Jun 29 Politics Here’s Some Of The New Kentucky Laws That Take Effect Today Gov. Bevin signed more than 130 bills into law, dealing with issues ranging from charter schools to drug control to medical review panels. By Ryland Barton Jun 29 Politics Here’s Some Of The New Kentucky Laws That Take Effect Today Ryland Barton
Apr 24 Politics Indiana Lawmakers Boost Road Funding Before Adjourning The Republican-led legislature met a goal set by GOP leaders to pass an ambitious plan to improve Indiana’s roads and bridges. By Associated Press and Rick Howlett Apr 24 Politics Indiana Lawmakers Boost Road Funding Before Adjourning Associated Press and Rick Howlett
Apr 5 Politics With First Legislative Session, Republicans Remake Kentucky Law Republicans controlled both chambers for the first time in state history this year and they passed bills that never had a chance under Democratic control. By Ryland Barton Apr 5 Politics With First Legislative Session, Republicans Remake Kentucky Law Ryland Barton
Apr 4 Politics Poll: Growing Support For Statewide Smoking Ban In Public Places A new poll shows growing support for a statewide ban on smoking in most public places, despite Kentucky having the highest rate of smokers in the nation. By Ryland Barton Apr 4 Politics Poll: Growing Support For Statewide Smoking Ban In Public Places Ryland Barton
Apr 4 Politics Mayor Fischer Is Circumspect On 2017 General Assembly Work Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer doesn't have much to say about the 2017 General Assembly, which concluded last week after a flurry of activity. By Jacob Ryan Apr 4 Politics Mayor Fischer Is Circumspect On 2017 General Assembly Work Jacob Ryan
Apr 3 Investigations What Did And Didn’t Make It Through This Legislative Session Countless issues of public interest and importance received attention during the state’s latest legislative session, which wrapped up with a flurry of activity late Thursday night. By R.G. Dunlop Apr 3 Investigations What Did, Didn't Make It Through This Legislative Session R.G. Dunlop
Mar 31 Politics Kentucky Legislative Session Ends With Flurry Of Late Activity Republicans controlled the House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time in state history and succeeded in moving a range of conservative policies. By Ryland Barton Mar 31 Politics Kentucky Legislative Session Ends With Flurry Of Late Activity Ryland Barton
Mar 30 Politics UPDATES: General Assembly Moving Fast On Last Day Of Session Lawmakers gathered in Frankfort for the final day of this year’s General Assembly and several significant pieces of legislation are advancing or changing. By Ryland Barton Mar 30 Politics UPDATES: General Assembly Moving Fast On Last Day Of Session Ryland Barton
Mar 30 Politics Bill Limiting Kentucky Attorney General’s Powers Advances In Late Hearing The bill has been changed from a previous version that would have stripped the attorney general’s powers to file most lawsuits. By Ryland Barton Mar 30 Politics Bill Limiting Ky. Attorney General's Powers Advances In Late Hearing Ryland Barton
Mar 29 Politics Kentucky Legislature Overrides All Of Bevin’s Vetoes The Republican-led legislature overwhelmingly voted to override all four of Gov. Matt Bevin’s vetoes of bills put on his desk so far this year. By Ryland Barton Mar 29 Politics Kentucky Legislature Overrides All Of Bevin's Vetoes Ryland Barton
Mar 29 Politics Bill To Strip Kentucky Attorney General’s Powers Still Under Consideration The last day of the legislative session is Thursday and Republican lawmakers have been non-committal about whether they will advance the proposal. By Ryland Barton Mar 29 Politics Bill To Strip Ky. Attorney General's Powers Still Under Consideration Ryland Barton
Mar 29 Health Lawmakers May Override Bevin’s Veto Of Mental Health Bill The bill would allow a court to order involuntary outpatient mental health treatment. By Lisa Gillespie Mar 29 Health Lawmakers May Override Bevin's Veto Of Mental Health Bill Lisa Gillespie
Mar 27 Environment Louisville Files Lawsuit Over State Law Targeting Plastic Bag Ban The bill’s opponents — including Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer — argued it would be unworkable, creating a patchwork of different waste management laws. By Erica Peterson Mar 27 Environment Louisville Files Lawsuit Over State Law Targeting Plastic Bag Ban Erica Peterson
Mar 24 Politics Here’s Some Of The Bills Bevin Signed Into Law This Week Bevin has signed 107 bills into law so far this year. This week, he signed charter school legislation and a bill to "defund" Planned Parenthood. By Ryland Barton Mar 24 Politics Here's Some Of The Bills Bevin Signed Into Law This Week Ryland Barton
Mar 23 Politics Preliminary Decision Coming Soon On Challenge To New Kentucky Abortion Law The law requires doctors to perform ultrasounds on women seeking abortions, narrate a description of the fetus and play audio of the fetal heartbeat. By Ryland Barton Mar 23 Politics Preliminary Decision Coming On Challenge To New Ky. Abortion Law Ryland Barton