Mar 31 Kentucky Politics Kentucky lawmakers pass flurry of conservative bills ahead of veto deadline It’s nearing the end of the Kentucky legislative session. Here’s a recap on what is likely to become law in the Commonwealth. By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 31 Kentucky Politics Kentucky lawmakers pass flurry of conservative bills ahead of veto deadline Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 31 Kentucky Politics LGBTQ advocates raise alarm against trans attacks in Ky. legislature Kentucky's Republican-led legislature recently passed a ban on transgender girls and women in sports. LGBTQ rights advocates are sounding alarm over its potential consequences. By Yasmine Jumaa Mar 31 Kentucky Politics LGBTQ advocates raise alarm against trans attacks in Ky. legislature Yasmine Jumaa
Mar 30 Kentucky Politics Ky. Republicans pass bill to tighten public benefits before veto period Kentuckians who receive public benefits will have to do more to stay in the programs, under a bill that passed out of the legislature. By Ryland Barton Mar 30 Kentucky Politics Ky. Republicans pass bill to tighten public benefits before veto period Ryland Barton
Mar 30 Kentucky Politics Kentucky lawmakers pass new two-year budget with modest increases, $1 billion unspent Kentucky lawmakers have passed a new state budget including modest spending increases and about $1 billion left unspent. By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 30 Kentucky Politics Kentucky lawmakers pass new budget, $1 billion unspent Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 30 Kentucky Politics Kentucky General Assembly vs. JCPS, version 2022 Republicans at the statehouse often target JCPS. But this year district leaders say Frankfort went too far. By Jess Clark Mar 30 Kentucky Politics Kentucky General Assembly vs. JCPS, version 2022 Jess Clark
Mar 29 Kentucky Politics Charter schools funding bill passes Ky. legislature The legislature has passed a bill funding charter schools, requiring schools to be set up in Louisville and northern Kentucky By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 29 Kentucky Politics Bill funding charter schools passes Ky. legislature Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 29 Kentucky Politics UPDATE: Kentucky Legislature passes omnibus abortion bill, adds 15-week ban The Kentucky Legislature passed a bill to make it harder for minors to get an abortion and restrict abortion medication. By Aprile Rickert Mar 29 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Legislature passes omnibus abortion bill Aprile Rickert
Mar 29 Kentucky Politics Ky. Republicans finalize budget with full-day kindergarten, state employee raises The conservative majority in Kentucky’s legislature has agreed to a budget framework that includes raises for state employees, full funding all-day kindergarten, and money for state parks. By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 29 Kentucky Politics Ky. Republicans finalize budget with state employee raises Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 28 Kentucky Politics Bill to detain children on violent crimes passes Ky. senate committee A bill that would require children arrested on violent felonies to be briefly held in youth detention passed out of a Senate committee Monday. By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 28 Kentucky Politics Juvenile detention bill passes Ky. senate committee Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 28 Kentucky Politics Charter school funding bill clears key hurdle in Senate A bill that would get charter schools off the ground in Kentucky is a vote away from final passage. By Jess Clark Mar 28 Kentucky Politics Charter school funding bill clears key hurdle in Senate Jess Clark
Mar 28 Kentucky Politics Louisville Rep. Mary Lou Marzian won’t seek reelection after nearly three decades in office Longtime Democratic state Rep. Mary Lou Marzian of Louisville has decided to withdraw her candidacy rather than run against her colleague following redistricting. By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 28 Kentucky Politics Louisville Rep. Mary Lou Marzian won’t seek reelection Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 26 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Politics Distilled: The legislative session home stretch There are only four more days left in Kentucky's legislative session and lawmakers are rushing to pass bills before a big deadline. By Ryland Barton Mar 26 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Politics Distilled: The legislative session home stretch Ryland Barton
Mar 25 Kentucky Politics The legislature’s done a lot with education this session. Here’s what you need to know New powers for superintendents, ‘anti-CRT’ legislation and charter school funding—here are the education highlights as the end of session approaches. By Jess Clark Mar 25 Kentucky Politics What you need to know about education in the legislature Jess Clark
Mar 24 Kentucky Politics Louisville legal officials push for cash bail reforms The group argued that poor people disproportionately face negative outcomes because of the state’s cash bail system. By John Boyle Mar 24 Kentucky Politics Louisville legal officials push for cash bail reform John Boyle