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…
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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…
Funeral arrangements announced for former Gov. Julian Carroll; to lie in state at KY Capitol Friday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll, who died early Sunday…
Gas prices at lowest point in Kentucky since last Christmas, falling for 11th consecutive week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the 11th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen, while in…
Connectivity study shows Kentucky schools achieve highest improvement, from 49th to 5th in nation
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A national non-profit group based in Bowling Green has released a study showing most U.S….
Drought conditions worsen in KY with 26 percent of state experiencing abnormally dry conditions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Drought conditions have worsened in Kentucky, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report that…
Many Eastern Kentucky wildfires contained and controlled ahead of dry weekend weather
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear, who declared a state of emergency last Thursday due to…
Governor declares state of emergency for more than 100 ongoing wildfires across Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency this week with numerous wildfires identified across…
Beshear to target improving education, economy as he embarks on second term as Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear spoke to reporters in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, the day after…
Early voting increases while the number of absentee ballots falls in Kentucky ahead of today’s election day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There are mixed results on early voting turnout versus absentee ballots, according to the Kentucky…