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Bill would change process to select transportation chief
A Republican-led Senate committee has approved a bill to rein in Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's power to select the state's transportation secretary.
Sports betting bill stumbles from starting gate in Kentucky
In a state where betting on the Kentucky Derby is seen as a rite of passage.
Bill requiring armed school officers clears legislature
Kentucky lawmakers have given final approval to a bill requiring police officers to carry weapons when assigned to schools.
Kentucky House passes bill to ban schoolhouse paddlings
The Kentucky House has passed a bill to ban the paddling of students. The measure cleared the House on a 65-17 vote Friday.
New school safety bill requires armed officers at schools
A Kentucky lawmaker has introduced a bill requiring any police officer assigned to schools to be armed.
Proposed bill would require voters to show a photo ID at the polls
A senate bill backed up by republicans would require people to show a photo ID before they could vote.
Bill prefiled in effort to end natural hair discrimination in Kentucky
A Kentucky state representative has prefiled a bill that would effectively ban discrimination against natural hair in Kentucky's public spaces.
Low-income Kentuckians can keep the heat on with this annual program
Enrollment for the Crisis Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program will begin Jan. 6 and run through March 31, or until funds run out.
Bill aimed at reducing youth vaping would ban e-cig flavors
Another bill aimed toward ending youth vaping has been filed ahead of the start of the legislative session.
Bill addresses pensions, health care for miners, retirees
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is co-sponsoring a bill with West Virginia's two U.S. senators.
Animal cruelty bill passes in the U.S. House
Animal lovers and activists are celebrating a legislative victory at the federal level.
Senators pitch Trump on expanded gun background check bill
Senate supporters of requiring background checks for firearms purchased at gun shows and over the internet.
Schools now required to display “In God We Trust”
Governor Matt Bevin signed the "In God We Trust" bill Tuesday.
Governor Bevin signs abortion bill already facing a lawsuit
Kentucky's Republican governor has signed a measure putting new restrictions on abortion, and his lawyers filed a response to a lawsuit already aimed at blocking it.
Kentucky lawmakers vote to limit secretary of state’s power
Lawmakers voted to remove the secretary of state as a voting member of the state Board of Elections and limit the office's access to a database of registered voters.
Midwife bill advances through House
Kentucky stopped issuing permits to home-birth midwives back in 1975. Now a bill that would create a new regulatory path for these practitioners is a step closer to becoming law.
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.
Foster Child bill receives Senate approval
The foster child “bill of rights” moved a step closer to becoming law today after being amended and passed by the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky House OKs school safety bill after deadly shooting
The Kentucky House of Representatives has passed a school safety bill more than one year after two students were killed in a shooting at a western Kentucky high school.
Kentucky Senate passes felony expungement bill
The Kentucky Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill to expand the number of low-level felons who can apply to have their records expunged.
