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Cong. John Yarmuth announced today that Kentucky will receive an estimated $438 million over the next five years to fix its bridges, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supported by Yarmuth.
Gov. Beshear delivered his budget address Thursday evening, calling on state lawmakers to make record investments to build a world-class education system, grow the jobs of the future, and turn two years of progress into 20 years of prosperity.
Sen. Adrienne Southworth claimed at a town hall that doctors were being prevented by hospitals from prescribing certain medications for COVID.
The General Assembly met Saturday to finish passing the redistricting maps and send them to the governor.
Repubs throw dirt on Gov. Beshear by releasing their own budget before he has a chance to lay out his. Dem leaders capture the moment accurately.
With the state revenues seeing unprecedented growth, Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Chair Derrick Graham said it is “past time to give our state workers what they deserve: A raise.”
Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his third State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday night before a joint session of the Kentucky House and Senate, addressing such topics as economic development, natural disasters, and, of course, COVID-19.
KY Senate Repubs take gerrymandering to a new level.
The Republican leadership in the House today released new rules changes for the operation of the chamber. The changes limit debate and discussion, as well as making it easier for committees (led by the Repubs) to operate in secret.
As Gov. Andy Beshear passed the mid-point of his four-year term, he spent time with KHN to discuss Kentucky’s health issues, how he‘s handled the pandemic, and what he would do over if he had the chance.
On a day when most of the state was making New Year’s plans, the House Repubs held a hastily-called press conference to share their redistricting maps. Dems later responded.
Even as the FDA allows ordering abortion pills by mail without a telehealth visit, Kentucky lawmakers are considering banning the practice.
Today the governor shared a large amount of info and resources on the response to the tornadoes, as well as COVID and other topics.
The transportation cabinet is exempt by law from following the state’s procurement code, instead following a bidding system experts say allows a handful of large companies to avoid serious competition for jobs.
“It's coming from UA International and from Pipe Trades locals all over the country,” said Kyle Henderson. It took him a full minute-and-a-half to run the list.
Gov. Andy Beshear has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the Kentucky House of Representatives created when Reggie Meeks resigned.
