Fund to help displaced Ukrainian families set up in bill passed by Senate committee
As the world watches the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, many Ukrainian families have been displaced and will need to relocate. A bill heard in…
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Sports wagering and other gaming bills to make Kentucky more competitive passed by House committee
Legislation making it legal for Kentuckians to place bets on sporting events passed through the House Licensing and Occupations Committee meeting on Wednesday. House Bill…
Intervening and investing in Kentuckians a more effective approach than locking people up, Sen. Westerfield says
Many Kentuckians who enter the state’s justice system struggle with behavioral health issues and/or substance use disorder. And many need treatment over incarceration. Kentucky Senate…
Bill expanding access to KEES funds moves to Senate
Legislation seeking to address workforce issues by expanding access to financial assistance passed the Senate Education Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 163, sponsored by Sen. Brandon…
Bill focused on ensuring behavioral and mental health assessments before incarceration passes Senate committee
In an effort to ensure Kentucky is not incarcerating those who are struggling, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday to ensure behavioral and…
Senate passes their version of the budget
On Wednesday, the Senate passed its3 version of the state’s next two-year state budget through committee and on the floor. The budget bill, House Bill…
Kentucky small businesses discuss priorities with lawmakers
During the Kentucky Chamber’s Small Business Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Kentuckians representing more than 75 small businesses from across the state gathered and shared…
Former Kentucky state Senator Joe Bowen passes away at 71
Former Kentucky state Senator Joe Bowen of Owensboro passed away at the age of 71 after a massive heart attack. Bowen was first elected to…
Bill to lower Kentucky’s individual income tax passes House
Kentucky lawmakers are taking steps to modernize Kentucky’s tax code to be more competitive with other states. One of those steps came with the passage…
House committee votes to move tax reform bill lowering income tax forward
Kentucky has discussed tax reform for decades. But the 2022 session is seeing significant movement on the issues as lawmakers are moving a bill to…