Opinion – Kelly Taulbee: Some investments pay for themselves; Medicaid, child care help Kyians thrive
It’s that time of every-other-year again: Kentucky’s General Assembly is working on the state’s budget. Advocates, policy analysts, lobbyists and…
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KY lawmakers to convene 2023 Interim Session June 6 in Frankfort; 2024 Regular Session set for Jan. 2
The 2023 Interim Session is poised to officially begin Tuesday morning with a host of interim joint committee meetings in…
Kim Moser: Preventing substance use and addiction; legislature passed several initiatives that matter
Without a doubt, the opioid epidemic has taken a devastating toll on our state. It is an urgent and pressing…
Beshear signs 14 more bills supporting student mental health, healthcare worker retention, more…
Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law 14 pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly. “Today, I am proud…
The Proof is Here: Bourbon pours billions into Kentucky Economy — 22,500 jobs, $1.23b payroll
Kentucky Bourbon is expanding its status as a premier signature industry, now pouring $9 billion into the Bluegrass economy every…
Rep. Joe Fischer proposes legislation to ban the teaching of ‘critical race theory’ in Kentucky schools
Kentucky Today Kentucky families concerned about a national trend towards the teaching of critical race theory in classrooms can now…
National Thoroughbred horsemen’s group files suit against Horse Racing Integrity Act
By Joe Clabes NKyTribune reporter The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA) and eleven affiliates have filed a lawsuit…
Critics of vaccine ‘opt-out’ legislation say it unnecessarily puts Kentuckians’ health at risk
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Medical experts and health-care advocacy groups warn legislation to expand Kentuckians’ ability to opt-out…
Kim Banta: Reviewing week in the House; COVID has disrupted everything, moving closer on budget
Frankfort, like most of the world, is not the same place it was two weeks ago when the governor announced…
Rep. Kim Moser announces pre-filing of legislation for training for mental health, substance abuse crisis
Proper training is critical to safely and effectively care for someone experiencing a mental health crisis. That is why State…
Republican lawmaker Nemes proposing bill to legalize medical marijuana, has changed his mind
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A Republican lawmaker from Louisville is proposing legislation for the 2020…
Marty Irby: House finally passes anti-soring law to protect Tennessee Walking Horse; bill goes to Senate
The House voted 333 to 96 late yesterday – a landslide vote – in favor of strengthening the federal law…
Wil Schroder: Reporting on happenings in first week of 153rd Kentucky General Assembly
The 153rd regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly convened last week with more than 150 profiled bills awaiting consideration….
Sen. John Schickel: Marsy’s Law does not belong in the KY Constitution; for change turn to legislation
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th, citizens will vote on whether to amend our Kentucky State Constitution. The proposed amendment…
Legalizing sports gambling? Legislative panel hears pros and cons, aims to draft legislation
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legalizing sports gambling in Kentucky and who should operate it was the topic of a…
Lawmakers already preparing legislation for 2019 General Assembly; take a look at what’s in the hopper
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2019 General Assembly doesn’t convene until January, but lawmakers have already prepared more than…
Morgan Whitlow: Take care of dialysis patients; legislation needed to protect charitable assistance
It’s Time to Take Care of Dialysis Patients Imagine walking into your doctor’s office one day to be diagnosed…
‘Tools in the toolbox’: Legislature puts several bills in play to combat state’s growing opioid epidemic
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The 2017 General Assembly has passed several bills meant to put more “tools in…
From patient to advocate, cancer-survivor Joe Geraci sees the critical need for palliative care for patients
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Joe Geraci knows all too well what it feels like when life comes crashing down….
Sen. John Schickel: Why I support changing ‘an unaccountable system’ on library board taxing
Perhaps no other entity represents the government’s lack of accountability to the taxpayers as library districts do in Kentucky. Unelected…
Rep. Mike Denham: Bill to decrease state’s drug problems has support from all sides
When it comes to illegal drug use, few states have been hit as hard as Kentucky over the last 15…
Rep. Mike Denham: Sales tax, wage, drug
and protection bills passed along to Senate
Like most of the state, the Kentucky House of Representatives saw its schedule put on ice last week because of…