Governor Beshear expresses appreciation for service of lawmakers leaving office at end of 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Several state lawmakers have announced they are not seeking reelection in 2024, some of whom…
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Sen. Whitney Westerfield, 10-year veteran, announces he’ll resign the Kentucky Senate at end of his term
State Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, a 10-year veteran of the Kentucky Senate, announced last week he will not seek…
Medical marijuana bill gains steam; committee sends to House for consideration this week
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Sen. Whitney Westerfield understands the many reasons to be afraid of the medical marijuana bill…
Ray Daniels: New legislation will help clean up Kentucky’s outdated criminal justice laws
For many years, criminal justice advocates have been pleading with the General Assembly to take stock of outdated laws and…
With no veto or signature from the governor, the ‘Born Alive’ pro-life bill become law on third try
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The third time was the charm for a pro-life measure passed by the Kentucky General…
Schickel, Westerfeld spar over concerns regarding out-of-state lobbying money for Marsy’s Law
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Kentucky lawmaker has expressed his displeasure at out-of-state money being used to lobby for…
Marsy’s Law for crime victims rights gaining momentum going into the legislative session
Marsy’s Law for Kentucky, an effort supporting constitutional rights for crime victims, continues to gain momentum going into the legislative…
Covington native among first in the state to have felony conviction expunged by Clean Slate law
When he stole some car radios as a young man, West Powell had no idea what the sometimes devastating impact…
Covington host site for felony expungement information session in response to new state law
In response to Kentucky’s new felony expungement law, the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL), the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA),…