A bipartisan panel of Kentucky lawmakers told dozens of health advocates Tuesday they plan to introduce a variety of bills in 2025 to collect gun violence data, restore abortion access, regulate artificial intelligence, reform prior authorization and more. They spoke at the Kentucky Voices for Health’s annual meeting at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington, […]
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State revenue is forecast to decline as Kentucky lawmakers prepare another income tax cut
A projected dip in state tax collections appears not to have dimmed Republican leaders’ eagerness to again cut Kentucky’s income tax. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers on Saturday said continuing to reduce the individual income tax rate — this time from 4% to 3.5% — remains the Republican supermajority’s No. 1 priority in the upcoming […]
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NKY legislator to tobacco retailers: ‘Quit selling to underage kids’
Kentucky lawmakers are considering more legislation to keep tobacco products, like vapes, away from minors in 2025. Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, testified on the topic before the Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations on Tuesday. He’s drafting a bill to implement more regulations on tobacco retailers. “Under this proposed legislation, we would […]
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Cities, counties share 2025 priorities with lawmakers
Tax revenue, road maintenance and county jail funding were among the main topics the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Association of Counties discussed with lawmakers, including Ryland Heights’ Chris McDaniel, on Tuesday. Both groups presented their 2025 legislative priorities to the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government. KLC Executive Director and CEO J.D. […]
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NKY by the numbers: why and how to vote early
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is encouraging voters to vote early to avoid lines on Election Day.
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Boone, Kenton, Campbell counties miss out on medical cannabis license lottery
Kentucky’s first medical cannabis license lottery did not include any licenses for Boone, Kenton, or Campbell Counties, but 16 cultivator licenses and 10 processor licenses were issued in other counties.
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Unpacking the discourse around Amendment 2
Correction: The original version of this story misidentified the genre of a publication from Marnie McAllister, the editor of The Record, as well as her role. The relevant lines have been corrected, and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 14, 2024. One thing is clear about Kentucky Constitutional Amendment […]
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Parents in Kentucky could be liable for kids’ misuse of guns under Republican lawmaker’s plan
This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call or text the suicide prevention lifeline at 988. A Northern Kentucky Republican will file a bill in the 2025 legislative session to hold parents and guardians civilly accountable for gun violence or misuse carried out by minor children in their care. […]
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Kentucky attorney general, 12 states sue TikTok
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging that the platform’s algorithm is addictive and violates consumer protection laws, and is seeking to bring the company to court in Georgetown, Kentucky.
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NKY legislators celebrate $1 billion in funding for Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky institutions received approximately $1 billion in state funding in the most recent legislative session, with funds allocated to various programs and projects including the Brent Spence Corridor Project, Sanitation District 1, the Central Riverfront Development site, and drug treatment and rehabilitation programs.
