Podcasts by 301 Moved Permanently

April 14, 2022 - Day 60 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-04-19T15:47:44

On the final day of the 2022 General Assembly session, lawmakers race to add a correction to an already passed education bill, allow excused absences for students for mental health reasons, give lo...

April 13, 2022 - Day 59 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-04-14T14:37:51

In the penultimate day of the General Assembly session, lawmakers override gubernatorial vetoes of legislation on tax policy, abortion restrictions, public assistance benefits, charter school fundi...

March 30, 2022 - Day 58 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-31T17:55:24

In the last day before the veto period, the House and Senate give final passage to the executive, legislative, and judicial branch budgets as well as an overhaul of public assistance benefits, broa...

March 29, 2022 - Day 57 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-30T14:18:25

On day 57 of the General Assembly session, lawmakers announce their compromise state budget and give final passage to a new tax plan, charter school funding, requirements for school safety officers...

March 25, 2022 - Day 56 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-28T18:23:28

The Senate votes to exclude certain mentally ill criminals from the death penalty and to update constable training and duties. Lawmakers act this week on transgender athletes in girls’ sports, prin...

March 24, 2022 - Day 55 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-25T13:25:14

The Senate gives final approval to a measure on principal selection and teaching history as well as a bill to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports. House panels consider death notification tra...

March 23, 2022 - Day 54 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-24T15:11:24

A Senate committee advances the omnibus abortion bill and rural hospital loan funding. The House approves legislation on the nursing shortage, child abuse and neglect, and a moment of silence in sc...

March 21, 2022 - Day 52 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-22T14:43:46

The House and Senate override Gov. Beshear’s vetoes of a resolution that ends the COVID state of emergency and a measure to overhaul unemployment benefits. The House also votes on a consistent tax ...

March 18, 2022 - Day 51 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-21T20:03:54

The House approves sports wagering and bans unregulated “gray” gaming machines. Gov. Beshear vetoes a bill that sets new rules for unemployment benefits and a resolution that would end the pandemic...

March 16, 2022 - Day 49 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-17T14:54:50

The Senate votes to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and provide scholarship options for some felons. A House committee acts on unregulated gaming machines, sports wagering, and tax rates ...

March 15, 2022 - Day 48 of the Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-16T15:39:32

While meeting at the Old State Capitol, the House passes an increase to the historic preservation tax credit and a resolution to create a Kentucky History Caucus. House committees consider the Read...

March 14, 2022 - Day 47 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-15T23:12:14

The House votes to allow new cities in Jefferson County, increase penalties for trafficking fentanyl, require a new board at Kentucky State University, improve access to mental health treatment, an...

March 11, 2022 - Day 46 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-14T19:42:03

A recap of the General Assembly this week includes actions on the state budget in the Senate, medical marijuana, Delta-8 hemp products, COVID mask and vaccination mandates, abortion, transgender st...

March 10, 2022 - Day 45 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-14T19:41:09

The House passes a measure on COVID vaccination rights and a resolution to end the pandemic emergency declaration. Senate committees act on employer vaccine mandates, an abortion restriction, and a...

March 9, 2022 - Day 44 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-10T15:50:17

The Senate passes its version of the state budget and a ban on certain hemp products. A Senate committee considers a new process for executive orders. House panels approve bills on transgender athl...

March 8, 2022 - Day 43 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-09T16:27:31

The House votes to ban mask mandates in day care centers, schools, and universities. House panels move to protect the privacy of COVID vaccination status and to create mobile crisis centers. The Se...

March 7, 2022 - Day 42 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-09T16:25:19

The Senate passes bills on election security, election administration expenses, animal care costs in cruelty cases, and companies that boycott fossil fuel industries. A Senate committee considers r...

March 3, 2022 - Day 40 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-07T20:18:22

The Senate passes an overhaul of unemployment insurance and a proposed constitutional amendment to limit a governor’s clemency powers. House committees advance a tax cut plan, voting reform changes...

March 4, 2022 - Day 41 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-07T20:16:39

A recap of week nine of the General Assembly session includes action on a property tax freeze for motor vehicles, an income tax cut and a taxpayer rebate, a pay increase for lawmakers, changes to u...

March 2, 2022 - Day 39 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-04T00:46:47

The House passes an omnibus abortion bill. The Senate approves a resolution supporting the Ukraine, and a measure on motor vehicle property taxes. Senate panels consider actions against energy comp...

March 1, 2022 - Day 38 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-04T00:45:58

House committees consider new abortion restrictions, and college athlete name, image, and likeness deals. The House approves limits on charitable bail organizations and protections for religious se...

February 28, 2022 - Day 37 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-01T15:37:40

A recipe of day 36 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly.

February 25, 2022 - Day 36 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-03-01T15:36:20

A recap of week eight of the General Assembly session includes a tax rebate proposal and tax reform legislation, hero pay for essential workers, the nursing shortage, charitable bail organizations,...

February 24, 2022 - Day 35 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-25T19:34:39

The Senate debates the Teaching American Principles Act and a resolution to end the COVID state of emergency. A House panel approves a bill about religious services during emergencies, while the fu...

February 23, 2022 - Day 34 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-24T15:30:15

The House approves a proposed constitutional amendment on local taxation and legislation on police officer recruitment. A Senate panel considers bills on the nursing shortage and court-ordered ment...

February 22, 2022 - Day 33 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-23T16:34:22

The Senate acts to allow home delivery of cars purchased online and to facilitate driver’s license renewals. The House votes to prevent people convicted of sexual assault from becoming peace office...

February 18, 2022 - Day 32 of of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-22T20:18:24

A recap of week seven of the General Assembly session includes actions on transgender athletes in girls’ sports, armed officers in schools, guidelines for teaching history, a ban on school mask man...

February 17, 2022 - Day 31 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-22T20:15:53

Senate committees discuss what teachers should teach, limits on detention before trial, and protecting personal information of public officials. House panels consider regional mental health service...

February 16, 2022 - Day 30 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-17T20:06:12

The Senate approves a ban on transgender females in girls’ sports, and the House votes on emergency days for tornado-damaged schools and mandatory overtime in pension calculations. Lawmakers consid...

February 15, 2022 - Day 29 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-16T15:33:58

he House votes on armed school safety officers while the Senate approves a resolution on positive COVID antibody tests. House committees debate a loan for Kentucky State University and bans on mask...

February 14, 2022 - Day 28 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-15T15:48:36

The Senate moves to reopen the road around the state capitol, while the House votes to send deficient administrative regulations to the Attorney General’s office and to require health care service ...

February 11, 2022 - Day 27 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-14T19:44:12

In a recap of week six of the General Assembly session, lawmakers debate changes to jobless benefits, endorsement deals for college athletes, armed officers in schools, transgender athletes in girl...

February 10, 2022 - Day 26 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-14T19:43:19

The House passes an overhaul of unemployment insurance. The Senate approves a name, image, and likeness bill for student-athletes. A Senate committee debates whether biological males who identify a...

February 9, 2022 - Day 25 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-10T16:19:39

University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari testifies on name, image, and likeness legislation. Senate panels take up Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental services, COVID immunit...

