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Looking for ‘a better way:’ What’s wrong with SEEK and how can KY fix it?

According to Bowling Green Republican Rep. Kevin Jackson, a task force re-evaluating the state’s education funding formula “could be the most important thing to come out ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Saturday, March 2, 2024 3:36 am

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‘One of the most consequential Americans in history:’ A look into McConnell’s legacy

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday that he will step down from his leadership position in November. But while McConnell may take a back ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Friday, March 1, 2024 11:03 am

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‘Very, very dangerous:’ Bill eliminating required lunch and rest breaks, 7-day overtime worker rights moves forward

Wednesday’s House Small Business Committee felt a bit like deja vu. Less than a week after his bill lowering Kentucky’s child labor restrictions to minimum ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:28 am

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“Addictive and harmful:” Bill would regulate social media for minors

When Jenn’s 16-year-old son fell into an intense depression that led to a psychiatric hospital stay, she checked his online activity. What she found shocked ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:28 am

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Legislature tackles early childhood education, child support and abortion

This week, state legislators are addressing several issues that impact Kentucky kids and prospective mothers. A wide-ranging, $300 million bill looking to save the Commonwealth ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:19 pm

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‘Zero tolerance:’ House passes bill raising penalties for sex crimes involving minors

According to recent CDC data, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18. An estimated 325,000 ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Monday, February 26, 2024 4:46 pm

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Week in review: State lawmakers tackle bus safety, governor pardons, vaping

FRANKFORT — Lawmakers are picking up the pace after the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session. Last week’s grab bag of policy priorities included bills ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Friday, February 23, 2024 12:18 pm

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‘Let our kids be kids:’ Child labor law mirroring less restrictive federal law passes House

Eighteen Republicans joined House Democrats in opposition to a bill loosening child labor restrictions Thursday, but it wasn’t enough to stop it from passing. The ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:12 pm

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‘Can’t take away our humanity:’ Fairness Rally follows religious freedom bill vote

FRANKFORT — Less than an hour after a legislative committee voted 14-6 to expand the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, dozens of Kentuckians gathered for ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:46 pm

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Bill barring source of income discrimination bans makes ground in Senate

A bill supporters are calling a property rights bill and opponents are criticizing as discriminatory has progressed after a 25-11 Senate vote. House Bill 18, ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 10:24 pm

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