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Committee passes bill aimed at reforming caregiver sentencing
Committee passes bill aimed at reforming caregiver sentencing March 19, 2026 Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, (right) and Rep. Nick Wilson, R-Williamsburg, speak on Senate Bill 122 during Thursday’s meeting of the House Families and Children Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislation aimed at maintaining parent-child bonds for incarcerated…
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What is a shell bill? And other sneaky ways Kentucky Lawmakers pass legislation.
by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom March 19, 2026 What is a shell bill? Kentucky’s legislative process follows a set of rules, but there are several common ways lawmakers can reshape or fast-track bills. Fun fact: Kentucky lawmakers can’t just go around filing new legislation throughout the entire legislative session. …
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What is a shell bill? And other sneaky ways Kentucky Lawmakers pass legislation.
by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom March 19, 2026 What is a shell bill? Kentucky’s legislative process follows a set of rules, but there are several common ways lawmakers can reshape or fast-track bills. Fun fact: Kentucky lawmakers can’t just go around filing new legislation throughout the entire legislative session. …
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Overnight Rolling Roadblock Operations Scheduled for I-64 in Fayette, Scott and Woodford Counties
Motorists are advised to slow down, watch for crews working LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pothole repairs on Interstate 64 in Fayette, Scott and Woodford counties. Overnight rolling roadblocks (a mobile operation) will be utilized beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, and…
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Phoenix Building closed again Thursday
The Lexington Fayette Urban-County Government Phoenix Building will remain closed on Thursday, March 19, due to a power outage. Government offices in the building, located at 101 E. Vine St., include the Divisions of Planning, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Metro Employees Credit Union branch, and the Property Valuation Administrator.
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Bill on financial exploitation of seniors passes the House
Bill on financial exploitation of seniors passes the House March 18, 2026 Rep. Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville, speaks on House Bill 794 on the House floor on Wednesday. The legislation would change how the state handles financial exploitation of seniors. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Legislation that would strengthen Kentucky laws against…
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Budget bills advance with strong support
Budget bills advance with strong support March 18, 2026 Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, speaks Wednesday on the Senate floor. McDaniel, chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, gave an overview of budget-related legislation. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Senate advanced four budget-related bills Wednesday with bipartisan support…
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Student earns international Platinum Viddy Award for Lewis Honors College video
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) — A University of Kentucky student has earned international recognition for a video created for the UK Lewis Honors College. Alex Masterson, a UK sophomore and honors student, received a Platinum Award in the 2025 Viddy Awards for a long-form recruitment video titled “Experience Honors Education.” The Platinum Award…
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‘Behind the Blue’: The science of March Madness
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) – March Madness is built on split-second decisions, emotional swings and the thrill of uncertainty. From game-winning shots and busted brackets to late-night tip-offs and watch parties with friends, the NCAA tournament offers more than drama on the court — it also creates a window into how people think,…
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26-OMD-106 – Brandy Lain/Salyersville City Council
Opinion Number: 26-OMD-106 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Brandy Lain/Salyersville City Council Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Brandy Lain/Salyersville City Council Summary: The Office cannot find that the Salyersville City Council (“the Council”) violated the Open Meetings Act (“the Act”) when a member of the public played a video during…