Kentucky legislature passes House Bill 1, its latest income tax cut, forwards to Governor Beshear
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
Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, has been renamed chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee for the 2025 session….
Primary 2024: NKY has 10 state legislative races this month; at least one going down to the wire
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A state legislative race in Northern Kentucky between two Republicans is shaping up to be…
Dr. Robbie Fletcher approved by Senate as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Senate approved Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., to be the Commonwealth’s next commissioner of education. Following a meeting with the…
KY House, Senate finished quick work before heading home for weekend; session resumes Monday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the General Assembly wrapped up the 42nd day of the 60-day 2024 regular…
Kentucky Senate passes two bills — unanimously — dealing with juvenile justice system reform
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed two bills dealing with reforms to the state’s…
Democrat Cassie Chambers Armstrong takes seat in state Senate, filling vacancy left by Morgan McGarvey
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Democrats held on to one of their few seats in the Kentucky Senate, following Tuesday’s…
Senate approves Schickel-sponsored bill to reopen Capitol Avenue route in Frankfort to vehicular traffic
The Kentucky Senate on Tuesday voted 28-6 in favor of a bill sponsored by Union Senator John Schickel that would…
John Schickel: Kentucky Senate Page Programs is an exciting opportunity for high school students
There are many time-honored traditions in the Senate, but one of my favorites is the Senate Page Program. Through the…
Legislature passes bill overhauling pari-mutuel wagering, now goes to Governor for signature
By Jennie Rees Kentucky HBPA The legislation that standardizes the excise tax on every pari-mutuel wager placed in the state,…
Ben Chandler: Kentucky senate must avoid making a difficult situation worse and vote ‘NO’ on HB7
These days Kentuckians are paying more for a lot of things… gas and grocery costs are skyrocketing. Families are carefully…
Lawmakers considering updating laws, removing ‘barriers to breakfast’ for Kentucky school kids
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Senate lawmakers are considering updating existing legislation to allow kids to eat breakfast at…
Kentucky legislature convenes tomorrow — 200 bills pre-filed, redistricting, two-year budget on the agenda
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers will return to the State Capitol tomorrow for the 2022 regular session of…
Richard Nelson: Most consequential pro-life bill in my lifetime is now in the hands of the Kentucky Senate
The most consequential pro-life bill in my lifetime is being considered by the Kentucky State Senate. What’s fascinating about HB…
State senate to take up two separate bills proposing additions to Medicaid coverage
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Two new bills introduced in the Kentucky Senate would require Medicaid to cover dental…
Republicans name Schroder new chair of State and Local Government; McDaniel, Schickel retain chairs
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Senate Republican Caucus has selected committee chairs for the next two years. A half…
GOP easily maintains control in state House, Senate, but there will be new faces in legislature in January
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Democrats were unable to flip the Kentucky House or even reduce the GOP supermajority, but…
Candidates: Rachel Roberts is running for Kentucky Senate — and here she tells you why
(NOTE: The NKyTribune is offering free space to candidates in contested races – 500-750 words sent to nkytribune.com by Nov….
Prichard Committee candidate questionnaire on education issues: check local responses here
For the first time, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is offering a candidate questionnaire for the 2018 election on…
Commentary: Extending summer, moving back starting dates for school makes economic sense
By Chris Girdler This time of year, I find myself reflecting on one of the great witticisms of Yogi Berra,…
No vote in Senate on pension bill as it is sent back to committee for more work; teachers protest the bill
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Senate took a cautious step back on reforming the state’s ailing pension system, maybe…
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…
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