Kentucky Edition

Safer Kentucky Act is signed into law after legislature overrides governor’s veto, bill outlining who can grow and sell medical marijuana heading to governor’s desk, and fans pack Rupp Arena to welcome new Universty of Kentucky men’s basketball coach, Mark Pope. 

Lawmakers override vetoes from Governor Beshear on last two days of the session, General Assembly takes another step toward making medical marijuana accessible in state, and former University of Kentucky player Mark Pope picked to replace John Calipari.

Louisville Democrat’s push to get exemptions added to Kentucky’s abortion ban, Governor Beshear on why he signed, and vetoed, some of the bills passed by the General Assembly, University of Kentucky researchers’ possible solution to plastic pollution.

Coach John Calipari reportedly leaving the Wildcats for the Razorbacks, a NASA Solar System Ambassador from Kentucky is educating others about the total solar eclipse, and a Louisville nonprofit researching stem cells in space.

Governor Andy Beshear vetoes House Bill 5, the so-called Safer Kentucky Act, and a ceremony held in Louisville on one-year anniversary of the Old National Bank shooting.

Coach John Calipari officially announces he’s leaving UK, honoring organ donors and recipients during National Donate Life Month, and three Kentucky state parks are in the national spotlight. 

Cleanup and damage assessment continues after 11 tornadoes hit Kentucky, Governor Beshear announces which bills passed by the legislature he either signed or vetoed, the factors that could dampen Monday’s solar eclipse experience. 

The governor's office says Kentucky had 11 confirmed tornadoes on Tuesday, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Shelby County where he continued to make the case for U.S. support of Ukraine, and Paducah is rolling out the red carpet for starry-eyed travelers who want to watch the total solar eclipse. 

Congress sets aside more money for a new federal prison in Eastern Kentucky but not everyone is thrilled, federal investigators close their case on a Louisville mass shooting, and Mondays on Main visits Paducah. 

Lawmakers approve almost $3 billion in one-time expenditures from budget reserve fund, bill moves charitable gaming under independent horse racing and gaming corporation, Renee Shaw takes us Inside Kentucky Politics for a quick review of what passed, what's dead and what could be resurrected when lawmakers return in two weeks. 

Kentucky General Assembly passes biennial budget worth more than $100 billion, a massive anti-crime bill known as the Safer Kentucky Act is on its way to the governor's desk, if a House measure becomes law, Kentuckians would have fewer options when they try to buy vapes or e-cigarettes, and hundreds gather at Western Kentucky University to protest a guest speaker.

Schools would have to beef up their background checks before hiring a teacher under bill,  parents assured access to their child's medical records under bill passed  in the Senate, some want to slow down a bill that would change Kentucky's gambling regulations, and Louisville is getting third preschool founded by former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

A contentious school safety bill that could place armed guards in schools is advancing, Senate committee discusses ways to keep students in school, and a push to create the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.

A bill funding research at Kentucky's public universities is closer to final passage, the U.S. Department of Energy agrees to invest nearly a billion dollars into Kentucky, and a new report by the Alzheimer's Association reveals the top stressors for caregivers. 

Panel considers whether parents should have total control over child's medical records, bill allowing pharmacists to vaccinate children 5 and older passes the General Assembly, lives saved thanks to Louisville family advocacy for treatment of extremely rare disease.

The KBE announces it choice for the next education commissioner, a UK senior testifies in favor of a bill to help protect students, Gov. Beshear announces a first-of-its-kind energy project in Kentucky, and a school system's innovative step to solve two growing issues. 

A bill passed in the Senate and heading to the House would crack down on teens with guns.

A bill that some say targets drag performances clears another hurdle, cursive could soon be another requirment for Kentucky school children, and nearing a decision on the search for the state's next education commissioner. 

The debate over school choice is moving from the statehouse to the ballot box after both chambers of the general assembly passed House Bill 2 last week. The ballot measure will ask voters if they want future lawmakers to explore school choice or put the whole idea to rest.

A confirmed EF-2 tornado touches down in Trimble County, along the Ohio River. 

The Safer Kentucky Act is making its way to the Kentucky Senate. The House easily passed the omnibus crime bill six weeks ago. A Senate committee has advanced the bill.

The stage is almost set for budget negotiations as the Upper Chamber unveils a different executive branch spending plan than the House. 

Louisville is getting free pre-K for three and four-year-olds thanks to a non-profit. The non-profit, Thrive By Five Louisville, plans to create a five-year program rolled out in three phases. Phase 1 will focus on workforce. Phase 2 is a financial assistance program. Phase 3 is an expansion of the financial assistance program.

U.S. Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul in Louisville to re-introduce the Justice For Breonna Taylor Act.

Bill that has student teachers getting paid for their time in the classroom passes the House. House Bill 377 would also pay some tuition dollars for aspiring Kentucky public school teachers.