Sep 7 Politics Medical Marijuana Advocates Renew Push Ahead Of Next Legislative Session Kentucky lawmakers from both parties have proposed legalizing the drug in some form in recent years but measures haven’t gained momentum in the Republican-led legislature. By Ryland Barton Sep 7 Politics Medical Marijuana Advocates Renew Push Ahead Of Legislative Session Ryland Barton
Aug 22 Politics Legislative Ethics Commission Asks Ky. Lawmakers To Amend Ethics Code The state agency that can fine lawmakers for ethical violations is asking the legislature to adopt an explicit ban on sexual harassment and discrimination. By Ryland Barton Aug 22 Politics Legislative Ethics Commission Asks Lawmakers To Amend Ethics Code Ryland Barton
Aug 17 Politics Potential New Write-In Rules Could Impact Kentucky Elections Attorney General Andy Beshear issued an opinion Thursday saying it was OK for poll workers to post lists of certified write-in candidates at voting precincts. By Adam Beam, Associated Press Aug 17 Politics Potential New Write-In Rules Could Impact Kentucky Elections Adam Beam, Associated Press
Aug 2 Politics Teachers To Mount Insurgency At Kentucky’s Campaign Kickoff With at least 34 current and former educators on the ballot in November, teachers are preparing to launch their fall offensive this Saturday at the annual Fancy Farm picnic. By Adam Beam, Associated Press Aug 2 Politics Teachers To Mount Insurgency At Kentucky's Campaign Kickoff Adam Beam, Associated Press
Jul 11 Politics Adoption, Revenge Porn, Child Marriage: New Kentucky Laws Go Into Effect On Saturday The Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up on April 14 this year, meaning most new laws will officially begin on July 14. By Ryland Barton Jul 11 Politics New Kentucky Laws Go Into Effect On Saturday Ryland Barton
Jul 3 Politics Bevin Says Parents Should Lock Up Guns, But Balks At Making It Law Bevin said last week that he thinks parents should be responsible for securing guns when they have kids in the house, but wouldn’t say if he thinks that should be mandated by law. By Ryland Barton Jul 3 Politics Bevin Says Parents Should Lock Up Guns, But Balks At Making It Law Ryland Barton
Jun 20 Politics Judge Rules Kentucky Pension Bill Unconstitutional; Appeal Likely In his ruling, Franklin Circuit Court Judge Philip Shepherd said that lawmakers didn’t present the bill on three separate days as required by the state Constitution. By Ryland Barton Jun 20 Politics Judge Rules Kentucky Pension Bill Unconstitutional; Appeal Likely Ryland Barton
Jun 14 Politics Kentucky Defense Lawyers Plan To Sue Over ‘Vague’ Marsy’s Law Language Ky. voters will weigh in on Marsy's Law in November. It would amend the state constitution to create new rights for crime victims. But a group plans to sue to keep it off the ballot. By Ryland Barton Jun 14 Politics Ky. Defense Lawyers Plan To Sue Over 'Vague' Marsy's Law Language Ryland Barton
Jun 12 Politics Ky. Lawmakers Hear Recommendations On How To Stop School Shootings A group of school safety experts shied away from controversial policies like arming teachers or new gun regulations, instead advising that schools improve security. By Ryland Barton Jun 12 Politics Ky. Lawmakers Hear Recommendations On How To Stop School Shootings Ryland Barton
May 22 Politics Math Teacher Defeats Republican Leader In Statehouse Primary Travis Brenda is a 19-year teacher at Rockcastle County High School and won the 71st district GOP primary by just 123 votes. By Ryland Barton May 22 Politics Math Teacher Defeats Republican Leader In Statehouse Primary Ryland Barton
May 21 Politics In Statehouse Primaries, Teachers Hope To Ride Outrage Into Office This year’s statehouse primary elections feature a handful of crowded contests for seats vacated by retiring legislators — and dozens of teachers are on the ballot. By Ryland Barton May 21 Politics In Statehouse Primaries, Teachers Hope To Ride Outrage Into Office Ryland Barton
May 17 Politics Ky. House And Senate Nominations Up For Grabs In Primaries Next Week All 100 seats in the state House of Representatives and half of the 38 seats in the state Senate are up for re-election this year. By Ryland Barton May 17 Politics Ky. House And Senate Nominations Up For Grabs In Primaries Next Week Ryland Barton
May 15 Politics Judge: Kentucky Lawmakers’ Private Pension Meeting Broke The Law Lawmakers justified the private meeting by calling it a gathering of the Republican and Democratic caucuses, which are exempt from the open meetings law. By Associated Press May 15 Politics Judge: Kentucky Lawmakers' Private Pension Meeting Broke The Law Associated Press
Apr 16 Politics The Wild 2018 Legislative Session Is Over. Here’s What Happened Despite significant turmoil, the Republican-led legislature passed politically-volatile policies like pensions and tax changes amid intense protests from public workers. By Ryland Barton Apr 16 Politics The Wild 2018 Legislative Session Is Over. Here's What Happened Ryland Barton
Apr 14 Politics Kentucky House Rebukes Bevin For Saying Teacher Protest Caused Child Abuse The reprimand came after Democrats and several Republican statehouse leaders demanded an apology from Bevin for the remarks. By Ryland Barton Apr 14 Politics House Rebukes Bevin For Saying Teacher Protest Caused Child Abuse Ryland Barton