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Senate passes new school safety bill
A measure that would add to major school safety legislation that passed into law last year advanced to the state House of Representatives on Jan. 28.
2020 Legislative Session Update: Week 3
Review of activity from the third week of the 2020 General Assembly.
Gov. Beshear, Secretary Gray make announcements on REAL ID
New project manager named, two more regional licensing offices opening
Kentucky hemp bill passes House
The Kentucky House voted 70-17 yesterday to expand options for hemp testing while continuing to meet federal requirements for the state’s hemp program.
2020 Legislative Session Update: Week 2
Review of activity from the second week of the 2020 General Assembly.
Public health ‘transformation’ bill clears committee
A bill aimed at improving Kentucky’s public health system by putting it through a legislative “transformation” was approved Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, by the House Health and Family Services Committee.
Sports wagering bill clears House committee
A bill to legalize sports wagering and regulate online poker and fantasy sports operations in Kentucky is on its way to the House after receiving committee approval today.