Bill regulating the sale of Kratom progressing through KY Legislature

Friday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

A bill regulating the sale of Kratom is continuing to make its way through the Kentucky Legislature. Keith West provides this update on the bill. Stay tuned to WJRS News for the latest on bills […]

Bill to regulate sale of Kratom making its way through Kentucky Legislature

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would regulate the sale of Kratom, a common substance sold over-the-counter in gas stations and convenience stores, is making its way through the Kentucky Legislature. Charles Baglan has more on what regulations […]

Bill in KY Legislature aims to help address mental health issues for veterans

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature aims to help address the issue of mental health for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Keith West files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to […]

Bill to eliminate early voting filed in state legislature

Friday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would eliminate early in-person voting in Kentucky has been filed in the state legislature. Early voting was instituted in Kentucky in 2020, and has been popular among voters. According to the Kentucky […]

Legislature takes up bill dealing with hunting and fishing licenses

Friday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The first bill to receive a legislative hearing in this year’s state legislative session dealt with licenses for hunting and fishing on a person’s own property. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort on yesterday’s […]

KY Legislature passes sports betting, medical marijuana bills

Friday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature passed two bills yesterday in the final day of the session dealing with sports gambling and medical marijuana. The sports betting bill will allow people to bet on events using a computer, phone […]

Legislature still in veto period, set to return on Thursday

Monday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature remains in the veto period of the session today and tomorrow, but will return on Wednesday with Thursday being the final day of the 2023 regular session. When the legislature returns on […]

Legislature now on 10-day veto break

Monday, March 20 by Derek Aaron

The General Assembly in Frankfort has just two days left later this month and is currently on its 10-day veto break. From the state capitol, Charles Baglan files this busy week in review for WJRS […]

KY Legislature bans skill games in state

Thursday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature passed a bill this week that would ban skill games or sometimes referred to as “gray machines” in the state. “Gray machines” are usually found in some restaurants and gas station convenience […]

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

With a 30-5 vote, the State Senate on Wednesday approved House Bill 1, which would reduce the state’s income tax rate, after supporters and opponents shared impassioned speeches on the chamber floor. Charles Baglan files […]

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Bill regulating the sale of Kratom progressing through KY Legislature

Bill to regulate sale of Kratom making its way through Kentucky Legislature

Bill in KY Legislature aims to help address mental health issues for veterans

Bill to eliminate early voting filed in state legislature

Legislature takes up bill dealing with hunting and fishing licenses

KY Legislature passes sports betting, medical marijuana bills

Legislature still in veto period, set to return on Thursday

Legislature now on 10-day veto break

KY Legislature bans skill games in state

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

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