February 8, 2022 - Day 24 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-09T16:29:56

Legislators take up bills on school resource officers, motor vehicle taxes and protecting local government documents.

February 7, 2022 - Day 23 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-08T18:10:17

A breakdown of the day's action in the Kentucky General Assembly.

February 2, 2022 - Day 21 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-08T18:06:12

The Senate approves bills to increase child welfare services and to allow expungement of certain misdemeanors. A Senate committee discusses reporting of child fatalities and near fatalities. The Ho...

February 1, 2022 - Day 20 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-02T15:28:56

A House committee approves legislation known as the Read to Succeed Act. Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton testifies on Judicial Branch funding needs. The Senate passes a bill on cou...

January 31, 2022 - Day 19 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-01T16:58:50

The House passes a freeze on the unemployment insurance tax, and a measure to enable the General Assembly to intervene in legal challenges to legislation. The Senate approves a bill requiring death...

January 28, 2022 - Day 18 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-02-01T16:57:15

In a recap of week four of the General Assembly session, lawmakers act to ease the isolation experienced by long-term care residents. Sen. David Givens explains why he thinks legislators should be ...

January 27, 2022 - Day 17 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-28T20:05:33

Senators debate lawmakers calling themselves into special session. Western Kentucky school superintendents testify about tornado damage to their districts. Senate panels consider a scholarship prog...

January 26, 2022 - Day 16 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-27T16:22:09

House Democratic leader Jodi Jenkins announces her retirement. A House committee considers a bill to allow the legislature to defend the constitutionality of bills that it passes. Senate panels dis...

January 25, 2022 - Day 15 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-26T16:31:02

A House panel votes to require public comment periods at school board meetings and to expand KEES scholarships to trade school students. The Senate acts to declare an administrative regulation defi...

January 24, 2022 - Day 14 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-25T18:33:28

he House passes bills on treatment for people with severe mental illness, the licensing of audiologists, and the reapportionment of county magisterial districts. School choice advocates rally at th...

January 21, 2022 - Day 13 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-24T20:27:16

A recap of the third week of the General Assembly session includes arguments over the new redistricting maps. Republicans move quickly on the state budget, while Democrats call for more investments...

January 20, 2022 - Day 12 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-24T20:26:15

Gov. Beshear vetoes the new legislative and Congressional district maps, and the Republican-controlled General Assembly overrides those vetoes. The House debates and passes its version of a new two...

January 19, 2022 - Day 11 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-24T20:25:02

The Senate debates allowing more options to reverse drug overdoses, and funding for a childhood literacy program. A Senate committee moves to reduce the number of managed care organizations in Kent...

January 18, 2022 - Day 10 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-19T15:11:17

The House considers giving students excused absences for mental health reasons. The Senate passes a bill that would reclassify stroke centers, and a measure to allow assisted living communities to ...

January 13, 2022 - Day 9 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-19T01:36:23

Gov. Andy Beshear delivers his budget address. Lawmakers give final passage to an education bill that deals with states of emergency. A Senate panel discusses early literacy education, while a Hous...

January 12, 2022 - Day 8 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-13T17:10:55

The House and Senate pass a bill that will provide disaster relief for those impacted by the December tornadoes.

January 11, 2022 - Day 7 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-12T16:15:01

The Senate votes to give schools more remote instruction days. A House panel considers a student mental health measure and a bill on financial aid applications. Legislative leaders discuss the budg...

January 10, 2022 - Day 6 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-11T16:40:03

Lawmakers complete their work on redistricting bills and a measure on legal challenges to the new maps. The Senate debates legislation that gives school superintendents the power to hire and fire p...

January 7, 2022 - Day 4 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-11T16:39:10

Renee Shaw looks back at the first week of the General Assembly session as lawmakers move closer to final passage of new legislative and judicial district maps. Gov. Beshear delivers his State of t...

January 6, 2022 - Day 3 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-11T16:38:10

Lawmakers give final passage to a bill that moves this year’s candidate filing deadline. The Senate passes bills to redraw state Senate and Congressional districts, and to create a new process for ...

January 5, 2022 - Day 2 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-11T16:37:32

Gov. Andy Beshear delivers his State of the Commonwealth Address to a joint session of the General Assembly, and legislative leaders offer their reactions to his speech. A Senate panel approves new...

January 4, 2022 - Day 1 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly from 2022-01-11T16:36:45

On the first day of the 2022 General Assembly session, House Democrats denounce rules proposed by Republican leadership to place time limits on debate. Reps. Jerry Miller, David Meade, and Angie Ha...

Special Session Recap: September 10, 2021 from 2021-09-13T19:21:50

In a special session of the General Assembly, lawmakers debated actions to help Kentucky weather the ongoing COVID pandemic. They approved measures to extend the state of emergency, allow local sch...

March 30, 2021 - Day 30 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-31T15:44:37

Renee Shaw recaps the last day of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly.

March 29, 2021 - Day 29 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-30T14:22:37

In the penultimate day of the 2021 session, the General Assembly overrides gubernatorial vetoes on a series of measures, including bills on school choice, teacher pensions, the executive branch bud...

March 16, 2021 - Day 28 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-17T20:27:35

The House and Senate act on school choice, spending of federal COVID relief funds, and a retirement package for new teachers. Legislators also approve a do-over school year for students, allocate $...

March 15, 2021 - Day 27 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-16T16:25:44

The Senate and House approve a one-year state budget. The Senate agrees to House changes to a bill creating a commission on racial equity, and approves new guidelines for appointments to the Kentuc...

March 12, 2021 - Day 26 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-15T14:42:03

The House votes on Open Records Act requests, vaccination opt-outs, police misconduct, and cryptocurrency mining incentives. A House committee approves a new process for filling a U.S. Senate vacan...

March 11, 2021 - Day 25 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-12T15:43:26

The House passes a school choice bill and a limit on pandemic emergency executive orders. The Senate approves a measure on riot-related crimes and insulting police officers, and legislation on Open...

March 5, 2021 - Day 24 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-08T21:14:41

The House approves unemployment overpayment relief, transitional help for the formerly incarcerated, assistance for pregnant inmates, and penalties for rental property damage. The Senate votes on q...

March 4, 2021 - Day 23 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-05T19:39:28

The House gives final passage to a school reopening plan. House committees advance unemployment overpayment relief and exemptions for mandatory immunizations. Senate panels discuss riot-based crime...

March 3, 2021 - Day 22 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-04T15:55:07

The House approves aid packages for rural broadband deployment and rural hospitals, financial protection for the gun industry, and a tax break for cryptocurrency miners. Senate committees discusses...

March 2, 2021 - Day 21 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-03T15:56:15

March 1, 2021 - Day 20 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-02T17:00:38

The Senate passes liability protections for some businesses during the pandemic, and approves bills to give the General Assembly more flexibility in the legislative calendar. A Senate panel discuss...

February 26, 2021 - Day 19 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-01T18:36:25

The House votes to make some new voting options permanent, to rewrite the state’s Open Records Act, and to expand KEES-eligible institutions. The Senate approves unemployment overpayment relief, wh...

February 25, 2021 - Day 18 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-03-01T18:35:15

The Senate votes to limit the use of no-knock search warrants. The House approves a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion and a bill to stabilize the state Board of Education. House committ...

February 24, 2021 - Day 17 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-02-25T15:55:16

The Senate votes to create a commission on racial inequities, while Senate committees act on mental health parity, substance abuse counselors, and legislative session scheduling. A House panel disc...

February 23, 2021 - Day 16 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-02-25T03:12:20

House panels act on U.S. Senate vacancies, paper ballots, broadband access, firefighter mental health, state Board of Education appointments, student financial aid, and school bus cameras. A Senate...

February 22, 2021- Day 15 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-02-25T03:11:38

The House updates guidelines for child support, increases the threshold for felony nonsupport, and approves a tax break for visiting utility workers. Lawmakers move to make permanent COVID-related ...

February 11, 2021 - Day 14 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-02-12T16:41:52

The House gives final approval to a legal fix for historical horse racing games. The Senate passes a police accountability measure and a bill on gun possession by youth offenders. A House panel con...

February 10, 2021 - Day 13 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-02-12T16:40:29

House committees advance measures on historical horse racing and live organ donors. The full House approves pension relief for quasi-governmental agencies, an increase to the felony threshold for t...

February 9, 2021 - Day 12 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-02-12T16:39:20

Senate Republicans split on historical horse racing legislation, while the House passes a mental health parity measure. A House panel votes to make convicted felons eligible for KEES money, and a S...

February 3, 2021 - Day 10 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-02-12T16:37:02

A House committee discusses increasing the felony theft threshold, while a Senate panel approves an opt-out for vaccinations. Lawmakers also consider bills on state agricultural boards, tenants who...

February 2, 2021 - Day 9 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-02-12T16:35:39

January 13, 2021 - Day 8 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-01-14T21:24:10

Lawmakers approve an updated bill for new courts to hear constitutional challenges. The impeachment committee meets. The Senate passes its versions of the budget bills while senators consider train...

January 12, 2021 - Day 7 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-01-14T21:23

House members discuss the impeachment petition against Gov. Andy Beshear. Senators review a plan for a judicial super circuit and discuss making intentional damage to residential rental property a ...

January 11, 2021 - Day 6 of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-01-14T21:21:56

The House advances continuation budget bills to the Senate. Lawmakers send multiple measures to the governor that would limit executive powers. The House also creates an impeachment committee and p...

January 8, 2021 - Week one of the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly from 2021-01-11T17:07:10

In the first week of the 2021 General Assembly session, lawmakers move priority bills on reopening the state’s economy, executive authority, administrative regulations, a new "super-circuit court,"...

April 14, 2020 from 2020-04-15T18:12:05

Lawmakers override Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes of several bills, including the measure to require a photo ID to vote. The House approves Marsy’s Law, and the Senate passes a prisoner transfer bill. ...

April 1, 2020 from 2020-04-02T15:00:34

The General Assembly approves an austere, one-year state budget, as well as spending plans for the judicial and legislative branches, and a revenue measure. Lawmakers also give pension relief to qu...

March 26, 2020 from 2020-04-02T15:00:03

The House and Senate agree on a COVID-19 relief package for workers, businesses, and health care providers. Lawmakers also give final passage to bills on the direct shipment of alcoholic beverages ...

March 19, 2020 from 2020-04-02T14:59:12

The Senate sends its version of the state budget to conference committee. Lawmakers help schools and businesses deal with coronavirus challenges, and give final passage to voter photo ID legislatio...

March 18, 2020 from 2020-04-02T14:58:28

Senate Republicans introduce their version of a new state budget. Lawmakers consider measures to encourage more transparency from Braidy Industries, tighten performance bonding requirements for min...

March 17, 2020 from 2020-03-18T15:02:05

Gov. Beshear and Senate President Stivers discuss continuing the legislative session. A loan package for the University of Louisville gains final approval. Lawmakers also act on post-mortem tissue ...

March 12, 2020 from 2020-03-13T18:46:56

Lawmakers advance two mental health measures and a bill to help foster kids navigate new schools. The House moves to raise the threshold for felony theft, and a House panel discusses voting rights ...

March 11, 2020 from 2020-03-12T15:55:27

Gov. Andy Beshear and other state officials update the coronavirus situation. Lawmakers consider options for schools that close due to the epidemic. The House passes a bill to help regional univers...

March 10, 2020 from 2020-03-11T15:17:04

The House passes two abortion bills. Senators debate standards for advertising by lawyers and wine shipments to consumers. House panels hear about pharmacy benefit managers and taxes paid by out-of...

March 9, 2020 from 2020-03-10T14:48:09

A House panel considers changing CERS management, while the full House moves to prevent human trafficking and open scholarship funding to some former felons. Senate President Robert Stivers pulls a...

March 6, 2020 from 2020-03-09T20:33:52

On the 42nd day of the session, the House passes a two-year state budget and modest revenue package, but hits a roadblock on a proposed constitutional amendment regarding local taxation.

March 5, 2020 from 2020-03-06T16:25:12

House Republicans unveil their version of the state budget. A Senate committee advances a plan for state Board of Education appointments and a hospital funding measure for U of L. State officials d...

March 4, 2020 from 2020-03-06T16:24:40

The House considers police pursuit policies, while the Senate moves to end surprise medical billing and update school accountability measures. Committees act to protect sports officials, cut undera...

March 3, 2020 from 2020-03-04T19:19:46

The House passes a voter photo ID requirement. House committees consider a new way to issue driver’s licenses and funding for a cannabis research center. Legislators act on measures to prevent suic...

March 2, 2020 from 2020-03-03T21:08:38

The Senate passes a bill to protect minors from a type of online harassment known as doxing. A House panel considers changes to how Human Rights Commission members are appointed. Lawmakers discuss ...

February 28, 2020 from 2020-03-03T21:07:15

A review of the eighth week of the session, including bills on a governor’s pardoning power, local taxation, and Marsy's Law. Plus the House votes to help rural hospitals and gives final passage to...

February 27, 2020 from 2020-02-28T18:01:29

Proposed constitutional amendments on felon voting rights and local government taxation advance. Committees considers changes to the school accountability system, an exemption to the death penalty,...

February 26, 2020 from 2020-02-28T18:00:35

The Senate moves to limit gubernatorial pardons, and the House approves a vaping tax. Committees discuss addiction treatment coverage, local health department funding, and athletic trainers. Advoca...

February 25, 2020 from 2020-02-26T15:05:56

The proposed constitutional amendment known as Marsy's Law clears the Senate. Lawmakers discuss financial literacy for high school students, rules for ATVs and off-road vehicles, and tax options fo...

February 24, 2020 from 2020-02-25T14:16:54

The House moves to eliminate child visitation and custody rights of certain felony offenders. Lawmakers discuss budget issues. State Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon reviews recent audits con...

