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Bill banning NDAs involving student-teacher misconduct passes House
A bill prohibiting schools from entering into nondisclosure agreements related to abusive conduct involving minors or students is…
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JCPS audit on horizon, KY political leaders weigh in
Kentucky may spend up to $1.5 million on an audit into Jefferson County Public Schools this year. The…
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Wilson’s anti-DEI bill concerning “discriminatory concepts” moves forward
A bill targeting so-called “discriminatory concepts” related to diversity, equity and inclusion moved forward in a committee vote…
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Glass half full: Kentucky bourbon industry breaks economic records
Bourbon isn’t red or blue; it’s brown. That’s the nonpartisan message Gov. Andy Beshear shared Tuesday at a…
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Education committee tackles teacher shortage, cell phones in class
Tuesday, the House Education Committee voted unanimously in favor of two bills addressing the teacher shortage. Rep. Kim…
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Sounding the alarm: Auditor Ball on the DJJ audit
The results of a four-month audit into Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice are in, and they are bleak.…
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House passes budget: What to know
After a four-hour floor debate Thursday, the Kentucky House passed its version of the budget. In Kentucky, budgets…
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Lawmaker presents abortion ban reversal, shield law and postpartum depression bills
FRANKFORT — Lexington Democrat Lindsey Burke on Wednesday presented three bills dealing with reproductive and maternal health care.…
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House Republicans urge Gov. Beshear to support Texas governor in border dispute
Several Kentucky House Republicans are calling for Gov. Andy Beshear to express his support for Texas Gov. Greg…
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Bill to regulate ‘adult-oriented businesses’ introduced
FRANKFORT – A pair of legislators are filing a bill intended to restrict minors’ access to “sexually-explicit performances.”…