Kentucky Legislature

Ahead of next year's legislative session, Kentucky hemp industry leaders asked lawmakers to change how they’re regulated — that’s if federal law doesn’t ban intoxicating products first.

Kentuckians from across the state described their frustrations with data center developments in their communities and begged lawmakers to act sooner rather than later.

A Kentucky legislator wants the state to create a registry to help keep track of people who have been convicted of domestic violence-related crimes.

Kentuckians with disabilities and their loved ones and advocates came to Frankfort Friday and pleaded with elected officials to find a way to protect the services they receive through Medicaid waivers.

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.

As communities around Kentucky protest planned data centers, a new state energy group says the state can bring in hyperscale data centers while also ensuring electricity ratepayers are protected.

Rep. Nima Kulkarni presented an “aspirational” proposal to study and monitor the chemicals in Kentucky.

The chair of the Senate impeachment committee filed a resolution to pause impeachment proceedings against a Lexington judge while a judicial branch investigation continues.

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.