Child Care Rally In Frankfort
A rally Monday (August 19) in Frankfort urged state leaders to spend surplus dollars on programs that provide child care. Since April (2013), no new
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Lawmakers To Discuss Redistricting
Kentucky lawmakers will try once again to establish legislative boundaries this week in Frankfort. A first attempt to redraw house and senate boundaries
Senator Paul Defends Voter ID Laws
Kentucky’s junior senator does not believe state laws that require voters to show IDs before casting ballots prevent minorities from voting. Republican
Rep. Pullin Speaks About Veteran Unemployment at NCSL
State Representative Tanya Pullin says a lot of progress has been made over the past three years to help ex-military personnel find jobs in the private
Lexington Raises Utility Franchise Fees
Beginning this fall, utility customers in Lexington can expect slightly higher bills. For months, Lexington’s Council has wrestled over the best way to pay
Polls Supports Statewide Smoking Ban
A new poll by a nonpartisan health organization suggests a majority of Kentuckians would support a statewide smoking ban. The Kentucky Health Issues Poll
Family Courts Needed Statewide
Forty-nine of Kentucky’s 120 counties are without a family court. In those places, circuit judges hear family matters such as adoption, paternity, and
Kentucky Tightens Texting & Driving Violations
Regardless of age, people in Kentucky seem willing to accept tougher penalties for those who both text and drive. The state Wednesday (August 7) made it
New Kentucky Redistrict Plan Unveiled
House Republican leaders are offering a legislative redistricting plan that would force eight incumbents to run against each other next year. The map
State Agency Under Review
The state agency responsible for Kentucky's response to weather disasters and other emergencies has been slammed by auditors who are reporting misuse of
Lawmakers To Discuss Redistricting
Kentucky lawmakers will try once again to establish legislative boundaries this week in Frankfort. A first attempt to redraw house and senate boundaries
Senator Paul Defends Voter ID Laws
Kentucky’s junior senator does not believe state laws that require voters to show IDs before casting ballots prevent minorities from voting. Republican
Rep. Pullin Speaks About Veteran Unemployment at NCSL
State Representative Tanya Pullin says a lot of progress has been made over the past three years to help ex-military personnel find jobs in the private
Lexington Raises Utility Franchise Fees
Beginning this fall, utility customers in Lexington can expect slightly higher bills. For months, Lexington’s Council has wrestled over the best way to pay
Polls Supports Statewide Smoking Ban
A new poll by a nonpartisan health organization suggests a majority of Kentuckians would support a statewide smoking ban. The Kentucky Health Issues Poll
Family Courts Needed Statewide
Forty-nine of Kentucky’s 120 counties are without a family court. In those places, circuit judges hear family matters such as adoption, paternity, and
Kentucky Tightens Texting & Driving Violations
Regardless of age, people in Kentucky seem willing to accept tougher penalties for those who both text and drive. The state Wednesday (August 7) made it
New Kentucky Redistrict Plan Unveiled
House Republican leaders are offering a legislative redistricting plan that would force eight incumbents to run against each other next year. The map
State Agency Under Review
The state agency responsible for Kentucky's response to weather disasters and other emergencies has been slammed by auditors who are reporting misuse of