Written by Liam Niemeyer for the Kentucky Lantern After a court decision last year legalized an intoxicating compound derived from hemp, a bill to regulate Delta-8 THC sped through the House of Representatives on Thursday. Delta-8 THC can get a user “high” similar to the Delta-9 THC compound found in marijuana. Some hemp farmers have […]
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Bill could pave way for online news outlets to publish legally-required public notices
Disclaimer: LINK nky is a strong supporter of HB 534 and our management has been actively involved in the drafting of this legislation. We believe it represents the best possible public notice solution for our readers, local governments, and local journalism, while maintaining the transparency and accountability necessary for good government. Written by Kentucky Lantern’s […]
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CROWN Act stalls in legislature
Written by McKenna Horsley for the Kentucky Lantern Supporters gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday to cheer on a bill that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of braids, locks and twist hairstyles in Kentucky. Hours later the Senate passed over the bill for the fourth time. Senate Bill 63, also known as the CROWN […]
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Ky. lawmakers advance bill to keep coal on the power grid, cite reliability concerns
Written by Liam Niemeyer for the Kentucky Lantern Kentucky lawmakers are advancing a bill to try to keep coal-fired power plants on the state’s electric grid “for the foreseeable future,” pointing to concerns over rolling blackouts that some utilities implemented when arctic temperatures swept through in December. Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Sen. Robby Mills, […]
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Coyotes are on the move: Here is what to do if you see one
Written by Kentucky Lantern’s Sarah Ladd During coyote mating season, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials say there are more sightings both in cities and the country. The winter mating season is in its peak this month and will continue through March. “Coyote sightings typically increase this time of year when they are mating, and through July when […]
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Here’s what financial statements reveal about Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates
Written by Tom Loftus for the Kentucky Lantern Republican candidate for governor Kelly Craft recently disclosed that she and her husband Joe Craft have financial interests in more than 20 businesses, primarily the coal giant Alliance Resource Partners LP, which is headed by Joe Craft. Candidates for statewide office were required to file personal financial […]
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Senate committee forwards bill to codify TikTok ban on Kentucky government devices
Written by the Kentucky Lantern’s McKenna Horsley A Kentucky Senate committee on Wednesday endorsed putting into state law a ban on TikTok on state government devices or networks. TikTok, a social media platform where content creators can make minutes-long videos about a variety of topics, is commonly used by teenagers and young adults. The Senate […]
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‘Black history is American history’: Lawmakers lead celebration of Black Kentucky history
Written by the Kentucky Lantern’s Liam Niemeyer Members of the Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus marked Black History Month and the arrival of lawmakers back to the state Capitol Tuesday with a celebration of Black history, being joined by the justices of the Kentucky Supreme Court, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican legislative leadership. Rep. Pamela […]
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Kentucky bill would require health insurers to cover biomarker testing for cancer
Written by Kentucky Lantern’s Sarah Ladd A Kentucky bill filed Tuesday would require health benefit plans to cover biomarker testing with the goal of improving the state’s cancer statistics. Kentucky Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, R-Taylor Mill, said prior to filing the legislation that “it’s highly important that we pay attention to science.” Biomarker testing “is […]
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Kentucky Democratic Party has more money than GOP heading into governor’s race
Written by Kentucky Lantern’s Tom Loftus Just as Democrat Andy Beshear has built a big fundraising lead over his Republican rivals for governor, the Kentucky Democratic Party has amassed a much bigger warchest than the Republican Party of Kentucky at the outset of this gubernatorial election year. In disclosures filed with campaign finance regulators this […]
