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A year out from legal medical marijuana, legislature makes final updates

FRANKFORT — Kentucky is a year closer to legalized medical marijuana, and the state legislature is making its…

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Legislature overrides governor’s vetoes

FRANKFORT — Kentucky lawmakers were busy undoing Gov. Andy Beshear’s work Friday, on the penultimate day of session.…

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School safety guardian bill becomes law without governor

FRANKFORT — A bill potentially bringing guardians into schools as a stopgap safety measure will become law. Gov.…

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Lawmaker makes last-minute move to save abortion exception bill

FRANKFORT – By all appearances, several bills adding limited abortion exceptions to Kentucky’s near-ban seemed to be dead…

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reacts to a question sits for his first interview following his re-election in the Kentucky Governors race in the State Reception Room at the Kentucky State Capitol Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Beshear defeated Attorney General Daniel Cameron to retain the Governorship. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

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Governor vetoes series of bills

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear had until midnight Tuesday to sign or veto bills on his desk. Those…

House Majority Caucus Chair Suzanne Miles, R-Owensboro, presents House Bill 2, a proposed constitutional amendment related to education funding and school choice, on the House floor Wednesday. (Legislative Research Commission)

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Which constitutional amendments might be on the ballot?

When lawmakers return to Frankfort Friday for the penultimate day of the legislative session, constitutional amendments will not…

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Beshear signed 78 bills into law last week: A few to know

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear is taking advantage of his early, storm-related return from Spring Break to sign…

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Power struggle: Beshear signs one nuclear bill, vetoes another

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear promoted one of his first vetoes this year as a fight for separation…

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As KY recovers from storms, Beshear issues political warning

FRANKFORT — After eleven tornadoes hit Kentucky Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear warned that the quick emergency response might…

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What to know about the final state budget

FRANKFORT — On the final day before the veto period, the Kentucky legislature finalized the budget for the…