Lawmakers discuss possibility of legalizing sports wagering in Kentucky
Legislation that would allow Kentuckians to legally place bets on their favorite sporting events and other types of gaming was discussed in the House Licensing…
Republican in tied House election withdraws his challenge for the seat
Former state Rep. DJ Johnson has dropped his challenge of the contested House election which was originally decided by a 1 vote margin. A special…
School safety bill passes through state Senate unanimously, moves to House
The Kentucky state Senate passed priority school safety legislation, Senate Bill 1, unanimously on Friday morning. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Education Chair Max Wise,…
Gov. Bevin celebrates economic growth and policy victories while detailing work yet to be done
In his fourth State of the Commonwealth address, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin pulled out his “Blueprint for a Better Kentucky” campaign agenda from the 2015…
School safety bill clears first legislative hurdle in state Senate
On Thursday, the Senate Education Committee passed priority school safety legislation, Senate Bill 1. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Education Chair Max Wise, is the…
House committee passes bill to prohibit all tobacco use on school property
On Thursday, the House Health and Family Services Committee passed legislation that prohibits tobacco use on school property. House Bill 11, sponsored by Rep. Kim…
Marshall County representative says school safety must be state’s top priority in aftermath of school shooting
On their second day back in Frankfort, the House Education Committee met Wednesday afternoon to hear discussion on House Bill 1, school safety legislation. The…
Bourbon industry growth monumental for Kentucky, state leaders say
On Wednesday, the Kentucky Distillers Association released a study on the growth of the bourbon industry and its impact on the state’s economy, tourism, and…
Groups in pension plan discuss financial strains of system as new report shows state debt has burden of $12,000 per Kentuckian
On Tuesday, Kentucky state Auditor Mike Harmon released a report showing Kentucky’s debt equates to $12,000 for every man, woman, and child in the state…
State officials ask legislature to merge Labor and Public Protection Cabinets to improve efficiency
In a meeting of the Senate Economic Development and Workforce Committee on Tuesday, officials from the Kentucky Labor Cabinet presented to the committee on a…