February 21, 2020 from 2020-02-24T14:49:12

A review of the seventh week of the session, including swift passage of a welfare reform package by the House. Also a look at actions on medical marijuana, transportation secretary selection, guber...

February 20, 2020 from 2020-02-21T20:37:57

The House approves medical marijuana, and the Senate acts to diminish gubernatorial power in selecting transportation secretaries. Committees discuss a constitutional amendment on abortion, protect...

February 19, 2020 from 2020-02-20T15:15:08

The House acts to help diabetics afford insulin. Legislative committees tackle gubernatorial pardons, crime victims' rights, felon voting rights, and police chases. Rep. Samara Heavrin discusses he...

February 18, 2020 from 2020-02-19T21:42:48

The House moves to help communities find qualified EMS technicians. Gov. Andy Beshear endorses a measure to cap insulin prices. Rep. Lisa Willner discusses her tax bill, and Agriculture Commissione...

February 14, 2020 from 2020-02-17T15:14:19

A recap of the sixth week of the session, including action on medical marijuana, insulin costs, and youth vaping. Lawmakers also debate pension relief for quasi-governmental agencies and how transp...

February 13, 2020 from 2020-02-17T15:12:13

Committees vote to make insulin more affordable and end surprise medical billing. Lawmakers also act to meet education needs of foster kids and give pension relief to quasi-governmental agencies. G...

February 12, 2020 from 2020-02-13T15:34:16

House committees approve bills on medical marijuana and youth access to e-cigarettes. The House votes to help the University of Louisville purchase a hospital. The Senate acts on managed care organ...

February 11, 2020 from 2020-02-12T17:43:37

Senators hear from the CEO of Braidy Industries. A House committee approves a vaping tax and hospital acquisition funding for the University of Louisville. A House bill aims to help foster children...

February 10, 2020 from 2020-02-11T14:27:37

The House approves two criminal justice measures, while the Senate moves to address eating disorders. A Senate committee discusses immunity for veterinarians who report animal abuse. Budget Directo...

February 7, 2020 from 2020-02-10T22:02:18

A recap of the fifth week of the session, including debate on school safety. The House approves a ban on corporal punishment, and the Senate considers a change to principal hiring. Lawmakers also a...

February 6, 2020 from 2020-02-07T20:56:20

A House committee approves a pay-raise plan for state workers and a measure to put lawmakers in the public employees' pension system. The House approves a school bus safety bill, while the Senate p...

February 5, 2020 from 2020-02-06T15:11:14

Senate committees pass two Medicaid-related bills and a measure on school principal selection. The full Senate approves a juvenile justice bill while a House committee discusses criminal expungement.

February 4, 2020 from 2020-02-05T14:38:42

The Senate passes an immigration enforcement bill. Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles discusses the importance of migrant labor to farming. The House Education Committee debates school safety an...

February 3, 2020 from 2020-02-05T14:23:34

The Senate passes new standards for child care centers. The Prichard Committee's Brigitte Blom Ramsey discusses education issues. House Minority Whip Angie Hatton talks about criminal justice refor...

January 31, 2020 from 2020-02-03T17:00:04

A look back at the fourth week of the session, including Gov. Beshear's budget address and reaction from legislators. Lawmakers act on pension-spiking, school safety, abortion, and immigration. Als...

January 30, 2020 from 2020-02-01T01:33:38

Senators debate immigration enforcement and Kentucky Board of Education reorganization. Measures on hemp and medical marijuana research advance. Committees review student IDs, virtual education, an...

January 29, 2020 from 2020-01-30T14:48:44

Senators act on new standards for child care centers, background checks, and pension spiking. Lawmakers also consider transportation secretary selection and a new student safety option. States' rig...

January 28, 2020 from 2020-01-29T14:56:17

Gov. Andy Beshear delivers his budget address. Legislative leaders react to the plan, and House and Senate budget chairs voice their concerns. Lawmakers act on search warrants in DUI cases, due pro...

January 27, 2020 from 2020-01-28T15:24:37

The Senate passes a new school safety measure and the so-called born-alive bill. The House approves legislation to turn direct sellers into independent contractors. Sen. Whitney Westerfield discuss...

January 24, 2020 from 2020-01-27T16:10:38

A look back at the third week of the session, including action on photo IDs for voters, cigarette and e-cigarette purchases, school safety, and abortion. Also, a conversation with Attorney General ...

January 23, 2020 from 2020-01-24T18:11:52

The Senate passes a voter ID bill and a measure to increase the legal age to purchase tobacco and vaping products. Senate committees consider school safety and abortion bills. Sen. Whitney Westerfi...

January, 22, 2020 from 2020-01-23T15:57:29

A Senate committee approves a photo identification requirement for voters. UK law professor Joshua Douglas reviews photo ID measures. Lawmakers act on bills regarding child abuse, female genital mu...

January 21, 2020 from 2020-01-22T21:04:28

The House passes hemp legislation. Sen. Max Wise details school safety issues. Pro-life advocates rally at the capitol. Ben Chandler of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky discusses smoking cessa...

January 17, 2020 from 2020-01-21T15:59:26

A look back at the second week of the session with highlights of Gov. Andy Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address. Lawmakers act on sports betting, immigration, youth tobacco and e-cigarette u...

January 16, 2020 from 2020-01-17T15:41:17

The Senate approves a plan to reschedule elections for statewide constitutional offices. Secretary of State Michael Adams discusses voter ID legislation. Committees hear updates on school safety, a...

January 15, 2020 from 2020-01-16T14:46:33

House committees advance legislation on sports betting and hemp. Senate panels approve bills to increase the age for tobacco and e-cigarette purchases and to move election of statewide constitution...

January 14, 2020 from 2020-01-15T16:21:37

A look at highlights of the State of the Commonwealth address from Gov. Andy Beshear, including his comments on education, gaming, criminal justice, health care, and jobs. Legislative leaders react...

January 13, 2020 from 2020-01-14T18:43:43

Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer discusses priority bills concerning election of statewide constitutional officers, selection of Transportation Cabinet secretaries, and taxes levied by spe...

January 10, 2020 from 2020-01-13T16:13:06

Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer talks about legislation on pensions, immigration, and voter identification, and about 20 years of GOP leadership in the chamber. Sen. Danny Carroll, Attorn...

January 9, 2020 from 2020-01-13T16:12:48

Senate President Robert Stivers explains the need for immigration legislation. Planned Parenthood rallies for reproductive rights issues. State officials mark Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Hou...

January 8, 2020 from 2020-01-13T16:12:27

Sen. Danny Carroll, a former police officer, discusses his bill to crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Rep. Nima. Kulkarni, an immigration attorney, offers her views on the legislation. Secretary...

January 7, 2020 from 2020-01-13T16:10:41

On the first day of the session, gun advocates rally for Second Amendment rights, Gov. Andy Beshear waives GED testing fees, and House Minority Floor Leader Joni Jenkins outlines priorities for her...

March 28, 2019 from 2019-04-01T18:11:58

On the final day of the 2019 General Assembly, lawmakers conference on pension relief for regional universities and quasi-governmental agencies. They also pass a tobacco-free schools bill, addition...

