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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…

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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.…

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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 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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Legislature approves school choice, may appear on ballot

In November, Kentucky voters may decide whether they want state funds to go to non-public schools. Last week,…

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Revamped anti-DEI bill passes House after four-hour debate

FRANKFORT — An updated version of Bowling Green Republican Sen. Mike Wilson’s anti-DEI bill is one step closer…

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‘Bad for the Commonwealth:’ Session’s anti-DEI bill gets makeover, committee vote

FRANKFORT — An updated version of Bowling Green Republican Sen. Mike Wilson’s anti-DEI bill is one step closer…

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Republicans spar over crime omnibus Safer Kentucky Act

Republican infighting was on full display Tuesday evening as a Senate committee discussed the best way to move…

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Carroll bill would bolster DJJ youth mental health treatment

After major crises at Department of Juvenile Justice detention centers, Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Benton, passed legislation last year…

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‘We have a crisis.’ Legislators address chronic absenteeism in KY schools

FRANKFORT — During the 2022-23 academic year, 29% of Kentucky public school students were deemed chronically absent, according…

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Senate approves bills regulating adult-oriented businesses, child sex dolls, AI porn

Sen. Lindsey Tichenor’s bill to regulate “adult-oriented businesses” passed the Senate Wednesday mostly on party lines. The Smithfield…