From the Legislative Research Commission This year, for the first time since the Kentucky General Assembly began holding annual sessions in 2001, lawmakers continued their work into a second week of an odd-numbered year session before starting a recess that will last until early February. Legislative leaders said working the extra days gave them a […]
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Op-Ed: Relief for Small Businesses, Workers Harmed by Pandemic Needed Now
The following op-ed is written by Governor Andy Beshear. COVID-19 has hit us hard. It has taken the lives of far too many and it has upended our economy, damaging Kentucky’s small businesses and hurting our workers. I’ve seen that hurt and that sacrifice, but I’ve seen our small businesses doing it willingly, knowing that […]
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“Born Alive” Bill Passes Ky. Senate, House Committee
Legislation titled the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act passed the Kentucky Senate on Thursday and a House committee on Friday. The measure, known as Senate Bill 9, would require that an infant born alive be given the appropriate medical care to preserve life. Any violation of SB 9 could result in the medical provider’s license being revoked and felony charges. It […]
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Ky. Bills Would Curtail Governor’s Executive Orders, Regulations
The Kentucky Senate passed a pair of bills that would curtail the governor’s use of executive orders and regulations. The first measure, Senate Bill 1, would dictate that executive orders that place restrictions on the function of schools, businesses or nonprofits expire after 30 days – unless extended by the General Assembly. The same would go for executive orders that regulate political, religious and […]
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Ky. House Passes Bill Allowing Schools, Businesses to Reopen
After clearing the House Judiciary Committee earlier this week, House Bill 1 became the first bill passed by the House this legislative session. Gov. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 6, 2020. Since then, he has issued several Stay at Home orders requiring businesses, especially restaurants, to […]
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Op-Ed: Work-Ready Scholarship Designed to Fast-Track from Classroom to Workforce
The following op-ed is written by Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman. As lieutenant governor, secretary of the Kentucky Education & Workforce Development Cabinet, educator and mom, I believe every Kentuckian has the right to a world class education and high quality job training. We must do better to provide all Kentuckians the opportunity of transformational change […]
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Five Former Governors, Top Lawmakers Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Five former governors and their spouses, and leadership within the General Assembly received a COVID-19 vaccination on Monday in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. Those who received the Moderna vaccine Monday include former governors Julian Carroll, John Y. Brown Jr., Martha Layne Collins (and husband Bill Collins), Ernie (and wife Glenna) Fletcher, and Steve (and wife Jane) […]
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Poll Shows Majority Support for Beshear’s Handling of COVID-19, Executive Orders
The Kentucky Democratic Party released a poll on Monday showing strong statewide, bipartisan support for Governor Andy Beshear overall and for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the commonwealth. The poll, conducted last month by the polling firm Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group, interviewed 602 Kentucky voters. According to self-identification, 34% of the respondents were Democrats […]
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State Auditor Tests Positive for COVID-19 Day After Receiving Vaccination
Kentucky State Auditor Mike Harmon and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 the Republican announced Wednesday, two days after he and other state officials received a coronavirus vaccine. “My wife and I only have mild symptoms thus far, and are taking all necessary steps to self-isolate and follow the recommendations of public health officials and […]
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Op-Ed: Ky. Lawmakers Should Pass Youth Mental Health Protection Act
The following op-ed is written by Tanner Mobley, executive director of Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky During the 2021 Session, our elected leaders face a daunting array of issues. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, economic insecurity, the continued fight for racial justice, and the separation of state powers are all areas that have deeply divided both legislators and […]