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…
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Here is the list of candidates for 4th Congressional District and KY House, Senate, from the region
The filing deadline for Kentucky’s 2018 primary and general elections has locked in the ballot lineups for this year, and…
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…
Pair of legislative panels hear sobering accounts of impact of opioid crisis in Kentucky; it’s staggering
At one Kentucky hospital, people are actually bringing in heroin and shooting up with patients. That’s one example of the…
Despite potential for budget shortfall, lawmakers say odds are long for approval of casino gambling
By Tom Latek and Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Even with the state facing a projected budget shortfall and an enormous…
State seeking private partner to develop a new sports entertainment complex near state fairgrounds
By Ed Green P3 Kentucky Editor A new sports entertainment complex could be coming to a 12-acre site near the…
New state laws, including charter schools, stronger opioid penalties set to take effect June 29
Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2017 regular session will go into effect on Thursday, June 29….
David Meade: House Adoption Work Group an effort to bring aggressive reforms to adoption process
In the 2017 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly, a focus like no other was placed on children and families….
Southbank Partners to unveil Riverfront Commons Story Map; uses GIF info to show path of the trail
Southbank Partners will unveil its Riverfront Commons Story Map to a legislative committee of the Kentucky General Assembly on Wednesday…
Commentary: Meaningful liability reform underway in Kentucky, but further work remains to be done
By Michael G. Adams Special to NKyTribune For too long, Kentucky has been a favored hunting ground for trial attorneys…
Lobby spending exceeded $6.9 million during 2017 session; money total matches record set in 2015
Lobbyists and their employers reported spending $6.98 million in the 2017 session of the General Assembly. The total matches the…
Many bills passed during 2017 legislative session will have significant impact on state budget
By Pam Thomas Special to NKyTribune The just concluded 2017 legislative session was not a budget session. However, the General…
Legislative Wrapup: General Assembly winds up 2017 session by passing flurry of late bills
The 2017 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly ended Thursday evening shortly before midnight after months of work that…
General Assembly overrides four vetoes issued by Bevin; education bill headed for signature
Four vetoes issued by Gov. Matt Bevin in recent days were overridden by the Kentucky General Assembly, allowing the legislation…
Commentary: Odds of a criminal repeat offending would decrease under proposed legislation
By William M. Lear Jr. Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has a jobs problem. Employers struggle to find the talent they…
Legislative Briefs: Medical review panel bill passes House; Senate approves nuclear power measure
Medical malpractice lawsuits can now be filed in Kentucky at any time. But under a bill passed narrowly Wednesday by…
Ethics Reporter: Lobbyists spent a record $2.1 million during first month of legislative session
Although the General Assembly met for only five days in January to begin the 2017 session, the $2.1 million in…
Partners say University of Kentucky Medical School campus in Northern Kentucky is a great fit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The University of Kentucky College of Medicine announced Monday that it plans to develop…
John Schickel: Maximizing our time, Senate passed important legislation, starting to consider House bills
A wide array of bills were heard in committees and voted out of the Senate in a busy and exciting…
Rep. Dennis Keene: Democratic caucus sets ‘United Kentucky’ focus on jobs, education, health care
I joined my fellow lawmakers back in Frankfort last week as we reconvened the 2017 session of the Kentucky General…
Kentucky General Assembly reconvenes; week highlighted by State of Commonwealth address
The 2017 Kentucky General Assembly reconvened in Frankfort Tuesday for the remainder of a session that will conclude after 30…
Ethics Reporter: Lobbyist spending for General Assembly reached all-time high of $20.8 million
Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists…