Redistricting legislation moves along in General Assembly; delays filing deadline until January 25
Legislative. Congressional and appellate court redistricting topped the action taken in both the Kentucky House and Senate on Thursday, the…
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Ky. Senate passes legislation creating incentive plan for large economic development projects 30-3
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation establishing an incentive fund to be used only for large economic development projects won…
Trump impeached by House, 232-197; McConnell says Senate trial can’t be set before inauguration
Staff report Ten Republicans in the U.S. House sided with Democrats to impeach President Donald Trump 232-197 for inciting the…
This week at the Capitol: Issues facing lawmakers become clearer as bill-filing deadline passes
Legislative Research Commission Public Information A nearly complete view of the issues lawmakers will consider this year has arrived now that…
This Week at the Capitol: Voter I.D., school safety, pets, sex offenders, ‘born alive,’ smoking/vaping…
As sure as gavel strikes mark the start of a Kentucky General Assembly session, packed hallways in the Capitol Annex…
Legislature in session; house institutes new rules, has temporary Majority Leader; Senate delays SB 1
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was a new look in House leadership for both Republicans and Democrats on the…
Pres. Trump formally sends to Senate nomination of Kyian Kelly Craft as U.S. ambassador to U.N.
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today President Donald J. Trump has formally sent to the U.S. Senate, the nomination of a…
Bill Straub: McConnell has abdicated his leadership of the U.S. Senate to President Donald Trump
Well, the good news is Addison Mitchell McConnell has at long last abdicated his position as Republican leader of the…
Bill Straub: While McConnell is ‘shaking the treat box’ for money, Republicans will likely keep the Senate
Anyone who has cats (we have four, which, at times, is five too many) can tell you they can be…
Bill Straub: What’s in store for our duly sworn governor after his one term? Senate? Presidency?
Since the job of Pope is currently filled, there exists speculation aplenty over what position St. Matt the Divine, the…
Sen. Mitch McConnell on midterm elections: ‘The wind is going to be in our faces’
By Roger Alford Kentucky Today Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was instrumental in marshaling forces to pass the largest tax…
KYCIR: Devil in details; bill in Ky Senate could keep doctor discipline secret — and it’s not alone
By Eleanor Klibanoff Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting If your doctor, social worker or therapist has violated professional standards, you…
House-Senate committee meeting today on hashing out state budget but have big task ahead of them
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A House-Senate conference committee starts working today on the two-year state budget bills from the…
Senate passes a budget, which now goes to a conference committee; big differences to resolve
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate approved its version of the state budget for the executive, legislative and…
Mitch McConnell: Congress faces number of pressing issues related to disaster relief — and debt ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s upcoming agenda items:…