March 14, 2019 from 2019-03-18T21:48:12

Lawmakers give final approval to bills regarding changes to the biennial state budget, campus free speech, limits on a Secretary of State's access to voter rolls, ignition interlock devices for DUI...

March 13, 2019 from 2019-03-15T02:05:23

The House and Senate agree on fixes to last year's tax bill. The Senate approves pension relief for universities and quasi-governmental agencies, and a measure to make arbitration agreements a cond...

March 12, 2019 from 2019-03-14T02:06:26

The House approves a measure to give the Jefferson County schools' superintendent greater latitude to hire and fire certain personnel. The chamber also passes bills on tobacco-free schools, campus ...

March 7, 2019 from 2019-03-08T17:40:26

The Senate approves a bill to protect minors from internet harassment. Ben Chandler of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky discusses anti-smoking and anti-vaping bills. Pro-life advocates rally a...

March 6, 2019 from 2019-03-08T01:31:21

The House Judiciary Committee advances a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The House gives final passage to measures changing teacher termination tribunals and creating a foster child bill of rig...

March 5, 2019 from 2019-03-07T02:42:13

Public education advocates and school choice supporters pack a hearing on scholarship tax credits. The House budget panel moves to raise the pension income exclusion. The Senate approves reopening ...

March 4, 2019 from 2019-03-07T02:40:49

The Senate passes a tax clean-up measure. A bill to limit the Kentucky Secretary of State's access to voter registration information and to change the makeup of the state board of elections fails t...

March 1, 2019 from 2019-03-05T04:27

The House debates and then gives final passage to a bill that allows concealed carry of deadly weapons without a permit. The School Safety and Resiliency Act heads to Gov. Bevin's desk. Three abort...

February 28, 2019 from 2019-03-01T22:13:30

The Senate gives final passage to a school safety bill and approves a pro-life measure as well as a bill to change court venues in cases against a state government entity. Amid teacher protests, a ...

February 27, 2019 from 2019-02-28T18:54:36

The House passes bills on school safety, displaying the national motto in Kentucky schools, and state universities seeking to leave KERS. A House panel considers concealed carry without a permit, w...

February 26, 2019 from 2019-02-27T16:52:05

The House votes to ban abortions in certain circumstances, but a tobacco-free schools bill remains in limbo. A House panel considers a bill to improve instruction in math and reading. The Senate ap...

February 25, 2019 from 2019-02-26T22:22:09

The Senate Judiciary Committee considers a bill to allow lawsuits involving state government to be heard in courts other than Franklin Circuit Court, and a measure on minority youth in the criminal...

February 22, 2019 from 2019-02-26T02:08:24

The Senate discusses work accommodations for pregnant employees and incentives for teachers serving in low-performing schools. Some House members oppose a resolution on Pres. Trump's national emerg...

February 21, 2019 from 2019-02-22T14:40:42

The full House approves fixes to last year's tax code overhaul and biennial budget, while a House committee considers a plan for regional universities to exit KERS. Senate panels advance measures o...

February 20, 2018 from 2019-02-21T20:04:56

House committees discuss school safety, sports betting, and abortion, while the full House approves a student day of prayer. A Senate panel debates personal service contracts, and the full Senate p...

February 19, 2019 from 2019-02-21T20:03:03

The Senate votes to limit powers of the Kentucky Secretary of State, and the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee hears fixes to last year's tax law changes. Freshmen representatives from Lou...

February 15, 2019 from 2019-02-18T14:35:50

Renee Shaw recaps the day's activities in the Kentucky General Assembly, including the House passing the Human Life Protection Act, legislation banning abortion in Kentucky should Roe v. Wade be ov...

February 14, 2019 from 2019-02-15T19:10:42

The fetal heartbeat bill (SB 9) advances to the House, a permitless gun carry measure is moving quickly through the legislature and so is a utility net metering bill. Except in the case of an emerg...

February 13, 2019 from 2019-02-14T16:28:33

A recap of the day's significant activities in the Kentucky General Assembly, including committee testimony and actions, and debate and votes on the floor of the state Senate and House of Represent...

February 12, 2019 from 2019-02-13T15:27:58

The House Education Committee advances a bill for a student day of prayer, and a Senate panel explores wine deliveries by mail. Lawmakers form a bipartisan caucus to address the needs of individual...

February 11, 2019 from 2019-02-12T22:04:33

Josh Crawford of the Pegasus Institute discusses bail reform legislation embodied in House Bill 94. Then a state judge and a prosecutor tell the House Judiciary Committee their concerns about the p...

February 8, 2019 from 2019-02-11T15:33:45

After floor discussion, the Senate unanimously approves a wide-ranging school safety measure. A dispute over a state House seat in Daviess County gets an unexpected resolution. Freshmen lawmakers f...

February 7, 2019 from 2019-02-08T16:45:09

Gov. Matt Bevin delivers his State of the Commonwealth address to the General Assembly. The Senate Education Committee hears emotional testimony about school safety. Lawmakers also review legislati...

February 6, 2019 from 2019-02-08T16:43:29

Legislators discuss bills to grant visitation rights to siblings in state custody, regulate smoking, and allow scholarship tax credits. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee hears testimony from ...

February 5, 2019 from 2019-02-06T16:30:10

The Public Pension Working Group hears from employer, employee, and retiree groups. Lawmakers discuss school safety and executive branch lobbying bills. Host Renee Shaw visits Marshall County High ...

January 11, 2019 from 2019-01-14T23:37:04

Renee Shaw reports on the opening of the 2019 General Assembly, including the introduction of bills on abortion, medical marijuana, school safety, and a constitutional amendment to move elections f...

April 16, 2018 from 2018-04-17T15:18:19

In the final day of the General Assembly session, lawmakers pass measures to fix the previously approved tax reform package and state budget. They also give final passage to a bill that moves up th...

April 13, 2018 from 2018-04-17T15:17:45

The House and Senate override gubernatorial vetoes of the state budget, tax package, and a pension relief plan for cities, counties, school districts, and quasi-governmental agencies. Teachers marc...

April 2, 2018 from 2018-04-03T14:04:44

Lawmakers give final passage to a tax overhaul plan, a new state budget, foster care and adoption reform, and a measure for essential workplace skills. Teachers from all 120 counties march on the c...

March 29, 2018 from 2018-03-30T14:50:10

Pension reform resurfaces and gains final passage, while teachers gather at the capitol to rally against it. The Senate passes enhanced line-of-duty death benefits and a Senate panel approves a net...

March 27, 2018 from 2018-03-29T17:08:41

Bills to reform workers' compensation and ban an abortion procedure head to the governor for his signature. The House approves abstinence education while the Senate passes certification for midwive...

March 23, 2018 from 2018-03-28T15:30:24

A recap of week 12 of the General Assembly session, including Senate action on the state budget and workers' comp benefits. The House approves new rules for contract attorneys hired by constitution...

March 22, 2018 from 2018-03-26T19:38:24

The Senate approves an abortion ban, caps on workers' comp benefits, and a new road plan. The House gives final passage to judicial redistricting, contingency fee limits for contract attorneys hire...

