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Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.

State lawmakers list education funding as one of their top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. However, Democrats and Republicans are deeply divided on how to distribute that funding.

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.

Democratic governors on Saturday picked Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as chair-elect of the Democratic Governors Association for 2026. It sets up Beshear to play a lead role in candidate recruitment, messaging and fundraising for 2026, when governorships are up for grabs in 36 states.

At an event earlier this month, University of Louisville professor Ricky Jones read out the names of 13 Kentucky legislators, deeming them “white supremacists” for their rebuke of a Louisville equity officer and for supporting anti diversity equity and inclusion legislation in Kentucky.

Starting Dec. 1, Kentuckians with a range of chronic illnesses can begin visiting their doctor to be approved for medical marijuana. Patients wanting access must have received written certification from their physician.

Opponents of RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead Health and Human Services were joined by an unlikely figure: former Indiana governor and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.

Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor was largely silent Tuesday about sexual harassment allegations against him.

Indiana legislative leaders say they likely won’t enact transformative changes to the state’s tax system in the 2025 legislative session.

Members of the North Fork Community Choir in Paonia, Colo., aim to set aside their opinions on big topics when they sing. When differences arise, they figure out creative solutions to stay in harmony.