Abortion Consultation Bill Filed By Legislators
Several Democrats in the Kentucky House have filed a bill that would make it a felony for doctors not to consult with patients seeking abortions a day...
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Medical Marijuana Supporters Speak To Lawmakers
Supporters of medical marijuana in Kentucky are once again taking their efforts to Frankfort. Advocates briefed lawmakers in the House Health &...
Expanded Gaming Discussed In Frankfort
Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo says expanded gaming legislation would ideally begin with a constitutional amendment. Stumbo told reporters on...
Lawmakers Receive Sexual Harassment Training
Kentucky lawmakers have finished their first-ever training on sexual harassment. Over a hundred lawmakers heard a lecture from Aime McFerren, a...
Gun Discharged At Kentucky Capital Building
No charges will be filed after a Kentucky lawmaker accidentally fired a personal handgun in her Capitol office. Democratic Rep. Leslie Combs released a...
Indoor Smoking Ban Bill Introduced
Two Kentucky lawmakers have filed legislation to enact a statewide indoor smoking ban. Rep. Susan Westrom and Sen. Julie Denton introduced the measure,...
Drug Settlement To Assist Treatment Programs
A multi-million dollar settlement between Kentucky and two pharmaceutical companies will fund a variety of drug treatment efforts. Attorney General Jack...
Stumbo Supports Minimum Wage Increase
Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo is sponsoring legislation that would raise the state's minimum wage. House Bill 1 would raise the rate from $7.25 an...
KCEP Outlook On State Budget
A survey of Kentucky's economy says lawmakers have a choice between reinvesting in services and making more cuts to government. The report released on...
Unemployment Increases In Eastern Kentucky
The unemployment rate has risen over the past year in 96 of Kentucky’s 120 counties. Data from the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training shows that...