Late Night Amendment in Kentucky Senate Cuts Back Limitations on Transgender Youth
Frankfort, Ky.–Kentucky Republican Senator Danny Carroll proposed an amendment on Tuesday night that would dramatically scale back the limitations placed on transgender youth, their families, and healthcare providers by...
Marijuana DUI: Senate Passes Bill to Establish THC Impairment Standard
Frankfort, Ky.–The Kentucky Senate has approved a bill that sets a limit for impaired driving while under the influence of marijuana. Senate Bill 228 specifies that a person is...
Kentucky Lawmakers Vote to Ban Slot-Like ‘Gray Machines’ – Beshear Expected to Sign Bill
Frankfort, Ky.–After much contention, the ban on so-called ‘gray machines’ has been approved by the Kentucky Senate and is headed to the desk of Gov. Andy Beshear. House Bill...
Medical Marijuana Advances in Legislature, Could Still Pass This Session
Frankfort, Ky.–The Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee in Kentucky has approved a bill that could pave the way for legalizing the use of medical marijuana in the state. Senate...
Kentucky’s Drag Show Ban Bill Fails to Pass in House
Frankfort, Ky.–Kentucky’s proposed Senate Bill 115, which sought to restrict drag shows and criminalize performers, appears to be dead, as the House did not have enough readings to legally...
Kentucky legislature advances anti-trans bill
Some GOP lawmakers criticize HB 470 for going too far but still vote to move it to Senate floor for vote By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern This story mentions...
What’s ‘woke?’ Here’s what some Kentucky politicians say
Term has roots in Black community but has gotten new context in recent years By McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — At the end of Kentucky’s first gubernatorial debate...
Bill to address physician burnout has now cleared both Kentucky chambers
By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988....
House passes tax break for bourbon industry as local governments warn of fiscal ‘devastation’
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky House of Representatives approved a move Monday to gradually end a property tax on bourbon barrels — a vote that divided both...
Sports Betting Bill Passes KY House, Moves on to Senate
Frankfort, Ky.–The Kentucky House of Representatives passed the sports betting bill, HB 551, on Monday with a 63-34 vote. The bill is now heading to the Senate for approval....