In stunning final hour, 3 controversial bills pass Kentucky legislature
Some of the most controversial bills of Kentucky's legislative session passed in the final hour before a veto period begins. Here are five takeaways.
Bill banning DEI at Kentucky universities moves toward final passage
A bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities has cleared the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky passes bill banning DEI at public universities, sends it to Beshear
A bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities has passed out of the House and Senate.
Kentucky lawmakers approve bill to ban DEI initiatives on public college campuses
House Bill 4 requires state universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to defund all DEI initiatives and outlaws any diversity trainings.
Kentucky House, Senate advance bill to stop DEI initiatives at colleges, universities
A bill to stop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities in Kentucky is now heading to the governor’s desk.
Kentucky lawmakers debate systemic racism in crucial vote to ban DEI in public colleges
A bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities passed out of the Senate Wednesday. It’s likely to head to the governor’s desk once the House concurs.
Controversial Kentucky DEI bill moves to Gov. Beshear’s desk after debate
House Bill 4 would reportedly ban Kentucky colleges from considering race, national origin, sex, or religion in hiring, admissions, and scholarships.
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Kentucky students join in Frankfort to learn crucial skills from state leaders
Students may learn about state government through books or lectures, but seeing their state capitol and meeting legislators ...
‘This is serious’: Kentucky Gov. Beshear warns of oncoming storm
Gov. Andy Beshear urges Kentuckians to get prepared ahead of severe weather conditions to hit Kentucky from Friday night ...
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KY bill would require students to take 'moment of silence or reflection' in school
A bill that is moving through the general assembly would require Kentucky students to start their school day with a "moment ...
Trump’s tariff wars forge rare bipartisan alliance in Kentucky as bourbon makers fear escalation
President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs has forged a rare bipartisan alliance among Kentucky’s top leaders — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Sens.
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Bill to regulate THC drinks takes another step in Frankfort. What it would do
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A cap on intoxicating chemicals used in hemp-based beverages and other regulatory changes for the ...
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50501 Movement gathers for anti-Trump march in Frankfort
Demonstrators gathered on the steps of the state capitol Tuesday to protest President Trump and his administration.
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House passes bill banning DEI at Kentucky colleges after accusation of improper lobbying
This story has been updated with information from a House vote on Wednesday. FRANKFORT, Ky. — A contentious debate over a ...
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Gov. Andy Beshear conducts Team Kentucky update
The governor said the period where folks can apply for disaster snap benefits was extended by two days to Friday, March 14.
Beshear commemorate lives lost on five-year anniversary of first COVID-19 case in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear and Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack commemorated the 5-year anniversary of KY’s first COVID-19 case ...
KY lawmakers looking for ways to make state government run more efficiently
As officials in Washington look for ways to make the federal government more efficient, Kentucky lawmakers want to do that on ...
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Clock ticking in Frankfort: House Democratic leaders say Kentuckians are ‘in the dark’
In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, House Democratic Caucus leaders rebuked what they called “an appalling lack of ...