School safety bill clears first legislative hurdle in state Senate
On Thursday, the Senate Education Committee passed priority school safety legislation, Senate Bill 1. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Education Chair Max Wise, is the…
2019 General Assembly
House committee passes bill to prohibit all tobacco use on school property
On Thursday, the House Health and Family Services Committee passed legislation that prohibits tobacco use on school property. House Bill 11, sponsored by Rep. Kim…
Marshall County representative says school safety must be state’s top priority in aftermath of school shooting
On their second day back in Frankfort, the House Education Committee met Wednesday afternoon to hear discussion on House Bill 1, school safety legislation. The…
Bourbon industry growth monumental for Kentucky, state leaders say
On Wednesday, the Kentucky Distillers Association released a study on the growth of the bourbon industry and its impact on the state’s economy, tourism, and…
New poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for overhauling Kentucky’s cash bail system
On Tuesday, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce released a statewide public opinion poll that shows broad public support for improving the way the Commonwealth approaches…
Bail reform bill aimed at lowering recidivism, improving public safety, and saving taxpayer dollars
In an atmosphere where it seems difficult to get bipartisan support on many issues, state Rep. John Blanton is confident bail reform will see passage…
Priority school safety bill discussed before legislature reconvenes in February
On Tuesday, the Senate Education Committee met to hear discussion on Senate Bill 1, school safety legislation. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Education Chair Max…
State employee pension plan officials highlight successes of previous reforms and need for new funding mechanism
In their first testimony in front of the Public Pension Working Group, the Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) told lawmakers the system needs funding mechanism that…
House Speaker says legislature will slow down the pace in 2019 session, highlights priorities for short session
In a sit-down interview with The Bottom Line, Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne said the legislature will see a slower, more deliberate pace in the…
Business community urges legislators to take action on pension reforms in 2019
As the newly formed Public Pension Working Group is meeting in the interim of the 2019 session before lawmakers return in February, the Kentucky Chamber…