Kentucky Edition

McConnell talks Trump's tariff policy, what's being learned at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, state lawmakers discuss the future of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, and we hear from Kentucky's new Poet Laureate.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recounts his heroin addiction during annual drug summit in Nashville, FEMA denies Kentucky's request for certain flood aid, a soybean farmer discusses impact of Trump's tariff policies, Churchill Downs pauses a major renovation project because of tariffs, and a state representative announces a run for Congress.

The head of Kentucky's Office of Drug Control Policy talks about the progress being made to curb overdose deaths, Kentucky's top cop is taking a new approach on drug prevention, Congressman Barr announces he's running for U.S. Senate, and state lawmakers ask the federal government to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act.

Members of Kentucky's federal delegation are in Nashville to discuss drug abuse and prevention, Congressman Guthrie talks about the future of Medicaid, Congressman Comer says tariffs could help fight the illegal drug problem in the U.S., and a financial literacy workshop is coming to Central Kentucky.

Tributes pour in for Pope Francis, cleanup from flood damage continues in Central Kentucky, honoring Kentucky teens for their safe driving habits, and some tips to improve your pickleball game.

Frankfort's mayor says he's optimistic a federal disaster declaration will be signed to help with flood cleanup, the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU opens a new weather station, Justice Pamela Goodwine makes history with the Kentucky Supreme Court, and a new program is working to get high school students plugged in to jobs for electricians.

Auditor Allison Ball launches an investigation into the state's medical cannabis program, Gov. Beshear talks about the flood response, an increase in calls to the state's gambling hotline, helping low-income Kentuckians go on to college, and Kentucky has a new poet laureate. 

The Ohio River in Owensboro crested at its highest peak in nearly 30 years, Louisville rolls out a new plan to combat violent crime, the Kentucky Department of Education says it will comply with a federal order banning DEI, how the Disabled American Veterans is helping veteran entrepreneurs, and God's Pantry Food Bank opens a new facility.

Louisville's mayor says flooding cleanup is on track ahead of the Kentucky Derby Festival, Buffalo Trace Distillery reopens to visitors on a limited basis, Kentucky's Senate President praises Trump's executive orders related to coal, a ceremonial swearing-in for Kentucky first woman to lead to the state supreme court, and some young Kentuckians are bucking the trend by choosing to stay on the farm.

The American Red Cross works to coordinate disaster relief, a recovery center opens in Warren County, the rivertown of Lockport begins cleanup efforts, several rivers in Western Kentucky have yet to crest, and Covington creates a time capsule with help from the community.

The American Red Cross begins sending teams of volunteers to go to homes to assess flood damage, Buffalo Trace Distillery slowly getting back to business after historic floooding, and Louisville boy talks about life after being the first in the U.S. to receive a new type of cochlear implant. 

Governor Andy Beshear on what Kentucky can expect from the federal government after flood disaster, people in one riverside neighborhood staying behind, even as their homes are surrounded by water, and a project that's making gardening more accessible to the masses.

Flood victims question whether they will get the help they need once the water recedes, historic Buffalo Trace Distillery hoping to reopen soon after floodwaters pour into its Frankfort facility, and Lexington exhibit bringing a new understanding to the concept of Nation Building.

The state's death toll is now four after floods and storms hit Kentucky last week, officials with the city of Burgin in Mercer County are asking visitors to stop coming to the city to see the flooding devastation, and customers of a Lexington business owner show their support after she loses her home to flooding. 

Officials say even though the floodwaters in Frankfort are starting to go down, conditions in the city remain dangerous, Versailles Municipal Utilities shuts down intake from the Kentucky River due to flooding and safety concerns, and a USDA program that helped get fresh, local food into Kentucky school cafeterias will soon come to an end.

A child dies after being swept away by floodwaters on his way to the bus stop in Franklin County, state leaders urge everyone to use caution as more rounds of rain are on the way, a state lawmaker criticizes the governor's latest veto relating to school safety officers, and Mark Green with The Lane Report talks about some of the economic trends in the state.

