Historical horse racing bill heads to governor’s desk
Following a lengthy floor discussion, legislation to again allow historical horse racing in Kentucky cleared its final legislative hurdle Thursday night as it passed through…
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Legislation to improve early literacy moves forward
On Thursday, the Senate Education Committee passed legislation seeking to expand and improve early literacy in Kentucky. Senate Bill 115, sponsored by Senator Steve West,…
Committee passes bills dealing with water permitting and underground excavation
House Bill 386, sponsored by Rep. Chris Freeland, would allow for certain mixing zones for bioaccumulative chemicals of concern to allow companies to meet standards…
Large coalition sends strong message to lawmakers calling for action on increasing infrastructure investment in 2021
With the bill filing deadline approaching, a large group of organizations released a statement Wednesday strongly urging action on increasing funding for roads and bridges…
Legislation seeking to improve the criminal justice system moves to state Senate
As Kentucky works to reform its criminal justice system and lower prison populations, the House passed a bill Wednesday that would increase the felony theft…
Bill focused on addressing racial disparities passes unanimously through Senate committee
Senate Bill 10, sponsored by Senate President Pro Temp David Givens, would establish a commission with 13 members to help ensure policies passed by the…
Op-Ed: Protect Historical Horse Racing to Protect Local Jobs & Economic Growth
The following is an op-ed piece authored by several chamber of commerce and tourism leaders from across Kentucky. See the list of authors below. Over…
Historic Horse Racing bill passes full Senate and House committee, moves to final legislative step
After a heated floor debate Tuesday afternoon, the Senate passed a bill that would keep historical horse racing in Kentucky by a vote of 22-15,…
Bill to ensure communities focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery moves to the Kentucky state Senate
The full House passed a bill Tuesday that would positively impact Kentucky communities by ensuring individuals get the help they need when struggling with substance…
To-go alcoholic beverages could become permanent past pandemic if Kentucky lawmakers pass bill
Legislation to allow to-go alcoholic beverages permanently took its first step in the legislative process Tuesday. Senate Bill 67, sponsored by Sen. John Schickel, would…