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Paul Mason was one of the more conscientious members of the Kentucky General Assembly back in the 1980s and ‘90s. A Democratic representative from Whitesburg, he was lauded in a House resolution fol

Kentucky's Republican lawmakers are allowing Gov. Andy Beshear to cast himself in the role of moderate caregiver that he cultivated in the pandemic, building public support. Vengeance and culture wars are risky.

When faced with issues that could split their party caucuses, leaders often maneuver to block floor amendments...

Today, Gov. Beshear vetoed a bill that would, among other things, ban gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth in Kentucky — but the state legislature may override the veto.

Republicans wasted no time jumping on Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill Friday that put LGBTQ rights and public schools in the political spotlight, setting the stage for both issues to play a leading role in this year’s race for governor.

Kentucky Senate Bill 150 would ban gender-affirming care for minors and prohibit conversations about sexual orientation in schools.

A House committee waited just six minutes between calling for a surprise lunchtime vote and starting the meeting.

‘It is not the legislature that is politicizing the state’s classrooms and curriculum,’ says Speaker Pro Tem David Meade.

Two Republican office holders on Monday slammed Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass for his criticism of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation enacted by the General Assembly.  

Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass denounces "sweeping and harmful" anti-LGBTQ bill enacted by Kentucky legislature.