Tornadoes cause damage across Kentucky with more severe weather expected, a longtime member of state government is retiring, Kentucky's U.S. Senators are at odd with President Trump over his latest tariff plan, Beshear sues stop a new law from being implemented, and UofL's new president discusses a new law banning DEI on college campuses.

Severe weather is once again moving into the Commonwealth, a new app to help people stay on top of severe weather, a southern Kentucky school district announces a big expansion, KDE stands to lose millions of dollars in federal funding, and a newly designed bat that's taking MLB by storm is made in Kentucky.

Governor Beshear signs a flood relief bill into law, a Kentucky professor leads an in-depth study into water contaminants, marking Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky, Kentucky joins more than two dozen states suing the Trump administration, and an Eastern Kentucky school district takes a unique approach to protecting its students.

A bill funding SROs for private schools clears the general assembly, lawmakers amend language regarding cross-sex hormones, a state lawmaker officially launches her U.S. Senate campaign, severe weather blows across the state as another storm system takes aim, and visiting a Kentucky city that's been named the best Southern small town by USA Today. 

Lawmakers leave Frankfort after wrapping up the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly, and it's a big weekend for sports in Kentucky.

Lawmakers work to overturn many of Gov. Beshear's vetoes, why 15-year-olds will need to wait before applying for a driver's permit, a Democratic politician holds a town hall in Congressman Barr's district, a shake-up in leadership at UofL, two major Kentucky universities are joining forces, and a behind-the-scenes look Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Gov. Beshear vetoes more than a dozen bills before lawmakers reconvene for the final days of the legislative session, Congressman James Comer says he's lost confidence in public radio, Kentucky's public libraries are reacting to an executive order dismantling funding, and NASA is giving $3 million to a KY-based foundation to fund space-based research on brain cells.

Former Gov. Bevin and his adopted son reach a settlement in a protective order case, Gov. Beshear signs bill allowing Kentucky teens to apply for driver permits at 15, Congressman Barr hosts a telephone town hall after declining to attend a town hall in Lexington, Congressman McGarvey says Pres. Trump's tariffs hurt Americans, crews discuss cleanup still underway after deadly flooding in Pike Co.

Hundreds show up to a town hall event that Congressman Barr declined to attend, Congressman McGarvey discusses where the national Democratic party goes from here, Gov. Beshear vetoes legislation that would overturn his ban on conversion therapy, and a worker at Mammoth Cave National Park is let go and then rehired.

Congressman McGarvey discusses Trump's plan to dismantle the federal education department, some Kentucky teachers are reacting to the President's decision, and Congressman Barr defends DOGE and tariffs while protesters gather outside the event.

Kentucky's Lt. Gov. joins educators and parents to speak against eliminating the Department of Education, Sen. McConnell also discusses education cuts, Congressman Barr defends DOGE, Gov. Beshear vetoes an anti-DEI bill, and why one library is offering a Little Free Shuttle.

Beshear vetoes legislation relating to the state's agriculture department, Sen. Stivers looks ahead to the remaining two days of the session, UK distances itself from a program that sparked a federal investigation, meet a freshman lawmaker representing Northeastern Kentucky, and a summit focused on the mental health of Kentucky's young adults.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, announced it arrested 81 people in Kentucky last week, saying they were in the country illegally, Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky says he's seeing a surge in support after going against President Donald Trump, and a Louisville man creates a quilt that's getting a permanent home at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Republican supermajorities passed changes to Kentucky's Medicaid program, meet a former Kentucky sheriff turned legislator, more federal offices in Kentucky end up on the DOGE chopping block, a celebration of life is planned for Junior Bridgeman, why overdoses are dropping in Lexington, and a growing Kentucky city wants your input.

Lawmakers pass a bill aimed at transgender inmates, schools that have missed lots of days stand to gain some relief, an amendment is added to a bill requiring a moment of silence in school, Gov. Beshear discusses tariffs on CNN, UK is named in a federal Dept. of Education investigation, and a big weekend for sports in the Commonwealth. 

