Two lobbyists made more than $1 million lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly last year
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern In 2025 — for the first time — a lobbyist was paid more than $1…
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The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly is going to be very different for the public
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern A big change is in store for lawmakers and the public when the Kentucky General…
Opinion – Andrew McNeill: Principles, policy and power as Kentucky’s 2026 budget session begins
Frankfort’s political dynamics tend to be rendered as clashes between our Democratic governor and the Republican General Assembly and the…
Steve West: Charter schools are a constitutional obligation Kentucky must meet for students, families
When the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 9 in 2022, we took a step toward delivering real education options…
New docuseries highlights KY General Assembly’s efforts to boost state’s film, televison sector
The Kentucky General Assembly’s action to invest in the state’s film and television sector is earning national attention through the…
‘Sextortion’ law, created through Kentucky’s Senate Bill 73, one of many that go into effect next week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Among the many pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly this year which will…
‘Decision is victory for commonsense and safety of our children,’ says lawmaker who sponsored SB 150
Kentucky Today The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld state laws like Kentucky’s Senate Bill 150, affirming that states…
Former KY Senator Damon Thayer tells horsemen to get to know their legislators in HBPA address
By Jennie Rees National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association Damon Thayer, who recently completed a 22-year tenure in the Kentucky…
Opinion – Constance Alexander: When it comes to Kentucky’s legislative session, the boys will be boys
With the legislature currently in session, testosterone flows freely in Frankfort as the Republican super-majority flexes its manly muscles. When…
Sen. Matt Nunn officially sworn in to District 17 seat vacated by outgoing Sen. Damon Thayer
Matt Nunn, the winner in the November general election for Senate District 17 to replace outgoing Sen. Damon Thayer, was…
Altria donation pushes Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters building fund to $3.65 million
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Another $50,000 from tobacco giant Altria last month brings money raised to expand the Republican…
Education Professional Standards Board approves regulatory changes regarding teacher complaints
The Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) approved regulatory changes, following the passage of different bills by the Kentucky General Assembly…
A battery of new laws set to take effect in Kentucky on Monday; legislature passed 200 bills
Legislative Research Commission A battery of new state laws will take effect in Kentucky next week, including key measures on…
Opinion – Terri Bradshaw: Celebrating legislature’s support of Kentucky Product Development Initiative
It almost never happens these days – 100% of our legislative leaders agreeing on a cause. But here in Kentucky…
Independent pharmacists start ads asking Congress for relief from PBMs, ask Supreme Court to hear a case
Independent community pharmacists have begun an advertising campaign to get Congress to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, the middlemen between…
NKY’s Chris McDaniel among four Kentucky Senators honored with Legislative Mover Award
Kentucky Sens. Brandon Storm, Chris McDaniel, Amanda Mays Bledsoe, and Jimmy Higdon were honored on Thursday by the Kentuckians for…
With 2024 General Assembly session in rearview mirror, lawmakers set to begin preparation for 2025
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2024 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up a month ago and…
Governor Andy Beshear vetoes three additional bills following end of legislature’s 2024 regular session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Amid the bill signings Gov. Andy Beshear has conducted since the 2024 regular session of…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports more than $6 million spent on lobbying during 2024 GA session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly is winding down its 60-day session and the Legislative Ethics Commission…
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…
Opinion – With antisemitism on the rise, we must support Kentucky’s teachers in holocaust education
By Dr. Janice W. Fernheimer, Dr. Karen Petrone and Jeff Polson University of Kentucky Antisemitism has been on the rise…
Campbell County Representative Rachel Roberts announces she will not seek reelection in 2024
Staff report In a surprise move, Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Whip Rachel Roberts has announced she will not seek reelection…