Kentucky General Assembly

A delayed report shows what many lawmakers have already heard: Kentucky’s road paving industry has little competition, lots of single-bid contracts.

The adult entertainment website Pornhub has ended access in Kentucky.

In one of his final actions as Senate Majority Floor Leader, Damon Thayer attained voice-vote support for a resolution pertaining to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority

The 2024 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up Monday, with Republicans landing a major anti-crime bill and ignoring a request of Gov. Andy Beshear to fund universal pre-K and give teachers a raise.

As teachers leave Kentucky classrooms at an alarming rate, the GOP-led Legislature is hoping to entice more people into the profession with loan forgiveness and student stipends.

A geologist-turned-lawmaker is the driving force behind a bill that would change the Kentucky state rock, mineral and gemstone.

Starting next year, elections for Louisville mayor and Metro Council are expected to become nonpartisan.

Research shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. But Kentucky Senate Republicans falsely suggested they aren’t while promoting a ban on vaccine mandates this week.

Kentucky House and Senate members will likely have some long days this week in Frankfort. Many bills will be voted on over the next four days before the break when Gov. Andy Beshear could deliver vetoes. Still to be worked out is a two-year year state budget.

House Bill 367, which is currently stalled in the Kentucky Senate, would make it harder for residents to qualify for SNAP benefits. An opponent says it could affect farmers’ businesses and livelihoods.