Kentucky universities ask to be let out of pension plan as costs become unsustainable
Regional universities across Kentucky are asking lawmakers to move new employees of their institutions into a new plan, more like a 401k, to ensure pension…
Bill making changes to Kentucky’s unemployment insurance program passes through committee
Legislation seeking to make changes to the state’s unemployment insurance and make Kentucky more competitive with surrounding states passed through the House Small Business and…
Legislation filed to bring increased investment to state roads through new funding formula
On Wednesday, the final day to file bills in the state House, legislation was brought forth to generate more money for Kentucky’s roads and bridges….
School safety measure moves to full House
On Wednesday, the House Education Committee passed Senate Bill 1, school safety legislation, moving the bill to the full House. The legislation was presented by…
Legislative Update: Bills dealing with DUI laws and executive branch ethics see movement
Driving Under the Influence Legislation to update state policies dealing with driving under the influence passed through the Senate on Wednesday with a 34-0 vote….
Committee advances water infrastructure bill, hears testimony on failing drinking water systems in Kentucky
The Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee passed Senate Bill 163, which provides guidance to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the voluntary purchase of…
Legalization of sports wagering clears first legislative hurdle
Legislation that would legalize wagering on sporting events, internet poker, and fantasy sports contests passed through the House Licensing and Occupations Committee with a committee…
Bills to clean up and amend tax reform plan and state budget pass through House committee
A long-anticipated tax reform package clean-up bill was heard in the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee on Tuesday and passed almost unanimously, sending it to…
Senate Committee passes Chamber-backed arbitration bill
On Tuesday, Senate President Robert Stivers presented Senate Bill 7, and act related to employment and arbitration, in the Senate Commitee on Economic Development. Senate…
Amended net metering solar energy policy bill passes House, goes back to the Senate
On Friday morning, legislation seeking to update Kentucky’s private net metering policy to ensure costs remain fair for all energy consumers passed the state House…