Lawmakers advance a bill eliminating DEI at Kentucky's public colleges, attach an abortion-related measure onto a freestanding birthing center bill, make repeated disruptions of a legislative proceeding a felony, and pass a watered-down ban on cell phones in schools. 

Both sides of the abortion debate  find some common ground on a bill legally protecting doctors when treating medically-complex pregnancies, a measure that would undo the current ban on conversion therapy in the state sparks intense discussion during a hearing, and reaction to the death of former University of Louisville basketball star, Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman.  

A bill that could give lawmakers more discretion when it comes to lowering Kentucky's income tax is swiftly moving through Frankfort, a measure to combat anti-semitism on college campuses advances despite some pushback, meet the youngest lawmaker in the state legislature, Murray State University announces its next president, and why President Trump wants someone to run against a Kentucky Congressman.

Efforts to blunt the sting of an anti-DEI bill fails to pass a committee, KCTCS President Ryan Quarles discusses how the college system has already made adjustments in anticipation of DEI legislation, Kentucky's hemp industry opposes amended efforts to regulate cannabis-infused drinks, and meet Rep. Erika Hancock who is serving in her first term as a state lawmaker.

Both chambers pass bill making sextortion a felony in Kentucky, the NAACP speaks out against anti-DEI legislation moving through the Kentucky statehouse, and Lexington Habitat for Humanity's new build raising awareness about mental health. 

A lawmaker and military veteran pushes to lower the concealed carry age to 18, school districts that lost instruction days due to bad weather could adjust their calendar under a bill passed by the House, and the Lexington connection to a new opera on the father of the Underground Railroad.

The Kentucky House passes an anti-DEI bill that strips diversity, equity and inclusion from public universities, a bill invalidating Governor Beshear's executive order banning conversion therapy is approved by the House, and Kentuckians react the President Trump's speech to Congress.

A bill that would cut diversity, equity and inclusion offices at Kentucky's universities has its first hearing in Frankfort, a Medicaid bill that could keep the Governor from expanding the health coverage program for the poor without legislative oversight passes the House, and state leaders respond to President Trump's tariff policy.

Kentucky could get an Office of Government Efficiency under a proposal by some Republican state lawmakers, students gather at public universities across Kentucky to rally in favor of DEI, and Kentucky's top health official on the increase in flu cases across the state.

Kentucky's Commissioner of Public Health talks about a confirmed case of measles in the state. Lawmakers hope to form a task force focused on improving health outcomes. A bill adding requirements for building in areas with single-family homes sparks debate. Why it could soon be easier for universities to fire professors. Vocalists from across the country arrive for a singing competition.

Legislators working to attract more filmmakers to Kentucky, bill aiming to modernize NIL in Kentucky clears a comittee, why certain weapons could soon be destroyed instead of auctioned, Secretary Kristi Noem surveys flood damage in Eastern Kentucky, a confirmed case of measles in Kentucky, and a familiar face is part of a traveling Broadway cast.

Lawmakers hear from two state senators about the devastating floods from earlier this month in Eastern Kentucky, a bill banning cell phones in schools advances, legislation clarifying charges for disrupting legislative proceedings gains traction, water fluoridation is under the microscope again, and Congressman Massie is the only Republican to vote against a budget resolution.

A bill requiring a moment of silence in school passes the full Senate, lawmakers want more Kentuckians to know about the benefits of SNAP, a non-partisan group working to end gun violence pushes for a bill in Frankfort, recognizing sacrifices made by Kentucky families of military members, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, and a simulation lab at NKU is giving students hands-on medical practice.

U.S. Rep. James Comer discusses his political future, Daniel Cameron criticizes Sen. McConnell, the death toll rises following flooding and freezing temperatures, students react to a bill that would eliminate DEI programs at Kentucky's public universities, and visiting the Northern Kentucky town of Bellevue. 

Thousands of state government workers would have to return to the office under legislation up for consideration, school districts could soon have more flexibility for making up missed days, a Kentucky State Park continues to house dozens of families displaced by flooding, state lawmakers reflect on Sen. McConnell's achievements, and exploring Kentucky connections to the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima.