Kentucky Senate

A state Senate resolution claiming Jan. 6th protesters have been wrongfully “held without due process,” appears stalled in the Judiciary committee.

Long-time Kentucky GOP legislative leader Damon Thayer has plans taking him deeper into the private sector. But, his decision to not seek re-election in the state Senate doesn’t mean he’s scaling back on his political interest or involvement.

A bill to change the selection process for the post comes as Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason Glass finds himself in the crosshairs of a partisan clash over LGBTQ-inclusive policies.

Surface mining companies could more easily get permits to dump pollution into streams under a bill moving through the Kentucky legislature. Supporters say it would help keep mines open, while opponents say it would result worse stream quality and increased oversight from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

After a floor debate spiked with references to foot fetishes and sadomasochistic bondage attire, the Kentucky Senate on Friday approved a bill aimed at limiting venues for some drag shows.

Hopkin County will receive $8.5 million from West Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies to help with the ongoing recovery from the devastating December tornado outbreak.

Schools in west Kentucky may extend their breakfast serving times for students as lawmakers remove “barriers to breakfast” from existing state legislation.

Republicans in the Kentucky Senate have unveiled their version of a two-year budget, funding several initiatives like raises for state workers and renovating state parks, but leaving about $1.2 billion unspent.

Kentuckians could get up to $500 back on their state taxes under a bill that passed out of a legislative committee on Thursday morning. Joint tax filers would receive up to a $1,000 rebate, depending on how much they paid on their 2020 state taxes.

Kentucky senators stripped the power to issue subpoenas from a bill that would have granted Louisville’s new civilian review board authority to compel…