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,…
2023 General Assembly
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…
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…
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,…
Bill to address gaming machines across Kentucky moves forward
As the Commonwealth continues to see an increase in gaming machines similar to slot machines in gas stations and bars, the House Licensing and Occupations…
Legislation seeking to bring quality standards to recovery housing clears House committee
As Kentucky continues to struggle with the opioid epidemic and to help individuals with substance use disorder enter into recovery, legislation was heard in committee…