With more than 1,200 bills filed, General Assembly wraps having passed 215, over two dozen in final day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was quiet in the House and Senate chambers on Tuesday, as members of the…
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John Schickel: My favorite time of the year — and a time for local activities and local shopping
Christmas time in Boone County is my favorite time of year. This is the perfect time to patronize our many…
Amye Bensenhaver: When it comes to an open legislature, Kentucky leads in the race to the bottom
Mississippians last week continued to lament the Mississippi Ethics Commission’s recent opinion that the state legislature is not subject to…
Al Cross: Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
The use of power in American politics is a subject of much study. In the last week or so, we’ve…
Akia McNeary: It’s past time for Kentucky to embrace school choice, unlock opportunities for all students
Numbers, statistics, dollar signs — people like to talk a whole lot about charts and diagrams when you bring up…
Terry Brooks: March Madness meant upset wins for Kentucky kids in legislature, but we need slam dunks
A high and holy season in the Bluegrass is upon us – March Madness! I will deeply dive into the…
More than a thousand teachers, public school employees rally at Capitol to make voices heard
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A cold, blustery day failed to keep well more than a thousand teachers and other…
‘Very difficult’ state spending plan on track to be considered next week, will differ from Bevin’s
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first legislative step could take place next week on a state spending plan for…
LRC’s Week at the State Capitol: Budget work at top of the agenda, but some legislation advances
Returning to the Capitol after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, state lawmakers quickly zeroed in on the biggest item…
John Schickel: Late nights, packed meetings, heated debate — as Senate passes its bills
Late nights, packed committee meetings, and heated debate marked the fifth week of the 2017 Session. The Senate is quickly…