Tag: Ban
Kentucky Republican pre-files legislation that would ban sanctuary cities
A Republican state representative has pre-filed legislation that would ban sanctuary cities in Kentucky.
Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping.
Eying Supreme Court, abortion foes promote tough state bans
Emboldened by the new conservative majority on the Supreme Court, anti-abortion lawmakers and activists in numerous states are pushing near-total bans on the procedure in a deliberate frontal attack on Roe v. Wade.
Bill passes banning tobacco products and e-cigarettes at schools
State lawmakers approved a bill that bans the use of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes on school grounds.
After mosque attacks, New Zealand bans ‘military-style’ guns
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced an immediate ban Thursday on sales of “military-style” semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines in the wake of a terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch that killed 50 worshippers.
Kentucky House advances proposal to ban tobacco at schools
The Kentucky House of Representatives has approved a bill that would force some school districts to address tobacco use on campus.
BREAKING: High court lets military implement transgender restrictions
The high court on Tuesday reversed lower-court orders preventing the Pentagon from implementing its plans.
White House bans CNN reporter after confrontation with Trump
The White House has suspended the press pass of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after he and President Donald Trump had a heated confrontation during a news conference.
Ginseng harvest ban continues on national forest lands
The Forest Service announced Wednesday that the ban, started in 2016, is part of an effort to reestablish wild ginseng populations on national forest lands.
Kroger may expand its Visa ban
Kroger is considering expanding its ban on Visa credit cards to more stores in the U.S.
Judge blocks release of 3D-printed gun plans
A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary restraining order to stop the release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed plastic guns.
Bill restricting abortions passes through senate committee
A bill that would ban certain types of abortions for pregnant women here in Kentucky has passed one of its final steps in Frankfort.
Kentucky Senate passes bill banning most child marriages
Anyone 16 years and younger will not be allowed to wed according to newly passed KY bill.
Kentucky considering banning most child marriages
Senate bill 48 would ban officials from issuing marriage licenses to anyone 16-years-old and younger.
Park officials recommend banning spray paint sales to minors
Park officials in Kentucky's largest city are recommending that council members consider banning the sale of spray paint to people who are under age 21 in an effort to fight graffiti.
Kentucky reacts to the transgender military ban
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - After the tweet from the president Wednesday, many people were very vocal about his stance. While transgender service members have...
KY city’s exemption from California state-ban is denied
A Kentucky mayor's request to be excluded from California's ban on state travel has been denied by the attorney general of California.
People in Lexington not fans of Supreme Court travel ban “compromise”
Some members of Lexington's Muslim community are calling the supreme court's Monday decision to allow the President's travel ban, in part, disappointing. They say even allowing parts of the ban to take effect is not fair.
Officials weigh in on increased panhandling in Lexington
City officials are trying to figure out how to deal with a sudden increase in the number of panhandlers, and a rising number of complaints about them.
Support surges for smoking ban in tobacco country
More than seven in 10 people in one of the nation's largest tobacco-producing states support a statewide smoking ban for most public places.
