Ban on “gray” gaming machines moves to full Senate
With few days left in the legislative session, a bill to ban gaming machines popping up across the Commonwealth cleared another legislative hurdle. House Bill…
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Sports betting bill passed by state House
House Bill 551, a measure to legalize sports betting in Kentucky, passed the House on Monday evening. The legislation is sponsored by Representative Michael Meredith,…
Revenue measure passed by full Senate
UPDATED: The legislature’s year-end revenue bill was heard and passed Monday in the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee with new language in a committee substitute…
House passes bill working to eliminate bourbon barrel tax in Kentucky
UPDATED: While bourbon production in Kentucky has seen a heightened demand in recent years, leaders in the industry say they are still being taxed unfairly,…
Bills to bring changes to Kentucky’s childcare and recovery housing systems pass Senate committee
Starting off the 25th day of the 30-day session, the Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children moved two bills forward to help with Kentuckians…
Bill allowing Kentucky students to use scholarship dollars at proprietary schools heads to final legislative hurdle
A bill allowing Kentucky students to utilize financial aid money they have earned in new ways passed through the state House on Friday morning. Senate…
Ban on “gray” gaming machines passed by state House
The full House passed a bill Wednesday banning unregulated gaming machines that have been popping up across the state. The machines are similar to slot…
House passes bill to ensure quality recovery housing in Kentucky
As Kentucky continues to struggle with the opioid epidemic and to help individuals with substance use disorder enter recovery, the state House passed a bill…
House begins moving revenue bill with end of 2023 session in sight
On day 21 of the 30-day legislative session, lawmakers moved a revenue bill out of committee that contains fixes and other items dealing with Kentucky’s…
Expansion of financial aid for careers in key industries moves to full state House
Seeking to address workforce shortages, legislation expanding access to financial assistance passed the House Education Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 54, sponsored by Sen. Jared Carpenter,…