Kentucky Edition

Lawmakers move to strengthen Kentucky's child-marriage laws, limit a governor's pardoning powers, and support the state's only publicly-funded HBCU. Bills on student violence against school staff and on advancing nuclear energy win final passage. Plus, the first TV ad airs in Kentucky's Sixth District race for U.S. House.

Lawmakers advance legislation aimed at strengthening Kentucky's only publicly-funded HBCU, a bill limiting how an administration spends and hires in the days before new officers take over clears a committee, ignoring a school bus stop arm could soon come with a $300 penalty, and a local program is keeping the tradition of Kentucky Country Ham alive.

A judge sentences former Gov. Matt Bevin to 60 days in jail, lawmakers look to end Kentucky's "orphan tax," a new report from Kentucky's Auditor is critical of the executive branch, Gov. Beshear says it would be "dangerous" for Vice President J.D. Vance to run for President, and a life science research space in Northern Kentucky welcomes its first international company.

A Kentucky soldier killed in the war with Iran is laid to rest, state lawmakers advance a bill that could overhaul the school boards of Kentucky's two largest districts, how a partial government shutdown is impacting Kentucky airports, Toyota makes another big investment in Kentucky, and how Lexington is working to help pay off medical debt for many in the community.

The House votes to impeach a sitting Fayette County judge, a judge finds former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in contempt of court, a bill that could shield pesticide manufactures from certain lawsuits is headed to the governor's desk, and federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against two officers involved in the deadly police shooting of Breonna Taylor.

The Bardstown community remembers a Kentucky soldier killed in Operation Epic Fury, a bill allowing adults under 21 to conceal carry advances, an omnibus betting bill clears the House with a bipartisan floor admendment despite the objections of the bill's sponsor, and Gov. Beshear offers his take on the Senate's version of the two-year state budget.

The Kentucky Senate passes its version of the state's two-year budget, lawmakers agree to issue articles of impeachment against a Fayette Circuit Court judge, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul outlines why he can't support Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS, and four Democrats running for Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat square off in their first debate.

Funeral plans are set for a Kentuckian killed as part of the U.S. fighting Iran, state lawmakers considering changes that could kick 47,000 Kentuckians off SNAP, a Paducah Republican is urging Kentucky to develop a nuclear energy pilot program, and the Senate votes to override the governor's veto of House Bill 1.

A second soldier from Kentucky dies in Operation Epic Furry, a Fayette Circuit Judge testifies in her impeachment hearing, a Kentucky mother asks state lawmakers to consider a change to Medicaid waivers, the House votes to override another of the governor's vetoes, and March is full of Madness in both sports and Kentucky weather. 

A bill setting up a framework for researching Ibogaine clears the Kentucky Senate, lawmakers look to regulate crypto currency kiosks, Renee Shaw sits down with the chair of the Kentucky Public Service Commission, and a 1925 time capsule is uncovered during construction of a new apartment complex for thoes at risk of homelessness in Louisville.

President Trump visits Northern Kentucky to stump for a U.S. congressional candidate, remembering a Kentucky soldier killed in an Iranian attack, lawmakers push for stiffer penalties to prevent public resources being used for political speech, and a bill that could help attract larger film projects to Kentucky.

President Trump delivers a speech in Northern Kentucky, lawmakers advance an omnibus bill regarding gambling, and groups March for Life in Frankfort.

Some Republicans are skeptical if the state an hired contractors can carry out a child care reform bill, the Auditor's office releases a full report about Kentucky foster children sleeping nontraditional placements, a bill tightening social media restrictions for minors advances, and lawmakers look to pass regulations for hemp-infused drinks.

An Army Sergeant from Hardin County is the latest U.S. soldier to be killed in the attack on Iran, President Trump plans to discuss affordability during a visit to Northern Kentucky, the House overrides Gov. Beshear's first veto of the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, and two Kentuckians seek to intervene in the DOJ's case against Secretary of State Michael Adams.

