Fund to help displaced Ukrainian families set up in bill passed by Senate committee
As the world watches the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, many Ukrainian families have been displaced and will need to relocate. A bill heard in…
Sports wagering and other gaming bills to make Kentucky more competitive passed by House committee
Legislation making it legal for Kentuckians to place bets on sporting events passed through the House Licensing and Occupations Committee meeting on Wednesday. House Bill…
Intervening and investing in Kentuckians a more effective approach than locking people up, Sen. Westerfield says
Many Kentuckians who enter the state’s justice system struggle with behavioral health issues and/or substance use disorder. And many need treatment over incarceration. Kentucky Senate…
Legislation to reduce employer UI taxes heads to the Governor
Lawmakers gave final passage to legislation that will save Kentucky employers an estimated $370 million in unemployment insurance taxes. House Bill 144, sponsored by Representative…
Kentucky remains more than 22,000 workers short of where it stood before the pandemic began, Kentucky Chamber Quarterly Economic Report shows
Two years after the COVID pandemic reached the Commonwealth, Kentucky’s economy continues to move toward a full recovery, a new report from the Kentucky Chamber…
Updated: Bourbon Private Barrel Select Bill Passes House
Seeking to increase tourism for a signature Kentucky industry, the House passed House Bill 500 Friday, a measure to provide clarity in the process of…
Bill expanding access to KEES funds moves to Senate
Legislation seeking to address workforce issues by expanding access to financial assistance passed the Senate Education Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 163, sponsored by Sen. Brandon…
Kentucky Competitor State Further Reduces Income Taxes
The Indiana General Assembly gave final approval to legislation to further reduce state income taxes earlier this week. Hoosier lawmakers voted to reduce Indiana’s already-low…
Bill focused on ensuring behavioral and mental health assessments before incarceration passes Senate committee
In an effort to ensure Kentucky is not incarcerating those who are struggling, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday to ensure behavioral and…
Senate passes their version of the budget
On Wednesday, the Senate passed its3 version of the state’s next two-year state budget through committee and on the floor. The budget bill, House Bill…