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Safer Kentucky Act heads to governor

FRANKFORT — The Safer Kentucky Act, Louisville Republican Rep. Jared Bauman’s extensive crime bill, passed 75-23 Thursday. It now heads to Gov. Andy Beshear, who ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Thursday, March 28, 2024 3:08 pm

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With time ticking, legislators pass long list of bills

FRANKFORT — Legislators worked late into the night Wednesday, progressing through their final priorities before a key deadline. Wednesday and Thursday were the last days ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:06 am

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‘Playing with fire:’ Bill limiting open records act progresses without most controversial provision

Under Kentucky’s Open Records Act, journalists and private citizens can request certain information to hold public agencies accountable for their use of taxpayer dollars and ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 1:49 pm

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School safety, truancy and JCPS: Education committees tackle several issues

FRANKFORT — Tuesday was a big day for education bills at the Capitol. House and Senate education committees approved bills addressing school safety, truancy and ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 2:31 pm

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Kentucky considered for near billion-dollar investment in renewable energy projects

If all goes to plan, Kentucky may be the recipient of a near-billion dollar federal investment into greener economic development. Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Monday, March 25, 2024 2:14 pm

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‘Predictable:’ The Horizons Act is dead, how will child care be impacted?

The Horizons Act is dead. As pandemic-era support expires and a federal funding cliff looms, the $300 million bill would have established various programs and funds ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Friday, March 22, 2024 5:24 pm

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Fossil fuels vs. greener energy? KY’s energy tug-of-war on full display in Frankfort

FRANKFORT — Hours after a House committee declared Kentucky a “sanctuary state” from federal fossil fuel environmental regulations Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $1.3 ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:37 pm

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‘Not screwing up is a huge win:’ Legislature addresses civics education, election changes

Several elections bills have progressed this session, while others have died quiet legislative deaths. A bill that would remove student and employee IDs as acceptable ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:56 pm

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House, Senate release budgets: What to know

With eight legislative days left this year, the General Assembly is working to finalize the next two-year budget. The House and Senate have passed separate ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:33 pm

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‘Mean’ or ‘common-sense’? Bill regulating adult-oriented businesses progresses

A bill regulating “adult-oriented businesses” is one step closer to becoming law.  After several changes were made, a House committee approved Senate Bill 147 Tuesday ... Read more

by Sarah Michels, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:32 pm

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