Discussions begin on legislation to allow shipments of alcohol in Kentucky
The direct shipment of alcohol in and out of Kentucky would be legalized for the first time under a proposal discussed Wednesday in the House…
Foster care education bill passes through House unanimously
On Thursday, a bill seeking to ensure the needs of foster care students are met passed through the House with a 91-0 vote. House Bill…
Legalization of medical marijuana takes first step in Kentucky
On Wednesday, Kentucky lawmakers voted in committee to move forward on the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes. The vote in the House Judiciary Committee…
Measure to place restrictions on vaping products passes through committee
In a move to reduce youth vaping across Kentucky, The House Health and Family Services Committee unanimously approved House Bill 69 on Wednesday, which would…
Fort Knox chosen as new location for U.S. Army corps headquarters
On Tuesday, Kentucky’s Federal delegation announced that Fort Knox was chosen by the U.S. Army as the next corps headquarters location. The new Army corps…
Senate committee passes bill to change way Kentucky transportation secretary and road projects are selected
In a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Transportation on Wednesday, a bill was passed that would create a board that would change the…
Braidy Industries says they expect to break ground by end of the year, still need $700 million in investments to begin
After Kentucky lawmakers approved a $15 million investment to help bring an aluminum plant in the eastern part of the state in the 2017 session,…
Bill to impose an excise tax on e-cigarettes clears House committee
In an effort to address the youth vaping crisis and generate new revenue for the state, the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee passed House Bill…
Bill to address academic needs of foster children moves forward
On Tuesday, the House Education Committee passed a bill seeking to ensure the needs of foster care students are met with 18 members voting yes…
Criminal justice bills focused on expungement and probation move to Senate
Probation Credits A bill that would incentivize people to get back on track while on probation passed through the House with a 91-0 vote on…