Bill to give superintendents more hiring flexibility moves forward
UPDATED: Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Sen. John Schickel, passed through the Senate on Thursday with a 20-15 vote. The legislation gives superintendents the hiring…
Criminal justice bills to reduce the length of probation and record expungement clear first legislative hurdle
Probation Credits A bill that would incentivize people to get back on track while on probation passed through the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. House…
Senate committee passes bill to cut down on number of managed care organizations
A bill seeking to cut down on administrative issues for health care providers when it comes to Medicaid and Medicare cleared its first legislative hurdle…
Kentucky must have criminal justice reform, new justice cabinet secretary tells legislators
New Justice Cabinet Secretary Mary Noble told lawmakers on Tuesday that Kentucky must have criminal justice reform as the state struggles with a growing prison…
Legislators question Beshear administration about specifics of the budget proposal
A week after Gov. Andy Beshear publicly presented his two-year state budget proposal, key executive branch officials presented the Beshear budget in further detail to…
Kentuckians can benefit as U.S. energy transition continues, U.S. energy officials say
At the 9th Annual Kentucky Chamber Energy Management Conference, the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette began the program by celebrating the nation’s energy…
Key Kentucky groups call on legislature and governor to increase transportation funding
With a pressing need for improvements to roads and bridges across Kentucky, three groups representing the state’s business community, cities, and counties released a statement…
Bill to address legislator pension spiking passes through state Senate
On Wednesday, a bill to stop the spiking of pension benefits of legislators who go on to serve in a government role at a higher…
Gov. Beshear budget proposal puts more money toward education and other areas with new tax dollars
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear presented his budget proposal Tuesday night that increases funding for K-12 and higher education, provides a raise for teachers and state…
Legislation to improve access to financial aid passes committee
A bill that would require high school students to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) documents before graduation passed out of the House…