Hunting and fishing bill receives first hearing of the 2024 session
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 4, 2024) — A measure on hunting and fishing licenses for landowners – the first bill to receive a hearing in...
Texas Woman Who Stole Almost $4M From LFUCG Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison
For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. — A San Antonio woman, Shimea Maret McDonald, 25, was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison...
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government shamelessly exploits unsettled issue of open records law
In the midst of the opening day legislative melee comes this important note about a public agency that should know better. Lexington Fayette Urban County Government has officially taken...
Emma Curtis announces Council run
LEXINGTON, KY–Emma Curtis, a prominent transgender activist, announced today she will run for the 4th District Council seat currently held by Brenda Monarrez. On Instagram, Curtis wrote, Friends, I...
Rep. Lisa Willner and advocacy groups to hold press conference announcing menstrual equity legislation
via press release FRANKFORT, KY—Acknowledging the financial strain caused by taxing menstrual products and understanding the repercussions on Kentucky students who lack access to these necessities, State Representative Lisa...
Health Care Leaders Encourage Medicaid Recipients to Redetermine Eligibility for Coverage
Act NOW to Secure Life-Changing Healthcare Coverage Before It’s Too Late – Help is Available! By Dr. Lori Caloia, Dr. Jason Smith, Dr. James Frazier Access to health care...
Kentucky General Assembly 2024 Day One Photos
All photos by LRC Public Information
Local taxation flexibility a priority for Lexington’s mayor
Originally published by WEKU. While much attention the next few months will be on state government activities in Frankfort, that’s not to say local government leaders won’t also have...
The Gonzo Chronicles of Transparency in Kentucky: A Tale of Intrigue and Anticipation
This opinion column was written by a computer and edited by Paul Oliva. In the heart of Central Kentucky, a tale of transparency and bureaucratic shadow-play unfolds. This is...
Legislature, convening Tuesday, is being asked to strengthen laws on sales of cigarettes and vapes to minors, including licensing
Map by Jeremy Chisenhall, Lexington Herald-Leader “When the General Assembly returns to Frankfort on Jan. 2, one of the many problems it’s been asked to address is youth smoking...
