Kentucky Edition

Marking three years since the death of Breonna Taylor, legislation that would give parents greater ability to challenge school materials advances, a bill that provides a tax break on the bourbon industry clears two big hurdles, and seniors in Bowling Green show off their take on this year's Super Bowl halftime show.

The first negative political ad by a GOP gubernatorial candidate is out, the Senate passes a bill meant to stop adult performances in public spaces, a bill that would let nurse practitioners prescribe controlled substances is headed to the governor's desk, and why one sleep expert says it would be a mistake to make daylight saving permanent.

Sen. McConnell is hospitalized with a concussion, a bill putting a new process in place for teacher misconduct allegations moves forward, Kentucky is a step closer from not having to enforce federal firearms bans, an interview with Rep. Timoney who wants to ban gray machines, and how students are helping Kentuckians who are still without power.

The DOJ releases its report regarding LMPD practices, a sports betting bill is heard in Frankfort, a bill to outlaw gray machines is revived, Sen. McConnell distances himself from a Fox News host, and power continues to be restored following a major wind storm.

Kentucky continues to clean up after last Friday's storms and high winds, a bill that removes the ability of a postsecondary education institution to restrict a gun owners' ability to carry firearms on campus passes out of committee, and the Kentucky Senate moves two bills that seek to improve the state’s juvenile justice facilities.

Severe weather leads to damage and power outages across Kentucky, legislation to ban so-called gray machines is derailed, and why you're paying more at the pump.

The Kentucky General Assembly moved two controversial bills that opponents say put transgender people at risk, debate may soon begin on a medical marijuana bill, the newest member of the Kentucky State Senate is sworn in, Louisville's mayor announces several investments in the police department, and an update on confirmed cases of measles in Kentucky.

A bill to reorganize Kentucky's DJJ clears a senate committee, hundreds gather in support of the CROWN Act, fentanyl test strips would not be considered drug paraphernalia under a newly proposed bill, the Safe at Home Act clears the full Senate, and how anti-hunger advocates are battling food insecurity in Kentucky.

Sweeping changes to Kentucky's juvenile justice system are gaining momentum, details on a bill that would set standards for teacher misconduct allegations, local leaders debate the impact of a proposed tax break for the bourbon industry, a Republican candidate for governor says he's for medical marijuana, and the history behind the American Printing House for the Blind.

A third confirmed case of the measles is reported in Kentucky, U.S. Congressman James Comer is launching another investigation into the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, KSP has begun training its largest class of cadets in nearly a decade, and a Lexington educator is finding creative ways to incorporate Chat GPT into his classroom while also promoting the importance of integrity.

A bill that would let nurse practitioners prescribe controlled substances passes the Senate, a new poll suggests a majority of Kentuckians oppose at least one part of a bill dealing with transgender students, marking one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a celebration in Frankfort of Kentucky's largest industry.

Another bill that would give parents more say over the education system passes a Senate committee, Governor Andy Beshear says efforts to solve Kentucky's teacher shortage problem won't work unless teachers get raises, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams says it's time to mask more than voting rolls of victims of domestic violence, some exceptions to Kentucky's near-total ban on abortions cou...

Students from a school in Louisville walked out of class in protest of Senate Bill 150, doctors rally at the state capitol to support a bill which reforms the "prior authorization" process, a new bill would restore abortion access in Kentucky, Cassie Chambers Armstrong wins a special election in the 19th Senate District, and an introduction to the Women's Club of Louisville.

A state lawmaker discusses why slot-like gaming machines should be banned in Kentucky, a bill that could determine the makeup of the Kentucky Board of Education advances, meet a new state Senator representing part of Central Kentucky, how a group is getting small produce farmers back on their feet, and why thousands of people are flocking to Asbury University.

Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill One, the bill that cuts the state personal income tax rate by another half percent to 4% next January, a bill that would protect Kentuckians from race-based hair discrimination is discussed in committee, meet a group that's providing job training in the field of culinary arts, and a Kentucky writer discusses a new children's book that arranges significan...

An almost-total abortion ban remains in place in Kentucky after a State Supreme Court decision to keep Republican-passed restrictions in place for now, there was emotional testimony in a Frankfort committee meeting today… as opponents of Senate Bill 150 say it will put trans children in danger, a group fighting for gun safety also rallied in the state capitol, the mother of a University of Kentuck...

Lawmakers introduce bills aimed at fixing the state's juvenile justice facilities, a bill aimed at giving lawmakers oversight of relief funds advances, details on a bill that could make abortion be prosecuted as a homicide in Kentucky, a large crowd gathers in the capitol rotunda for the annual fairness rally, why students at Centre College say research shows the benefits of early childhood educat...

Lawmakers hear spending pitch to shore up Kentucky's juvenile justice facilities, a Republican lawmaker is trying again to add a constitutional amendment regarding abortion, EKU is launching a new program for manufacturing engineering, two education-related bills pass the full Senate, a new push to restore voting rights to certain felons, the Louisville Orchestra is hitting the road, and advice fr...

Legislation is introduced that could help victims of domestic violence, the Kentucky FOP is no longer profiting from so-called games of skill, one state lawmaker is pushing for a bill he says will help ensure Kentuckians don't run out of energy while another lawmaker is looking to diversify Kentucky's energy sources, meet a Kentucky lawmaker who has returned to Frankfort after serving in the 1990'...

A bill that could help recruit new teachers advances in Frankfort, lawmakers proceed with a bill to ban TikTok on government devices, a closer look at the slot-like gaming machines creating controversy in Kentucky, a profile of a new state lawmaker, and a discussion of this week's biggest topics during the Kentucky General Assembly.

Lawmakers consider Senate Bill 150 that critics say would mean more bullying of transgender students while supporters say the bill would give parents more transparency, supporters of so-called gray machines call on lawmakers to make a legislative fix that would ensure the games can stay in place, a committee discusses a bill that would require a section of Capitol Avenue between the Capitol and th...

Frankfort lawmakers debate an income tax cut and send a plan to the governor, hundreds rally at the capitol on behalf of Kentucky kids, and why one lawmaker says she's getting behind a bill to eliminate the so-called pink tax.

The Kentucky General Assembly reconvenes with a look at the state's teacher shortage, the Coalition to Sustain the Education Profession outlines some of its recommendations for shoring up the teacher shortfall, how newly proposed legislation could help with shortages in healthcare, a House impeachment committee makes its final recommendation, Louisville's Frazier History Museum is bringing history...

Kelly Craft responds to her comments about dismantling the Kentucky Department of Education. A preview of the biggest issues likely to be discussed when the Kentucky General Assembly returns on Tuesday. Why some Kentuckians could lose some services when the federal government ends the COVID-19 health emergency. What Kentucky is doing to address the state's shortage of large animal veterinarians. W...

Tens of thousands of Kentuckians still lack access to public water; Louisville's new mayor says the state of the city is strong; why state police will be stationed at certain juvenile justice detention centers; Al Cross talks with Renee Shaw about Kelly Craft's campaign; and an Eastern Kentucky man is exploring an untapped resource in the region.