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Kentucky legislature passes House Bill 1, its latest income tax cut, forwards to Governor Beshear

February 5, 2025February 4, 20250

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate wasted no time in cutting the state income tax rate by one-half…

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McDaniel to continue role as Appropriations and Revenue Committee Chair during 2025 session

December 14, 2024December 13, 20240

Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, has been renamed chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee for the 2025 session….

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Primary 2024: NKY has 10 state legislative races this month; at least one going down to the wire

May 15, 2024May 15, 20240

By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A state legislative race in Northern Kentucky between two Republicans is shaping up to be…

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Dr. Robbie Fletcher approved by Senate as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education

April 16, 20240

The Kentucky Senate approved Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., to be the Commonwealth’s next commissioner of education. Following a meeting with the…

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KY House, Senate finished quick work before heading home for weekend; session resumes Monday

March 3, 2024March 2, 20240

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the General Assembly wrapped up the 42nd day of the 60-day 2024 regular…

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Kentucky Senate passes two bills — unanimously — dealing with juvenile justice system reform

March 8, 2023March 7, 20230

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed two bills dealing with reforms to the state’s…

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Democrat Cassie Chambers Armstrong takes seat in state Senate, filling vacancy left by Morgan McGarvey

February 23, 2023February 22, 20230

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Democrats held on to one of their few seats in the Kentucky Senate, following Tuesday’s…

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Senate approves Schickel-sponsored bill to reopen Capitol Avenue route in Frankfort to vehicular traffic

February 16, 2023February 15, 20231

The Kentucky Senate on Tuesday voted 28-6 in favor of a bill sponsored by Union Senator John Schickel that would…

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John Schickel: Kentucky Senate Page Programs is an exciting opportunity for high school students

January 31, 2023January 30, 20230

There are many time-honored traditions in the Senate, but one of my favorites is the Senate Page Program. Through the…

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Legislature passes bill overhauling pari-mutuel wagering, now goes to Governor for signature

March 31, 2022April 1, 20220

By Jennie Rees Kentucky HBPA The legislation that standardizes the excise tax on every pari-mutuel wager placed in the state,…

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Ben Chandler: Kentucky senate must avoid making a difficult situation worse and vote ‘NO’ on HB7

March 26, 2022March 25, 20224

These days Kentuckians are paying more for a lot of things… gas and grocery costs are skyrocketing. Families are carefully…

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Lawmakers considering updating laws, removing ‘barriers to breakfast’ for Kentucky school kids

March 9, 2022March 8, 20220

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Senate lawmakers are considering updating existing legislation to allow kids to eat breakfast at…

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Kentucky legislature convenes tomorrow — 200 bills pre-filed, redistricting, two-year budget on the agenda

January 3, 2022January 2, 20220

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers will return to the State Capitol tomorrow for the 2022 regular session of…

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Richard Nelson: Most consequential pro-life bill in my lifetime is now in the hands of the Kentucky Senate

March 24, 2021March 24, 20212

The most consequential pro-life bill in my lifetime is being considered by the Kentucky State Senate. What’s fascinating about HB…

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State senate to take up two separate bills proposing additions to Medicaid coverage

March 2, 2019March 1, 20190

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Two new bills introduced in the Kentucky Senate would require Medicaid to cover dental…

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Republicans name Schroder new chair of State and Local Government; McDaniel, Schickel retain chairs

November 28, 2018November 27, 20180

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Senate Republican Caucus has selected committee chairs for the next two years. A half…

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GOP easily maintains control in state House, Senate, but there will be new faces in legislature in January

November 7, 20180

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Democrats were unable to flip the Kentucky House or even reduce the GOP supermajority, but…

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Candidates: Rachel Roberts is running for Kentucky Senate — and here she tells you why

October 28, 2018October 26, 20180

(NOTE: The NKyTribune is offering free space to candidates in contested races – 500-750 words sent to nkytribune.com by Nov….

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Prichard Committee candidate questionnaire on education issues: check local responses here

October 22, 2018October 28, 20180

For the first time, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is offering a candidate questionnaire for the 2018 election on…

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Commentary: Extending summer, moving back starting dates for school makes economic sense

August 11, 2018August 11, 20180

By Chris Girdler This time of year, I find myself reflecting on one of the great witticisms of Yogi Berra,…

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No vote in Senate on pension bill as it is sent back to committee for more work; teachers protest the bill

March 11, 2018March 10, 20181

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Senate took a cautious step back on reforming the state’s ailing pension system, maybe…

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Here is the list of candidates for 4th Congressional District and KY House, Senate, from the region

January 31, 2018January 31, 20182

The filing deadline for Kentucky’s 2018 primary and general elections has locked in the ballot lineups for this year, and…

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