March 21, 2018 from 2018-03-26T19:35:44

The Senate passes judicial redistricting and the House approves a bill to facilitate hospitalization of drug overdose victims. Education committees advance essential workplace skills training and a...

March 20, 2018 from 2018-03-21T16:31:10

Senate Republicans unveil their two-year spending plan, and the chamber approves new budgets for all three branches of state government. Students rally at the capitol to highlight school safety iss...

March 19, 2018 from 2018-03-20T15:04:39

The House passes improved death-in-the-line-of-duty benefits and a measure to reorganize state occupational boards. The Senate approves new rules for contract attorneys hired by constitutional offi...

March 12, 2018 from 2018-03-20T15:01:44

Senators debate the merits of the pension reform bill and the process that created it. The House approves a judicial redistricting bill and prohibits a common abortion procedure. A House committee ...

March 16, 2018 from 2018-03-20T14:36:19

KET's Renee Shaw recaps week 11 of the General Assembly session, including action on bills to prevent child marriage, reduce gang violence, improve school mental health services, protect free speec...

March 15, 2018 from 2018-03-20T14:33:33

The House passes an anti-gang measure. A Senate panel advances judicial redistricting and new rules for outside counsel hired by constitutional officer. House committees discuss death-in-the-line-o...

March 14, 2018 from 2018-03-16T02:01:50

The House approves a net-metering bill and protections for police officers. The Senate acts to regulate online eye exams, promote safe disposal of unused painkillers, and protect student athletes. ...

March 13, 2018 from 2018-03-15T02:04:30

The Senate moves to protect free speech rights on college campuses. House panels approve more mental health professionals for public schools, a day of prayer for students, and tougher penalties for...

March 9, 2018 from 2018-03-12T19:37:26

KET's Renee Shaw recaps week 10 of the General Assembly session: The Senate puts pension reform on hold but passes a child marriage bill and criminal justice reforms for female inmates. The House a...

March 8, 2018 from 2018-03-12T19:29:59

The House approves a legislative ethics tip line and better access to medication-assisted drug treatment. Sen. Damon Thayer discusses the budget and tort reform. Senate committees consider felony e...

March 7, 2018 from 2018-03-08T23:31:18

A Senate panel approves the pension reform plan, and Sen. Damon Thayer explains the measure. The full Senate passes a child marriage bill, while a House committee tables a medical marijuana proposa...

March 6, 2018 from 2018-03-07T23:47:07

The House advances bills to combat welfare fraud and regulate handicapped parking placards. A Senate committee addresses underage marriages, while a House panel hears opposition to medical marijuan...

March 5, 2018 from 2018-03-07T04:27:12

The Senate approves criminal justice reforms for pregnant inmates. A House panel considers a medical marijuana measure and a bill to restrict a second-term abortion procedure. Plus, a closer look a...

March 2, 2018 from 2018-03-07T03:14:45

KET's Renee Shaw recaps week nine of the General Assembly session as the House talks taxes on cigarettes and prescription opioids, passes a new state budget, and approves reforms to foster care and...

March 1, 2018 from 2018-03-07T03:00:28

After spirited debate, the House passes a revenue bill and new budgets for all three branches of state government. The Senate approves medical tort reform, and a Senate committee considers arming s...

February 28, 2018 from 2018-03-01T16:16:44

The House budget panel clears a new two-year spending plan, and explores a higher tax on cigarettes and a new levy on prescription opioids. A Senate committee discusses the pension reform bill. The...

February 27, 2018 from 2018-03-01T16:14:41

Senate committees compromise on microbrewery sales and move to help cancer patients threatened by infertility. A medical peer review measure gets final passage, while a House panel discusses handic...

February 26, 2018 from 2018-02-27T15:21:55

The Senate considers telemedicine services, and the House moves to regulate rental tenants who need assistance animals. Holly Harris of the Justice Action Network discusses criminal justice reforms...

February 23, 2018 from 2018-02-26T20:36:33

Renee Shaw recaps week eight of the General Assembly session as Republican leaders introduce their pension reform bill, the House advances caps to certain workers' comp benefit payments, and lawmak...

February 22, 2018 from 2018-02-23T20:47:14

Rep. David Meade explains House Bill 1, which overhauls the state's adoption and foster care system. Gov. Matt Bevin discusses his family's experiences with adoption. Senate committees consider the...

February 21, 2018 from 2018-02-22T20:32:04

The House passes a bill to make workers' comp costs more affordable. Republican leaders outline the public pension reforms contained in Senate Bill 1. A Senate panel discusses medical peer review c...

February 16, 2018 from 2018-02-20T02:09:10

February 15, 2018 from 2018-02-16T15:06:43

The House approves tighter rules for contingency fee lawyers hired by the state Attorney General. A House panel votes for caps to medical benefit payments in certain workers' comp cases. A Senate c...

February 14, 2018 from 2018-02-15T16:40:37

A House committee moves to tighten adult exploitation laws and protect police from dangerous bodily fluids. A Senate panel discusses telehealth services and Medicaid reimbursements for pharmacies. ...

February 13, 2018 from 2018-02-14T16:58:43

The House moves to regulate online vision testing and a Senate panel endorses an alcohol control measure. State Budget Director John Chilton takes questions from senators about the Bevin Administra...

February 12, 2018 from 2018-02-13T21:07:44

The House approves an essential skills bill for Kentucky schools, and the Senate passes legislation detailing crime victims' rights. Committees discuss bills regarding Louisville Metro Council elec...

February 9, 2018 from 2018-02-12T19:15:30

The House passes bills to protect the confidentiality of medical peer reviews, let craft breweries sell more of their own product, create a loan fund for cash-poor school districts, and let home-sc...

February 8, 2018 from 2018-02-09T20:29:16

Legislative committees approve bills regarding utility credits for homeowners with solar panels, sex crimes, pregnancy-related discrimination, and evaluating students for special education services...

February 7, 2018 from 2018-02-08T14:40:35

Senate committees approve bills to cap plaintiff's attorney fees in medical malpractice cases, and to give the General Assembly the power to limit damages in civil cases. A House committee debates ...

February 6, 2018 from 2018-02-07T16:02:57

Committees advance bills on essential workplace skills, emergency loans for cash-strapped school districts, for-profit trade and technical schools, mental health support for police officers, and be...

February 5, 2018 from 2018-02-06T15:07:27

Lawmakers pass bills regarding HVAC businesses, appointment of legal guardians, and minor political parties. Also, a recap of earlier debates on utility credits for home solar panel owners, municip...

February 2, 2018 from 2018-02-05T19:20:09

Renee Shaw recaps week five of the legislative session, including action on bills regarding child safety, financial literacy classes, battered spouses seeking divorce, and outside counsel hired by ...

February 1, 2018 from 2018-02-02T14:37:29

Lawmakers approve bills on terrorism, naming state properties, and youth suicide prevention. Committee debates explore tribunal hearings for teachers facing termination and online eye exams. Also t...

