McCarthy out as House Speaker, Kentucky congressional delegates weigh in
In a historically unprecedented move Tuesday, Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), elected by his colleagues to lead the U.S. House of Representatives as speaker in January,…
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Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones passes away at 84
Brereton C. Jones, Kentucky’s governor from 1991-95 and lieutenant governor from 1987-91, has passed away at the age of 84. Governor Jones moved to Kentucky…
Congressman Comer to lead impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced plans Tuesday to move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “Today, I am directing…
UPS reaches deal with Teamsters, avoiding strike
After months of negotiations, UPS and the union representing more than 340,000 employees came to an agreement Tuesday, avoiding a strike that would have been…
New Kentucky laws take effect in late June
More than 170 bills passed in Kentucky during the 2023 legislative session, the majority of which are set to officially become law on Thursday, June…
SCOTUS Rules Against EPA, Providing Relief to Small Businesses, Landowners
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Thursday in a case related to the agency’s “Waters of the U.S. Rule,” or…
42 Legislators Recognized as “Champions for Signature Industries” in Kentucky
With passage of several key bills in 2023 to help strengthen Kentucky’s signature equine and bourbon industries, 42 members of the Kentucky General Assembly have…
Data shows Kentuckians made 1.28 million attempts to bet on sports since March 1
More than 1.2 million attempts were made in the state of Kentucky to place bets on sporting events since March 1, 2023, according to data…
Sports wagering advances through Senate committee
One of the most talked about bills of the 2023 legislative session is one step closer to becoming law, as House Bill 551, which would…
Sports Betting Bill Clears First Hurdle in House
One of the most highly-anticipated bills of the 2023 legislative session cleared its first hurdle Wednesday, as House Bill (HB) 551, a measure to legalize…