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.
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Vaping bill passes House after being stripped of licensing requirements and stiffer penalties
Sponsor says alternate bill on retailing is expected
Racists and fascists march in Paducah
The Patriot Front did a flash demonstration in Paducah on Sunday, marching right by a Black church on the last Sunday of Black History Month.
House GOP approve bill loosening Kentucky child labor law
Some Republicans join Democrats in voting against the measure
Kentucky’s Republican-controlled Senate passes three Democratic bills
Even though Republicans control the Lege, Dems can sometimes get their bills through.
Senate committee approves endowed research fund bill
The Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that would create an endowment fund for research consortiums in Kentucky.
The feds sent letters to 44 states, including KY, to fix SNAP application errors and inefficiencies
The majority of states are not processing food assistance applications on time and making too many payment errors, according to the federal government.
GOP bill would give Kentucky teachers 20 days of maternity leave
Unlike most other professionals, Kentucky teachers do not get paid maternity leave. This bill would remedy that.
The Horizons Act – a big spend for a big goal.
Sen. Danny Carroll’s bill would put $300 million toward early childhood education over the next two years.
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.
Adams announces continued increase in voter registrations
“It is critical that the General Assembly leave early voting days and our election integrity measures intact.”
‘Diversity isn’t always a good thing’
As one person succinctly put it, DEI is this year’s CRT. And just like last year, KY Repubs have constructed a straw man that they then can outlaw.
Senate gives green light to homestead exemption measure
A bill to expand the homestead exemption passed, but not without concerns.
