An Elsmere resident is pushing for legislation that would prevent cities and counties across Kentucky from banning backyard chickens. Eric Bunzow, known as “the Elsmere Chicken Man,” testified before the Interim Local Government Committee at the state Capitol on Tuesday, advocating for a bill that would allow residents to keep up to six chickens on […]
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Independent pharmacies continue to struggle as drug industry relief stalls
Kentucky’s independent pharmacies, facing ongoing financial pressure, had hoped for relief from a new law meant to give them more clout against prescription drug industry middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. “Most pharmacies were just hanging on for Senate Bill 188,” said independent pharmacist Rosemary Smith, referring to the 2024 legislation sponsored by […]
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Domestic violence report: 9% of perpetrators are teens
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. Most perpetrators and victims of domestic violence in Kentucky are between the ages of 25 and 39, the annual Domestic […]
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Kentucky education department needs ‘widespread improvements,’ auditor finds
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball announced that a special examination of the Kentucky Department of Education found “widespread improvements needed across the agency.” Ball’s office released the examination, which is more than 550 pages, late Monday evening. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2024 directing the auditor to review the state agency that oversees public K-12 schools in Kentucky. […]
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Musk enters Massie-Trump fray as two Kentucky Republicans buck president on his ‘beautiful’ bill
The plot thickened as billionaire Elon Musk waded into the drama between President Donald Trump and defiant Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie. Musk promised Monday evening to help Massie fend off any Republican primary challenger recruited by Trump, who is vowing to unseat Massie next year. Massie most recently drew Trump’s wrath by opposing […]
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Lexington businessman Nate Morris throws hat in ring for McConnell seat
The Republican primary for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat just got more crowded. Nate Morris, a Lexington businessman who founded waste and recycling company Rubicon, announced his candidacy in a 20-minute interview on Donald Trump Jr.’s “Triggered” podcast Thursday evening. “After careful reflection and prayer talking to my wife, Jane, I’ve decided to run for the United States Senate […]
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Region, state consider youth suicide at joint committee hearing
This story mentions suicide. The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line via text message by sending “KY” as a text to 741-741. Both services are free and confidential. Youth suicide took center stage at a special legislative committee hearing in Covington on Wednesday, […]
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Kentucky lawmakers announce five legislative task forces for the 2025 interim session
Kentucky General Assembly leaders have announced five task forces that will meet ahead of the 2026 legislative session to discuss possible policy proposals. Some of the task forces, like the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, are a continuation of study by previous groups. Others, such as the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force, are new to […]
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Barr raises big money from PACs for Senate bid
A big reason why Congressman Andy Barr swamped former Attorney General Daniel Cameron in the first phase of fundraising as each seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate is that Barr got a windfall of contributions from traditional political action committees — particularly from bank PACs. The numbers can be found on Line 11(c) […]
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U.S. Rep. Andy Barr makes it official. Lexington Republican seeks McConell’s Senate seat.
Railing against the “woke left” and embracing President Donald Trump, Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr confirmed his run for U.S. Senate by unveiling a video Tuesday. Barr’s announcement comes as no surprise after weeks of speculation following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s announcement in February that he would not seek reelection. McConnell has held the seat since 1984. In […]