Kentucky Legislature

Bill passed by both Kentucky chambers gives litigants a ‘roll of the dice’ to get out of ‘an unfavorable venue,’ says sponsor Sen. Jason Howell.

The ACLU of Kentucky is calling for state lawmakers to uphold reproductive rights, reform the criminal justice system and pass a statewide fairness ordinance protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination.

Biggest spender, Chamber of Commerce, successfully sought cuts in state income tax and unemployment benefits

Republican state lawmakers plan to file an omnibus anti-abortion bill during the upcoming legislative session.

Only Beshear has the power to call lawmakers in for a special session. Both the governor and Republican leaders of the legislature say they are negotiating when to call the session and what policies to propose, including whether to renew the official state of emergency for the pandemic.

The vote is largely symbolic. But it signals Republicans' intent to undo the mask mandates when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.

The Kentucky House has passed its version of a new two-year state budget. The GOP-crafted spending plan drew bipartisan support in clearing the House…

Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort for the final day of this year’s legislative session on Thursday and will have to decide whether to override vetoes…

Leaders of the Kentucky legislature have proposed revising the state’s tax code, cutting $105 million in state revenue largely by changing how local banks…

A bill that would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected has almost passed out of the Kentucky legislature.A fetal heartbeat can be detected…