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Looking to add Kentucky to the growing list of states that has authorized adult use of cannabis, state Rep. Nima Kulkarni pre-filed legislation today that would remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts and give voters a chance to protect those provisions constitutionally.
The Human Rights Campaign has released their 2021 Municipal Equality Index, rating cities on 25 different factors related to both sexual orientation and gender identity. Eight different cities across Kentucky were included, with their scores ranging from a low of 18 to a high of 100.
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced four new strategies in dealing with the unemployment insurance issues that have plagued the state since the start of the pandemic, leaving tens of thousands of people waiting for their checks.
Kentucky’s Executive Branch Ethics charged former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and Erica Galyon, her top deputy, with violations of Kentucky’s ethics laws on Thursday, following an investigation.
After the Build Back Better Act passes the U.S. House this morning, the White House posted a thread on its Twitter account listing some of what is in the bill. Here is that thread:
Legislation to honor the late wife of Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr (R-Lexington) cleared a Congressional Committee on Wednesday, paving the way for final action by the full House of Representatives.
Former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are at odds again this week, this time over President Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony.
Paducah is in deep western Kentucky, Donald Trump-Mitch McConnell country. But about 20 people rallied outside McConnell's local office Wednesday to protest his opposition to the Freedom to Vote Act.
While the majority Republican leadership in the General Assembly have been saying for months they hoped to hold a special session to address legislative and Congressional redistricting, they now admit it could be difficult, with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approaching.
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday unveiled part of his upcoming budget plan, which he said makes historic investments in law enforcement so Kentucky can be a leader in improving public safety.
A diverse group of state representatives, lawyers, Planned Parenthood affiliates, and pro-life advocates on opposite sides of the abortion debate crossed the aisle to speak on the issue Monday evening. The discussion was broadcast live on KET.
A post from Amye Bensenhaver of the KY Open Government Coalition, explaining their recent open records lawsuit.
Kentucky political news and notes for Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Excerpts and links from stories across the state.
Kentucky's Public Service Commission has rejected a proposal by two utilities that would have drastically reduced the value of solar energy for customers. Backers of rooftop solar say the decision means it's still a good financial investment.
Charles Booker is raising a whiskey glass to organized labor. The union-made tumbler is available to anybody who chips in $20 or more to his campaign, and part of the proceeds will go toward supporting the workers who won a recent contract with Heaven Hill.
