Oct 18 Politics Bevin Proposes Massive Changes To State Worker Pensions The proposal would phase out the state’s use of a defined-benefit pension system, which guarantees payments to state employees throughout their retirements. By Ryland Barton Oct 18 Politics Bevin Proposes Massive Changes To State Worker Pensions Ryland Barton
Oct 17 Politics Bevin, Legislative Leaders To Announce Proposal To Fix Pension Systems Wednesday Gov. Matt Bevin said his proposal to fix Kentucky’s ailing pension systems will be coming soon in the form of a 400-page bill. By Ryland Barton Oct 17 Politics Bevin, Legislative Leaders To Announce Proposal To Fix Pension Systems Wednesday Ryland Barton
Oct 9 Politics Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Ban Abortion In Kentucky A controversial state lawmaker has filed a bill that would make it a felony to perform an abortion in Kentucky. The legislation is likely unconstitutional. By Ryland Barton Oct 9 Politics Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Ban Abortion In Kentucky Ryland Barton
Oct 9 Politics Senate Leader Floats Marijuana Proposal As Pension Fix Sen. Dan Seum, a Republican from Louisville, said lawmakers have been unwilling to seek new sources of revenue so far but “desperation might change that.” By Ryland Barton Oct 9 Politics Senate Leader Floats Marijuana Proposal As Pension Fix Ryland Barton
Oct 5 Politics Industry Advocate Tells Ky. Lawmakers Coal Still Vital Despite Dreary Outlook A coal industry advocate told Kentucky lawmakers that “coal is not a silver bullet” for the country’s energy needs, but said coal should still play a role. By Ryland Barton Oct 5 Politics Industry Advocate Says Coal Still Vital Despite Dreary Outlook Ryland Barton
Oct 5 Politics Judge Dismisses Teacher Pension Lawsuit, But Plaintiffs Will Try Again A federal suit challenging Kentucky’s underfunding of its teacher pension system was dismissed but plaintiffs say they'll file again in state court. By Ryland Barton Oct 5 Politics Judge Scraps Teacher Pension Lawsuit, But Plaintiffs Will Try Again Ryland Barton
Oct 4 Politics Kentucky Lawmakers Still Mum On Pension Changes, Special Session “I’m going to wait until we get to that point of being able to say in a comprehensive way, publicly, where we are,” said House Speaker Jeff Hoover. By Ryland Barton Oct 4 Politics Kentucky Lawmakers Still Mum On Pension Changes, Special Session Ryland Barton
Oct 4 Politics Lawmakers Consider Adding ‘Victims’ Bill Of Rights’ To State Constitution The measure would create several constitutional guarantees, including requiring courts notify victims or families when an offender is released from custody. By Ryland Barton Oct 4 Politics Kentucky Lawmakers To Consider 'Victims' Bill Of Rights' Ryland Barton
Sep 28 Politics Kentucky Supreme Court Rules Challenge To Bevin U of L Overhaul Is Moot The high court said the issue was moot because the state legislature approved legislation effectively codifying Bevin’s restructuring of the board earlier this year. By Ryland Barton Sep 28 Politics Ky. Supreme Court Rules Challenge To Bevin U of L Overhaul Is Moot Ryland Barton
Sep 27 Politics Federal Judge Blocks Kentucky Anti-Abortion Law The General Assembly approved the law in January. It requires a doctor to show and describe an ultrasound to a patient and to play audio of the fetal heartbeat. By Staff Sep 27 Politics Federal Judge Blocks Kentucky Anti-Abortion Law Staff
Sep 27 Politics Lawmaker Proposes Calling A Kentucky Constitutional Convention Rep. Phil Moffett, a Republican from Louisville, says revamping the constitution would allow the state to streamline how government works. By Ryland Barton Sep 27 Politics Lawmaker Proposes Calling A Kentucky Constitutional Convention Ryland Barton
Sep 25 Politics Kentuckians Could Carry Concealed Guns Without License Under Proposal The legislation would allow people aged 21 or older to carry concealed deadly weapons anywhere already allowed for license-holders. By Ryland Barton Sep 25 Politics Kentuckians Could Carry Concealed Guns Without License Under Proposal Ryland Barton
Sep 24 Politics Kentucky Lawmaker Files Bill Banning Masks, Weapons At Protests Rep. Wesley Morgan, a Republican from Richmond, said he filed the legislation in response to reports of people wearing masks at protests around the country. By Ryland Barton Sep 24 Politics Kentucky Lawmaker Files Bill Banning Masks, Weapons At Protests Ryland Barton
Sep 22 Politics Amid Kentucky Revenue Shortcomings, Expanded Gambling Re-emerges Gov. Matt Bevin has promised to reconvene the Republican-led legislature to attempt to find solutions for the pension crisis. By Ryland Barton Sep 22 Politics Amid Ky. Revenue Shortcomings, Expanded Gambling Re-emerges Ryland Barton
Sep 18 Politics Years After Harassment Scandal, Study Says Capitol Staff Morale Is Up The LRC manages the administrative duties associated with the state legislature, including drafting bills and serving as support staff for lawmakers. By Ryland Barton Sep 18 Politics Years After Harassment Scandal, Study Says LRC Staff Morale Is Up Ryland Barton