Sylvia Goodman

Republicans and Democrats shared the stage at this year’s annual Fancy Farm political picnic in western Kentucky Saturday, with the open U.S. Senate seat top of mind and next year’s gubernatorial primaries shaping up.

Lawmakers passed about 200 new laws and resolutions this year. Many of them go into effect Wednesday. Kentucky Public Radio breaks down a few that could have big implications for the state.

Kentucky’s Republican-controlled General Assembly placed a heavy focus on education this year as they sought to add new student safety measures and target administrators.

With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as the GOP candidates jockeyed for the opportunity to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell.

After the courts struck down a couple legislative attempts at “school choice” measures, some lawmakers are asking Kentucky voters to change the constitution. Amendment 2 would allow public dollars to fund private and charter education instead of being reserved solely for public education.

Kentucky joins a dozen other states and Washington D.C. suing TikTok, saying the social media company targeted and knowingly addicted youth in each state to the platform.

The Communications Workers of America ended their 30-day strike against AT&T in nine southeastern states Sunday, with members returning to work Monday.

European Union ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė discusses the EU’s role and investments in Kentucky’s economy and how states can help further the union's sustainability goals.

Several of the most high-profile GOP bills of the Kentucky legislative session this year looked like they would make it over the finish line before falling flat just ahead of the Democratic governor’s veto period.

A Republican lawmaker has narrowed legislation to regulate “adult-oriented businesses” in Kentucky after meeting with a drag performer, but LGBTQ+ advocates remain concerned.