The GOP housing bill that combined numerous pieces of legislation failed to pass the finish line on the last day of the Kentucky General Assembly session.
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The impeachment petition to remove Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine remains open despite the legislative session ending, as the House referred it to an investigative committee.
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Kentucky lawmakers expected to pass legislation this session to protect ratepayers from new data centers, but a bill to do so fell short on the final day.
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The Kentucky Senate and House voted to censure a Kentucky Supreme Court justice for a judicial opinion and called for an investigation.
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The chair of the Senate impeachment committee filed a resolution to pause impeachment proceedings against a Lexington judge while a judicial branch investigation continues.
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In one fell swoop, the Republican supermajority overrode nearly all of Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto attempts Tuesday, with one day left in the 2026 legislative session.
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Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
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