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…
2023 General Assembly
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…
Small businesses from across Kentucky gather at state Capitol, express top priorities
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted small businesses from across the Commonwealth at the state Capitol Wednesday to hear from lawmakers and voice their top…
Chamber voices opposition to burdensome privacy bill in Senate hearing
Seeking to adopt a European standard for using a consumer’s data that will result in Kentucky operating as an opt-in consent state for nearly all…
Senate committee passes bill expanding financial aid access for in-demand careers
Seeking to address workforce shortages, legislation expanding access to financial assistance passed the Senate Education Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 54, sponsored by Sen. Jared Carpenter,…
House committee passes legislation to help historically untapped talent in Kentucky’s workforce
Ensuring underrepresented groups in the workforce get the training and assistance they need to attain meaningful employment in Kentucky made its way through committee Wednesday…
Democrat Cassie Chambers Armstrong wins special election for state Senate seat
A Louisville Metro Councilwoman has won the special election to replace former state Senator Morgan McGarvey, who is now a member of the U.S. House…
House passes updates to unemployment insurance and a plan to address benefits cliff
Following up on progress made in the last legislative session to address critical workforce and economic issues, the Kentucky House of Representatives sent a key…