first bill (on regulatory processes), used his line-item veto on a second one
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin on Tuesday vetoed his first bill passed by the 2019 General Assembly…
The Week in the Capitol: Taxes, expungement, election laws, tobacco-free schools, midwives and more
FRANKFORT — Taxes, felony expungement, and election laws were among the high-profile issues under the spotlight this week as the…
Al Cross: As General Assembly ends, it did not — in most big ways — act in the public interest
FRANKFORT – With almost all its work done, has the current session of the Kentucky General Assembly acted in the…
This Week at the Capitol: With only a few days left in session, activity picking up — here’s an update
While issues of the day command much of the focus during sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly, lawmakers also find…
Gov. Briefs: KY REALTORS recognize Koenig with award: Kenton County has recycling essay contest
Kentucky REALTORS has awarded the Jess and Carolyn Kinman Award to Rep. Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger. The award was presented in…
Sen. Wil Schroder: General Assembly hit ground running as session continues and bills advance
The General Assembly hit the ground running this week as it began the continuation of the 2019 Regular Session. The…
This week in the state Capitol: Leadership sworn in, some bills advance, recess until February 5
The excitement of the opening day of a Kentucky General Assembly session was evident amid the packed crowds, broad smiles,…
Four bills advance through Senate, one by Sen. Schickel takes power of school councils to hire supt.
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Lawmakers wrapped up the Organizational Session of the 2019 General Assembly…
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…
Pension reform takes center stage as lawmakers prepare to roll up sleeves for legislative session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers return to work Tuesday with a lot of their plate – foremost being…
Governor Matt Bevin: Legislators must address Kentucky’s pension crisis
When I ran for Governor in 2015, I launched a seven-point plan outlining my vision for moving Kentucky forward, entitled…
NKY Chamber: Looking to 2019, advocacy includes workforce, taxes, economic development and more
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter The special legislative session called by Governor Matt Bevin to address the state’s pension issue…
AG Beshear calls on state lawmakers to pass gaming as a dedicated revenue source for public pensions
After filing litigation in April to protect the pensions of public employees, Attorney General Andy Beshear called on state lawmakers…
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…
Andy Beshear: Response to Bevin’s Chief of Staff; Kentuckians know the truth about ‘Sewer Bill’
A wise teacher recently told me, “If you’re doing the right thing, you don’t hide it in a sewer bill.”…
Kentucky receives $102 million in tobacco settlement money; half goes to agricultural diversification
Attorney General Andy Beshear has announced that Kentucky received more than $102 million in tobacco settlement money last week. “For…
This Week at the State Capitol: General Assembly 2018 session ends with overrides, last-minute bills
State lawmakers put the finishing touches on the General Assembly’s 2018 session this week by overriding gubernatorial vetoes, most notably…