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…
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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…
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…
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…
Derrick Ramsey: SB9 would ensure early literacy, provide strong foundation for learning, economy
Many of you know me as the Apprentice Guy. As the former Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development, I…
Jason Bailey: General Assembly’s proposed ‘shift and shaft’ tax policy no way for Kentucky to prosper
Indications are the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly will consider major changes to the state’s tax system. While big proposals are…
Corey Shapiro: Unmasking is a real risk when schools fail to implement masking policies
The Kentucky General Assembly recently passed a law that cancels emergency regulation 702 KAR 1:195E, which required all individuals, including…
Requesting to testify before Ky. lawmakers gets easier as LRC launches online application process
It is more convenient than ever for Kentuckians to request to testify before a legislative committee during the current session…
First bill to get committee approval in General Assembly is Rep. Fischer’s pro-life measure
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A pro-life measure was the first to win committee approval during the 2021 General Assembly…
Commentary: Kentucky General Assembly must prioritize business recovery in legislative session
2020 has been a year like no other, filled with unprecedented challenges and continued uncertainty. As we entered this new…
Career and Technical Education Task Force reports that priority is finding best way to share resources
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher One day after the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) called for a unified system for…
Volunteers needed in 24 Kentucky counties to review cases of children in foster care; training required
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 24 Kentucky counties are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of…
Most new laws approved during legislative session go into effect July 14; here are some of them
Legislative Research Commission Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 session will go into effect on Saturday,…
Lawmakers take 3-day weekend with pension issue looming, saying a bill could be introduced Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are on a three-day weekend with the pension issue still unresolved. The…
Week in Frankfort: At halfway point, hundreds of bills under consideration; spending plan being reviewed
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 session reached its halfway point this week. While several bills have already been delivered to…
Ashlea Christianson: Marsy’s Law becomes first bill to pass in legislature, to appear on ballot this fall
What a great way to start 2018! In just 15 short days, the Kentucky General Assembly worked together in a…
Six Kentucky-based banks launch first infrastructure investment fund for public-private projects
Six Kentucky-based banks have launched a first-of-its kind investment fund to support public-private partnership (P3) projects throughout Kentucky. The institutions…