Budget compromise bill contains increased education funding, help for child care centers
UPDATED: The state’s next two-year budget is on its way to the governor. House Bill 6 has been in a Free Conference Committee where members…
Paid family leave bill sees final passage
A bill that authorizes insurers to offer paid family leave insurance plans to give Kentuckians more options when it comes to caring for family members…
Proposal for enhanced civic education in Kentucky high schools sees final passage
UPDATED: Following Kentucky’s C-rating in a Civic Health Assessment study, lawmakers are looking at ways to ensure more civic education in schools across the Commonwealth….
Statute of limitations reform bill heads to the governor’s desk
UPDATED: A bill that changes the statute of limitations to help ensure clarity in court cases between employers and former employees saw final passage Wednesday…
Bill to remove local zoning barriers to opening child care centers clears final step of legislative process
UPDATED: Legislation to remove barriers to opening child care facilities saw final passage Wednesday. House Bill 561, sponsored by Rep. Samara Heavrin, would encourage collaboration…
Data Privacy Measure Receives Final Passage
UPDATED: In an effort to give data privacy and security protections to Kentuckians, House Bill 15 saw final passage Wednesday after the House concurred with…
New members of the Kentucky House of Representatives sworn in on day 55 of 2024 session
As the 2024 session of the General Assembly enters its final days, two new members were sworn in to their new seats in the Kentucky…
Dr. Robbie Fletcher to serve as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education
Dr. Robbie Fletcher The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has selected Robbie Fletcher as the state’s next education commissioner. Fletcher, the current superintendent of Lawrence…
2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Announced
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and CHI Saint Joseph Health announce the 100 companies (in alphabetical order)…
Bills dealing with workplace violence and workforce challenges clear committee
Legislation supporting safer workplaces by giving employers a voluntary tool to prevent workplace violence passed through the House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee Thursday….