Kentucky Edition

Lawmakers hear from two state senators about the devastating floods from earlier this month in Eastern Kentucky, a bill banning cell phones in schools advances, legislation clarifying charges for disrupting legislative proceedings gains traction, water fluoridation is under the microscope again, and Congressman Massie is the only Republican to vote against a budget resolution.

A bill requiring a moment of silence in school passes the full Senate, lawmakers want more Kentuckians to know about the benefits of SNAP, a non-partisan group working to end gun violence pushes for a bill in Frankfort, recognizing sacrifices made by Kentucky families of military members, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, and a simulation lab at NKU is giving students hands-...

U.S. Rep. James Comer discusses his political future, Daniel Cameron criticizes Sen. McConnell, the death toll rises following flooding and freezing temperatures, students react to a bill that would eliminate DEI programs at Kentucky's public universities, and visiting the Northern Kentucky town of Bellevue. 

Thousands of state government workers would have to return to the office under legislation up for consideration, school districts could soon have more flexibility for making up missed days, a Kentucky State Park continues to house dozens of families displaced by flooding, state lawmakers reflect on Sen. McConnell's achievements, and exploring Kentucky connections to the raising of the American fla...

Sen. McConnell says he won't seek reelection in 2026 unleashing a race to replace him, a religious liberty bill advances, a moment of silence could be required as part of the school day if another bill passes, giving judges more sentencing options for primary caregivers clears a House committee, and the lingering impact flooding is having on Kentucky farmers.

Gov. Beshear says damage damage from recent flooding will surpass $1 billion, lawmakers seem willing to give school district more flexibility for making up missed days, a third DUI offense could soon become a felony, a priority bill banning tax-payer funded hormone therapy for inmates generates a lot of debate, and more of Renee Shaw's conversation with Congressman Andy Barr.

Kentucky braces for a winter storm days after historic flooding, a state lawmaker shares stories of flooding in his district, a lenghty debate in the state Senate about transgender care for inmates, professors protest a bill they argue would make it easier for them to be fired, and Congressman Andy Barr discusses his future political aspirations.

At least 11 dead and more than 1,000 people rescued after widespread flooding in Kentucky, Congressman Andy Barr responds to President Trump's argument to eliminate the department that responds to natural disasters as the state deals with more destruction, and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee and celebrated artist, Elmer Lucille Allen, talks about growing up in segregated Louisville.

Governor Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency ahead of expected flooding this weekend, Kentucky lawmakers wade into a debate on state standards on water quality, coal and jobs, and meet a Grayson County couple who have teamed up to clean up other people’s junk.

A bill to ban hormone treatment and elective gender reassignment surgery for inmates clears a Senate committee, looking at ways of improving the state's youth detention centers, a Democratic leader in the House introduces two bills to expand abortion access in Kentucky, Gov. Beshear releases additional money to fund SEEK, and a Western Kentucky school district is removing barriers to healthcare. 

A bill to require certain students to repeat kindergarten advances in Frankfort, lawmakers advance a measure that some say could help protect victims from violent partners, the full Senate passes a bill aimed at what the FBI says is the fastest growing crimes against children, and a medical student wins first place in a contest that combines science and art. 

State auditor and secretary for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services speak to lawmakers about report on foster kids sleeping in state office buildings, Congressman Andy Barr’s camp responds to reports he’s planning to run for Senator Mitch McConnell's seat, and Louisville’s chamber of commerce unveils its five-year strategic plan to create new jobs and attract new people to the region. 

Pregnant women in Kentucky may soon have another option when it comes to labor and delivery, a Kentucky doctor talks about the potential impact of a newly-approved non-opioid pain medication, and a recovery center prepares people to work in one of the Commonwealth's signature industries.

A bill to limit a governor's pardon powers is a step closer to being on a future ballot, Gov. Beshear makes website showing the cost of proposed legislation, what an education group wants to see in Kentucky, and a program that's teaching young girls to code.

Gov. Beshear signs the income tax cut bill into law, a bill to protect the custody rights of parents with disabilities gains traction, lawmakers introduce a bill to ban funding certain gender-affirming care for state inmate, the loophole in campaign law a lawmaker hopes to close, and the pitch Murray State University is making to lawmakers this year.

New concerns about the health of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell after he reportedly suffered two falls on Wednesday, hundreds gather in Frankfort to protest against President Trump's recent actions, lawmakers consider a bill that would increase penalties for speeding, a Northern Kentucky lawmaker wants to put parameters around a governor's pardon powers, and a new art gallery showcasing Kentucky art...

The Kentucky General Assembly passes a bill to further lower the state income tax, House Democrats unveil their legislative priorities, lawmakers discuss if state workers should be required to return to the office, why a Kentucky Congressman wants to elminate the U.S. Department of Education, responding to threats of tariffs on bourbon, and a Northern Kentucky distillery is putting what it calls a...

Kentuckians express concern about newly proposed tariffs targeting bourbon, Sen. McConnell discusses his strategy now that he's no longer in leadership, a new name is in the mix as a possible candidate for McConnell's Senate seat, meet another new state lawmakers, and learn about legislation filed in Kentucky to protect foster families with disabilities.

KY lawyers debate President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, Louisville's mayor gives his state of the city address, which U.S. Representative is considering running for governor in Kentucky, and a Central Kentucky church is helping address a shortage in senior housing.

Sixty seven people were killed when an American Airlines jet and a Blackhawk helicopter crashed near D.C., Gov. Beshear responds to questions about whether he would allow state resources to help with immigration raids, meet one of the newest members of the Kentucky General Assembly, and a lawmaker from Bowling Green discusses some of his proposed legislation.

Kentucky politicians react to news that the White House has rescinded a memo about freezing federal grants and loans, a preliminary report examines the extent to which foster children are sleeping in state office buildings, and an investigation is underway following an act of vandalism at a national park in Kentucky. 

Kentuckians react to the latest news coming from the White House, the state's attorney general criticizes Costco's DEI policy, a push to remove a slavery exception clause from Kentucky's constitution, a Kentucky city hires a geologist to help with sinkholes, and helping young people learn about drones.

Sen. McConnell votes against a key Trump nominee, Fort Campbell soldiers are deploying to the southern border, how artists and educators are remembering the Holocaust, visiting the Central Kentucuky city of Versailles, and a student wins the grand prize in a Derby art contest.

Kentuckians join thousands of activists for the annual March of Life, a former state lawmaker is on the forefront of helping Kentucky businesses working with medical marijuana, former Keeneland president Ted Bassett dies, and young women are competing in a welding competition in Louisville.

Why a deal between LMPD and the DOJ could be in jeopardy now that President Trump is in office, Gov. Beshear touts Kentucky's economic success on a world stage, Sec. Adams launches a campaign to combat human trafficking, and a new state senator discusses how she's spending her time during the legislative interim.