Kentucky Political News
State representative calls for task force to consider overhauling Kentucky juvenile code
State Rep. John Tilley, one of the lawmakers who led the efforts to overhaul the state's criminal code in 2011, has introduced a resolution for a task force that would study Kentucky's juvenile code.
Saturday February 4, 2012 12:44AM | kentucky.com
Bill would require governments, contractors to verify employees' citizenship
FRANKFORT A bill that would require governments and those who receive a government contract to use E-Verify to determine that all employees are legal citizens passed the House Labor and Industry Committee on Thursday.
Friday February 3, 2012 2:29AM | kentucky.com
Gambling bill ready but will wait on redistricting, Beshear says
FRANKFORT Gov. Steve Beshear said his gambling bill is ready but won't be introduced until redistricting is settled, which could be as early as next week but might not happen for months.
Friday February 3, 2012 2:19AM | kentucky.com
Testimony describes differences in how states report, review child fatalities as result of abuse
FRANKFORT The chairman of a key legislative committee said Thursday that he expects a vote in two weeks on a bill that could change the way child fatalities due to abuse or neglect are investigated and what information could be released about such deaths.
Friday February 3, 2012 1:59AM | kentucky.com
Compromise appears close on congressional redistricting plan
FRANKFORT House and Senate negotiators appear close to an agreement on new boundaries for Kentucky's six congressional districts.
Friday February 3, 2012 1:19AM | kentucky.com
Stumbo files bill to stop 'pill mills'
A measure aimed at battling Kentucky's crippling prescription-drug abuse problem would bring new controls on pain clinics and beef up the attorney general's power to police overprescribing by health-care providers.
Friday February 3, 2012 1:19AM | kentucky.com
Capilouto: State budget cuts will mean higher tuition and fewer scholarships
Kentucky's two research universities would lose almost $30 million under Gov. Steve Beshear's proposed two-year budget.
Friday February 3, 2012 1:06AM | kentucky.com
Senate bill that would let school districts raise dropout age advances
FRANKFORT The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would let each school district decide whether to raise the dropout age from 16 to 18.
Friday February 3, 2012 12:29AM | kentucky.com
State representative from Paris introduces Kentucky human-trafficking law
FRANKFORT Two weeks ago, a man living in Adair County was charged with human trafficking in connection with alleged prostitution that involved two juvenile females, including a 15-year-old, police said.
Thursday February 2, 2012 3:17PM | kentucky.com
Education budget cuts would delay overhaul of curriculum and testing
FRANKFORT The state's top education leaders told a legislative panel Wednesday that proposed budget cuts to the Department of Education would delay implementation of new standards that were part of a 2009 overhaul of Kentucky's education system.
Thursday February 2, 2012 3:17PM | kentucky.com
House panel rejects bill about Lexington child's playhouse
FRANKFORT A House panel rejected a proposal Wednesday that grew out of a Lexington mother's fight with a homeowners' association over an outdoor playhouse used by her 3-year-old son with cerebral palsy.
Thursday February 2, 2012 3:17PM | kentucky.com
For-profit college regulatory bill proceeds to House
FRANKFORT The private, for-profit college industry would stop regulating itself at the state level under a bill that a Kentucky House committee approved Wednesday.
Thursday February 2, 2012 3:17PM | kentucky.com
Beshear pledges to run 'pill mill' doctors out of Kentucky
Curbing Kentucky's increasing problem with prescription-drug abuse will be one of the top priorities of the current legislative session, Gov. Steve Beshear said Wednesday.
Thursday February 2, 2012 2:06PM | kentucky.com
Prosecutors warn of layoffs, furloughs if budgets are cut again
FRANKFORT The state's prosecutors warned lawmakers Tuesday that they will have to lay off or furlough workers under Gov. Steve Beshear's proposed two-year state budget.
Wednesday February 1, 2012 3:35PM | kentucky.com
Beshear accuses Williams of trying to intimidate pro-casino senators
FRANKFORT Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear accused Senate President David Williams, R-Burkesville, on Tuesday of trying to intimidate Republican senators who support Beshear's casino gambling proposal.
Wednesday February 1, 2012 3:35PM | kentucky.com
Judge delays filing deadline for state legislative candidates
FRANKFORT A judge issued an order Tuesday that extended the filing deadline for state legislative candidates by at least a week as he considers a legal challenge of Kentucky's new legislative district boundaries.
Wednesday February 1, 2012 3:19PM | kentucky.com
Ky. Rep. Lonnie Napier to retire
Republican state Rep. Lonnie Napier says he plans to retire at the end of his current term.
Wednesday February 1, 2012 2:50PM | kentucky.com
Beshear, Tom T. Hall announce contest to promote Country Music Highway
FRANKFORT Gov. Steve Beshear and country music star Tom T. Hall announced an initiative Tuesday to promote U.S. 23 as the Country Music Highway. The initiative will include an American Idol -style competition and an education fund.
Wednesday February 1, 2012 12:32PM | kentucky.com
Obama fundraiser to be held in Louisville
Michelle Obama is expected to host a fundraiser for her husband at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in Louisville.
Tuesday January 31, 2012 6:59PM | kentucky.com
Judge to rule Tuesday on delaying candidate filing deadline
FRANKFORT A judge said he would rule by the end of business Tuesday on the House Republicans' request for a temporary injunction to delay Tuesday's filing deadline for state legislative candidates.
Tuesday January 31, 2012 12:54PM | kentucky.com
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