Bill that would allow armed guards in public schools advances
An amendment to the bill also allows schools to hire pastoral counselors as part of their trauma-informed care team.
Medical cannabis funding hinges on conclusive ‘evidence,’ Senate proposal says
The amount of evidence required by the budget bill is not clear, though.
Kentucky House moves to cut DEI programs, impacting protected groups
The House decided to rip out the Senate’s bill, and replace it with one that was much worse.
‘Adult-oriented’ businesses would be subject to new restrictions under bill approved by Senate
The word “drag” was removed, but some fear the bill still has 1st Amendment issues.
From U.S. senate vacancies to paid parental leave: Five bills to watch this week
Out of hundreds of bills, here are five important ones that could move this week.
Bill adds exception for rape, incest to state abortion ban
On the last day for new bills in the House, Republican Ken Fleming of Louisville filed a bill to modify the state’s abortion ban.
Campbell County Republican Party chair resigns amidst internal divisions
A group within the party wanted her and treasurer Stephen Cunningham removed. Both have now resigned.
Covington considers resolution against NKY Port Authority
The resolution, which asks the Port Authority to stop doing business in Covington, will be voted on next week.
Kentucky panel OKs bill to ban most cell phone use in classrooms
“Put those phones away, people!”
NKY Rep. Rachel Roberts seeks to legalize weed, eyes $100M tax revenue
Roberts says that Kentucky voters want marijuana legalized, so the Lege had better come up with good rules and laws.
House Bill 420: NKY rep aims to legalize recreational marijuana
And yes, the bill’s number is 420. (Click the link if you don’t know why that is relevant.)
Kentucky abortion ban: State abortion advocates say exceptions aren’t enough
Kentucky lawmakers are expected to consider adding exceptions for rape and incest to the state’s near-total abortion ban during the current 2024 legislative session in Frankfort. But abortion rights advocates say exemptions alone aren’t enough.
SOS Adams opposes bill to eliminate early voting
A Republican from Northern Kentucky wants to get rid of early voting. The Secretary of State thinks it is a really bad idea.
Proposed KY medical cannabis regs removed from legislative committee agenda
The regulations are needed to put in place the system for medical marijuana in the state. The next meeting of the committee is in February.
Former candidate files defamation suit against KDP, Rachel Roberts, and Coleman Elridge
Jerry Gearding claims campaign material produced by the KDP for Roberts’s campaign was defamatory.
Campbell County GOP meetings to vote out chair, treasurer ruled invalid
The Republican Party of Kentucky’s 4th District ruled that the March and April meetings held by members of the Campbell County Republican Party to vote out their chair and treasurer were invalid.