January 31, 2018 from 2018-02-01T17:39:27

Lawmakers pass measures on abuse victims seeking a divorce, drug addiction prevention classes, and student financial literacy. A House panel considers a bill about outside counsel hired by the stat...

January 30, 2018 from 2018-01-31T14:39:25

Lawmakers advance measures to reduce prison recidivism, enhance standards for drug treatment programs, and protect young bicycle riders. A Senate panel explores surprise insurance billing. House Ma...

January 29, 2018 from 2018-01-30T15:09:13

Lawmakers debate bills dealing with organ donations, school bus driver appreciation, and pay for seasonal workers. Sen. Chris McDaniel discusses the state budget, including funding for public schoo...

January 26, 2018 from 2018-01-29T18:30:38

Renee Shaw recaps the fourth week of the legislative session, including discussion about Marsy's Law, abstinence education, gun safety, and armed marshals in schools. Also an update on the flu epid...

January 25, 2018 from 2018-01-26T16:26:32

Lawmakers discuss terrorism, marriage dissolution for domestic violence victims, medical peer review privacy, and expanding the drug monitoring system KASPER. School-choice advocates rally for tax ...

January 24, 2018 from 2018-01-25T15:42:50

Legislation to create a crime victims' bill of rights becomes the first measure to pass the General Assembly. Attorney General Andy Beshear touts legislation for a substance abuse trust fund. Lawma...

January 23, 2018 from 2018-01-24T15:51:38

Lawmakers respond to Tuesday's shooting at Marshall County High School. Education measures concerning drug abuse awareness, suicide prevention, and school snow days advance. Budget Director John Ch...

January 22, 2018 from 2018-01-23T16:18:18

A House panel hears testimony on a crime victims' bill of rights. The Public Pension Oversight Board gets updates on the public employee and teacher retirement plans. Rep. David Meade discusses the...

January 19, 2018 from 2018-01-22T20:12:58

Renee Shaw reviews the third week of the 2018 General Assembly session, including Gov. Bevin's budget address and lawmaker reaction to it. Rep. Kelly Flood explains her gas tax bill to support buyi...

January 18, 2018 from 2018-01-19T20:25:03

Child advocates rally at the capitol to highlight kinship and foster care, and Rep. Joni Jenkins discusses reforms in those areas. The House considers bills on addiction treatment and protecting ch...

January 17, 2018 from 2018-01-18T18:27:32

A Senate panel hears from advocates who want to raise the state cigarette tax. Sen. Dan Seum touts legislation to legalize marijuana. CNHI reporter Ronnie Ellis discusses Gov. Bevin's proposed stat...

January 16, 2018 from 2018-01-17T15:34:01

Gov. Matt Bevin outlines his two-year spending plan, which includes increases for public protection and social services, but cuts to 70 state programs. Republican and Democratic legislative leaders...

January 12, 2018 from 2018-01-16T14:30:36

A dramatic week in the House sees the resignation of a Speaker and the dissolution of a committee investigating him. Gov. Bevin addresses the House leadership shakeup and previews his budget addres...

January 11, 2018 from 2018-01-12T15:39:24

The Senate passes a bill to sync gubernatorial and presidential elections. Gov. Matt Bevin discusses tort reform, workplace skills, and the opioid crisis. Sec. of State Alison Grimes endorses a med...

January 10, 2018 from 2018-01-11T13:21:37

The Senate approves a crime victim's bill of rights known as Marsy's Law. The House repeals a controversial rule about investigations of member misconduct. And Gov. Matt Bevin previews his state bu...

January 9, 2018 from 2018-01-10T13:38:09

Former Speaker Jeff Hoover takes to the House floor to speak against the eight legislators who filed a complaint against him. Gov. Matt Bevin discusses the House leadership shakeup, the status of p...

January 8, 2018 from 2018-01-09T13:26:55

Rep. Jeff Hoover formally resigns as Speaker of the state House in a dramatic floor speech. A House committee considers two constitutional amendments. Legislative leaders address Kentucky Chamber D...

January 5, 2018 from 2018-01-08T13:28:49

Host Renee Shaw recaps the first week of the 2018 General Assembly session, including new rules for the House of Representatives amid a sexual harassment scandal, prospects for pension reform, and ...

January 4, 2018 from 2018-01-05T17:20:55

House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins tells why pension and tax reform must happen together. He also discusses his thoughts on the 2018 and 2019 elections. Then legislators preview the debate ov...

January 3, 2018 from 2018-01-04T15:38:07

Democrats raise more questions about the leadership of the state House of Representatives. House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins discusses pension reform, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon ...

January 2, 2018 from 2018-01-03T15:38:03

On the opening day of the 2018 Ky. Legislature's regular session, the House debates rules of procedure; House Speaker Jeff Hoover retains his title but relinquishes duties to the second in command....

March 30, 2017 from 2017-03-31T16:27:54

On the last day of the 2017 General Assembly's regular session, measures to curb drug addiction and overdose deaths and limiting the powers of the Kentucky attorney general were considered.

March 29, 2017 from 2017-03-31T16:26:22

A sweeping K-12 education measure and a criminal justice reform package on felon re-entry are being delivered to the governor for his signature. State lawmakers override all of the governor's vetoe...

March 15, 2017 from 2017-03-17T02:18:29

Kentucky is on track to become the 44th state to legalize charter schools. Tensions and tempers flare on the last legislative work day before a 10-day recess for the governor to consider vetoes.

March 14, 2017 from 2017-03-17T02:17:19

State lawmakers pass a number of bills on Day 27 of the 30-day session, including measures on performance funding for higher education, an increase in campaign contribution limits, civics education...

March 8, 2017 from 2017-03-10T02:38:58

Bills to delay the start of the school year and to deny shock probation to certain DUI offenders head to the governor's desk for his signature. A bill to limit the powers of the state's attorney ge...

March 7, 2017 from 2017-03-08T23:27:07

Lawmakers advance bills at a breakneck pace on Day 25 of the 30-day session, including measures to expand hate crimes against first responders; put Planned Parenthood last in line for federal famil...

March 3, 2017 from 2017-03-04T23:47:32

A report on the most significant activities of the day's legislative meetings, including committee testimony and actions, and debate and votes on the floor of Kentucky's Senate and House of Represe...

March 2, 2017 from 2017-03-04T23:45:56

Issues discussed by lawmakers on Day 22 of the 30-day regular session include protecting children from abuse, helping former inmates move successfully to the workplace, and expanding digital techno...

March 1, 2017 from 2017-03-02T20:12:09

A new process for vetting medical malpractice claims in Kentucky is closer to becoming law. A measure that would give more delivery options to commercial parcel companies advances. A judicial redis...

February 28, 2017 from 2017-03-01T15:09:54

Lawmakers debate policy proposals on drug trafficking and abuse, DUI offenders, REAL ID, and medical review panels on Day 20 of the 2017 regular session.

February 27, 2017 from 2017-02-28T14:36:56

Coverage of Day 19 of the 2017 regular session includes debate on trucks that could carry heavier loads, financing changes for the Louisville arena authority, and a bill that could require hospital...

