Bill moves to let Kentucky Horse Park hire outside merit system, share in local ‘bedroom’ tax
By Jack Brammer, Kentucky Lantern A state legislative panel unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would allow the Kentucky Horse Park to exclude its new hires from the state merit system...
Kentucky House passes controversial anti-transgender bill
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. The Trevor...
Anti-trans, anti-drag bills advance in Kentucky Legislature – What’s next for the controversial legislation?
Two anti-LGBTQ bills are advancing through the Kentucky legislature, sparking protests and opposition. Senate Bill 115, which would place restrictions on drag shows, was overhauled but still would allow...
Bill to ensure proper reporting of child abuse in Kentucky advances
By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT – A state Senate bill aimed at closing gaps in Kentucky’s child abuse reporting unanimously passed out of committee Tuesday morning. Senate Bill...
Bipartisan bill would clear way for distribution of fentanyl test strips in Kentucky
By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Fentanyl test strips could no longer be considered drug paraphernalia in Kentucky under a bipartisan bill that passed a House committee Wednesday. ...
Bill to let advance-practice registered nurses prescribe controlled substances on their own passes Senate
By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News After years of debate and months of negotiations, a bill to create a path for Kentucky’s advanced-practice registered nurses to prescribe controlled substances independently...
Bill to remake how Kentucky Board of Education members are selected passes state Senate
BY: MCKENNA HORSLEY, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Among their debates on the Kentucky Senate floor Thursday, senators questioned if the creation of a committee to nominate members to the...
Postpartum depression bill advances in Kentucky Legislature
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern February 24, 2023 This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention...
Lexington Youth Take a Stand: Walkouts Target Anti-LGBTQ Bills
Lexington, Ky.–High school students in Fayette County staged walkouts Friday morning to protest against anti-LGBTQ legislation being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly, according to a Herald-Leader report. The...
Bill addressing Kentucky’s health care workforce shortages clears committee
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky bill drafted to address the state’s health care workforce shortages easily passed a House committee Thursday. The bill, which has bipartisan support,...