Dual credit and KEES scholarship bills move forward
The House Education Committee passed two bills Tuesday focused on scholarships for Kentucky students. House Bill 234, sponsored by Rep. William Lawrence, adds proprietary institutions…
2022 General Assembly
House and Senate override governor’s vetoes of redistricting plans
After Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the state house and congressional redistricting plans drawn by the legislature and passed during the first week of session,…
House passes their budget plans with increased funding for education, unemployment insurance, pensions, transportation, and more
The budgeting process is underway in the 2022 session much earlier than usual. The House introduced their version of budgets in the first week of…
Kentucky Attorney General Cameron calls on OSHA to withdraw COVID vaccine mandate for employers
A coalition of 27 attorneys general across the country, including Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, are asking the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to…
House and Congressional redistricting maps vetoed by governor
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the redistricting plans drawn by the General Assembly and passed during the first week of session. Every ten years,…
General Assembly Extends COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses
In an effort to shield businesses from frivolous lawsuits related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky General Assembly gave final passage to Senate Bill 25…
Governor signs bill providing tornado relief funds, discusses public safety budget priorities
Following the devastating tornadoes that swept through Kentucky in December 2021, a bill providing millions of dollars in aid to local communities was signed into…
UPDATED: Legislation to provide $200 million to support communities with tornado relief heads to Governor’s desk
UPDATED: Following the devastating tornadoes that swept through Kentucky in December 2021, Kentucky lawmakers are looking to provide financial aid to help communities rebuild. Rep….
Increased student financial aid legislation clears first legislative hurdle
A bill that would require high school students to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) documents before graduation passed through the House Education…
Kentucky House and Senate give final passage to redistricting plans Saturday morning
New maps for Kentucky’s House, Senate, Congressional, and Supreme Court districts were given final passage Saturday, sending them to the governor. The General Assembly moved…