Opinion – Bill Straub: ‘Another fine mess’ with more to come as a government shutdown looms
Well, voters of America, congratulations. You wanted chaos? You got it. In spades. And the game hasn’t even started yet….
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Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of week’s news — Halloween, social media, hostages, looking bad
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Money tip for students: College students living in off-campus properties should consider renters insurance
College students who rent an apartment or house should consider purchasing renters insurance, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance…
Bill introduced into House to exempt veterans from pay state income tax on their retirement from service
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would establish an exemption from paying state income tax by Kentucky veterans following…
Redistricting legislation moves along in General Assembly; delays filing deadline until January 25
Legislative. Congressional and appellate court redistricting topped the action taken in both the Kentucky House and Senate on Thursday, the…
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…
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…
Kentucky House passes tobacco-free schools bill, 85-11, and it now goes to Senate for approval
A number of business and health organizations applauded the House Tuesday for passing a bill to make Kentucky K-12 school…
House-Senate committee meeting today on hashing out state budget but have big task ahead of them
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A House-Senate conference committee starts working today on the two-year state budget bills from the…
Week in review: House passes legislation on concussion protocols, food donations — and more
Strengthening concussion protocols The House passed legislation Wednesday to strengthen concussion protocol for student athletes across the Commonwealth. House Bill…
Rep. Mike Denham: Sales tax, wage, drug
and protection bills passed along to Senate
Like most of the state, the Kentucky House of Representatives saw its schedule put on ice last week because of…