Beshear lets ‘teens tried as adults’ bill become law
As his 10-day veto period came to a close, Kentucky’s Democratic governor allowed a bill to become law that automatically tries 15-year-olds charged with gun felonies as adults.
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Governor signs into law a ‘landmark’ bill eliminating out-of-pocket costs for prostate, other screenings
Similar bills have been passed in other states, making such screenings more accessible to more people.
EPA finalizes the nation’s first PFAS limits in drinking water
Although there are thousands of forever chemicals, the new regulation targets six of the most pervasive ones.
Beshear vetoes sweeping anti-crime bill along with parts of state budget
Beshear vetoes the so-called “Safer Kentucky Act,” noting the tremendous fiscal and societal impact it would have.
KY House candidate TJ Roberts denies antisemitic chat reported by Hatewatch
Accusations are based on a screenshot of an online chat from 2017.
Deters appeals Massie candidacy challenge; Massie fires back
Eric Deters and Thomas Massie continue their back and forth.
The Wrap for Thursday, 3/28/24
Lots of KYGA news, of course – but a few other tasty treats as well.
Kentucky state budget bill clears legislature, heads to Beshear
The final budget bill outlines $30 billion of state government spending over the next two years, with Republicans lauding it as a historic investment in Kentucky education and Democrats criticizing it as falling too short.
The Kentucky General Assembly passes the ‘Safer Kentucky’ Act
Democrats made their final impassioned pleas against the tough-on-crime legislation as it made final passage through the Kentucky General Assembly, until Republicans moved to limit debate.
Kid-focused bills advance in Frankfort
Child care, vaccines, and autism education are among the bills on the move.
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.
KY Senate passes measure to take Horse Racing Commission out of governor's office, create independent body
Another mule bill turns into a real bill – about horses and horse racing.
Black student's statement on anti-DEI legislation misrepresented to Kentucky lawmakers, she says
A Black University of Louisville student says a Frankfort lobbyist acting in a personal capacity misrepresented a statement from her under oath to support anti-DEI legislation.
Republican lawmaker says Kentucky’s newly passed shield bill protects IVF services
The bill’s language is broad enough to do that, according to Westerfield.
‘Momnibus’ bill nears passage
The bill now requires hospitals, birthing centers, and midwives to offer perinatal palliative care.
State Senate weakens bill to curb underage vaping
It now goes to the House with just days left in the legislative session.
