Beshear signs religious liberty bill

Thursday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 43 this week, forbidding government discrimination against churches during a state of emergency. The bill would also prevent the state from taking adverse action against a religious organization […]

State budget bill has $3M for RC Agribusiness Facility

Friday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

The state legislature’s budget bill includes a total of $3M for the Russell County Agribusiness Training Facility project. The budget bill, which has passed through both chambers and has been sent to Kentucky Gov. Andy […]

‘Charter Schools’ bill heads to governor’s desk

Wednesday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

The issue of charter schools in Kentucky has been a topic of much discussion in Frankfort and throughout the state in recent days. The passage of House Bill 9 this week now sends the bill […]

Bill increasing criminal penalties for crimes during natural, man-made disasters advances

Wednesday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

Thieves looking to steal property in an area impacted by a natural or man-made disaster will face harsher penalties under Senate Bill 179. The Kentucky House of Representatives approved the measure Tuesday. During a declaration […]

Charter school bill breezes through Senate committee

Tuesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The bill that would provide funding for charter schools in Kentucky passed through the Senate Education Committee on Monday, now only needing to be passed by the full Senate to be sent to the Governor’s […]

Bill that bans transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports sent to governor

Friday, March 25 by Derek Aaron

A bill to ban transgender girls from girls’ athletics in Kentucky is heading to Governor Andy Beshear following final passage in the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 26-9. The bill, known as Senate […]

Charter school bill passes KY House, Branscum supports bill

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 9 on Tuesday, a bill that would provide permanent funding to charter schools in Kentucky. NOTE: this video provides a brief explanation of charter schools. The bill […]

KY Senate advances bill to allow 18-year-olds to sell, serve alcohol

Tuesday, March 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky is on its way to joining many states where 18-year-olds can sell and serve alcoholic beverages. Currently, Kentucky sets the minimum age to sell and serve alcohol at 20, but House Bill 252 would […]

Sports gambling bill passes KY House

Friday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would legalize sports gambling in Kentucky passed through the Kentucky House of Representatives on Friday. House Bill 606 passed through the Kentucky House of Representatives by a 58-30 vote on Friday that […]

Bill to require silent moment for prayer, reflection in schools receives initial approval

Thursday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

If House Bill 102 passes, Kentucky school districts would be required to establish a policy and develop procedures for a moment of silence or reflection in the first class of each day in all public schools […]

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Beshear signs religious liberty bill

State budget bill has $3M for RC Agribusiness Facility

‘Charter Schools’ bill heads to governor’s desk

Bill increasing criminal penalties for crimes during natural, man-made disasters advances

Charter school bill breezes through Senate committee

Bill that bans transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports sent to governor

Charter school bill passes KY House, Branscum supports bill

KY Senate advances bill to allow 18-year-olds to sell, serve alcohol

Sports gambling bill passes KY House

Bill to require silent moment for prayer, reflection in schools receives initial approval

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