An environmental group welcomes a change to a bill that would alter Kentucky's PSC, a sweeping elections bill advances, lawmakers engage in a lengthy debate about pesticide labels, and how one organization is working to address Kentucky's teacher shortage. 

Some of Kentucky's federal delegation react to Kristi Noem's firing as Secretary of Homeland Security, Kentucky's General Assembly looks to make good on its promise to see nuclear energy sourced in the state, lawmakers debate if a shakeup in the medical marketplace will help or hurt patients, the U.S. war in Iran continues without Congressional approval, and UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart.

Lawmakers may require universities to address Kentucky's physician workforce shortage, five universities could get $150 million in state funds to bolster their research, a committee advances measures to rollback some requirements for teachers, some pushback on a bill that would overhaul the Public Service Commission, and new information about the U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait.

At least some of the soldiers killed in Iranian attacks were stationed at Fort Knox, a mother pushes for homeschool students in Kentucky to have the same scholarship opportunities as public school students, a big shakeup for UK Athletics, preparing for severe weather, and how a Kentucky woman is using food to help people learn about other cultures.

Kentucky's Congressional delegation reacts to President Trump ordering a military strike on Iran, Kentucky Court of Appeals delivers another legal defeat for so-called 'gray' machines, more of Kentucky's homeless students are staying in school and graduating, and Broadway comes to the Bluegrass.

A bill allowing for tax credit scholarships to public and private school students is headed to the Governor's desk, the DOJ sues Kentucky for refusing to turn over voter registration data, the FBI director visits Eastern Kentucky, and what the end of reformulated gas means for Louisville.

The House passes an amended version of the state's two-year budget bill, a bill allowing scholarship donations for public or private schools clears another hurdle, state lawmakers address data centers and child marriages, and why the FBI director is planning a trip to Kentucky.

Vastly different reactions in Kentucky to President Trump's State of the Union address, the state's two-year budget bill passes out of committee, a state senator wants stiffer penalties for school officials who use public resources for political purposes, and how the state is looking to help inmates receive job training while behind bars.

Lawmakers debate a federal scholarship tax credit initiative, a bill punishing suppliers of abortion-inducing pills is filed in Frankfort, what are Glock switches and why do some Kentucky police chiefs oppose them, some Democrats say they're skipping President Trump's State of the Union address, and Thunder Over Louisville is returning to the Derby city.

State employees and retirees are bemoaning possible spikes in their state-supported health plans, a judge rules Kentucky's lawsuit against TikTok can proceed, a child psychologist discusses how social media addiction can impact a child's development, and learn about the novel way avid readers are enjoying community.

Democrats say the state should invest more in it's two-year budget plan, lawmakers advance bills related to elections, the first bill passed this session is signed into law, and Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding President Trump's tariffs.

Kentucky Supreme Court rules a law creating a funding mechanism for charter schools violates the state Constitution, a bill calling for a one-year expulsion for any student who assaults a teacher is headed to the Senate, a lawmaker files legislation to address deaths during arrests and jail stays, and a bill that seeks to lower high energy bills becomes the first to head to Governor Beshear's desk this legislative session.

Florida's governor asks Kentucky lawmakers to join movement to balance the federal budget, a bill addressing how minors interact with social media, advocates push for automatic restoration of voting rights, and Gov. Beshear is now an author.

Why jailers in Kentucky are renting their beds to ICE, a lawmaker wants to reward parents with cash for getting their kids ready for kindergarten, a bill to make DNA collection mandatory in felony cases, a push for automatic restoration of voting rights, and the Louisville Orchestra is again going on tour.

Some police chiefs say they back a bill that would make Glock switches illegal in Kentucky, lawmakers advance a bill that removes a requirement for lawyers, Congressman Massie says the DOJ has more work to do on the Epstein files, and why a group wants to see a regional indoor smoking ban in Northern Kentucky.

A religious liberty in medicine bill advances in Frankfort, Kentucky's Secretary of State says county clerks need more money, and a look back at deadly statewide flooding that hit the state one year ago.

A bill that sparks a debate over parental involvement in schools, more legislation focused on Kentucky's housing shortage, Gov. Beshear responds to the auditor's claims about questionable spending in the executive branch, and Congressman Massie engages in a heated exchange with the U.S. Attorney General over the Epstein files.

A bill letting health workers refuse care against their conscience advances, lawmakers look to put limits on how data from license plate cameras is stored, Sen. Paul and Congressman Massie hold a joint town hall, and new stops are added to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Lawmakers scrutinize executive branch spending while crafting new two-year budget, why Kentucky's university professors say state lawmakers are once again attacking tenure, a new report looks at the actions of FCPS' superintendent, and the state makes another appeal to the Trump administration for federal help following yet another deadly storm.

Education has emerged as a focus of lawmakers during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, Democratics in Frankfort call for action when it comes to universal pre-k, Congressman Barr launches his first ad in Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, Congressman Massie says he's optimistic about his reelection chances, and Gov. Beshear calls for DHS Secretary Noem to be fired.

Kentucky students stage a walkout to protest ICE, Congressman Barr says he's endorsing Congressman Massie's challenger, a bill that would give local water districts control over whether to add fluoride to drinking water advance in Frankfort, and the next steps for a city debating whether to green light a new data center.

Lawmakers advance two priority bills aimed at shaking up Kentucky's school systems, what it would mean for Kentucky to become a "Food is Medicine" state, Gov. Beshear says he's disappointed in Lexington's snow and ice removal process, and a new poll shows a tight GOP race for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.

Kentucky's Senate president calls closure of BlueOval SK plant a "quagmire" for the state, a bill that could clear the way for cigar bars advances, U.S. Sen. McConnell checks himself into the hospital, and a data center developer looking to build in Kentucky files a lawsuit.

Lawmakers discuss ways to catch drivers illegally passing school buses, a pair of education-related priority bills pass the Senate, Gov. Beshear discusses Pre-K for All in Bowling Green, Congressman Comer confirms high-profile testimonies in the Epstein case, and Ralph Alvarado discusses why he's running for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.

New bill aims to ease the state's housing shortage by creating fewer upfront costs for housing developers, state representative reaches settlement over allegations of inappropriate interactions with women, more deaths blamed on the latest winter storm to hit the state, and medical cannabis comes to the state's capital city.

Governor Andy Beshear says the House Republican budget plan released earlier this week does not reflect Kentuckians' needs, local governments may be held financially liable for property damage caused by riots under state lawmaker's proposal, and report finds six out of ten Kentucky college students are graduating debt-free.

Lawmakers look to make changes to the state's largest public school district, debating the pros and cons of alternative sentencing for caregivers, Southern Kentucky counties are slowly seeing power restored following the winter storm, and the mayors of Kentucky's two largest cities talk about what's next for their communities.

The number of power outages is trending down and road conditions are improving across Kentucky, lawmakers file two new priority bills in the General Assembly, Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the situation in Minneapolis, and a group is working to rescue free-roaming horses in Eastern Kentucky.

Governor Beshear says at least three deaths may be tied to winter storm, Kentucky getting support from outside to help restore power to thousands, Northern Kentucky sets another snowfall record, and Republican congressman James Comer of Kentucky says it might be time for ICE to leave Minneapolis.

Kentucky braces for a powerful winter storm, a bill extending concealed carry rights to young adults clears the state House, a committee considers the impeachment of a state Supreme Court justice, and Kentucky's Attorney General is looking into mail-order abortion pills.

Lawmakers consider changing a 2025 law that sought to protect students by creating boundaries for communication, U.S. Senator Paul visits Frankfort to applaud efforts to reduce the income tax rate, Gov. Beshear is critical of President Trump's comments on Greenland, and all eyes are on the weather. 

Lawmakers unveil their top legislative priority for the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, debate over lowering the legal conceal carry age, and a bill cracking down on distracted driving speeds through the legislator.