Kentucky Government
News: Kentucky lawmakers consider creating task forces to address a range of issues, from AI to public schools
The Kentucky GazetteAs the 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly winds down, lawmakers are…...
News: Rural-urban divide splits Lexington’s Frankfort delegation; as Dems’ bills ignored, Republicans more successful
The Kentucky GazetteThis week on “Capitol Chat,†the topic is split government for Lexington. Democratic…...
Opinion: Public pressure pushes sponsor Hodgson to revise bad open records bill
Amye Bensenhaver, guest contributor“A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it,…...
Opinion: Tax dollars are wasted in states with school vouchers; private schools are not accountable to taxpayers
John Schaaf, guest contributorLike salmon swimming home to spawn, lobbyists are again roaming the hallways…...
News: Election bills could change how Kentuckians vote; one bill would eliminate early voting, others would drop straight tickets
The Kentucky GazetteA number of election-related bills are winding through the Kentucky General Assembly this…...
Opinion: Some investments pay for themselves – Medicaid and child care help all Kentuckians thrive
Kelly Taulbee, guest contributorIt’s that time of every-other-year again: Kentucky’s General Assembly is working on…...
News: Plenty of education bills are on Kentucky lawmakers’ desks this session
The Kentucky GazetteKentucky lawmakers are taking up a number of education bills this session. Some…...
Opinion: New Year’s wish for Kentucky lawmakers is to resist temptation to hike spending on ‘short-term political benefits’
Jim Waters, guest contributorProponents of big government at all levels always have a strategy for…...
News: The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session opens today. Here are a few things to expect.
The Kentucky GazetteThe 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly opens at noon today. Lawmakers…...
Opinion: Kentucky Open Government Coalition compiles top 10 list of government transparency stories for 2023
Amye Bensenhaver, guest contributorThe Kentucky Open Government Coalition once again has compiled a list of…...
Calendar
All times local.
- Jan. 22-24 Annual Transportation Conference, Kentuckians for Better Transportation. Omni Hotel, Louisville. 10 a.m.
- Jan. 27 Spanish-language Education Town Hall with Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, Kentucky Department of Education. Dishman-McGinnis Elementary School, Bowling Green. 5 p.m.
- Jan. 29 Education Town Hall with Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, Kentucky Department of Education. Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative, Shelbyville. 5 p.m.
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