LRC’s Week at the State Capitol: First measure approved by GA is proposed victims’ bill of rights
The first bill passed by both chambers of the General Assembly this year is a measure that will allow voters…
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Addia Wuchner: State Rep. provides explanation of events and decisions regarding Jeff Hoover
Dear Boone County Friends, With respect for the trust you place in me as your representative in Frankfort, I have…
LRC: This week at the State Capitol; two issues will dominate — public pension reform, state budget
Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol this week to kick off a General Assembly session that’s sure to tackle a…
LRC executive director, David A. Byerman, says no public funding in sexual harassment settlement
Legislative Research Commission Executive Director David A. Byerman issued a statement Thursday that no public funding was used to settle…
Sen. Julian Carroll files bill to allow sports wagering at horse racing tracks, off-track wagering facilites
Kentucky residents may soon be able to wager on their favorite sports team. A bill filed today by Senator Julian…
Survey by NCSL shows improvements in staff morale at Kentucky Legislative Research Commission
The Legislative Research Commission (LRC) is enjoying across-the-board improvements in staff satisfaction and morale, according to a survey conducted by…
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….
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…
KY Senate and House revise schedule, will convene today, then return for second part of session Feb. 7
The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives will convene today (Saturday, January 7) under a change in the 2017 legislative…
Mike Denham: A little precaution goes along way as traffic accident rates start creeping up again
About a decade ago, Kentucky started to see a welcome trend as the number of highway fatalities began a steady…
Mike Denham: Narrow gap in graduation rates among high, low income families good news for state
Kentucky received some welcome news last month when a national study found that no state had a smaller gap when…
Mike Denham: As population ages, it’s important to make sure our older citizens are protected
It’s still a while down the road, but the year 2033 will be a pivotal one for our country, because…
Ethics Reporter: Spending on lobbying continues upward trend, shows 12 percent increase
Lobbying spending in Kentucky continues its upward trend, with almost $5 million spent on lobbying in the first two months…
Sen. Schickel: An update as deadline passes for introduction of new bills in the State Senate
The Kentucky General Assembly crossed another mile marker last week by reaching the deadline for the introduction of new bills…
As pace picks up at the 2016 General Assembly, Sen. Schickel looks for input from constituents
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune With 60 percent of the 2016 General Assembly under our belts, the…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
Kentucky’s rural economy shows progress, though some problems linger, legislative committee told
Companies all over the world are investing in rural Kentucky, and more investment—and jobs—seem likely. That is the indication from…