Omnibus electronic privacy protection bill in the works for 2024 legislative session
by Jordan Hensley, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Technology once seen only in science fiction is now becoming reality. Some members of the Kentucky General Assembly...
Kentucky’s ‘rainy day’ fund reaches new heights due to tax revenue surplus
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s budget reserve trust fund, commonly known as the “rainy day” fund, now sits at more than $3.7 billion in large part...
State education committee hears from Kentucky math center
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Education heard from supporters of the Kentucky Center for Mathematics on Tuesday about...
Appeals court refuses to restore gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Kentucky
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern The 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday rejected a request from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky to let transgender minors...
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass to leave post at end of September
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass is stepping down as the state’s top education official to become the associate vice president of teaching and learning...
Committee receives overview of AI positives, negatives
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Advocates for the commonwealth’s use of artificial intelligence offered legislators an overview of new technology – some of...
Legislators discuss minimum wage, other workforce and labor market policy recommendations
by Jordan Hensley, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Jobs are plentiful in Kentucky, but the state’s low workforce participation rate leaves many positions open. Charles Aull...
Legislative committee discusses future of child care funding
by Jordan Hensley, LRC Public Information Office FRANKFORT — It is no secret Kentucky’s child care industry struggled during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal American Rescue Plan...
Corporate dollars keep pouring into Republican Party of Kentucky building fund
McConnell’s chief fundraiser is raising the money for the Mitch McConnell Building by Tom Loftus, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT, KY – The $2.65 million donated by some of the nation’s...
Fayette County Public Schools unveils 2024 legislative agenda; vote scheduled for Monday’s board meeting
LEXINGTON, KY — In preparation for the 2024 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board of Education will vote Monday on a...