February 24, 2017 from 2017-02-27T16:01:07

Lawmakers debate re-entry for felons as part of a sweeping criminal justice reform bill. Also debated are a bill to crack down on gang violence, and a measure on the attorney general's rules for se...

February 23, 2017 from 2017-02-27T15:59:52

The Kentucky House of Representatives debates a neighborhood schools bill and Bible literacy in public schools. The Kentucky Senate approves a bill giving the governor authority to remove and repla...

February 22, 2017 from 2017-02-23T20:06:48

Under consideration on Day 16 of the General Assembly are funding for higher education, the governor's authority over educational boards, improving foster care, and recognizing successes and causes...

February 21, 2017 from 2017-02-22T17:44:03

Gov. Matt Bevin gives a full-throated endorsement of a bill that would allow public charter schools. And Senate President Pro Tem David Givens (R-Greensburg) unveils his performance-based funding p...

February 17, 2017 from 2017-02-20T14:31:44

The Kentucky Senate gives its unanimous support to a sweeping K-12 education reform measure. Renee Shaw interviews Sen. John Schickel (R-Boone) on criminal justice.

February 16, 2017 from 2017-02-17T16:39:19

State lawmakers debate a bill that would help felons re-enter society after their prison time. Gov. Matt Bevin testifies on behalf of the criminal justice reform bill. Lawmakers also consider child...

February 15, 2017 from 2017-02-16T15:05:17

Kentucky lawmakers examine measures that would change campaign finance rules, combat drug addiction, and ban tobacco products on public school campuses, on Day 12 of the 2017 regular session.

February 14, 2017 from 2017-02-15T14:46:06

The Kentucky Senate endorses a plan to strengthen the penalties for trafficking in heroin. A criminal justice reform package with the governor's blessing is unveiled, on Day 11 of the 2017 regular ...

February 13, 2017 from 2017-02-14T15:15:56

The Kentucky House votes overwhelmingly to make it a hate crime to target police, firefighters and medical service personnel, on Day 10 of the 2017 regular session of the General Assembly.

February 10, 2017 from 2017-02-13T15:51:34

The Kentucky Senate passes a religious liberties bill aimed at student expression in public schools and college campuses. The state House seeks to ban sex-offender registrants from getting near chi...

February 9, 2017 from 2017-02-10T20:03:43

Hundreds rally on the Capitol grounds for children's causes while lawmakers consider a range of issues on their behalf: school calendars, smoke-free grounds, and student expression of religious and...

February 8, 2017 from 2017-02-09T15:22:47

Gov. Matt Bevin addresses a joint session of the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives, speaking about foster care, workforce development, pension reform, and tax reform. A legislative panel...

February 7, 2017 from 2017-02-08T14:55:04

The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives convene for the first time after the four-week break for the second part of the 2017 regular session. Renee Shaw interviews House Speaker Jeff Hoove...

January 6, 2017 from 2017-01-09T20:31:25

The Republican Party's newfound clout was on full display during the first week of the 2017 session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

April 15, 2016 from 2016-04-18T21:13:15

Renee Shaw recaps the final day of the 2016 General Assembly, when the House and Senate voted on the executive branch budget for the next biennium after leadership from both chambers arrived at a c...

April 1, 2016 from 2016-04-04T13:28:51

Renee Shaw reports on legislative action taken in the Kentucky General Assembly on April 1, 2016

March 29, 2016 from 2016-03-31T14:24:55

Gov. Matt Bevin, with Republican legislators by his side, stages a press event to press Democrats to budge on the state spending plan. What follows is a volley of counter-proposals that still don't...

March 28, 2016 from 2016-03-29T14:52:08

Renee Shaw recaps Monday's legislative happenings from Frankfort, including ongoing negotiations between House and Senate leadership over the $21 billion state spending plan. House and Senate leade...

March 25, 2016 from 2016-03-28T18:59:39

The Kentucky Senate passes judicial and legislative branch budgets. The Budget Conference Committee discusses performance-based funding for higher education. Renee Shaw reports from Frankfort on Fr...

March 24, 2016 from 2016-03-25T14:40:02

Renee Shaw recaps Thursday's legislative happenings from Frankfort, including the Senate's passage of House Bill 309, which permits public-private partnerships.

March 23, 2016 from 2016-03-24T14:26:52

The Republican-controlled Senate passes its version of the state's two-year spending plan, giving more money to pensions but cutting higher education. Renee Shaw reports on the day's legislative ac...

March 22, 2016 from 2016-03-23T14:38:40

The day before Senate Republicans are expected to act on their version of the state's two-year spending plan, the House debates a host of measures that could impact future budget negotiations. Rene...

March 21, 2016 from 2016-03-22T14:41:44

Renee Shaw recaps legislative happenings from Frankfort, including discussion of the judicial budget in the Senate's Appropriations and Revenue Committee and an interview with Sen. President Pro Te...

March 18, 2016 from 2016-03-21T20:38:57

Family members of emergency medical services workers killed in the line of duty will now receive an $80,000 lump sum benefit. Renee Shaw reports on Friday's news from the General Assembly in Frankf...

March 17, 2016 from 2016-03-18T15:11:57

Renee Shaw recaps legislative today's happenings from Frankfort, including the House's passage of HB 626, which establishes free tuition for qualifying students in the Kentucky Community and Techni...

March 16, 2016 from 2016-03-17T13:00:02

The House takes up the budget bills and the majority shuts down most of the budget changes suggested by Republicans. Renee Shaw reports on the day's activities in the General Assembly.

March 15, 2016 from 2016-03-16T14:03:52

Contrasting budget plans presented in the House set the stage for a potential showdown, but House Democrats come out victorious. Renee Shaw reports on the day's activities in the General Assembly.

March 14, 2016 from 2016-03-16T13:44:29

House Speaker Greg Stumbo offers a sneak peek at the Democrats' budget proposal. The Kentucky House of Representatives debates early voting, and a Senate committee advances a constitutional amendme...

March 11, 2016 from 2016-03-14T16:48:52

Proponents of local-option sales taxes say they are the epitome of home rule, but critics say they are an unfair way to fund special projects. Those arguments are made on the House floor as House B...

March 10, 2016 from 2016-03-11T17:43:11

Senate Bill 253, which would establish pilot projects for charter schools in Louisville and Lexington, wins approval of the Senate Education Committee after more than an hour of testimony and discu...

March 9, 2016 from 2016-03-10T18:40:49

Another anti-abortion measure advances in the Senate as a death-penalty abolition bill fails in committee. Renee Shaw presents highlights of legislative proceedings from March 9, 2016.

March 8, 2016 from 2016-03-09T18:36:05

House Democrats win three of four open seats in special elections March 7. Renee Shaw talks with Minority Floor Leader Jeff Hoover, R-Jamestown, about the outcome and the budget path ahead. Renee S...

March 7, 2016 from 2016-03-08T19:38:59

A plan by Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes to offer early voting clears its first legislative hurdle. A video by Gov. Matt Bevin criticizing House Democratic leaders over their work sched...

March 4, 2016 from 2016-03-07T21:32:52

Highlights of legislative proceedings from March 4, 2016.