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Sen. Steve Meredith and Rep. Samara Heavrin proudly announce the allocation of $6.3 million annually, secured through House Bill (HB) 265, which will facilitate

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session which just ended on April 15 was a busy one, with legislators considering a total of more than 1,200 bills, including the spending plan

FRANKFORT — Kentucky lawmakers filed more than 1,200 bills this session — the most in more than 20 years — and passed about 215 of them before adjourning Monday, according

FRANKFORT — Kentucky lawmakers filed more than 1,200 bills this session — the most in more than 20 years — and passed about 215 of them before adjourning Monday, according

This year, lawmakers proposed over 1,200 bills. Of those, fewer than 200 have so far gotten final approval from both the House and Senate.

While the biennial budget bill awaits signature from Gov. Andy Beshear, included in its pages is millions of dollars for regional medical programs, including a psychiatric residency program and renovations

Approved state budget contains $8M for Bear Mountain; governors signature next step

FRANKFORT – (TNS) A year after protests against a controversial anti-trans bill disrupted the Kentucky House of Representatives, lawmakers are advancing a bill that would criminalize “interference” with a legislative

Rep. John Blanton, R-Salyersville, says his bill isn’t about shutting down protests, but making sure the General Assembly can get its work done.

House Bill 5, known as “The Safer Kentucky Act,” has sparked controversy as concerns mount over its potential to criminalize homelessness.