Gas prices decline for first time since February; Kentucky average price per gallon stands at $3.63
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the first time since February, the nation’s average price of gasoline has seen a…
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Governor Andy Beshear vetoes three additional bills following end of legislature’s 2024 regular session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Amid the bill signings Gov. Andy Beshear has conducted since the 2024 regular session of…
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…
Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer ends 21 years in office, proud of accomplishments
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While several lawmakers from both the Kentucky House and Senate are retiring at the end…
Work Zone Awareness week begins Monday in advance of construction season across Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As construction season’s orange cones and barrels spring up along Kentucky highways, state officials remind…
Kentucky lawmakers to return to Frankfort Friday to begin considering action on Beshear vetoes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort on Friday for the final two days of the 2024…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports more than $6 million spent on lobbying during 2024 GA session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly is winding down its 60-day session and the Legislative Ethics Commission…
KY House sends two bills (by NKY reps) to Senate for consideration: ‘Momnibus,’ easing teacher shortage
Staff report Two bills spearheaded by NKY representatives have been approved by the Kentucky House and are headed to the…
KY House, Senate finished quick work before heading home for weekend; session resumes Monday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the General Assembly wrapped up the 42nd day of the 60-day 2024 regular…
Legislative Branch Ethics Commission data shows KY Lobbyists spent record amount in January
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Spending by Kentucky lobbying interests before the General Assembly for January 2024 hit an all-time…
Maysville Rep. William Lawrence files House Joint Resolution calling for congressional term limits
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation has been introduced in the Kentucky House for the state to join other states…
Louisville public health offices warn of uptick in measles cases; vaccines are available
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Officials with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) are warning that…
Kentucky marks official recognition of Black History Month Thursday at State Capitol
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s official observation of Black History Month took place Thursday in the State Capitol Rotunda….
KY House passes omnibus anti-crime bill — dubbed ‘The Safer Kentucky Act’ — 74-22; moves to Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today After some two hours of debate, an omnibus anti-crime bill dubbed by supporters “The Safer…
In-person, virtual public hearings set for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project February 20-22
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Another step forward in making the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project a reality has been…
‘Civic Health’ test awards KY ‘C’ on civic knowledge; Sec. of State urges required civics education course
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams released the Secretary of State’s 2023 Civic Health Assessment on…
Gov. Beshear encourages Kentuckians to be ‘weather aware’ as winter storm approaches Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today “We want to encourage everyone to continue to be weather aware and be prepared for…
Biden, Ramaswamy, Haley file papers to appear on Kentucky primary ballot ahead of Friday deadline
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Three more Presidential candidates have filed their papers at the Secretary of State’s office, so…
KY House session begins with dispute over transparency in rules; Osborne mentions surplus
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A dispute over transparency in the rules of the Kentucky House dominated the first day…
GOP Presidential candidates Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie submit candidacy papers in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office, like most state government agencies, are closed Friday and…
Little change on the week, but dought conditions worsen across the Commonwealth at close of 2023
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While there has been little change during the past seven days, drought conditions have worsened…
Kentucky’s average price per gallon drops to $2.75 as gas prices fall for 12th consecutive week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the 12th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has posted a decline…