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…
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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…
Governor Beshear expresses appreciation for service of lawmakers leaving office at end of 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Several state lawmakers have announced they are not seeking reelection in 2024, some of whom…
Blue and red states, including Kentucky, slash taxes despite warnings of hard times ahead
By Kevin Hardy Stateline With a $750 million budget surplus on hand, there was little doubt whether North Dakota lawmakers…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports record-breaking spending on lobbying efforts in legislature
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission has reported that money spent on lobbying efforts during the…
Former GOP officials, including Trey Grayson, heard in radio ads urging no override of SB 150 veto
Fairness Campaign on Monday launched statewide radio ads on 90 iHeartRadio stations featuring two prominent Republicans opposed to Senate Bill…
Jennifer Hancock: KY should join neighboring states, pass common sense laws to curb fentanyl overdoses
“We’ve never seen one drug this prevalent in the toxicology reports of overdose fatalities.” Those were the words of Van…
Ruth Bamberger: HB1 may be popular politically, but it is bad fiscal policy that only exacerbates inequality
In 2022, the Kentucky General Assembly enacted a plan to cut the state income tax. The rate was reduced from…
Record $24-plus million spent on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in 2022
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern A record amount of nearly $24.2 million was spent lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in…