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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
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